Spinal cord schistosomiasis: a case report and review of the literature.

Spinal cord involvement by Schistosomiasis is considered to be rare. We report a case of acute transverse myelitis due to Schistosoma mansoni in which treatment with praziquantal and steroids was started three days after the onset of a paraparesis, with complete neurological recovery.

Captopril in the treatment of renovascular hypertension secondary to Takayasu's arteritis. A case report.

A case of Takayasu's arteritis complicated by renovascular hypertension is described. The hypertension was refractory to conventional medical treatment but responsive to captopril therapy. Deterioration in renal function occurred on initiation of captopril therapy; this resolved on reduction of dosage.

Survival of black men with prostatic cancer in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.

While prostatic cancer has a low frequency in rural African black men living traditionally, the disease occurs more often and is increasing in black men in the cities. Between 1982 and 1984, 101 patients with prostatic cancer were detected in Soweto, Johannesburg. Of these patients 90 had clinical stage D disease and metastasis was common.

False aneurysm of the internal iliac artery with involvement of the reproductive tract. A case report.

A case of rupture of a false internal iliac artery aneurysm is discussed and the known urological and neurological presenting symptoms are reviewed. Therapy is also briefly reviewed. In addition, the first documented case of involvement of the reproductive tract is recorded.