F. Sanchez De Paz

Cutaneous lymphangiectases after therapy for carcinoma of the cervix—a case with unusual clinical and histological features

Secondary lymphangioma (lymphangiectasis) has been reported as a consequence of lymphatic damage. No specific histological criteria can be used to differentiate primary lymphangioma circumscriptum from lymphangiectasis. We describe a woman who developed lymphangiectases on both non‐lymphoedcmatous upper thighs after hysterectomy and radiation therapy for carcinoma of the cervix.

Self-inflicted tongue ulcer: An unusual form of factitious disorder

Factitious disorders in the buccal cavity are infrequent. A 9-year-old boy with a 5-year history of an artefact ulcer of the tongue is described. Psychiatric evaluation revealed an altered personality structure with a background of psychotic traits. Complete remission was observed with psychiatric management.