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A G Mantia

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Large-bowel hemangiomas.

A case of large-bowel hemangioma is presented, and radiologic and histologic abnormalities are illustrated. Ultrasonographic features, not previously described, are reported. The literature is reviewed and the frequency of misdiagnosis is emphasized. Pathologic classification, epidemiologic factors, and etiology are considered. Clinical manifestations and current approaches to recognition and management are summarized. Vascular tumors are serious, albeit uncommon, intestinal lesions. Greater awareness of the condition and earlier consideration of the diagnosis are prerequisites to lessened morbidity and improved survival.

Adult↗

Hemoperitoneum from a ruptured varix in cirrhosis. Case report and literature review.

A cirrhotic patient with hemoperitoneum is presented. The diagnosis of ruptured retroperitoneal varices was made at laparotomy and the patient becomes the second reported case to survive hospitalization for bleeding intra-abdominal varices. The formation of varices as a consequence of portal hypertension is discussed; the differential diagnosis and evaluation of hemoperitoneum is considered and the seven previously reported cases of intra-abdominal variceal hemorrhage are reviewed.

Hemoperitoneum↗

Phycomycosis of the gastrointestinal tract.

A case of gastrointestinal phycomycosis, a highly lethal fungal infection, is presented. Radiographic, operative and histopathologic features are discussed. Pathogenesis of the disease and the importance of underlying illness, malnutrition, immunosuppression and antibiotic therapy are considered. The literature is reviewed and current approaches to diagnosis and management are summarized. Greater awareness of the clinical setting in which gastrointestinal phycomycosis may develop and earlier consideration of the diagnosis are prerequisite to improved survival.

Female↗