Dose, image quality and spine modeling assessment of biplanar EOS micro-dose radiographs for the follow-up of in-brace adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the radiation dose, image quality and 3D spine parameter measurements of EOS low-dose and micro-dose protocols for in-brace adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients.

Methods: We prospectively included 25 consecutive patients (20 females, 5 males) followed for AIS and undergoing brace treatment. The mean age was 12 years (SD 2 years, range 8-15 years).

[Tuberculous axillary lymphadenitis: an unusual presentation].

Axillary lymph node tuberculosis is rare and often poses problems of differential, diagnosis, especially with breast carcinoma. We report the case of a tuberculous axillary lymphadenitis discovered at the time of the exploration of a supposedly metastatic liver and, initially, taken for metastases of an occult breast carcinoma. Tuberculous axillary lymphadenitis remains a rare condition which must be considered in patients living in country with endemic tuberculosis.

[Clinical case of the month. Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian carcinoma].

Peritoneal tuberculosis can mimic advanced stage ovarian cancer and can lead to the performance of an unnecessary extended surgery. Clinical discrimination between peritoneal tuberculosis and ovarian carcinoma may sometimes be extremely difficult. We report 2 cases of peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian carcinoma.

[Risk factors for group B streptococcal colonization in pregnant women at term: prospective study of 294 cases].

Objective: To determine the rate and risk factors for group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization in term pregnancies.

Patients And Methods: Vaginal and anal cultures were prospectively conducted in 294 parturient on admission for term vaginal delivery.

Results: Thirty-eight (12.