Large lipoma of the colon presenting as intestinal obstruction: a case report

Large lipoma of the colon presenting by as intestinal obstruction is a rare condition since the colon is a capacious organ and total obstruction is rare in such a benign condition. Furthermore, stools in the right colon are in liquid or semisolid form, making this presentation an unusual one, and few cases have been mentioned in the world literature

Primary hydatidosis of the pancreas: short communication

Primary hydatid cyst of the pancreas is a rare condition. In a large series study the reported incidence was 0.25% [1]. We present the case of a 35-year-old patient who presented with a history of a vague upper abdominal pain, with nausea, vomiting and heartburn. Abdominal ultrasonography and CT scans revealed a cystic mass occupying the body and tail of the pancreas. Surgery was performed and yielded a tense hydatid cyst in the pancreas