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M Smaili

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[Cystic and papillary tumor of the pancreas: diagnostic and developmental uncertainties. Apropos of a case].

We reported a case of papillary and cystic tumor (Frantz's Tumor) associated with familial adenomatous polyposis in a young man, 29 years old. This case emphasized the interest of fine needle biopsy and the difficulties for determination of the final pathology. Close long term follow up is essential as local recurrencies and metastasis in the long term had been recorded, undergoing resection with curative intent. Papillary and cystic tumors should be resected.

Adult↗

[Excision of the duodenojejunal angle for tumor. From simple excision to locoregional excision].

Locoregional extensions are often observed in tumors of the duodenojejunal angle, either because of their anatomic situation or in cases diagnosed late. Endoscopic and radiographic explorations (basically abdominal CT scan) are indicated to search determine the degree of extensions to neighboring organs and vessels. Colic and mesocolic involvement are at the limit of preoperative explorations. Based on 4 observations of increasing complexity, we describe our operative strategy allowing tumor exeresis in a single block. Extension to the superior mesenteric artery is the main contraindication for exeresis.

Anastomosis, Surgical↗

[Cystic lymphangiomas of the colon. Apropos of 2 cases].

The authors report about two observations of cystic lymphangioma of the right colon. The patients complained of intermittent abdominal pain. Preoperative diagnosis is based on endoscopic findings (2 cases) and computed tomography films (1 case). A colonic carcinoma is associated in one case. Endoscopic polypectomy will be curative for pedunculated or small lymphangiomas. In other cases segmental resection seems to be the treatment of choice.

Aged↗

Dietary restriction decreases thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances generation in the small intestine and in the liver of young rats.

This study investigated the influence of dietary restriction on thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) contents and on the intracellular antioxidant defence system in the small intestine or liver of young rats. Four weeks of diet restriction (-40%) lowered the TBARS level in both organs. No variations were found for the superoxide dismutase and catalase activities; only liver seleno-dependent glutathione peroxidase was enhanced by the restriction. The protection appeared more marked in the intestine than in the liver, and would be dependent on glutathione concentration.

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