Primary mixed hepatocellular carcinoma with carcinoid characteristics. A case report.

Primary hepatocellular carcinoma is a well known liver condition. Carcinoids are tumors arising mostly in the intestinal tract and/or in the lungs, and giving rise to a certain syndrome. They metastisize to other organs, especially the liver (1).

Sequential computed tomography in tuberculous meningitis in infants and children.

Clinical and serial CT findings in 9 children, mainly infants with advanced tuberculous meningitis are presented. Hydrocephalus, tuberculomas and brain infarction were common findings in the acute stage of the disease. CT scan, allowing the detection and follow-up of cerebral manifestations of tuberculosis, proved to be an accurate and effective diagnostic method, which should be used in all cases of tuberculous meningitis.