Diagnostic dilemma of a thumb swelling: An unpropitious turn of events

Benign and malignant bone tumors arise in small bones of the hands and feet. Nevertheless, secondary deposits at these sites are extremely rare. We report a peculiar case of an adult man who presented with thumb swelling, which was later discovered to be a metastasis from renal cell carcinoma. Such cases have a sinister prognosis with a survival rate of 6–12 months from the time of diagnosis. We intend to discuss the diagnostic dilemma and treatment of acrometastases

Clear cell carcinoma of breast lipid-rich variant

Clear cell breast carcinomas are one of the rare types of invasive carcinoma of the breast. Among them, lipid-rich variant is still rare comprising <1%. The tumor derives its name from the intracytoplasmic neutral lipid that gives the cytoplasm a vacuolated and foamy appearance. These tumors are usually hormone receptors negative and Her-2 Neu positive. Here, we report a case of lipid-rich breast carcinoma which showed hormone receptor positivity and Her-2 Neu negative

Nitrobenzene Poisoning With Methemoglobinemia

Nitrobenzene is a rarely encountered poison in clinical practice. Methemoglobinemia associated with the poisoning can be fatal. Early identification of methemoglobinemia and treatment with methylene blue and supportive measures can prevent mortality. However, hemolysis can be an outcome of treatment with methylene blue. Here, we report the case of nitrobenzene poisoning in a 35-year-old male which was treated successfully.