A Large Lipoma of the Tongue: A case report.

This report discusses a rare case of a 75-year-old male presenting with a large lipoma of the tongue. It examines the investigations carried out to aid in diagnosing the lesion and the management options. Since oral lipomas rarely cause symptoms, there tends to be a general delay in seeking treatment.

Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma with eosinophilia of the thyroid: demonstrating the natural progression of a rare and misunderstood disease.

Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma with eosinophilia of the thyroid in a 46-year-old woman.

Analysis of bronchial biopsies in chronic cough.

Background: Chronic cough is commonly associated with asthma, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and postnasal drip, but in a significant proportion, no associated cause can be found. We determined whether examination of bronchial biopsies would be useful in determining the cause associated with chronic cough.

Methods: 100 consecutive patients referred to a specialist cough clinic underwent a systematic assessment including a fiberoptic bronchoscopy for bronchial biopsies.

Histological Features of Methylene Blue-Induced Phototoxicity Administered in the Context of Parathyroid Surgery.

Methylene blue is a chromophore dye known for its photosensitizing properties. It is also administered intravenously as a tracer in parathyroid surgery to identify abnormal glands. We describe 2 cases of acute methylene blue-induced phototoxicity in patients who underwent parathyroidectomy.