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- 20:41, 18 August 2024 Endometrial cancer (hist | edit) [5,903 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="gynaecology1" />'''Endometrial cancer''' is the cancer of the endometrial lining of the uterine corpus. There are multiple histological types, but the most common is the endometroid carcinoma. It’s mostly a disease of postmenopausal women. It’s the most common form of gynaecological cancer (but not the most deadly, ovarian cancer is). It causes symptoms early, enabling diagnosis at a stage where there is a high likelihood of cure. The mortality i...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:32, 14 August 2024 Cervical cancer (hist | edit) [11,773 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="CIN" />'''Cervical cancer''' is the cancer of the uterine cervix. It's the 4th most common cancer in females, but the 6th most common cause of cancer death. It mostly affects women 35 - 50 years old. It progresses from '''cervical intraepithelial neoplasia''' (CIN), which is the precancerous lesion of cervical cancer. Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is the cause in virtually all cases. Cervical carcinoma is a “controllable”, highly preventable...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 10:58, 14 August 2024 Ovarian cancer (hist | edit) [15,210 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" />'''Ovarian cancer''' is the second most common gynaecological cancer (after endometrial), but the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death due to its poor prognosis. It has no early symptoms, it has potential to grow very large, and it has aggressive behaviour. There is no effective screening for it in the general population. The most common type is the epithelial type (90% of cases), which has the worst prognosis. It is mostly a disea...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 10:30, 14 August 2024 22. Nervous system tumors (hist | edit) [83 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Central nervous system tumour|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 10:29, 14 August 2024 Central nervous system tumour (hist | edit) [5,504 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" /><section begin="neurology" />'''Central nervous system tumours''' can be primary (originating in the CNS) or secondary (metastasis from other organ). Primary CNS malignancies account for 2% of adult malignancies, but 30% of childhood malignancies. In adults, secondary CNS tumours (metastases) are more common than primary, and CNS metastases occur in 10% of cancer patients. Metastasis is usually from lung cancer, breast cancer, or mel...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:36, 14 August 2024 20. Melanoma (hist | edit) [62 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Melanoma|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:17, 14 August 2024 19. Non-melanoma skin cancer (hist | edit) [373 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Basal cell carcinoma = {{#lst:Basal cell carcinoma|oncology}} = Squamous cell carcinoma = {{#lst:Squamous cell carcinoma|oncology}} = Merkel cell carcinoma = {{#lst:Merkel cell carcinoma|oncology}} = Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans = {{#lst:Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans|oncology}} = Kaposi sarcoma = {{#lst:Kaposi sarcoma|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:14, 14 August 2024 Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (hist | edit) [210 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" />* Rare tumour, but the most common cutaneous sarcoma * Translocation between chromosome 17 and 22 * Treatment is surgical excision <section end="oncology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:14, 14 August 2024 Merkel cell carcinoma (hist | edit) [310 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" />* Non-melanoma skin cancer related to immune system dysfunction ** Higher incidence and worse prognosis in immunocompromised ** Due to Merkel cell polyomavirus * Pinkish nodule on sun-exposed areas * Treatment is surgical excision <section end="oncology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:05, 14 August 2024 18. Colorectal cancer (hist | edit) [71 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Colorectal cancer|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 21:12, 28 July 2024 17. Cancer of the pancreas and the liver (hist | edit) [159 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Pancreatic cancer = {{#lst:Pancreatic cancer|oncology}} = Liver cancer = {{#lst:Liver cancer|oncology}} == References == Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 17:22, 28 July 2024 16. Cancer of the oesophagus and the stomach (hist | edit) [147 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Oesophageal cancer = {{#lst:Oesophageal cancer|oncology}} = Gastric cancer = {{#lst:Gastric cancer|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 16:46, 28 July 2024 15. Breast Cancer (hist | edit) [67 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Breast cancer|oncology}}") Tag: Visual edit
- 15:14, 28 July 2024 14. Lung cancer (hist | edit) [65 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Lung cancer|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 14:49, 28 July 2024 13. Tumors of head and neck (hist | edit) [373 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Head and neck cancer in general = {{#lst:Head and neck cancer|oncology}} = Oral cavity and oropharynx cancer = {{#lst:Oral cavity and oropharynx cancer|oncology}} = Nasopharynx cancer = {{#lst:Nasopharynx cancer|oncology}} = Hypopharynx cancer = {{#lst:Hypopharynx cancer|oncology}} = Larynx cancer = {{#lst:Laryngeal cancer|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 14:36, 28 July 2024 Head and neck cancer (hist | edit) [2,489 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" /> * Tumours of the head and neck include ** Eye and orbital tumours ** Oral cavity cancer ** Pharyngeal tumours *** Nasopharynx *** Oropharynx *** Hypopharynx ** Laryngeal tumours *** Supraglottic *** Glottic *** Subglottic ** Tumours of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses ** Tumours of the salivary gland ** Tumours of the thyroid gla...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 10:24, 27 July 2024 11. Oncologic emergencies (hist | edit) [75 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Oncologic emergencies|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 10:23, 27 July 2024 Oncologic emergencies (hist | edit) [3,183 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" /> * In case of oncological emergencies oncotherapy can be initiated without knowing the histology of the cancer * Increased intracranial pressure ** Due to brain metastases or primary brain tumor ** Urgent MRI should be made ** ASAP treatment includes dexamethasone, forced diuresis (fluid + loop diuretics) and mannitol to reduce oedema ** Then treat tumor * Spinal cord compression ** Due to enlarging vertebral metastasis or pathologic vertebral...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 10:20, 27 July 2024 12. Palliative care (hist | edit) [69 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Palliative care|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 10:19, 27 July 2024 9. Cancer pain management (hist | edit) [49 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "See topic 12. Category:Oncology (POTE course)")
- 10:19, 27 July 2024 Palliative care (hist | edit) [3,161 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" />'''Palliative care''' refers to an approach that attempts to improve the quality of life of patients and their close ones and to relieve their suffering. It's most frequently used in life-threatening diseases, most commonly cancer. Palliative care is a symptomatic approach, aiming to relieve symptoms; it does not involve disease-specific treatment. Treatment of pain, distress, anxiety, and nausea/vomiting are the cornerstones. Palliative...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:51, 27 July 2024 8. Biological therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy (hist | edit) [141 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Targeted therapy = {{#lst:Targeted therapy|oncology}} = Immunotherapy = {{#lst:Immunotherapy|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:51, 27 July 2024 Immunotherapy (hist | edit) [819 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" />'''Immunotherapy''' or '''cancer immunotherapy''' refers to using drugs which indirectly stimulate the immune system to treat cancer. * Immune checkpoint inhibitors ** Most commonly used immunotherapy ** These drugs are monoclonal antibodies and therefore also technically biological drugs ** These drugs inhibit the mechanism by which cancer cells inhibit the immune system ** Anti-PD-1 – nivolumab, pembrolizumab ** Anti-CTLA-4 – ipilim...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:48, 27 July 2024 Targeted therapy (hist | edit) [1,221 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="oncology" />'''Targeted therapy''' or '''targeted molecular therapy''' refers to using drugs which are not cytotoxic but rather specifically target certain molecules to treat cancer. Targeted therapy often prolongs survival, sometimes for years, and the patient remains on the targeted therapy during this time. * Biological therapy ** = refers to biological drugs, most commonly monoclonal antibodies ** Bevacizumab – anti-VEGF *** Inhibits vascular p...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:44, 27 July 2024 6. Basic concepts of chemotherapy (hist | edit) [66 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Chemotherapy|oncology1}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:44, 27 July 2024 Chemotherapy (hist | edit) [1,120 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "* Polychemotherapy = simultaneous use of multiple chemo drugs ** The term is not consistently used, even by me ** Recently, we have moved to preferring to use multiple chemo drugs, so the term is kind of reduntant * Mode of actions ** Induce DNA damage ** Inhibit DNA repair mechanisms ** Inhibit metabolism *** For example nucleotide synthesis ** Inhibit mitosis ** Inhibit neo-vascularization * Commonly used drugs ** Platinum-based drugs *** Cisplatin **** Very nephrotoxi...") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:42, 27 July 2024 5. Treatment planning, radiation protection (hist | edit) [73 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Radiation oncology|oncology3}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:42, 27 July 2024 4. The equipment used in radiation oncology (hist | edit) [73 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Radiation oncology|oncology2}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:41, 27 July 2024 3. Radiation physics (hist | edit) [73 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Radiation oncology|oncology1}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:40, 27 July 2024 Radiation oncology (hist | edit) [8,531 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Radiation physics == <section begin="oncology1" /> * Types of radiation used ** Natural radiation (due to radioactive decay) *** Alpha radiation (two protons and two neutrons) *** Beta radiation (high-energy electrons) **** Electrons (beta radiation) has low penetration power, so beta radiation is only suitable for treating tumours near the skin surface ** Gamma radiation (high-energy photons) *** Photon radiation (gamma and X-ray radiation) has high penetration power...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:35, 27 July 2024 2. Principles of surgical oncology (hist | edit) [71 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Surgical oncology|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:32, 27 July 2024 1. The basic principles of tumor biology (hist | edit) [60 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Cancer|oncology}} Category:Oncology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:30, 27 July 2024 Cancer (hist | edit) [1,464 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{:Stub}} '''Cancer''' is a group of diseases characterised by abnormal and increased cell growth. Cancers are common and deadly diseases. == Cancer biology == <section end="oncology" /> * Etiological factors contributing to cancer development ** Environmental exposure *** Asbestos -> mesothelioma, RCC *** Formaldehyde -> nose and nasopharyngeal cc ** Radiation *** Those with childhood leukaemia often develop solid tumours 10 – 20 years after the radiotherapy ** Life...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:48, 21 July 2024 B18. Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (hist | edit) [86 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:47, 21 July 2024 Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (hist | edit) [949 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" /> * Mycosis fungoides ** <abbr>CD4</abbr>+ T-cell lymphoma ** Progresses slowly ** Stage I – patch stage *** Scaly, pruritic, well-demarcated patches ** Stage II – plaque stage *** Scaly, pruritic, well-demarcated plaques *** Large ** Stage III – tumor stage *** Dome-shaped purple or red nodules ** Treatment *** Topical steroids *** Topical chemo *** Phototherapy *** Biological therapy *** Systemic chemo * Sézary syndrome ** Can devel...") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:45, 21 July 2024 B17. Secondary skin lesions, basics of dermatohistopathology (hist | edit) [86 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Terminology in dermatology|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:44, 21 July 2024 B16. Primary skin lesions, basics of dermatohistopathology (hist | edit) [87 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Terminology in dermatology|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:42, 21 July 2024 Terminology in dermatology (hist | edit) [2,685 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology1" />== Primary skin lesions == * Flat lesions ** Macule *** A flat skin lesion < 1 cm in size with discolouration ** Patch *** A flat skin lesion > 1 cm in size with discolouration * Infiltrative lesions ** Papule *** An elevated palpable skin lesion < 0,5 cm in size *** Epidermal ** Plaque *** An elevated palpable skin lesion > 0,5 cm in size *** Intradermal ** Tuber *** An elevated palpable skin lesion whose infiltration involves the entire...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:35, 21 July 2024 B15. Cutaneous manifestation of diabetes mellitus (hist | edit) [77 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Diabetes mellitus|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:32, 21 July 2024 B14. Types of allergic skin reactions (hist | edit) [687 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "* Type I hypersensitivity ** Skin reactions *** Angioedema *** Urticaria ** Diagnosis – prick test ** Treatment *** Antihistamines *** Epinephrine * Type II hypersensitivity ** Not important * Type III hypersensitivity – immune complex-mediated ** Cutaneous vasculitis ** Serum sickness ** Treatment *** Steroids * Type IV hypersensitivity ** Type IVa – Allergic contact dermatitis ** Type IVb – Drug-related eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) ** Type IVc –...") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:28, 21 July 2024 B13. Lyme Borreliosis (hist | edit) [72 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Lyme disease|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:27, 21 July 2024 Lyme disease (hist | edit) [936 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Tick-borne * Borrelia burgdorferi * Clinical features ** Stage I – early localized Lyme disease *** Within 7 – 14 days *** Erythema migrans **** Circular, slowly-expanding red ring with central clearing around the bite site **** Target-like rash *** Flu-like symptoms ** Stage II – early disseminated Lyme disease *** Multiple erythema migrans *** Migratory arthralgia *** Early neuroborreliosis *** Lyme carditis ** Stage III – late...") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:24, 21 July 2024 B12. Photodermatoses and phototherapy (hist | edit) [146 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Photodermatoses = {{#lst:Photodermatoses|dermatology}} = Phototherapy = {{#lst:Phototherapy|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:23, 21 July 2024 Phototherapy (hist | edit) [651 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Indications ** Psoriasis ** Atopic dermatitis ** Alopecia areata ** Granuloma annulare ** Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma ** Vitilligo ** Photodermatoses ** BCC ** Actinic keratosis * Mechanisms ** Thickens epidermis ** Hyperpigmentation ** Immunosuppressive effect ** Anti-tumor effect * Procedure ** Minimal erythematous dose (MED) is determined ** The dose of UV light depends on the MED * Types ** Narrow-band UVB ** Broad-band UVB ** Selective...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:21, 21 July 2024 Photodermatoses (hist | edit) [1,172 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Photodermatoses – skin diseases that develop due to light exposure * Photodermatoses of unknown origin ** Solar dermatitis = sunburn *** UVB radiation causes apoptosis of keratinocytes -> release of inflammatory cytokines *** Clinical features **** Pruritus, pain **** Erythema, oedema **** Blisters (severe) *** Treatment **** Wet compress **** Cooling ointments **** Topical steroids ** Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) *** Chronic disea...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:19, 21 July 2024 B11. Tuberculosis of the skin and its treatment (hist | edit) [72 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Tuberculosis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:19, 21 July 2024 Tuberculosis (hist | edit) [1,166 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{:Stub}} <section begin="dermatology" />* Cutaneous tb is a rare form of extrapulmonary tb * Multiple types ** Tuberculous chancre *** Occurs at the site where m. tuberculosis enters the skin *** In people who don’t already have TB *** Papule -> painless ulcer ** TB verrucosa cutis *** Occurs at the site where m. tuberculosis enters the skin *** In people who already have TB *** Purplish warty growth ** Lupus vulgaris *** Apple-jelly nodules (gelatinous consistency)...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:15, 21 July 2024 B10. Rosacea, rhinophyma (hist | edit) [67 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Rosacea|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 09:15, 21 July 2024 Rosacea (hist | edit) [900 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Chronic inflammatory skin disease * More common in females * Triggers ** Alcohol ** Stress ** Smoking ** Hot weather * Clinical features ** No comedones or seborrhoea ** Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea *** Central facial erythema *** Telangiectasia ** Papulopustular rosacea *** Papules, pustules and erythema ** Phymatous rosacea *** Skin thickens *** Inflammatory nodules *** Rhinophyma – large, bulbous nose ** Ocular rosacea *** Conjun...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:10, 21 July 2024 B9. Paraneoplastic skin disorders (hist | edit) [83 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Paraneoplastic syndrome|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit