Cystic Echinococcosis of the Breast - Diagnostic Dilemma or just a Rare Primary Localization.

Introduction: Although the liver and lung are the most frequently affected organs in cystic echinococcosis, the cysts may develop in any viscera and tissues. Breast is a rare primary localization with few cases described in the literature. We present an updated and systematic review and discuss the possible mechanisms of spreading, diagnostic and treatment options.

Synchronous papillary thyroid cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Case report.

Rationale: Differentiated thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy with concomitant hematological malignancy in 7%.

Patient Concerns: We present a case of a synchronous papillary thyroid cancer and a follicular variant of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and discuss the possible diagnostic and treatment dilemmas.

Diagnosis: A 48-year-old female was reffered to our hospital with diagnosis "thyroid cancer".

The induction, maintenance, and recovery characteristics of spinal versus general anesthesia in elderly patients.

Study Objective: To compare the induction and recovery profiles of three combinations of general anesthesia when used as an alternative to spinal anesthesia for elderly patients.

Design: Randomized, prospective, open-label study.

Setting: Large referral hospital.