Medical University of Varna

About: Medical University of Varna is a education organization based out in Varna, Varna, Bulgaria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Medicine. The organization has 1199 authors who have published 1273 publications receiving 32940 citations. The organization is also known as: MU-Varna & Higher Medical Institute of Varna.

The "different face" of esophageal cancer: cutaneous manifestation of visceral malignancies.

Abstract: Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of neoplasm of the esophagus with global incidence. Its early symptoms are often nonspecific as the disease could be detected only when metastases in various organs are already presented. Esophageal metastases present an extremely small part from all cutaneous metastases as the real incidence of cutaneous metastases due to cancer of the esophagus account for 0.5–9 % and only a small part of them are reported and rarely involve the facial region. Despite this, cutaneous metastases may be the first sign of malignancy of the esophagus, which immediately determined the worst prognosis and fatal outcome in these patients. Average survival prognosis at the time of diagnosis of esophageal carcinoma in stage IV is 4–6 months, while the survival-associated expectations in cases of associated skin lesions manifestation is 4 months. We present a rare case of esophagus carcinoma in advanced stage, presented with severe cutaneous metastasis in the face region, accompanied by heavy blood coughing and hematemesis, which led to fatal outcome in the reported patient. The incidence of cutaneous metastases due to this visceral malignancy is discussed, as we highlight the frequency of metastases as a first clinical sign in esophageal cancer. The mortality rate is high due to the advanced stage of progression of the disease or presented metastases spread at the time of diagnosis, while treatment-related mortality accounts 10.3 %.

Procedural aspects of the organization of the comprehensive European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma examination.

Abstract: The comprehensive European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) examination is one of 38 European medical specialty examinations. This review aims at disclosing the specific procedures and content of the EBOD examination. It is a descriptive study summarizing the present organization of the EBOD examination. It is the 3rd largest European postgraduate medical assessment after anaesthesiology and cardiology. The master language is English for the Part 1 written test (knowledge test with 52 modified type X multiple-choice questions) (in the past the written test was also available in French and German). Ophthalmology training of minimum 4 years in a full or associated European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) member state is a prerequisite. Problem-solving skills are tested in the Part 2 oral assessment, which is a viva of 4 subjects conducted in English with support for native language whenever feasible. The comprehensive EBOD examination is one of the leading examinations organized by UEMS European Boards or Specialist Sections from the point of number of examinees, item banking, and item contents.

Choice of food sample in examining the masticatory function in edentulous patients and in patients with removable dentures

Abstract: A thorough dental prosthetic treatment must meet all three medico-biological criteria. Dental aesthetics becomes worthless if dentures do not meet the functional requirements. Therefore, the study of masticatory efficiency proves essential in the evaluation of dental prosthetic treatment. Based on recent literature review, objective methods for examining the masticatory function and choice of sample material were analysed. Scripta Scientifica Medica 2013; 45(3): 27-31.

Main line patterns of palmar dermatoglyphics in female breast cancer patients

Abstract: Aim Breast cancer incidence and mortality rates represent a serious socio medical challenge worldwide The present study illustrates some dermatoglyphic differences between breast cancer females and healthy controls Material and methods We examined females with clinically histologically and mammographically proved breast cancer and healthy controls Conventional palmoscopic features including the four main palmar lines A B C and D were examined by the method described by Cummins amp Midlo Results We established statistically significant differences between both groups concerning the frequencies of main palm line A chi p A lt lsquo ldquo lt main palm line D chi p D lt and D lt of the left hand There were statistically reliable differences between these groups in terms of the frequencies of main palm line A chi p A lt lsquo ldquo lt main palm line D chi p D lt D lt main line B absence lt as well as of main line C absence lt of the right hand Conclusion We concluded that dermatoglyphic investigations of the main palmar lines could serve as an additional valuable prognostic tool for risk stratification in women suspected for breast cancer