Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to S P Sidoti.
The use of exercise as a nonsurgical therapy for peripheral arterial disease has been shown to be effective. Studies have demonstrated improved walking tolerances, alterations in skeletal muscle metabolism, and improved blood distribution with exercise.
A case of malignancy and resultant lower extremity neuropathy is presented. Although not a common cause of such neuropathy, a search should be made for underlying malignancy when more common causes have been ruled out. Early diagnosis and treatment may decrease morbidity and mortality.
Foreign body granuloma formation and epidermal inclusion cyst formation are a common result of retained foreign bodies. The subsequent rupture of an inclusion cyst will result in abscess formation along with ulceration. The following is a review of pathology involved in granuloma formation, as well as a presentation of an interesting case involving granuloma formation secondary to a retained foreign body.