[Esophageal diverticulum. A case report]. / Diverticolo dell'esofago. Descrizione di in caso.

The authors report a case of epibronchial esophageal diverticula. The patient underwent a diverticulectomy and subdiverticular myotomy was associated. No significant complications were observed in the post-operative period. In the light of the literature the paper discusses anatomic-clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of esophageal diverticula.

[Current advances in the diagnosis of parotid masses]. / Moderne acquisizioni diagnostiche nella patologia espansiva della parotide.

The Authors first briefly describe the possible histological features of parotid masses, difficult to differentiate only on the basis of clinical signs. They report on imaging techniques for detecting this kind of pathology and suggest the best diagnostic protocol for correct evaluation of parotid masses, because of its great importance in planning optimal surgical management.

[Carcinoid of the appendix. Presentation of a case]. / Il carcinoide dell'appendice. Presentazione di un caso.

The paper describes a recent case of carcinoid of the appendix in a 15 year old patient, operated for appendicitis. The diagnosis was found incidentally by histologic examination. Following a review of the literature the Authors discuss the epidemiology and clinical aspects of the appendiceal carcinoid, the most common tumour of the appendix.