[Clinical features of carotinemia]. / Clínica de la carotinemia.

We describe two cases of yellowish pigmentation of the skin (xanthodermia). The first case is called carotenemia and the second case is called lycopaenemia. This condition of carotenemia had been earlier described under the names "aurantiasis" and "carotenosis" cutis. We have put emphasis on the clinical description and on principal foods that cause this alteration. The carotenoids occur in all green vegetables and specially carrots and fruit.

[Argyria]. / Argiria.

A case of generalized argyria is reported a clinical study and literature review is made. The ultraestructural findings permit to establish a hypothesis on the silver grains morphology.

[Penile horn]. / Penile horn.

Two cases of penile horn are reported. This infrequent condition appears usually after a surgical circumcision. One of the cases presented with generalized metastasis. The nosology, prognosis and treatment of this entity is discussed.