The author investigated histopathology of 1,438 consecutive rectal specimens in the last 10 years of our pathology laboratory in Japan. A computer review of pathologic reports was done. Observations of pathologic slides were performed, when appropriate. The rectal specimens were composed of 1,022 benign lesions and 416 malignant lesions. The 1,022 benign lesions were composed non-specific proct...

conclusions in conclusion, in spite of usually benign features, chronic otitis media may lead to serious complications such as brain abscess. every effort should be made for microbiological diagnosis of the causative pathogen(s) for appropriate antibiotic treatment. introduction brain abscess is a rare life-threatening focal intracerebral infection. the etiology of brain abscess depends on trau...

background: tuberculosis is an essential problem for healthcare systems especially in developing countries . all newborns are given bacillus calmette-guérin (bcg) vaccine in iran which is prepared from live bovine tuberculosis bacillus, and is given to protect against tuberculosis. osteomyelitis secondary to bcg vaccination is rare and usually involves epiphysis of long tubular bones. methods: ...

Splenic abscess is an uncommon surgical condition and is life-threatening if un-diagnosed earlier during the course of illness. Splenic abscess has been reported in association with hepatic abscess. This report describes a case of splenic abscess associated with cholecystitis. Since, the symptoms are generally non-specific, a high index of suspicion is necessary to diagnose splenic abscess in p...

Streptococcus milleri species are found in normal oral flora, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and they have also been isolated from vagina. S. milleri organisms are associated with pyogenic infections and they either result in isolated infections or are a part of mixed pyogenic infections. Most commonly, they are associated with dental and periodontal abscess, nasopharyngeal in...

5. Medical management of active ulcerative colitis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 5.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 5.1.1. Disease activity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 5.1.2. Approach ...

A periodontal abscess is a localized, purulent infection involving a greater dimension of the gum tissue, extending apically and adjacent to a periodontal pocket. The periodontal abscess is the third most common dental emergency, representing 6-14%of all dental emergencies.The periodontal abscess can be classified depending on their course, number, location and etiological criteria. Etiology of...

The appendiceal abscess is a common complication of acute appendicitis and usually is located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. An epigastric appendiceal abscess has never been reported at an unusual location. We experienced an unusual case of a 49-year-old man with an epigastric appendiceal abscess. Initially, this abscess was suspected to be a pancreatic abscess. Abdominal CT scan a...

Falciform ligament abscess is rare. We report a case of a 65-year-old man who presented with right upper quadrant abdominal pain, postprandial fullness, and fever. Computed tomography disclosed a cylindrical mass in the anterior abdomen that aroused suspicion of a hepatic abscess. At laparoscopic surgery, an abscess of the falciform ligament was found and drained. Two months later, the patient ...