Giant cell hepatocellular carcinoma

A terminal case of giant cell hepatocellular carcinoma, subsequent to Hepatitis B-associated macronodular cirrhosis is presented, illustrated and discussed. The uncommon finding of malignant ascites, in itself atypical of hepatocellular carcinoma, with an almost exclusive content of giant cells as the cellular component, was a feature of this unusual variant of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Malignant transformation in fibrous dysplasia. A report of 3 cases

Three patients with fibrous dysplasia were encountered in whom osteosarcoma subsequently developed. A review of published reports and the authors' experience establishes fibrous dysplasia as a premalignant bone lesion. Radiation appears to enhance the inherent tendency towards malignant transformation.

Takayasu's aorto-arteritis. A report of 11 cases at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban

Eleven cases of histologically confirmed Takayasu's aorto-arteritis seen at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban, are presented. The morphological features of the various histological stages are highlighted. The anatomical distribution of lesions is also discussed.

Rhinosporidiosis at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban--1976-1985. A report of 6 cases

Six cases of the fungal infection, rhinosporidiosis, are documented. Clinical, light microscopic and electron microscopic features of the causative organism (Rhinosporidium seeberi) are presented.