introduction: this study was launched to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of 99mtc-ciprofloxacin to distinguish infection foci induced by staphylococcus aureus and inflammation lesions induced by carrageenan in the rat foot in comparison with 67ga-citrate scintigraphy. methods: the labeling and quality control of 99mtc-ciprofloxacin kits have been performed according to the manufacture...

To cite: Wijayaratna R, Ng JWY. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013010353 DESCRIPTION A woman aged 88 years presented with a 12month history of worsening pain in her left foot. On examination, a mass measuring 9 cm in the maximal dimension was seen in the medial aspect of the mid-foot, which was tender on palpation (figure 1). There was no other s...

The role of the dorsal basal and the central nuclei of the amygdala under two modes of foot-shock analgesia was studied in 45 Möll-Wistar rats. Four minutes of continuous foot-shock produced post-stress analgesia in control and in all lesioned rats, but 20 min of regularly intermittent foot-shock did not evoke analgesia in rats with central nucleus lesion. This result indicates different involv...

Madura foot is a rare, loca, chronic granulomatous skin infection which commonly affects the adult male foot. Medical treatment reduces the size of the lesion but surgical excision is necessary for radical treatment. We present a case of a 59 year old male farmer diagnosed as actinomadura of the right foot treated with medical treatment, total excision, negative pressure wound therapy and split...

chondromyxoid fibroma is a rare benign cartilaginous neoplasm that mostly affects the metaphyseal region of the long bones. the tibia, small tubular bones of the foot, the distal femur and pelvis are common locations, but involvement of the vertebral bones, especially the cervical vertebra, is very rare. radiographic features show typical characteristics and this tumor often presents as a lobul...

Foot skin diseases are common problems encountered by dermatologists. They involve the and nails. In addition to health aspect, there is also an aesthetic especially troublesome in summer. It recommended visit a dermatologist with any disturbing lesion. The article presents overview of most dermatology podiatry offices.

Ganglion cysts usually originate from vertebral facet joints in the spine that are often located at the dorsal portion of the facet being usually asymptomatic. In this case, we report a 60 year-old woman presented with suddenly developed lower back pain and right leg foot-drop. Lumbar Magnetic Resonance Imaging examination revealed a large cystic lesion at L5 body level. The cystic lesion was r...

Diet.?Non-vegetarian. Clinical Findings.?Moderately nourished boy. The lesion presented itself as a raised area on the right thigh just below the inguinal region, 4^-" X 34" in size. Edge was hypopigmented. The centre was more raised than the border and had a warty appearance and feel. Moderate amount of crusting in one or two areas near the centre. Similar lesion on the right foot, involving t...