Patient-tailored management of an asymptomatic massive substernal goiter presenting as brachiocephalic vein occlusion. Report of a case and review of sternotomy indications.

Introduction: Substernal goiters are characterized by the protrusion of at least 50% of the thyroid mass below the level of the thoracic inlet. Still their definition is controversial.

Case Presentation: The case refers to a 44year old male who presented to our department due to swelling and a feeling of 'heaviness' of his left upper extremity for the past 6 months.

Intra-abdominal myositis ossificans in an asymptomatic patient during closure of a Hartmann's colostomy.

Intra-abdominal myositis ossificans, also known as heterotopic mesenteric ossification, defines the formation of bone-like lesions inside the abdominal cavity. It is a rare medical condition, usually following abdominal surgery or trauma. A 55-year-old male presented for closure of a Hartmann's colostomy, created 6 months ago because of sigmoid adenocarcinoma.

Treatment of a half century year old giant inguinoscrotal hernia. A case report.

Introduction: Inguinal hernias, although a common medical entity, can on rare occasions present as giant inguinoscrotal hernias, mostly because of the patient's rejection of timely surgical management.

Presentation Of Case: A 77year old patient, with a giant inguinoscrotal hernia history for more than 50 years, was advised to undergo surgical treatment due to recurrent urinary tract infections and vague abdominal pain. Physical examination showed a right sided giant inguinoscrotal hernia extending below the midpoint of the inner thigh.