Clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of non Hodgkin's lymphoma in Bedouins in the south of Israel.

The presentation of Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) may vary in relation to ethnicity or environmental effects. The objective of our study was to characterize NHL among the Negev Bedouin population, compared to the Jewish population. Retrospective data were collected for 45 Bedouin and 45 Jewish patients who were treated at Soroka University Medical Center between 1990 and 2007.

Nonsurgical management of uncomplicated intrahepatic hematomas following blunt abdominal trauma.

A 45-year-old man who sustained blunt abdominal trauma was found to have a huge intrahepatic hematoma. Although early abdominal exploration is usually recommended for suspected hepatic injury, this case was managed nonsurgically by careful observation, with gradual resolution of the hematoma as seen on serial liver scans.

[Initial clinical experience using Dermodress, a new temporary biological skin substitute].

A chemically treated bovine skin, Dermodress, is presented as a long-term skin substitute. Dermodress was applied over denuded surfaces of debrided deep burns and was kept in place up to 56 days. At this time it was totally replaced by autograft, so we have no idea yet of how much longer it could have remained.

Benign hamartoma of the lung presenting as massive hemoptysis.

A case is presented of benign pulmonary hamartoma causing episodes of hemoptysis. This is an extremely unusual manner of presentation for such lesions.

"Dermodress", a new temporary skin substitute: pilot study on donor sites.

"Dermodress" is a new temporary biological dressing (heterograft) composed of a pure neonatal bovine collagen I. The authors present their first trial with this skin substitute. Ten consecutive patients who required skin grafts were included in the pilot test group.

Smooth muscle tumors of the small bowel: a case report and review of the literature.

We report a rare case of peritonitis caused by perforation of smooth muscle tumor of the jejunum. In spite of having all the reported presenting symptoms of these tumors, the diagnosis was not made preoperatively. Although histopathologically diagnosis was that of a benign tumor, the subsequent course was rapid and malignant.

Dermodress: a new, temporary skin substitute for extensive deep burn coverage.

A chemically treated bovine skin, Dermodress, is presented as a long-term skin substitute. Dermodress was applied over denuded surfaces of debrided deep burns and was kept in place for up to 56 days. Dermodress adheres to all contours of the debrided surfaces, has hemostatic effect and does not present any signs of infection or rejection.

Thyroglossal duct remnant carcinoma.

Thyroglossal duct remnant carcinoma is a very rare malignancy arising from aberrant thyroid tissue. This diagnosis, however, should be considered in patients presenting with anterior neck masses. If there is no invasion of the capsule of the tumor, local excision with diligent follow-up is recommended as the treatment of choice.

Shell splinter in the common bile duct: a rare cause of obstructive jaundice.

A foreign body in the common bile duct is a rare cause of obstructive jaundice. In the present case a shell splinter migrating into the common bile duct caused obstructive jaundice 9 years after the original injury.

Antibody pattern to human cytomegalovirus in patients with adenocarcinoma of the colon.

The role of human cytomegalovirus (CMV) was examined according to serological patterns in 37 patients with adenocarcinoma of the colon (ACC). The sera were examined for the presence of IgG antibodies by the immunoperoxidase antibody to membrane antigens (IPAMA) method and by the complement-fixation (CF) test. Antibody determinations were also performed by the IPAMA method for three other members of the herpesvirus group: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

Aberrant (ectopic) adrenocortical tissue along the spermatic cord.

Aberrant adrenocortical tissue along the spermatic cord is a far more common finding than has previously been reported. During a period of 12 consecutive months, 360 children, aged 13 days to 13 yr, underwent 386 operations for common inguinoscrotal pathology at the Soroka Medical Center. In 12 cases ectopic adreno-cortical tissue was found along the spermatic cord, an overall incidence of 3.

Mesenteric vein thrombosis. The importance of a second-look operation.

Mesenteric vein thrombosis is an abdominal emergency that is rarely diagnosed early. Review of the literature has shown that most cases have been treated by intestinal resection, a few by thrombectomy with or without resection. Three cases of mesenteric vein thrombosis were treated by resection, heparinization, and a second-look operation after 24 hours.