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BACKGROUND
Pancreatoblastoma (PBL) is a rare neoplasm that generally occurs in the pediatric age group and shows unique histopathology, including squamoid corpuscles that may contain tumor cells with optically clear nuclei (OCN) rich in biotin. In the English-language literature there have been two
The aim of this study was to determine the serum biotin levels in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Ninety pregnant women with HG (mild (n = 30), moderate (n = 30) and severe (n = 30)), and 80 pregnant women without HG were included for this study. In both groups, serum
A patient with multiple enteric fistulae, after months of parenteral hyperalimentation, developed, severe depression accompanied by delirium, dermatitis, pallor, paresthesia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and headaches. His symptoms improved after treatment with parenteral biotin. Biotin-deficiency
Ghrelin is a peptide hormone that has been isolated from the stomach and localized to endocrine cells in the oxyntic mucosa. Ghrelin acts synergistically with GH-releasing hormone and increases appetite and feeding. It also accelerates gastric and small intestinal motility in rodents. Patients with
Valproic acid (VPA) is an antiepileptic drug widely used and well-tolerated by most of patients. Its non-dose-dependent side effects seen mostly are the temporary gastrointestinal disturbances including anorexia and nausea, and hepatoxicity. As to its dose-dependent side effects are the weight loss,
OBJECTIVE
The hepatocyte growth factor/c-MET axis is implicated in tumor cell proliferation, survival, and angiogenesis. ARQ 197 is an oral, selective, non-adenosine triphosphate competitive c-MET inhibitor. A phase I trial of ARQ 197 was conducted to assess safety, tolerability, and target