Original Article

Primary Language and Cultural Background as Factors in Resident Burnout in Medical Specialties: A Study in a Bilingual US City

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the degree of burnout among resident physicians enrolled in seven postgraduate training programs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas, as it related to residents’ age, gender, marital status, number of…

Posted in: burnout 28 culture 2 Physician 8 Primary 3 resident 5

Case Report

Missed Brown Tumors in a Young Adult with Decreased Bone Density

Brown tumors, a benign osteolytic process, are most commonly caused by hyperparathyroidism. Multiple bone involvement is relatively rare. There are many similarities in the radiologic and histological features of brown tumors and giant cell tumors (GCTs) of bone. Differentiation between the two lesions is dependent upon evaluation of serum biochemistry…

Posted in: hyperparathyroidism 3 osteopenia 5 Primary 3 tumor 6

Case Report

Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Duodenum: Aggressive Management and Long-Term Survival of an Unusual Oncologic Entity

Primary malignant melanoma originating in the small bowel is extremely rare. We report the case of a 55-year-old man who presented with a preoperative bleeding duodenal tumor. A standard pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed. Histopathological examination ascertained the diagnosis of a duodenal malignant melanoma with locoregional lymphatic spread. A thorough postoperative investigation…

Posted in: duodenum 4 malignant melanoma 2 pancreaticoduodenectomy 3 Primary 3 small intestine 4
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