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这是一个最好的时代,这是一个最坏的时代。在这个变幻莫测的时代,新鲜事物总是能够在瞬间爆发出让人意想不到的威力。任何事物都将面对新旧的对抗,面对艰难的选择。而媒体的变革、企业的营销环境无疑也将面     

A TYPICAL PRESENTATION OF A PARASITIC INFESTATION MIMICKING A METASTATIC CARCINOMA

A case of ectopic filarial infestation mimicking metastatic oesophageal carcinoma is presented. The clinical implications, pathologic features and pathogenesis of this atypical presentation are discussed.     

A case of type A botulism

The neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum, is responsible for botulism. The clinical signs are digestive disorders, pupillar alterations, and peripheral muscular weakness. The failure of thoracic muscles is responsible for the severity of botulism. We describe a case of a 74 year old woman who presented a severe form of botulism, requiring a prolonged intensive care unit stay.     

Botulinum neurotoxin A: A review

Despite its ubiquity in cosmetic circles and broad general awareness, a literature search of botulinum neurotoxin in JPRAS and BJPS yielded a mere 4 articles germane to cosmesis. A pair each detailing its application in masseteric hypertrophy(1,2) and the use of cryoanalgesia.(3,4) Given that botulinum neurotoxin A is the most commonly used cosmetic treatment, with American figures being most accurate,(5) a review of the background, development and scientific evidence would be perhaps useful, if not overdue, as Plastic Surgeons increasingly incorporate non-surgical interventions into their practices as part of a comprehensive facial rejuvenation strategy.     

CALCULI IN A MECKEL'S DIVERTICULUM: A CASE REPORT AND A REVIEW

A case is reported of multiple calculi occurring in a Meckel's diverticulum which caused chronic abdominal pain in a 48-year-old man. The problem was diagnosed before operation by radiological studies. The features of this condition are well illustrated in this patient. The published literature is reviewed.     

VAGINAL DELIVERY IN A PATIENT WITH A PHAEOCHROMOCYTOMA: A case report

In pregnancy complicated by phaeochromocytoma, successful managementhas usually entailed elective Caesarean section followed byremoval of the tumour. We report a successful vaginal delivery,undertaken under extradural blockade, in a patient with provenphaeochromocytoma     

MANAGEMENT OF A PHAEOCHROMOCYTOMA IN A CHILD

The management of a case of phaeochromocytoma in a child usingalpha and beta receptor blocking drugs is described. This reportconfirms that estimations of plasma catecholamine concentrationsand direct measurement of arterial pressure are of considerablevalue. Methoxyflurane would appear to be a most suitable anaestheticfor patients with this condition.