Solid and Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm of the Pancreas

BACKGROUND: Solid and papillary neoplasms of the pancreas are very rare tumors that occur predominantly in young women. Most of them are diagnosed because of their large sizes and because they are present with an asymptomatic abdominal mass. Most reports indicate that these large palpable, abdominal masses occur in females in their second and third decades of life. Only a few cases of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasms of the pancreas have been reported. METHOD: Here in, eight cases were reviewed which were treated at the Department of Surgery, Catholic University Medical College affiliated hospital from 1988 to 1996. RESULT: The diagnosis is often implied by radiologic examination with ultrasonography, UGI, ERCP, and computed tomography. Most cases showed well-encapsulated, round, or lobulated masses consisting of both cystic and solid areas. The hallmark histologic pattern of this tumor is a solid and papillary epithelial pattern in a pancreatic neoplasm. There is no specific marker for this neoplasm which could elucidate the obscure histogenetic origin and the phenotypic differentiation. Concluion: Therefore, surgical excision is the primary form of treatment and has favorable results.

Non-surgical Treatment for Osmidrosis Axillae by Electrocoagulation of Sweat Glandular Layer

Osmidrosis is a symptom of foul odor at the axillae due to bacterial decomposition in apocrine sweat gland. It usually developed at puberty or adolescence and cause ruined clothing and negative social life. Complete removal of sweat gland from axillae is an essential of treatment. Various methods of surgical treatment were applied for osmidrosis axillae but nobody can easily obtain perfect result and escape from many surgical complications such as bleeding, skin necrosis, scar contraction and recurrence 4).Recently author tried new non-surgical method for removal of sweat gland with excellent results, and introduce it with literature.