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An encephalocoele is a spectrum of cranial dysraphism caused due to defective closure of neural tube during early embryonic life, leading to formation of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled sac containing brain tissue and meninges, all herniated through a bony defect of the skull. Anterior encephalocoeles, though rare in the Western world, are relatively common in southeast Asia, including some parts of India. Among anterior encephalocoeles, fronto-ethmoidal type is the most common followed by orbital encephalocoeles. Giant encephalocoeles are rare with few published short series, which are mostly located in occipital region. Giant interfrontal encephalocoele through a wide anterior fontanel is the rarest one and is limited to three case reports, including this index case. Here we report a case of giant anterior fontanel encephalocoele in a 20-day-old neonate and discuss various aspects of its management.
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We report a case of chromophobe cell renal carcinoma. A 27-year-old male suffered from right flank pain and gross hematuria. Drip infusion pyelography and ultrasonographic examination revealed a right renal mass and it was diagnosed as renal oncocytoma by needle biopsy of the right kidney. He was referred to our hospital for the operation and right radical nephrectomy was performed. The cut surface of the tumor was beige in color. The cytoplasm of the tumor cells stained positively for colloidal iron and showed a negative reaction for Vimentin. From these results, this tumor was given a diagnosis of chromophobe cell renal carcinoma.
