Successful Treatment of a Necrotizing Fasciitis Patient Caused by Mucor indicus with Amphotericin B and Skin Grafting

Cutaneous mucormycosis, an uncommon disease caused by Mucorales, predominantly occurs in immunocompromised host. The present case is a primary cutaneous mucormycosis due to Mucor indicus in an immunocompetent individual. It is with the features of necrotizing fasciitis over the right pretibial area. We are presenting this case owing to its rarity and the successful treatment with amphotericin B and skin grafting.     

金丝猴直肠脱的诊治一例

在四川省宝顶沟自然保护区内,一只离群的川金丝猴,根据临床症状和实验室检验,被确诊为因肠炎引起直肠脱出,并伴有上呼吸道感染。经过麻醉治疗、消除感染和驱虫后,该金丝猴呼吸道和消化道炎症消退,血蜱清除,肠道寄生虫驱除。再经过近两周的精心饲养,金丝猴被成功放回保护区。     

Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin by Electrodesiccation and Curettage

Results of treatment of 108 squamous cell carcinomas of the skin are analyzed. Fiftyone were successfully treated by the technique of electrodesiccation and curettage. There were two treatment failures by this method. Large squamous cell cancers showing histologically a marked degree of anaplasia and/or invasion are not suitable for this technique. Small squamous cell carcinomas, well differentiated, with minimal invasion, occurring on the exposed areas, in elderly and infirm patients can be treated successfully by electrodesiccation and curettage.