PSEUDOMYXOMA PERITONEI IN A YOUNG MALE

Pseudomyxoma peritonei in a young male

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon surgical entity, characterized by diffuse deposition of mucin within the peritoneal cavity secondary to mucinous tumors of the ovary or appendix.This gelatinous ascites or "jelly-belly" may result in death from qf1510 loss of intestinal function and intestinal obstruction.Preoperative diagnosis on cytolog

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Assessing Impacts of Unconventional Natural Gas Extraction on Microbial Communities in Headwater Stream Ecosystems in Northwestern Pennsylvania

Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have increased dramatically in Pennsylvania Marcellus shale formations, however the potential for major environmental impacts are still incompletely understood.High-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene was performed to characterize the microbial community structure of water, sediment, bryophyte, an

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Uncommon cause of progressive renal function decline

Whenever there is a 50% drop in glomerular filtration over 3 months we are in the presence of what is defined as rapidly progressive deterioration of renal function.If it is also accompanied by an active urinary dr brown japanese maple sediment, it is inferred that one of these may be taking place: a rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, a thromb

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