Shoji Fujimoto

Region-specific expression of murine Hox genes implies the Hox code-mediated patterning of the digestive tract

Hox genes encode transcription factors which are involved in the establishment of regional identities along the anteroposterior (AP) body axis. To elucidate the AP patterning of the digestive tract, we have systematically examined the expression patterns of Hox genes belonging to paralogue groups 6, 7, 8 and 9 by whole‐mount in situ hybridization and by section in situ hybridization analyses.

A Case with Recurrent Idiopathic Hematoma in the Isolated Suprapatellar Pouch of Knee

A 24 years old female with recurrent idiopathic hematoma in the isolated suprapatellar pouch of the knee was treated in our clinic. Her chief complaint was extensive swelling at the region just proximal to the patella during the last 3.5 months, and recently she felt pain about the knee after long time of upright sitting. She had no evident history of trauma.The hematomacyst, which was isolated from the knee joint cavity by a thin membrane and covered by a capsule of 2mm thickness, was resected. It was diagnosed as bursitis histologically. There was no recurrence at 5 months after operation.