RESUMEN
Genetic skeletal abnormalities are a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders frequently presenting with disproportionate short stature. To give an idea about the frequency of genetic skeletal abnormalities, and to find out whether these disorders are really increasing in the last 16 years or not. During the period extending from [Jan, 1[st] 2003-April, 1[st] 2007], all cases of genetic skeletal disorders referred to the Genetic Counseling Clinic, Medical City - Baghdad who were born after 1991 were included in this study as the post-war group; the pre-war group, included all cases of skeletal disorders referred prior to 1991 [Jan., 1[st] 1987-Jan., 1[st] 1990]. The demographic parameters, family history of the disease plus the parental consanguinity were studied. The post-war group constituted 3.199% while the pre-war group constituted 2.815%. Both groups had a comparative age range. AR disorders constituted 39.75% of the post-war group and 40% in the pre-war group; AD disorders come next in both groups [37.3% vs. 33.8%] respectively. There is a noticeable increase in the occurrence of new mutations of AD disorders in the post-war group. Genetic skeletal dysplaisas are not uncommon disorders; their incidence seems to be truly increasing
RESUMEN
Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy [Angioimmunoblatic Lymphadenopathy AILD] is a condition characterized by a non neoplastic proliferation of B. Lymphocytes with the morphological triad of [1] predominant infiltration of immunoblasts [2] Proliferation of arborizing small blood vessels and [3] Deposition of acidophilic material in the lymph nodes. A case of a woman admitted to the medical ward of Basrah Teaching Hospital with fever, generalized lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly is reported here. The histological features of this condition are also described