Intramuscular myxoma of the deltoid muscle: report of a case.

Intramuscular myxoma is a rare, benign lesion of mesenchymal origin, affecting the skeletal muscles. We report the case of a 75-year-old woman presenting with a mass of the right deltoid region. On the MRI examination it was interpreted as a lipomatous lesion.

Small bowel intussusception secondary to inflammatory fibroid polyp of the ileum: report of a case.

Inflammatory fibroid polyps are rare benign lesions of uncertain origin, that may occur in many different locations in the gastrointestinal tract, the gastric antrum being the most common site, followed by the small bowel. These lesions can cause abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction or intussusception. In the case of a gastric inflammatory fibroid polyp in the presence of Helicobacter Pylori infection, the patient can benefit from pharmacological eradication of Helicobacter Pylori.

Thyroidectomy for Graves' hyperthyroidism. Retrospective study of patients' appreciation.

Aim Of The Study: To retrospectively investigate the patients' views of surgical treatment of Graves' hyperthyroidism.

Methods: One hundred two patients were included in the study and submitted to extensive subtotal thyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy between 1993-2003. Data were acquired from the responses to a questionnaire, that was completed by 83 patients.