A Review of the Clinical Implications of Breast Cancer Biology.

Background: Histologically similar tumors may have different prognoses and responses to treatment. These differences are due to molecular differences. Hence, in this review, the biological interaction of breast cancer in several different areas is discussed.

[Mortality of children with sickle cell disease in a pediatric department in Central Africa].

Background: Sickle cell disease is a serious public health problem in Gabon with a relatively high mortality rate.

Patients And Methods: Charts of 23 children (nine boys, 14 girls) who died of complications from sickle cell anemia in the department of pediatrics of Owendo Pediatric Hospital (Libreville, Gabon), from January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1992, were analysed retrospectively.

Results: Approximately two-thirds of the children (60.

[Salmonella meningitis in children in Libreville. Retrospective study of 9 cases].

Background: Salmonella meningitis is a rare entity, even in tropical area where salmonellosis is common. Its prognosis is poor and the choice of adequate antibiotic therapy is difficult.

Patients And Methods: The files of nine children (three boys, six girls) admitted to the pediatric unit of the Owendo Pediatric Hospital in Libreville for salmonella meningitis between January 1, 1989, and December 31, 1993 were retrospectively studied.