Cytogenetic and molecular characterization of a partial trisomy 2p arising from inverted duplication of 2p with terminal deletion of 2pter.

Partial trisomy 2p is typically associated with partial monosomy of another chromosomal segment and results from a balanced translocation in one of the parents. Inverted duplications with terminal deletions have been reported in an increasing number of chromosomes. Several cases initially interpreted as terminal duplications have instead been documented to represent inverted duplications with terminal deletions.

Use of a silastic silo for closure of the abdominal wall in a pediatric patient receiving a cadaveric split liver.

Presented is the successful management of a difficult abdominal wall closure after pediatric liver transplantation. A 5-week-old boy with biliary atresia underwent urgent cadaveric split liver transplantation. The left lateral segment of an adult donor was utilized.

Taking our case public.

Key protections are lacking in this state concerning patients' rights. Where do physicians and patients stand on this issue? Medical Society of New Jersey President Irving Ratner, MD, offers views and perspectives on patient protection.

Symptomatic splenic hamartoma: case report and literature review.

An 11-year-old girl with low-grade fever, night sweats, thrombocytopenia, and an 8-year history of progressive splenomegaly underwent an elective splenectomy. Pathologic diagnosis was multiple splenic hamartoma. The patient's symptoms resolved after the splenectomy.