Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Of Trunk In A Male Patient.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare cutaneous malignancy. Usual sites of origin are trunk and extremities. Aetiology of the condition is not well understood but a genetic basis is explained as a reciprocal translocation t (17l;22) (q22; q13).

Chylous Ascites: A Rare Initial Presentation of Pancreatic Carcinoma.

Chylous ascites as first manifestation of pancreatic carcinoma is very rare. Usual presentations of pancreatic malignancy are abdominal discomfort, back pain, obstructive jaundice and duodenal obstruction. Development of chylous ascites during the course of the disease signifies poor prognosis.

A case report of coexistence of ectopic lingual thyroid with hypoplastic normal thyroid gland.

Ectopic lingual thyroid along with a normally located thyroid gland is an uncommon condition caused by an aberrant descent of thyroid during embryogenesis. It is more common among females and expresses during puberty, pregnancy and menopause. It is mostly associated with hypothyroidism.

Spleenic Abscess As A Complication Of Extrapulmonay Tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis continues to be a fatal infectious disease in developing countries. Despite the advances in medical sciences and introduction of potent therapeutic regimes tuberculosis has still managed to survive and prevail worldwide. It can affect many organs of body.