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Jaramillo C, Awad AM, Ferguson E, Ocazionez D. Acute cor pulmonale following uterine artery embolization. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:4978-4982. [PMID: 39247467 PMCID: PMC11378111 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.07.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a common procedure for controlling gynecological and obstetric bleeding. We report a case of a 38-year-old female with placenta increta who underwent UAE following a cesarean section and subsequently developed pulmonary embolism from nontarget embolization. Excellent CTPA images demonstrate embolization agents used in the procedure in the pulmonary vasculature. The patient developed acute cor pulmonale, an infrequent complication from the procedure. This case presents a rare and clear demonstration of a complication of uterine artery embolization with clear imaging evidence.
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- Catalina Jaramillo
- University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 6410 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 6410 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 6410 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 6410 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Aimagambetova G, Bapayeva G, Ukybassova T, Zemlyanskiy V, Gusmanov A, Terzic M. The role of VEGF and TGF-β blood levels for fibroid shrinkage, menorrhagia score, and quality of life improvement after uterine artery embolization for uterine fibroids: a study protocol. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1382822. [PMID: 39165371 PMCID: PMC11334076 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1382822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Uterine leiomyoma is a common condition affecting women that occurs in more than 70% of females. Women with leiomyomas overall have lower quality of life and deficiency in many specific spheres of life including work-related productivity, sexuality, relationships, social-emotional health, and physical well-being that might be present even in pre-and extended throughout early postmenopausal life. Choices for symptomatic fibroid management include medical, interventional radiology procedures, surgical, and expectant management. The uterine artery embolization (UAE) procedure has gained justified popularity for myoma management. Growth factors, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and tumor growth factor β (TGF-β), hold an important role in leiomyoma progression. However, blood levels of VEGF and TGF-β in patients before and after UAE are not fully investigated and the possible relationship with myoma shrinkage has not been evaluated. Therefore, this study aims to assess menorrhagia score and quality of life improvement after UAE for uterine fibroids and compare blood levels of VEGF and TGF-β in patients with uterine leiomyoma before and after UAE. This cross-sectional study will be performed at the University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan. Women undergoing the UAE procedure for uterine leiomyoma will be involved in the study following the precisely defined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Uterine leiomyoma nodules' structural changes after UAE will be assessed along with the blood levels of growth factors (VEGF and TGF-β), menorrhagia score, and quality of life. An important outcome of this project will be an investigation of the blood levels of growth factors (VEGF and TGF-β) before and after the procedure and their association with leiomyoma shrinkage in correlation with the menorrhagia score and quality of life alterations among patients undergoing UAE.
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, CF “University Medical Center”, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF “University Medical Center”, Astana, Kazakhstan
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Fekadu D, Kassa S, Mamo S, Tadesse I, Gebeyehu H. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation: Challenging diagnosis: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:3777-3780. [PMID: 37664161 PMCID: PMC10468361 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.07.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation is characterized by an anatomic right-to-left shunt between the pulmonary arteries and veins, is characterized by an anatomic right-to-left shunt which reduces the arterial oxygen saturation and then results in clinical manifestations such as dyspnea and cyanosis. Most cases are congenital, and although uncommon, they are a significant part of the differential diagnosis of pulmonary problems like hypoxemia and lung nodules. We present a case of a 60 years old female patient who presented with the complaint of exacerbation of dry cough of 1-month duration and was diagnosed with right pulmonary arteriovenous malformation and successfully treated with surgery.
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- Desalegn Fekadu
- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Damiani GR, Dellino M, Cascardi E, Xuamin H, Di Gennaro D, Vimercati A, Vitagliano A, Malvasi A, loizzi V, Paniga C, Lanteri L, Alfonso R, Cicinelli E, Pellegrino A. Uterine venous malformations in the puerperium: 2 Atypical cases and literature review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X 2023; 19:100220. [PMID: 37636521 PMCID: PMC10450833 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurox.2023.100220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is a rare but high-risk cause of uterine bleeding. The clinical management of this condition is challenging, as the ultrasound picture can sometimes be unambiguously interpreted. Moreover, in the puerperium in which acquired AVMs are most frequently formed, it is necessary to discuss the correct management in a multidisciplinary and personalized manner. We present two cases of AVMs developing in the puerperium, both with a vaginal delivery and spontaneous and complete secondment. The symptom of onset was an episode of bright red blood loss in the puerperium, on the 14th and 21st postpartum days, respectively. Transvaginal ultrasound showed a hypervascularized lesion in the myometrium with turbulent vascular flow, confirmed by transabdominal ultrasound and angiography. To date, there are no guidelines on the management of MAVs. In our cases we opted for a conservative approach, in order to preserve the fertility of the patient. These experiences reported have the purpose of enriching a literature still sparse on the subject and in the future to be able to represent a fulcrum for official recommendations.
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- Gianluca Raffaello Damiani
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10124 Turin, Italy
- Pathology Unit, FPO-IRCCS Candiolo Cancer Institute, 10060 Candiolo, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
- San Raffaele Hospital, Milan,Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
- Oncology Unit IRCSS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- University of Milan-Biccocca,Department of Medicine and Surgery, Milan, Italy
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- University of Milan-Biccocca,Department of Medicine and Surgery, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASTT LECCO, Alessandro Manzoni Hospital, Dell'Eremo Street 11, Lecco, Italy
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Ghanaati H, Firouznia K, Moradi B, Behestani S. Fertility Outcomes After Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations: A Single-Center Retrospective Study in 33 Women. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:983-991. [PMID: 35296933 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03105-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the clinical and fertility outcomes after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for symptomatic uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). MATERIALS AND METHODS This single-center retrospective study included 33 patients with uterine AVMs who underwent UAE at our institution between May 2013 and May 2021. The inclusion criteria were diagnostic features of uterine AVM as detection of the nidus and early venous drainage on angiography. The exclusion criteria were high levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin indicative of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with a diameter of 500-700 µm (with or without Gelfoam/Glue) was used in 32 procedures and, Glue (with lipiodol) was used in one. The patients were followed up for 31 months (range, 6-90 months). Angiograms, medical records, and phone interviews were used to describe the technical and clinical success, complications, and pregnancy outcomes. RESULTS Thirty-three patients with a mean age of 31.2 ± 5.4 years (range, 21-42 years) were included in this case series. Technical success was reported in all patients (100%). Bleeding control was also achieved in 32 (96%) patients. Pelvic and puncture site pain and groin hematoma were reported as minor complications (grade 1 according to CIRSE classification). Six pregnancies (33%) occurred after uterine artery embolization. Four women had full-term pregnancies without complications and delivered healthy newborns. Another two women were in the second trimester of pregnancy with a favorable fetal condition. No post-embolization miscarriage was reported. CONCLUSION The UAE is safe and effective in controlling vaginal bleeding caused by uterine AVMs, allowing successful future pregnancies.
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- Hossein Ghanaati
- Department of Radiology, Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Medical Imaging Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Medical Imaging Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Medical Imaging Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Radiology, Yas Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Research Center (ADIR), Medical Imaging Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Massive Pulmonary Embolism-Related Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review. Crit Care Med 2021; 49:760-769. [PMID: 33590996 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000004828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Management of patients experiencing massive pulmonary embolism-related cardiac arrest is controversial. Venoarterial extracorporeal membranous oxygenation has emerged as a potential therapeutic option for these patients. We performed a systematic review assessing survival and predictors of mortality in patients with massive PE-related cardiac arrest with venoarterial extracorporeal membranous oxygenation use. DATA SOURCES A literature search was started on February 16, 2020, and completed on March 16, 2020, using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central, Cinahl, and Web of Science. STUDY SELECTION We included all available literature that reported survival to discharge in patients managed with venoarterial extracorporeal membranous oxygenation for massive PE-related cardiac arrest. DATA EXTRACTION We extracted patient characteristics, treatment details, and outcomes. DATA SYNTHESIS About 301 patients were included in our systemic review from 77 selected articles (total screened, n = 1,115). About 183 out of 301 patients (61%) survived to discharge. Patients (n = 51) who received systemic thrombolysis prior to cannulation had similar survival compared with patients who did not (67% vs 61%, respectively; p = 0.48). There was no significant difference in risk of death if PE was the primary reason for admission or not (odds ratio, 1.62; p = 0.35) and if extracorporeal membranous oxygenation cannulation occurred in the emergency department versus other hospital locations (odds ratio, 2.52; p = 0.16). About 53 of 60 patients (88%) were neurologically intact at discharge or follow-up. Multivariate analysis demonstrated three-fold increase in the risk of death for patients greater than 65 years old (adjusted odds ratio, 3.08; p = 0.03) and six-fold increase if cannulation occurred during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (adjusted odds ratio, 5.67; p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Venoarterial extracorporeal membranous oxygenation has an emerging role in the management of massive PE-related cardiac arrest with 61% survival. Systemic thrombolysis preceding venoarterial extracorporeal membranous oxygenation did not confer a statistically significant increase in risk of death, yet age greater than 65 and cannulation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation were associated with a three- and six-fold risks of death, respectively.
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Ukybassova T, Terzic M, Dotlic J, Imankulova B, Terzic S, Shauyen F, Garzon S, Guo L, Sui L. Evaluation of Uterine Artery Embolization on Myoma Shrinkage: Results from a Large Cohort Analysis. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2019; 8:165-171. [PMID: 31741842 PMCID: PMC6849095 DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_50_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objective: There are still contradictory opinions on the success rates of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for the treatment of myomas. In this scenario, our study aims to assess the effect of UAE on myoma shrinkage. Materials and Methods: The study included 337 women in reproductive age affected by a single symptomatic intramural myoma and declined surgery, undergoing UAE. The uterus and myoma diameters and volumes were determined on ultrasonographic scans before and 3, 6, and 12 months after the procedure. Results: The mean uterine volume before intervention was 226.46 ± 307.67 mm3, whereas myoma volume was 51.53 ± 65.53 mm3. Further myoma progression was registered in only four patients. In remaining women, uterus volume in average decreased for 149.99 ± 156.63 mm3, whereas myomas decreased for 36.57 ± 47.96 mm3. The mean volume reduction rate of the uterus was 49.54 ± 35.62 and for myoma was 57.58 ± 30.71. A significant decrease in both uterine and myoma volume was registered in every stage of the follow-up. The highest average decrease in uterine volume was in the first 3 months and myoma volume between 3 and 6 months following UAE. After 12 months follow-up, successful outcome (volume regression >50% respect to the baseline) was registered for uterus in 97.4% and for myoma in 67.9% of investigated patients. Conclusion: UAE was proven to allow a good success rate and can be considered as an effective alternative procedure for myoma treatment.
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- Talshyn Ukybassova
- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, National Research Center of Mother and Child Health, University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, National Research Center of Mother and Child Health, University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan.,Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan.,Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.,School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, National Research Center of Mother and Child Health, University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Clinical Academic Department of Women's Health, National Research Center of Mother and Child Health, University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Filippo Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Medical Center of Diagnosis and Treatment for Cervical Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Medical Center of Diagnosis and Treatment for Cervical Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China
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