Treatment failure can occur with any regimen in patients with or without HIV infection. Because the possibility of clinical relapse after syphilis therapy may be slightly higher in HIV-infected patients, the importance of closely following HIV-infected patients with syphilis cannot be overstated.
Lumpectomy (sometimes known as a tylectomy) is a surgical removal of a discrete portion or lump of breast, usually in the treatment of malignant tumor or breast cancer.
Laryngectomy Definition. Definition. Laryngectomy is a surgical procedure for the partial or complete removal of the larynx, usually applied as a treatment for cancer of the larynx. Purpose. A laryngectomy is normally used to remove tumors or cancerous tissue.