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Background: The aim of the present study was to retrospectively evaluate geriatric oncology cases hospitalized in the clinic. Methods: Files of oncology patients hospitalized between May 2012 and March 2013 were analyzed. Demographic data was recorded, including the 5 most common types of cancer according to gender, duration of hospitalization, and prognosis of patients diagnosed at 65 years of age or older. Results: The 5 most common types of cancer in male patients (28.3%, n=17) were hematological malignancies (21.7%, n=13), lung cancer (13.3%, n=8), colon cancer (10%, n=6), bladder cancer (8.3%, n=12) and prostate cancer. The 5 most common types of cancer in female patients (26.7%, n=12), were hematological malignancies, colon cancer (24.4%, n=11), breast cancer (13.3%, n=6), lung cancer (11.1%, n=5), and bladder cancer (4.4%, n=2). Conclusion: In cases of geriatric oncology, incidence of cancer types may also vary. The most common cancer type in both men and women in the present study was hematologic malignancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Takayasu's arteritis is a rare disease involving inflammation in the walls of the largest arteries in the body: the aorta and its main branches. The disease results autoimmunity which causes inflammation in the arterial wall. Patient symptoms are usually non-specific and include fever, malaise and myalgia. The patient was admitted with abdominal angina and weight loss. We were able to detect a pulse only in the upper extremities. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) revealed stenosis of the descending aorta and mesenteric artery. We diagnosed the patient with Takatasu's arteritis. This case is presented as an example of this rare condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs. It is characterized by central neurotransmitter imbalance. The syndrome is thought to be caused by Dopaminergic block. Pooled data suggests the incidence of NMS is between 0.2%-3.20%. The mortality rate is very high at 55%, but may be reduced significantly by early recognition and improved management. We present this case as an example of the difficulty in diagnosing NMS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: We evaluated the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (HP) positivity and glycemic regulation in type 2 diabetic patients. Material and Method: 315 type 2 diabetic patients admitted to Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Polyclinics were evaluated retrospectively. Fasting plasma glucose, HbAlc levels and urea breath test (UBT) results were analyzed. The relationship between HbAlc levels and UBT positivity were investigated. Results: Fasting plasma glucose was significantly higher in UBT positive patients (175.3±73.9 mgjdl) than in UBT negative patients (139.3±35.6 mg/dl) (p<0.05). HbAlc levels were also detected as significantly higher in UBT positive patients (8.0±2.1) than in the UBT negative ones (6.9±1.2) (p<0.05). Conclusion: We showed in our study that HP infection rates detected with UBT in diabetic patients are significantly higher in patients with poor glycemic control than in the ones with Light glycemic control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adult-onset Still's disease is a rare inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. Its main features are high fever, rash, polyarthralgia, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, leukocytosis and elevated liver enzymes, high erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and ferritin. High levels of ferritin are commonly observed in Adult onset Still's Disease, but ferritin levels were found to be normal in our patient. We diagnosed iron deficiency anemia as a result of further evaluation. For this reason, we thought ferritin levels were normal. We presented this case because of its rarity in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Journal of Kartal Training & Research Hospital / Kartal Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi Tip Dergisi is the property of KARE Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)