Endoscopic and histopathologic gastric changes in chronic users of proton-pump inhibitors.

Background: Proton-pump inhibitors have been used for at least two decades. They are among the most commonly sold drugs in the world. However, some controversy remains about the indications for their use and the consequences of their prolonged use.

Tonsillar hyperplasia and recurrent tonsillitis: clinical-histological correlation.

Unlabelled: Hypertrophy and recurrent tonsillitis are common indications of tonsillectomy. However, the pathological reports are similar, regardless of clinical aspects.

Objective: Search for histopathological changes that differentiate palatine tonsils operated because of hypertrophy vis-à-vis those operated because of recurrent tonsillitis.