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Supplementary Material for: Present Status and Road Map to Achieve Inclusive and Holistic Care for Dementia in a Japanese Community: Analysis Using the Delphi Method
<b><i>Background/Aims:</i></b> Dementia is a priority issue in the public health realm. However, few reports address problems of dementia in the real world or provide comprehensive road maps to solve these problems. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Nine groups of questions covering 4 topics were discussed using the Delphi method, relating to (1) current achievements and challenges regarding inclusive and holistic care in the community, (2) patients who are at a high risk of being excluded from care, (3) suggestions for a road map for the establishment of better and more inclusive medical and social care, and (4) unmet needs of patients with dementia. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In total, 477 opinions were obtained. Family issues, psychological/behavioral symptoms, and complications secondary to physical disorders are main factors for being excluded from care. To create a road map for care we have to address the topics of reaffirming care principles, multidisciplinary coalitions, and education for stakeholders. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Further effective collaboration to promote dementia care is required
Supplementary Material for: Bilateral upper arm granulomas induced by leuprorelin acetate injection mimicking malignant soft tissue tumors: A case report
Leuprorelin acetate is a common anti-cancer medication used for prostate cancer treatment. One of the local adverse reactions after leuprorelin injection is the development of reactive granulomas, typically presenting as subcutaneous nodules. In this case report, we describe a 73-year-old patient with prostate cancer who developed unusually large sized intramuscular reactive granulomas, which mimicked malignant soft tissue tumors. The patient, who had been receiving leuprorelin acetate treatment for the past 12 months, noticed painful masses in both upper arms. Based on the findings of magnetic resonance imaging and fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography, a diagnosis of malignant soft tissue tumor was strongly suggested. However, further investigation through needle biopsy ultimately led us to the final diagnosis of reactive granuloma. The masses spontaneously resolved after discontinuation of leuprorelin injection. While reactive granulomas after leuprorelin injections are not rare, intramuscular cases are relatively uncommon. Despite using imaging studies as a rational initial approach in the diagnostic process, as we did in our case, their results turned out to be indistinguishable from those of malignant soft tissue tumors, thus highlighting the importance of pathological examination in confirming diagnosis, especially when a patient presents with atypical clinical manifestations