Colorectoanal intussusception is a rare and distinct entity that differs from the more common rectal prolapse. Typically the intussusception occurrs with tumor at the apex of the intussuscepted segment acting as lead point. Here we present a case and review the literature of colorectoanal intussusception. The case presented here is that of an elderly woman with a proximal sigmoid colon cancer at its apex. Anterior resection was electively performed after reduction of the intussusception. It is important to differentiate a colorectoanal intussusception from the more common rectal prolapse because treatment may differ. The anorectum remains in its normal anatomic position in colorectoanal intussusception, whereas the anal canal is effaced with the prolapsed segment of bowel in rectal prolapse. Identification of a tumor at the apex of the intussuscepted bowel should also arouse suspicion that the condition is not a rectal prolapse.
Aged ; Anal Canal ; Colonic Neoplasms ; Female ; Humans ; Intussusception* ; Rectal Prolapse ; Sigmoid Neoplasms

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to make a comparative analysis of the clinical outcomes after the operative treatment of refractory medial epicondylitis between the suture anchor group and the non-suture anchor group. METHODS: We enrolled 20 patients (7 men and 13 women) with recalcitrant medial epicondylitis who were able to receive operative treatment in a minimum of an 18-month follow-up. The mean age was 48.6 years (range, 36-59 years). The patients were allocated into either the suture anchor group (7 patients) or the non-suture anchor group (13 patients). We evaluated clinical outcomes using the visual analog scale (VAS), the pain grading system of Nirschl and Pettrone, and postoperative grip strength. RESULTS: The VAS score decreased from 8.8 to 2.0 for the suture anchor group and from 8.6 to 1.3 for the non-suture anchor group (p=0.16). The postoperative grip strength was 95%, 93% of the non-treated arm in both groups (p=0.32). The postoperative satisfaction level was good in 5 patients and fair in 2 for the suture anchor group and excellent in 5 patients, good, in 4, and fair, in 4 for the nonsuture anchor group (p=0.43). The clinical outcomes did not show a statistically significant difference between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: We found that patients with recalcitrant medial epicondylitis were treated reliably with satisfactory clinical outcomes whether or not suture anchors were used. We believe the use of suture anchors when more than 50% of the tendon origin is affected provides an effective and favorable treatment modality.
Arm ; Elbow ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hand Strength ; Humans ; Male ; Suture Anchors* ; Sutures* ; Tendons ; Visual Analog Scale

Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma(AEGC(3) has been called as atypical necrcibiosis lipoidica, Mieschers granuloma of the face and scalp, and actinic granu- Joma and needs differen(iation from granuloma annulare, elastosis perforans serpiginosa and nerrobiosis lipoidica. We report a case of AECCG occurring in a 53-year-old male. The patient. had an annular erythematous plaque measuring 4 cm in diameter with serpiginous raised edges and slightly atrophic centers on the right forearm for 5 years. The histopathologic finding showed patchy dermal infiltration of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and multinucleated giant cells engulfing elastic fibers. The. skin lesion cleared after intrader mal injection cf cortieosteroids.
Actins ; Elastic Tissue ; Forearm ; Giant Cells* ; Granuloma ; Granuloma Annulare ; Granuloma, Giant Cell* ; Histiocytes ; Humans ; Lymphocytes ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Scalp ; Skin

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Adenosine Triphosphatases* ; Animals ; Langerhans Cells* ; Mice* ; Oxygen*

PURPOSE: The advisability of early ureteral reimplantation in infants is controversial, and to our knowledge no long-term results are available. Whether early ureteral reimplantation in infants increases surgical morbidity, compared to ureteral reimplantation after the age of 1 year, was investigated, and the long-term voiding function after ureteral reimplantation evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between 1993 and 1999, 130 children underwent ureteral reimplantation at our institution. The diagnosis was a primary vesicoureteral reflux, obstructed megaureter and an ectopic ureter. Two groups of 64 children that underwent ureteral reimplantation were compared. Group 1 included children younger than 12 months at surgery and group 2 children those between 1 and 2 years. The long term results were evaluated with regard to surgical outcome, voiding function and urinary tract infection. An analysis of the voiding function included family interviews, uroflowmetry and post-void residual urine measurements. RESULTS: Complete long-term data were available for 47 boys and 17 girls. In Group 1, there were no complications in 50 renal units(96%), while two had postoperative reflux, and underwent macroplastique injection. In Group 2, there were no complications in 35 renal units(97.1%), while one patient had postoperative reflux, which resolved spontaneously. No significant difference was noted in the postoperative post-void residual urine volumes between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: In our samples, early ureteral reimplantation resulted in a technical success rate of greater than 95% and low postoperative morbidity, with the exception of urinary tract infection. Our data show satisfactory bladder emptying and normal uroflowmetry. When indicated, ureteral reimplantation can be performed safely in young children, without fear of damaging bladder function.
Child* ; Diagnosis ; Female ; Humans ; Infant* ; Replantation* ; Ureter* ; Urinary Bladder ; Urinary Tract Infections ; Vesico-Ureteral Reflux

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Female ; Granulosa Cells* ; Interferon-alpha* ; Rodentia*

Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis is associated with other abnorma ities of which the most striking is hypertrichosis of variable degree. Gorlin and Pindborg described this condition as a distinct syndrome termed idiopathic gingival fibromatosis and hypertrichosis. We report a case of idiopathic gingival fibromatosis and hypertrichosis occuring in 34-year-old woman with enlarged gingival tissue, hypertrichosis, and enlargenment of the breasts, ears and nose. Laboratory tests including hormonal and chromosomal studies were all within normal limits. Histologically, the gingival hyperplastic tissue showed thick bundle of collagen fibers with few fibroblasts or capillaries and little or no inflammatory infiltrate.
Adult ; Breast ; Capillaries ; Collagen ; Ear ; Female ; Fibroblasts ; Fibromatosis, Gingival* ; Humans ; Hypertrichosis* ; Nose ; Strikes, Employee

Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis is associated with other abnorma ities of which the most striking is hypertrichosis of variable degree. Gorlin and Pindborg described this condition as a distinct syndrome termed idiopathic gingival fibromatosis and hypertrichosis. We report a case of idiopathic gingival fibromatosis and hypertrichosis occuring in 34-year-old woman with enlarged gingival tissue, hypertrichosis, and enlargenment of the breasts, ears and nose. Laboratory tests including hormonal and chromosomal studies were all within normal limits. Histologically, the gingival hyperplastic tissue showed thick bundle of collagen fibers with few fibroblasts or capillaries and little or no inflammatory infiltrate.
Adult ; Breast ; Capillaries ; Collagen ; Ear ; Female ; Fibroblasts ; Fibromatosis, Gingival* ; Humans ; Hypertrichosis* ; Nose ; Strikes, Employee

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Blood Platelets* ; Humans ; Platelet Aggregation* ; Plateletpheresis* ; Tissue Donors*

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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency* ; Iron* ; Milk*