Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome: case report and literature review.

The authors report the case of a 6-week-old boy with the Smith-Lemli-Opitz-syndrome (SLOS) and review the literature on the subject. Intersexuality was suspected and a laparoscopy performed. Abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, the lower extremities, and the face prompted DNA analysis, which found a defect of cholesterol biosynthesis in the form of the Smith-Lemli-Opitz-syndrome, a rare congenital defect.

[Mamma aberrata in the axilla--case report and review of literature].

Background: Polymastia is a common developmental abnormality of the breast. Supernumerary breast tissue usually develops along the mammary line. Polymastia in the most woman has been diagnosed by hormonal influence, cancer or other pathologic changes.

[Surgery in esophageal atresia. Anatomical and functional aspects].

The first successfully operated newborn with esophageal atresia dates back more than 55 years. During this period the concept of the unity of structure and function for surgical treated malformations has been retained. Primary anastomosis offers the best prerequisites.

[Effect of blood-sugar levels on the development of stress ulcers in the rat].

The influence of the blood glucose level on the stress ulcer rat was investigated in the immobilised rat. The increase of the blood glucose was produced by injecting a 40 per cent glucose solution by means of a central venous catheter. A reduced secretion of the gastric acid and a reduced frequency of ulcers were observed with increased blood glucose.