A case of myelopathy because of enchondromas from Maffucci syndrome with successful surgical treatment.

Background Context: Maffucci syndrome is a rare disorder comprising multiple enchondromas associated with multiple hemangiomas. Less than 200 cases have been reported in the literature. Most reported cases comprised lesions of the long bone metaphyses, hands, and feet.

Lumbar hemangioma masking a plasma cell tumor--case report and review of the literature.

Background Context: Vertebral hemangiomata are ubiquitous bone tumors. Often multiple, they are generally benign in nature and slow growing. They typically have a predictable radiographic appearance.

Bacterial degradation of aminopyrine.

1. Four strains of bacteria growing with aminopyrine as sole source of carbon were isolated from soil and were identified as strains of Phenylobacterium immobilis. 2.