[Amelanotic pulmonary melanoma].

We report a case of amelanotic pulmonary melanoma in a 52-year-old man. Histological diagnosis was established after right lower lobectomy. The primary source was not found.

Scarf pin inhalation: clinical characteristics and surgical treatment.

Objective: Scarf pin inhalation is becoming a frequent accident among young Moroccan woman who wears islamic veil. The aim of the study is to highlight indications, principles and challenges of surgical removal of that particular foreign body.

Methods: Twenty-eight patients were hospitalized in Thoracic Surgery department of Ibn Sina Hospital at Rabat between January 2008 and June 2013 for surgical removal of a pin scarf after unsuccessful endoscopy.