Splenic pathology in traumatic rupture of the spleen: a five year study

To study the histopathology of spleens with a history of traumatic rupture with a view to establish possible predisposing factors to the rupture. This study examined the gross and microscopic features of consecutive cases of splenectomies done for traumatic rupture during a five year e=period in order to evaluate the presence or absence of any pathology prior to rupture. Of the 17 cases of splenectomy during this period, 14 were normal and 3 cases showed pathology other than rupture. In the five year period of studying splenic pathology in traumatic rupture, 82% of the spleens showed normal histology except for the rupture. 18% of the cases showed different pathological findings on histopathology which could have contributed to the rupture

Proliferating trichilemmal tumour case reports and review of literature

Proliferating trichilemmal tumour is a rare neoplasm which may closely resemble squamous cell carcinoma. However, there are certain distinctive features that can help the pathologist to differentiate these two lesions. Adequate histologic examination is important in the evaluation of these tumours as these neoplasms behave in a benign fashion

Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis

Four cases of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis are being reported as this lesion may be mistaken clinically for a benign cyst and its fungal nature may be missed