Penile strangulation by a metal ring

Penile strangulation due to the metallic ring is an uncommon clinical entity that requires urgent attention to prevent irreversible nerve damage, and if neglected gangrene of the penis. Various methods have been described in the literature for removing constricting foreign bodies, but there is no consensus regarding an acceptable technique. We report the case of a 51-year-old man with a history of a metal ring used for sexual pleasure lodged over the shaft of his penis with an inability to remove the same.

Omental sclerosing extramedullary hematopoietic tumors in Janus kinase-2 negative myelofibrosis: Caveat at frozen section.

Sclerosing extramedullary hematopoietic tumors (SEMHTs) are associated with chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms. These extremely rare mass lesions were first described in kidney and peritoneum. On histopathology, they are characterized by sclerosis, entrapped fat, atypical megakaryocytes with myeloid and erythroid elements. Only approximately ten cases have been subsequently reported in orbit, lacrimal system, liver, omentum, and skin. The authors present a case of SEMHTs as incidentally detected omental nodules, while the patient was undergoing splenectomy for Janus kinase-2 negative myelofibrosis. The authors postulate their origin in omentum-associated lymphoid tissue; and highlight the diagnostic dilemma presented by SEMHTs at frozen section.

Recurrent inflammatory pseudotumor of small bowel mesentery presenting as perforative peritonitis.

A 62-year-old man with recurrent inflammatory pseudotumor of the small bowel mesentery presented with perforative peritonitis; such a presentation has not been reported. The mass was excised successfully.

Degloving injury of small intestine.

Self-inflicted stab wounds are seldom very grave. We report a 25-year-old man who inflicted stab wounds with a glass piece under the influence of alcohol. This led to evisceration and later degloving injury to the small bowel. He recovered following surgery.