IGF-1 Levels In Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas

IGF-1 Levels In Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas Overview This study investigated elevated insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels in children with low-grade glioma (LGG). Elevated IGF-1 levels in LGG are not well understood. The research aimed to determine the prevalence, connections with growth, body mass index (BMI), pituitary function, and tumor behavior in

Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Case Of Metastasis to the Tonsils

Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Case Of Metastasis to the Tonsils Overview Tonsillar metastases of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) are very rare. There are as few as five documented and published cases. In this report, we present a case of palatine tonsillar Merkel cell carcinoma metastases in a patient who did not show

Maternal Migraines And Associated Pediatric Cancers

Maternal Migraines And Associated Pediatric Cancers Overview Maternal migraines are seen to be associated with unfavorable birth outcomes such as congenital malformations in babies, preterm births and infant low birth weight. It has been hypothesized that these unfavorable or adverse birth outcomes may be due to the intake of certain medications during

IGF-1 Levels In Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas