A First Case of Human Trichuriasis from a Roman Lead Coffin in France.

A paleoparasitological study was carried out on 2 lead coffins recovered from the Roman site of Jaunay-Clan (near Poitiers, France). For the first time, this particular type of burial gave positive parasitological results, and eggs of the whipworm were identified in 1 individual. In the present case, thanatomorphose associated with funerary practices may explain the scarcity of the recovered eggs.

Pulse corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata: long-term outcome after 10 years.

Background: Few data are available concerning the efficiency of pulse corticosteroids in alopecia areata (AA).

Objective: Our purpose was to assess the long-term outcomes of patients treated with methylprednisolone bolus.

Methods: This study included 60 patients treated between 1995 and 2000.

[Launois-Bensaude's disease: report of 17 cases].

Introduction: Launois-Bensaude's disease (LBD) is a rare condition affecting patients aged between 30 and 60, and being considered as more frequent in males. It is characterized by symmetric fat deposits mainly on the neck and upper trunk that can lead to major functional and aesthetic damage. The cause of LBD is unknown but alcoholism is often associated.