A technique for the biopsy of oral lesions.

Background: Biopsy of mucosal lesions can be carried out by means of several methods.

Objective: To describe a combination technique for the biopsy of mucosal lesions.

Methods: The combined effect of a chalazion forceps with a 4-mm punch allows the physicians to work on a stabilized, bloodless, and therefore simplified field.

Echographic diagnosis of pretibial myxedema in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease.

In the present study we have evaluated the use of pretibial ultrasound for the diagnosis of pretibial myxedema (PTM). We studied 76 patients, 58 with Graves' disease, 13 with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and five with idiopathic hypothyroidism. Thirty-two normal subjects were also studied as controls.

Sporothricoid mycobacterial infection. A case report.

A case of bilateral, symmetric, sporothricoid granulomas involving the dorsa of fingers and wrists is reported. The culture-proved Mycobacterium marinum skin infection was acquired by a fish-fancier while clearing his aquarium with bare hands. The patient suffered from chronic hand eczema.