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Category Archives: Interesting Cases
Anal Cancer Can be Misdiagnosed as Hemorrhoids
You may recall, Farrah Fawcett, one of the Charlie’s Angels, was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. Three years later she died. There is no need to panic. Anal cancer is fairly uncommon. It accounts for about one to two … Continue reading
Overactive thyroid can affect your eyes.
According to Thyroid Foundation of Canada website, it is estimated that 200 million people in the world have some form of thyroid disease. One in every three Canadians (about 10 million people) has a thyroid disorder. Of those, as many … Continue reading
Skin Blemishes of Breast
(click to enlarge) Skin lesions and blemishes are very common. Most of them are benign and have no malignant potential. But some can be malignant or potentially malignant. Some areas of the body are easy to examine but other parts … Continue reading
Have you checked your toenails lately?
Now that summer is here, people from all walks of life have given up on shoes and socks. Sandals, flip flops or bare feet, yes people walking bare feet, is the norm. Now look at your feet then look at … Continue reading
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer can Disfigure You
What is the most the most common cancer in Canada? This is no brainer. It is skin cancer. There are two types of skin cancers: melanoma (also known as malignant melanoma) and non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancers are basal … Continue reading
Melanoma treated in early stages has good prognosis.
Now that the summer is fast approaching, we should revisit the topic of skin cancer. Today, we will discuss melanoma, next week we will visit non-melanoma skin cancers and in the third week we will discuss appropriate use of sunscreen. … Continue reading
Enlarged lymph glands should not be ignored.
Enlarged Lymph Glands in the Neck Due to Cancer of the Tongue During the flu season it is not uncommon to find people complaining of enlarged glands in the neck. The glands are usually enlarged due to viral infection. There … Continue reading
Anal (Genital) Warts
This is the most common sexually transmitted disease. It is estimated that one per cent of adults who are sexually active have warts in the genital or anal area. In the U.S. alone, one million people will develop genital warts … Continue reading
Fingers and Toes Sensitive to Cold can Lead to Ulcers and Gangrene
There are many individuals whose hands and feet are very sensitive to cold or emotions resulting in blanching, pain and numbness of the fingers and toes. The condition is episodic and is known as Raynaud’s phenomenon. In severe cases this … Continue reading
Case 3 – Lipoma
(Clinical photos at the bottom of the article) 1. A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. It grows very slowly. Lipomas are the most common noncancerous soft tissue … Continue reading
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Case 2 – Neurofibromatosis
Ten things you should know about this condition: (photos at bottom) 1. Neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen disease) was first described in 1882 by the German pathologist, Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen (December 2, 1833-August 26, 1910). 2. Neurofibromatosis (also known as von … Continue reading
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Case #1 – Pilonidal Disease
The pilonidal disease most commonly occurs between the buttocks, close to the tailbone. This condition has been described since 1847. The term pilonidal means hair-nest. It can also occur in other areas such as beard, the armpit, the belly button … Continue reading