Unusual Presentation of Leiomyoma in the Hindfoot by Abdullah Zaher, Jaouad Yasser, Daniel Badaro, Noureddine Sekkach

“…It is difficult to confirm the diagnosis clinically and radiographically, yet a histologic evaluation can affirm the diagnosis. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice offering immediate symptomatic relief.…”
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Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Temporal Bone: Three Cases and a Review of the Literature by Huiqin Tian, Tingting Liu, Cong Wang, Lijun Tang, Zhibin Chen, Guangqian Xing

“…Inflammatory pseudotumor (IP) is a clinically aggressive but histologically benign condition of unknown cause. Its appearance in the temporal bone is uncommon. …”
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Systemic Cystic Angiomatosis Mimicking Metastatic Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Vivek Kumar, Trishala Meghal, Yanyu Helen Sun, Yiwu Huang

“…The radiological and histological features of SCA with its course over 31 years in this patient have been described.…”
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Breast Neuroendocrine Tumor. Case Report and Literature Review by Lidia Torres Aja

“…This is the first tumor of this histological characteristic diagnosed in Cienfuegos, reason why its publication is considered of scientific interest.…”
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Retrorectal Schwannomas: Atypical Presentation and Controversial Surgical Management by Wided Trimech, Farouk Ennaceur, Hiba Ben Hassine, Hanen Zneti, Faouzi Noomen, Khadija Zouari

“…We performed a surgical resection and the histological examination was consistent with the diagnosis of benign (ancient) schwannoma.…”
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Effects of Unilateral Nephrectomy on Renal Function in Male Spontaneously Diabetic Torii Fatty Rats: A Novel Obese Type 2 Diabetic Model by Yoshiaki Katsuda, Yusuke Kemmochi, Mimi Maki, Ryuhei Sano, Yasufumi Toriniwa, Yukihito Ishii, Katsuhiro Miyajima, Kochi Kakimoto, Takeshi Ohta

“…Subsequently, animals were studied with respect to renal function and histological alterations. Induction of 1/2 Nx in SDT fatty rats led to functional and morphological damage to the remnant kidney and to hypertension, which are considered main characteristics of chronic kidney disease, at a younger age compared with the sham group. …”
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The Heart as a Site of Metastasis of Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Mariam Meddeb, Robert D. Chow, Randolph Whipps, Reyaz Haque

“…The cardiac tumor was resected and showed benign histologic features. Immunohistochemical staining was positive for smooth muscle α-actin and desmin, as well as estrogen and progesterone receptors, consistent with the diagnosis of uterine leiomyoma.…”
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An Unusual Localization of a Pleomorphic Adenoma in the Rhinopharynx by Fabio Pagella, Francesco Chu, Alessandro Pusateri, Elina Matti

“…After radiological examination, we opted for a transnasal endoscopic-assisted excision of the mass under general anaesthesia. Histological evaluation deponed for pleomorphic adenoma with clear surgical margins. …”
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CIN III Diagnosed following Surgical Termination of Pregnancy by Ciara Mackenzie, Abiodun Fakokunde, Abha Govind, Delaram Kermani

“…We emphasise the importance of ensuring that patients with dyskaryosis are not lost to follow-up and we consider whether there should be clearer guidance on the value of histological examination of products of conception following termination of pregnancy.…”
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A Foreign Body Granuloma of the Buccal Mucosa Induced by Honeybee Sting by Kazuhiko Yamamoto, Yohei Nakayama, Yumiko Matsusue, Miyako Kurihara, Takahiro Yagyuu, Tadaaki Kirita

“…The excised lesion was 14×11×9 mm in size and solid and yellowish in cut surface. Histologically, the lesion consisted of granulomatous tissue with a few narrow, curved, eosinophilic structures compatible with decomposed fragments of a honeybee sting and was diagnosed as a foreign body granuloma, although the patient did not recall being stung.…”
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Thyroid-Like Follicular Carcinoma of the Kidney in a Young Patient with History of Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia by William W. Wu, Julia T. Chu, Ali Nael, Sherif A. Rezk, Stephen G. Romansky, Lisa Shane

“…Thyroid-like follicular carcinoma of the kidney (TLFCK) is a rare histological variant of renal cell carcinoma not currently included in the World Health Organization classification of renal tumors. …”
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Subsequent Development of Desmoid Tumor after a Resected Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor by Areen Abdulelah Murshid, Hatim Q. Al-Maghraby

“…We discuss the two entities of Desmoid tumor and GIST by comparing their definitions, clinical presentations, histological features, immunohistochemistry stains, molecular pathogenesis, prognosis, and treatment. …”
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Intracytoplasmic Crystalline Inclusions in the Hepatocytes of an Antelope by Sanjeev Gumber, Eric Lombardini, Bruce Williams, Nobuko Wakamatsu

“…This case report describes intracytoplasmic crystalline inclusions in the hepatocytes of a 13-year-old female Thomson's gazelle. Histologically, multifocal to coalescing areas of many hepatocytes contained large cytoplasmic vacuoles filled with pale eosinophilic homogeneous material and rare fine basophilic granules. …”
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Pseudomama in dorso-lumbar region in man. Case report by Lidia Torres Aja, Julián Viera Llanéz, Neylín Caballero Aja

“…Supernumerary breasts are different forms of presentation according to the histological components that they pose. They are located mainly in axillary region, epigastric supraumbilical and other areas of the anterior chest wall, where the old lines of milk were. …”
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Microwave-Assisted Tissue Preparation for Rapid Fixation, Decalcification, Antigen Retrieval, Cryosectioning, and Immunostaining by Kazuo Katoh

“…Microwave-assisted tissue fixation and staining are useful tools for histological analyses. This review describes the protocols using microwave irradiation for several essential procedures in histochemical studies, and these techniques are applicable to other protocols for tissue fixation and immunostaining in the field of cell biology.…”
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Cricoid chondroma presenting as upper airway obstruction: A report of a rare case by Samuel Sisay Hailu, MD, Eyoel Degafu, MD, Tequam Debebe, MD, Yonas Shumiye, MD, Bizunesh Dires, MD, Bethlehem Tesfasilassie Kibrom, MD

“…A combination of clinical, histological, and radiological data has paramount importance for accurate diagnosis of this rare disease. …”
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Appendiceal Mucocele Presenting as a Right Adnexal Mass: A Case Report by Grigor Gortchev, Slavcho Tomov, Dobromir Dimitrov, Vasil Nanev, Tatyana Betova

“…A laparoscopic appendectomy with tumor removal was performed. Histologic examination of the surgical specimen revealed a mucocele of the appendix (AM). …”
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Mediastinal tumors. Report of 29 operated patients. by Antonio Ríos Rodríguez, Nancy Capin Sarria, Lidia Torres Aja, Arístides Sánchez Sánchez

“…Studied variables were: tumor´s locus in the mediastinum, tumor nature, histological diagnosis and strategies regarding surgical approach. …”
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Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Case Report and Review in Search for Diagnostic Key Points by Guillermo López-Medina, Manuel Gallo, Alejandro Prado, Iliana Vicuña-Honorato, Roxana Castillo Díaz de León

“…The relevance of the case resides in highlighting the lack of guidelines or consensus for histological diagnosis being virtually the only one available. …”
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Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma: A Rare Case Report by Mansi Agarwal, Shruti Sharma, Prashant Verma, Paridhi Singh

“…Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) falls under the category of elastolytic granulomas. The histologic findings of a granulomatous dermatitis with loss of elastic fibres and elastophagocytosis are characteristic of AEGCG. …”
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