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A case of mesothelial cyst of the right hemidiaphragm in a 44 year old man is reported. Origin (most likely due to a recess of the primary coelomiatic cavity), topographical, histological and therapeutic features are discussed, stressing that it is now more frequently recognised thanks to progress in diagnostic imaging techniques. Complete surgical excision is mandatory to definitely differentiate such lesion from primary diaphragmatic neoplasm, not infrequently malignant.
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Cysts , Diaphragm , Adult , Cysts/classification , Cysts/diagnosis , Cysts/surgery , Epithelium , Humans , Male , Muscular DiseasesABSTRACT
The case of a upper extremity calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe in a 16-year-old boy is reported. Clinical and pathological features of this extremely rare tumour, arisen from hair cortex cells, are reviewed. Pilomatrixoma has been reported not only as a benign lesion, or as a low-grade malignant lesion with a tendency to recur locally, but also as a highly malignant tumour. Factors influencing clinical differential diagnosis and prognosis are discussed as well.
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Hair Diseases/diagnosis , Pilomatrixoma/diagnosis , Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis , Adolescent , Arm , Diagnosis, Differential , Hair Diseases/pathology , Hair Diseases/surgery , Humans , Male , Pilomatrixoma/pathology , Pilomatrixoma/surgery , Skin Neoplasms/pathology , Skin Neoplasms/surgeryABSTRACT
The authors report their personal experience in the treatment of the resurfacing by means of phenol chemical peeling using a new solution described by Dr. Yoram Fintsi and called Exoderm. They report dressing technique and possible contraindications as well.
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Chemexfoliation/methods , Phenols/therapeutic use , Diazepam , Female , Humans , Hypnotics and Sedatives , Patient Selection , Postoperative Care/methods , Preoperative Care/methodsABSTRACT
The Authors, on the basis of their experience with 196 patients aged from 18 to 45, affected by relapsing varicose veins, stress the advantages of the outpatient treatment according to Muller's technique. For these lesions excellent aesthetic and functional results, easy surgical technique, low incidence of complications, prompt resumption to work were registered.
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures , Varicose Veins/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
The Authors report their experience of out-patient phlebectomy. Over a period of 5 years they have examined 186 patients (156 females, 30 males): 166 had micro- and extra-saphenic varicosities, while 20 had recurrent varices. Patients with ostium failure were excluded. Muller's out-patient phlebectomy implies an accurate mapping of varicosities, local anaesthesia, microincisions which are only exceptionally sutured. The Authors consider that an accurate elastic pressure bandage is indispensable and useful in order to improve the dynamics of the PVC and to avoid haemorrhages. Such a surgical technique bears aesthetic, economic and haemodynamic advantages.
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures , Varicose Veins/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
The Authors have examined, over a period of two years, 110 patients presenting with varicocele and infertility. Varicocele has an incidence of 40% in male sterility, causing oligozoospermia and asthenospermia. Patients first underwent non-invasive tests such as Doppler and echo-Doppler tests. According to the Authors experience, Doppler speedometry is decisive for the diagnosis of both idiopathic and subclinical varicocele, for the post-operative control of microsurgical anastomosis, and for the intra-operative detection of accessory spermatic veins. The surgical technique used by the Authors is the modified Palomo technique, but other techniques are investigated as well. Post-operative results, concerning both spermiogram and relapses are also evaluated.
