Refractory bleeding from a giant de-differentiated liposarcoma of the chest wall: An indication for neoadjuvant chemotherapy and palliative resection? - A case report.

Introduction: Dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) is a heterogenous neoplasm of variable histological grade. DDLPS uncommonly arises from the chest wall. There are limited data available about the tumor's response to chemotherapy and accessible reports indicate minimal benefits.

Malignant skin lesions in Oshogbo, Nigeria.

Introduction: The aim of this study is to retrospectively assess the prevalence of some of skin malignancies in our environment and to provide a data base for creating awareness for prevention and early detection of the diseases in order to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with these skin lesions in our environment.

Methods: This is a retrospective study of all histologically diagnosed malignant skin lesions which presented at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital Osogbo Osun State between January 2006 and December 2010.

Results: Ninety- eight patients presented with skin cancers out of which 60 (61.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of prophylactic mastectomy among patients and relations attending a surgical outpatient clinic.

Introduction: Prophylactic mastectomy (PM) is uncommon in our practice. This study documents the knowledge and attitude of patients and relation to prophylactic mastectomy.

Methods: Adults attending surgical outpatient unit were interviewed.