Locus Minoris Resistentiae: Two Cases of Malignant Metastasis and Review of Literature
Locus minoris resistentiae refers to a region of decreased resistance within the body. This occurs from changes to the microenvironment secondary to previous trauma and results in increased vulnerability. As a result, infection, inflammatory processes, and malignancy may localize to this area. In th...
Main Authors: | Donya Farmand MPH, Michael C. Valdez MD, Leila Moosavi MD, Everardo Cobos MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709621997248 |
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