Objective: Lymphomas associated with breast implants are mostly of the T-cell type which typically present as a late-onset seroma or palpable mass adjacent to the implant. Primary lymphomas of the breast, in the absence of breast implants, are mostly of the B-cell type. However, we present a case of an Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a patient with polyurethane textured implants.
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November 2018
Introduction: The main cause of ischial pressure sores in paraplegic patients is prolonged sitting without pressure relief. These wounds are subject to recurrence and may need repeated reconstruction with local flaps. When all options are exhausted, the total thigh flap is the last resort.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: As gender dysphoria is becoming increasingly accepted in the general population, the number of patients seeking gender reassignment surgery is increasing. Although not every patient with gender dysphoria requires surgery, medical practitioners taking care of these individuals should be aware of the different surgical options.
Aim: To review current gender reassignment surgical techniques and update the clinician.