Solitary neurofibroma of the floor of the mouth

We present a case of neurofibroma in the floor of the mouth. A 74-year-old female complained of painless swelling in the right side of the floor of the mouth for 3 months. Clinical examination and CT revealed a tumor involving the right side of the floor of the mouth. Histological features were characteristic of a neurofibroma. Such a tumor arising in the area of the mouth is very rare. We review the clinical and pathological features of a neurofibroma arising in the mouth

pathological expression of Brunner's gland hyperplasia into adenoma and hamartoma

The terms Brunners gland adenoma and hamartoma are 2 pathological expressions of hyperplasia of these glands. We report 3 patients and review the recent literature to support our hypothesis of common pathology. Awareness of the existence and character of Brunners gland lesions will increase the possibility of their accurate diagnosis

Primary actinomycosis presenting as chronic perianal abscess. Report of a case and review of literature

A case of primary perianal actinomycosis in a diabetic male Bahraini patient is reported. Although rare, it should be suspected if a non-tender perianal mass on drainage shows thin pus and characteristic yellow sulfur granules. Special stains and anaerobic cultures confirm the diagnosis. Surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy usually eradicate the infection effectively