In the intermediate term (1-4 years), the oncologic effectiveness of RFA appears comparable to that of traditional treatments offered for small renal masses. Further studies of larger numbers of patients with longer follow-up are needed.
Common and rare arterial collateral pathways are reviewed by 3D volume-rendered CT images. Visceral and lower extremity arterial embryology is reviewed.
High AVS success rates may be achieved by a team of interventional radiologists at 1 center using defined AVS protocols. Rapid cortisol assay allows for resampling of the RAV and improves AVS success rates.
Giant congenital nevi are melanocytic proliferations of the skin that may be complicated by melanoma, neurocutaneous melanocytosis, pain, pruritus, and disfigurement. Current treatment options include surgical resection and medical management of associated symptoms. There is limited efficacy in these modalities. No effective pharmacologic treatments are available for the treatment of these lesions. We present the case of a 7-year-old girl with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus that had an AKAP9-BRAF fusion and was treated with trametinib, which resulted in rapid resolution of the patient's lifelong, intractable pain and pruritus as well as dramatic improvement in the extent of her nevus.
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