[The transverse musculocutaneous gracilis free flap for breast reconstruction: experience with 6 cases].

Introduction: Microsurgical techniques have allowed reconstruction procedures after mastectomy to take a qualitative leap with the development of different technical options. Although the abdomen is the main donor area destined for breast reconstruction, occasionally this skin is not sufficient or unsuitable for this purpose. In these cases, alternative donor areas are required, such as the flap of the transverse myocutaneous gracilis (TMG) muscle.

Malignant clear-cell hidradenoma.

In this paper the authors present a case of malignant clear-cell hidradenoma developed on the dorsum of the hand. This is only the eleventh complete report in the literature, including follow-up, and only the third to include necropsy. It is the first to find both lung and myocardial metastases.

Percutaneous oestrogen- induced gynaecomastia: a case report.

There are many well recognised causes of breast enlargement in man. We wish to present an unusual example of this condition precipitated by prolonged contact with an oestrogen-containing anti-baldness lotion.