Surgical treatment of a rare case of bilateral ptosis due to localized ocular amyloidosis.

We describe a rare case of a 31-year old woman with bilateral ptosis due to localized amyloidosis. She referred a nine-year history of ptosis and surgical treatment with frontalis suspension three years previously. Following complete ophthalmological examination and evaluation of the ptosis we carried out tarsal and fornix biopsy, which revealed accumulation of a weakly eosinophilic amyloid positive substance.

The Outcome of Primary Subglandular Breast Augmentation Using Tumescent Local Anesthesia.

Background: Tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) technique to obtain regional anesthesia and vasoconstriction of the skin and subcutaneous tissues is routinely adopted for several plastic surgery procedures. Here, we describe the use of TLA in primary subglandular breast augmentation. This series evaluates advantages and disadvantages of TLA in elective augmentation breast surgery as well as patients' response to this procedure.

Suspected spinocellular carcinoma of the inferior eyelid resulted multiple chalazion.

Chalazion is a subacute granulomatous inflammation of the eyelid caused by retention of tarsal gland secretions and it's the most common inflammatory lesion of the eyelid. In cases of doubtful clinical presentation the diagnosis with a biopsy and a histopathological examination is important because it can orientate an appropriate surgical treatment. We report a case of a 64-years-old diabetic man, suspected for a spinocellular lesion of the inferior eyelid of the left eye, it resulted unexpectedly a chalazion.

Autologous fat transfer for face rejuvenation with tumescent technique fat harvesting and saline washing: a report of 215 cases.

Various materials have been used for tissue augmentation and for the treatment of rhytids. Autologous fat transfer (AFT) is considered ideal regarding biocompatibility and patient concerns. This study was performed on a series of 215 female patients for face rejuvenation with tumescent technique fat harvesting and saline washing.

Lip cancer: a 10-year retrospective epidemiological study.

Background: Lip cancer is the most frequent tumor of the oral-maxillary region. A high incidence of lip cancer has been reported among the Italian population over the past decade.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study analyzes epidemiological data and risk factors for lip cancer among patients who presented to our department between 2000-2010.

Cortisone-induced gigantomastia during chemotherapy.

Gigantomastia is a rare, psychologically and physically disabling condition characterized by excessive breast growth. There is no universal consensus on the definition of gigantomastia, but it is most commonly described as breast enlargement that requires removal ranging from 800 to 2000 g, or even a D cup bra size. It typically occurs in the setting of marked hormonal changes such as puberty and pregnancy; however, there have also been a number of reports of gigantomastia in the setting of autoimmune diseases.

A large vascular leiomyoma or an infected sebaceous cyst of the chest? A case report.

Introduction: Vascular leiomyoma is a rare tumour of smooth muscle origin. It has been reported in many anatomical sites, but it usually affects limbs. It's recurrence rate is slow but it's quite difficult to make diagnosis.

The use of poly-lactic acid to improve projection of reconstructed nipple.

Purpose: Nipple-areola reconstruction represents an important step for final mammary reconstruction. Many techniques have been described. The drawback is the progressive nipple projection loss with time from 50% to over 70% of the initial projection.

Volumetric correction using poly-L-lactic acid in facial asymmetry: Parry Romberg syndrome and scleroderma.

Background: Linear scleroderma and Parry-Romberg Syndrome (PRS) are chronic diseases that can affect the face, with patients therefore requiring facial volumetric correction.

Objective: We have used poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to treat facial asymmetry in patients with linear scleroderma and PRS, because it can restore volumetric defects and has been proven to be safe.

Materials And Methods: Since February 2004, we have treated six patients: four with linear scleroderma and two with PRS.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for management of chronic ulcers in the lower extremities.

Management of chronic ulcers in the lower extremities is still a challenge for patients and health providers. Recent studies showed extracorporeal shock waves (ESW) as effective in stimulating growth factors, inducing angiogenesis and healing of fractures and injuries. This study was planned to investigate the opportunity of introducing the ESW in the treatment of chronic wounds.