Abdominal wall schwannoma: a case report.

Schwannomas or neurilemmomas are benign and slow-growing tumors that arise exclusively from Schwann cells in peripheral nerve sheaths. These neoplasms theoretically can occur anywhere in the body, but they most frequently affect extremities, as well as head and neck region. However, their presentation in the abdominal wall is extremely rare and only few cases have been reported in the literature.

From headache to kidney tumor; an example of von Hippel- Lindau disease.

Background: von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a rare genetic condition caused by the mutation of the VHL tumor suppressor gene and predisposing to various benign or malignant tumors involving mainly central nervous system (CNS) and retinal hemangioblastomas (RHB). Although considered as occult, multiple renal cysts and renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are frequent in VHL, occurring in nearly two-thirds of patients. RCC is the major neoplasm and the main cause of death in patients with this condition.

Late care in marathon runs leading to exertional heat stroke with multiple organ failure.

Background: Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is still a main cause of death in sport. Many of EHS complications could have been prevented if EHS had been recognized and treated early and properly.

Case Presentation: We report an unusual case of multiple organ failure caused by EHS due to intensive sportive activities in a hot environment with lack of primary care.