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M Feroze

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Mullerian adenosarcoma of the uterine cervix.

Two cases of mullerian adenosarcoma with heterologous elements which occurred in uterine cervix and had a gross appearance of sarcoma botyroides are reported. Histologically, the tumours were composed of an admixture of benign appearing glands and a sarcomatous stroma, with heterologous elements consisting of skeletal muscle, bone and cartilage. No malignant epithetial components were observed. Indications are that, the prognosis of these tumours are much better than the usual malignant mixed mullerian tumours.

Adenosarcoma

Gaucher's disease among Mappila Muslims of Malabar.

Seven cases of Gaucher's disease admitted in Medical College, Calicut, Kerala State, were studied. All cases were classified as Type I (adult) Gaucher's disease. Splenomegaly was the consistent feature. Routine hemogram and liver function tests were within normal range. Bone marrow smears and liver biopsies were studied. Bone marrow smears showed typical Gaucher cells. In liver biopsy storage cells were seen as scattered foci in sinusoids. One case showed diffuse distribution affecting all zones. All cases belonged to distinct community called Mappila Muslims of Malabar which account for only 35 percent of the population in Malabar region, situated in the northern part of Kerala. Type I Gaucher's disease has a well known racial predilection reported in Askenazi Jews. Mappila Muslims of Malabar may be another such group. This is the largest series of cases to be published in India seen in one particular community.

Adult

Apathetic thyrotoxicosis.

A previously fit 37-year-old woman was admitted with acute left ventricular failure, atrial fibrillation and a left-sided thromboembolic stroke. Her ventricular rate progressively increased despite full digitalisation. She had a cardiac arrest and was successfully resuscitated. Investigations revealed evidence of hyperthyroidism and she was treated for thyrotoxic crisis. She has made a complete recovery from the hemiparesis and is now in sinus rhythm. She denied any symptoms of hyperthyroidism. This patient had apathetic thyroid crisis, which is exceedingly rare in the young.

Adult