Hassan Alshaker

Dr. Hassan Alshaker

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 October 2024 in Journal of Fungi
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JSJawad Safiia
Jawad Safiia
MDMarco Aurelio Díaz
Marco Aurelio Díaz
HAHassan Alshaker
Hassan Alshaker
CAChristine Atallah
Christine Atallah
PSPaul Sakr
Paul Sakr
Sophia KooSophia Koo
Sophia Koo
Mucormycosis, an invasive fungal infection caused by members of the order Mucorales, often progresses fulminantly if not recognized in a timely manner. This comprehensive review discusses the latest developments in diagnostic approaches for mucormycosis, from traditional histopathology and culture-based methods to advanced and emerging techniques such as molecular assays, imaging, serology, and metabolomics. We discuss challenges in the diagnosis of mucormycosis and emphasize the importance of rapid and accurate identification of this life-threatening infection.

17 October 2023 in Clinical Case Reports
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ZAZein A. Alsayed‐Ahmad
Zein A. Alsayed‐Ahmad
MMMohammed Mayo
Mohammed Mayo
HAHassan Alshaker
Hassan Alshaker
LJLeen Jarjanazi
Leen Jarjanazi
ZZZeina Zakkour
Zeina Zakkour
ACAnwar Chammout
Anwar Chammout
Key Clinical Message: The case of a 44‐year‐old male with signet‐ring cell adenocarcinoma metastasis in the testis emphasizes the significance of immunohistochemistry in identifying the primary site of metastatic tumors. Further research is needed to establish effective treatment strategies for rare malignancies like small intestine signet‐ring cell carcinoma. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for improved patient outcomes. Metastasis to the testes is a rare occurrence, and identifying the primary site of origin can pose a significant challenge. Signet‐ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) is an uncommon subtype of adenocarcinoma typically found in the stomach but can also occur in other organs. This case report presents a 44‐year‐old male with signet‐ring cell adenocarcinoma metastasis in the right testis. The patient's initial clinical manifestation was testicular painful swelling, and subsequent immunohistochemical analysis using CK7, CK20, and CDX2 markers suggested a gastrointestinal origin. Normal upper and lower endoscopies rise suspicion of a small intestinal origin. The rarity of SRCC of the small intestine and the lack of clinical trials make treatment decisions difficult. This case highlights the importance of immunohistochemistry in determining the primary site of metastatic tumors and underscores the need for further research to establish optimal treatment strategies for rare malignancies like SRCC of the small intestine. As early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are critical for better patient outcomes.