This content is machine translated Prostate cancer High-resolution ultrasound could diagnose prostate cancer faster Biopsies with high-resolution ultrasound are just as effective as MRI-guided biopsies in diagnosing prostate cancer, according to an international clinical study. Micro-ultrasound technology is also cheaper and easier to use...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Surgical techniques Dermatosurgical options for the treatment of skin tumors in practice. Incidence rates of skin tumors, including malignant melanoma, continue to rise. Modern dermatosurgical procedures can remove many skin tumors gently, effectively and with a good cosmetic result. In addition to… CME-Test
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Surgical techniques Dermatosurgical options for the treatment of skin tumors in practice. Incidence rates of skin tumors, including malignant melanoma, continue to rise. Modern dermatosurgical procedures can remove many skin tumors gently, effectively and with a good cosmetic result. In addition to… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case Report Anular elastolytic giant cell granuloma Histopathologically, infiltrates of histiocytes, numerous multinucleated giant cells, and few lymphocytes in the upper dermis are characteristic of this rare granulomatous disease. The present case underscores the importance of biopsy…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vasculitides Interdisciplinary clarification essential for differential diagnosis An update on practice recommendations for the management of vasculitis was presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. An interdisciplinary vasculitis consultation is offered at the USZ.…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prostate Cancer Screening Thoughts on optimizing prostate cancer screening. PSA screening reduces prostate cancer-specific mortality. However, measures to optimize screening programs are indicated. The buzzword is “smarter screening.”
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Surgical techniques Dermatosurgery – Skin tumors for the practice The majority of skin cancers can be diagnosed and treated with simple biopsies and excisions in the office. An overview of biopsies, simple excisions, incision guidance, defect closure, flap plasty…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Vulvar carcinoma Vulvar carcinoma requires multidisciplinary collaboration Vulvar carcinoma is a rather rare carcinoma. Here, too, prevention is better than therapy. In the case of a conspicuous vulvar finding, the entire vulva should always be carefully examined…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Molecular markers are becoming increasingly important Treatment options for higher grade gliomas Histology (tumor resection or biopsy) is essential for diagnosis and evaluation of prognosis and therapy in higher grade gliomas. Molecular markers serve as an adjunct to WHO classification regarding expected…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Therapies in geriatric oncology. Elderly patients with prostate or colorectal cancer As the population in Switzerland ages, even more people will develop cancer at an advanced age in the future. In these patients, treatment decisions are often complex because, due to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Lymphomas What the family doctor needs to know At the SGIM Great Update in Interlaken, the most common problems and challenges that a family physician encounters when dealing with patients suffering from lymphoma were discussed. The only difficulty…
