Blastocystis hominis -associated Acute Appendicular Peritonitis in a 9-Year-old Boy: A Case Report and a Comprehensive Review of the Literature.

Although Blastocystis sp. has been classically considered a commensal parasite with limited pathogenicity, recent studies suggest that its pathogenic potential is high. We report the case of a 9-year-old Spanish male who presented with peritonitis secondary to acute appendicitis with abundant intra-abdominal turbid-free fluid.

[Translated article] Comparative study of deep lipomas and atypical lipomatous tumours: Malignancy risk factors.

Background And Objectives: The diagnostic suspicion of an atypical lipomatous tumour (ALT) is difficult. The aim of this study is to delve into the most controversial diagnostic aspects of the subject.

Material And Method: Observational, longitudinal and retrospective study of a series of 96 deep adipose tumours (75 lipomas and 21 TLA) from 2006 to 2016: demographic, clinical, imaging and pathological variables were analysed and compared, as well as other variables related to treatment and oncological outcomes of the patients.

Comparative study of deep lipomas and atypical lipomatous tumours: Malignancy risk factors.

Background And Objectives: The diagnostic suspicion of an atypical lipomatous tumour (ALT) is difficult. The aim of this study is to delve into the most controversial diagnostic aspects of the subject.

Material And Method: Observational, longitudinal, and retrospective study of a series of 96 deep adipose tumours (75 lipomas and 21 TLA) from 2006 to 2016: demographic, clinical, imaging and pathological variables were analysed and compared, as well as other variables related to treatment and oncological outcomes of the patients.

Osteochondromas of the Proximal Humerus. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management.

Objective: 1) To recall the epidemiology and signs of osteochondromas of the proximal humerus (OPH); 2) determine treatment indications; 3) and make recommendations for surgical treatment.

Methods: Retrospective, observational and longitudinal study of 20 solitary and 12 multiple osteochondromas of the proximal humerus. We analyzed the epidemiological, clinical and imaging characteristics and treatment results with an average time of follow-up of the operated cases of 45 months.

Nonsurgical Treatment as Alternative to Surgical Treatment in Enchondromas of the Distal Phalanx. Analysis of a Series of 11 Cases.

Purpose: To describe the results of nonsurgical and surgical treatment of enchondromas of the distal phalanx of the hand.

Methods: Eleven enchondromas of the distal phalanx were retrospectively reviewed. Five patients underwent surgery (curettage and autogenous cancellous bone graft from the iliac crest) and 6 patients were treated nonsurgically.