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Cervix Uteri* ; Female

Since Virchow first introduced the term myxoma to describe a tumor that recapitulates the structure of the umbilical cord, it has been increasingly recognized that many diverse neoplasms may acquire a similar myxoid appearance. Myxoma have evolved within the pathology literature from tumors often described in practically all sites to the currently recognized subtypes restricted to the heart, skin, soft tissue, and bone. Pulmonary myxoma is extraordinary rare. We experienced pulmonary myxoma in a 63 year old man. The pulmonary radiology showed mass in right upper lung field, and percutaneous transthoracic needle lung biopsy was performed to confirm the myxoma.
Biopsy ; Heart ; Humans ; Lung* ; Middle Aged ; Myxoma* ; Needles ; Pathology ; Skin ; Umbilical Cord

The incidence of acute hepatitis in syphilis patient is rare. First of all, our patient presented with hepatitis comorbid with thrombocytosis. To our knowledge, this is only the second report of syphilitic hepatitis with thrombocytosis. The 42-yr-old male complained of flulike symptoms and skin eruptions on his palms and soles. Laboratory findings suggested an acute hepatitis and thrombocytosis. Serologic test results were positive for VDRL. He recovered from his symptoms and elevated liver related enzymes with treatment. Because syphilitic hepatitis can present without any typical signs of accompanying syphilis, syphilis should be considered as a possible cause in acute hepatitis patients.
Acute Disease ; Adult ; Alkaline Phosphatase/blood ; Bilirubin/blood ; Epidermis/pathology ; Hepatitis/*diagnosis/etiology/pathology ; Humans ; Jaundice ; Male ; Penicillin G Benzathine/therapeutic use ; Syphilis/*complications ; Syphilis Serodiagnosis ; Thrombocytosis/*etiology ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed