Ciliated Foregut Cyst of the Pancreas

Cystic lesions of the pancreas are relatively uncommon. We describe the case of a young man with a complex cystic mass located within the head of the pancreas. The patient underwent exploration with resection of the mass. Pathology revealed a ciliated epithelial cyst, a rare cystic lesion of the pancreas

Analysis of Cases inWhich a Biopsy Specimen Is Positive and an Excised Lesion Is Negative for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

Nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs), including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), are the most common types of cancer with the fastest-growing treatment costs in the United States.1 Standard treatment requires biopsy for histologic confirmation, followed by excision. Oftentimes, no residual carcinoma is detected, implying spontaneous clearance at rates reported to vary from 24% to 76%.2- 5 These types of lesions have been investigated by others2- 5 and are not fully understood. Our study aims to determine the lesion and patient characteristics that would most strongly predict a histologically negative result for an excised lesion after a biopsy specimen had positive margins

Comparison of Neurologic Trauma and Motorcycle Helmet Use in Drivers vs Passengers

This study compares postcrash prevalences of neurological and head and neck injuries in motorcycle drivers and passengers, stratified by helmet use

Laparoscopic repair of blunt traumatic anterior abdominal wall hernia.

Traumatic abdominal wall hernia is a relatively uncommon finding secondary to blunt trauma. We report a unique case of laparoscopic diagnosis and immediate repair of a traumatic anterior abdominal wall hernia after blunt abdominal trauma

Isolated jejunal perforation after blunt thoracoabdominal trauma.

A case report of isolated jejunal perforation secondary to a relatively unique mechanism of blunt thoracoabdominal trauma is presented. A thorough and concise review of the multimodal approach that may be necessary to diagnose such a rare clinical proble

Profile of chest trauma in a level I trauma center.

BACKGROUND: Chest injuries are seen with increasing frequency in urban hospitals. The profile of chest injuries depends on the size of the hospital and the level of trauma center. The data regarding the true incidence of chest trauma are scant. METHODS: