Sellar plasmacytomas: a concise review.

The diagnosis of a sellar plasmacytoma is often missed and is mistaken for a non functioning pituitary adenoma. We reviewed the literature on reported cases of sellar plasmacytoma in order to identify its clinical presentation, laboratory, radiological and pathological characteristics. We describe the management of these cases after the correct diagnosis was made and provide insight to preoperative diagnosis of this entity.

Severe hypercholesterolemia in patients with graft-vs-host disease affecting the liver after stem cell transplantation.

Objective: To review the available literature on severe hypercholesterolemia occurring in the context of graft-vs-host disease affecting the liver.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed for articles on hypercholesterolemia occurring in the context of graft-vs-host disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The review included the type of lipid abnormalities observed, complications, and available management strategies.

Cardiac myxoma showing extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta thalassemia.

A 52-year-old woman presented with recurrent episodes of chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, and fatigue for three months. Her past medical history was significant for chronic anemia. Physical examination revealed a pansystolic murmur radiating to the left axilla.

Calciphylaxis in primary hyperparathyroidism: a case report and brief review.

A 52-year-old woman was admitted with complaints of nonhealing skin ulcers. The laboratory assessment showed a calcium level of 13.2 mg/dL (normal 8.