[Biliary calculi in a cohort of autopsies (Lausanne 1974-1981)].

In a sample of 5892 consecutive autopsies of adults (3676 men and 2216 women) performed at the pathology department of the university of Lausanne 1469 instances of cholelithiasis and/or cholecystectomy were noted (686 men and 783 women). The total frequency was 24.1% (18.

[Rheumatic disorders and AIDS].

Various rheumatologic diseases were reported in patients infected by the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus); in most cases, they are related to Reiter's syndrome, reactive arthritis and opportunistic germs arthritis. Based on three cases we summarize the present knowledge in this field.