Dobrica Stevic

Dr. Dobrica Stevic

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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10 December 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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MZMilan Zegarac
Milan Zegarac
MKMilan Kocic
Milan Kocic
DSDobrica Stevic
Dobrica Stevic
ACAnđelija Cvetković
Anđelija Cvetković
OZOgnjen Zivkovic
Ognjen Zivkovic
ZIZorka Inic
Zorka Inic
Background/Objectives: Multiple primary malignancies (MPMs) are defined as the occurrence of two or more independent primary tumors in the same patient, histologically distinct and not of metastatic origin. Patients treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) carry an increased risk of developing secondary malignancies, especially after chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The synchronous occurrence of breast and kidney carcinoma in this population is extremely rare. Methods: We present a 41-year-old female patient with a history of HL treated at the age of 23 with ABVD chemotherapy and supradiaphragmatic radiotherapy. Results: During staging for a newly diagnosed breast tumor (ER+/PR+/HER2+, pT1cN0), an incidental renal mass was identified and histologically confirmed as clear cell renal cell carcinoma (pT1aNxMx, G2). A multidisciplinary team performed simultaneous partial breast resection with sentinel lymph node biopsy and nephrectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful, and adjuvant systemic therapy was initiated according to oncological guidelines. Conclusions: Synchronous malignancies in HL survivors pose a clinical challenge, as they must be distinguished from metastatic disease and require coordinated therapeutic planning. Risk factors include prior radiotherapy, chemotherapy, genetic predisposition, and family history. This case highlights the importance of long-term surveillance of HL survivors, particularly young women, due to their elevated risk of secondary malignancies. Synchronous breast and kidney carcinomas after HL therapy are extremely rare and demand an integrated multidisciplinary approach. Early recognition and coordinated therapy are crucial for optimizing outcomes and contributing to a better understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of multiple primary malignancies.

17 August 2026 in Cancers
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ZIZorka Inic
Zorka Inic
KTKatarina Milovan Tausanovic
Katarina Milovan Tausanovic
Marko ButaMarko Buta
Marko Buta
ZKZoran Bozo Kozomara
Zoran Bozo Kozomara
OZOgnjen Zivkovic
Ognjen Zivkovic
MZMilan Zegarac
Milan Zegarac
Background/Objectives: Distinguishing parathyroid carcinoma from parathyroid adenoma remains a major diagnostic challenge because these tumors frequently share similar clinical, biochemical, radiological, and histopathological features. Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate surgical management, highlighting the need for reliable adjunctive biomarkers. This study evaluated the diagnostic value of tumor angiogenesis, quantified by microvessel density (MVD), for differentiating parathyroid carcinoma from parathyroid adenoma and its association with clinicopathological characteristics. Methods: This retrospective study included 50 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism who underwent surgery at a tertiary endocrine surgery center, including 10 parathyroid carcinomas and 40 parathyroid adenomas. Tumor angiogenesis was assessed by immunohistochemical staining, and MVD was quantified in vascular hot spots using standardized methods. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis evaluated the diagnostic performance of MVD, while correlations with clinicopathological parameters were analyzed. Results: Parathyroid carcinoma demonstrated significantly higher MVD than parathyroid adenoma (median 901.14 vs. 431.24; p < 0.001). ROC analysis showed excellent diagnostic performance, with an area under the curve of 0.917. Higher MVD was positively associated with Ki-67 expression, preoperative parathyroid hormone and calcium levels, and tumor weight, indicating a close relationship between angiogenesis, tumor proliferation, biochemical disease severity, and tumor burden. No significant associations were observed with age or preoperative phosphate levels. Conclusions: Quantitative assessment of MVD is a promising adjunctive immunohistochemical biomarker for distinguishing parathyroid carcinoma from parathyroid adenoma. Incorporating MVD into conventional histopathological evaluation may improve diagnostic confidence, particularly in morphologically challenging cases. Larger multicenter studies are warranted to validate these findings and further establish the clinical utility of MVD.

21 January 2026 in Cancers
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ZIZorka Inic
Zorka Inic
MZMilan Zegarac
Milan Zegarac
AKAna Krivokuca
Ana Krivokuca
OZOgnjen Zivkovic
Ognjen Zivkovic
Marko ButaMarko Buta
Marko Buta
IDIgor Djurisic
Igor Djurisic
Background/Objectives: Male breast cancer (MBC) is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancers. Given its low incidence, male breast cancer (MBC) remains understudied; this 33-year Serbian cohort was assessed for clinicopathological features, therapeutic approaches, genetic alterations, and survival. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed MBC patients diagnosed between 1991 and 2024 at the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia. Data included demographics, tumor characteristics, and stage, treatment, hormone receptor and HER2 status, Ki-67 index, genetic testing, and survival. Results: A total of 191 patients were identified (median age 66). Family history was negative in 91% and positive in 5.8%. T2 tumors were most frequent (36%), and 96% presented without metastasis. Mastectomy with axillary or sentinel lymph node dissection was performed in 78.5%. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy were administered in 5.8% and 8.4%. Estrogen receptor positivity was 72%, progesterone receptor 88%, HER2 overexpression 11.0%, and triple-negative tumors 2.6% (40% with axillary involvement). High Ki-67 (≥15%) was recorded in 28.8%. Adjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy were given in 36%, 58%, and 68%. Among 37 genetically tested patients, seven had pathogenic variants (BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, PALB2). Disease recurrence occurred in 30%. Median follow-up was 53 months. Median disease-free survival (DFS) was 82 months (1-, 2-, 5-, 10-year DFS: 87%, 73%, 57%, 39%). Median overall survival (OS) 131 months (1-, 2-, 5-, 10-year OS: 95%, 93%, 73%, 53%). Conclusions: This long-term cohort highlights the predominance of hormone-receptor positivity, the infrequency of germline mutations, and moderate survival rates, informing patient management and guiding future studies.