Incidence of silicosis in flourmill workers.

Background: Silicosis is an ancient occupational illness reported in silica mill workers, agate stone workers, slate pen workers and mining industry. However its association in flour mill workers has not been established.

Aims: To study the incidence of silicosis and respiratory morbidity in flour mill workers.

Coccidioidomycosis of the uterus.

We have described a case of coccidioidomycosis of the endometrium in a postpartum woman, living in a nonendemic area, who presented with vaginal bleeding. Diagnosis was made by demonstration of spherules in the endometrial biopsy and culture of the tissue. Eight cases of coccidioidomycosis involving the female genital tract have been reported so far.

Colorectal linitis plastica.

Primary linitis plastica of the colon is an uncommon tumor, with only 22 cases having been previously reported. Experience with two men and one woman between 17 and 55 years of age, portraying a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from rectal bleeding to large-bowel obstruction, is reviewed. Clinical and radiologic characteristics and histologic features helpful in making the diagnosis are detailed.

Pacinian neurofibroma.

A 40-year-old woman developed a tender, greyish-white nodule of the index finger. Histologic examination disclosed mature and immature pacinian corpuscles.