Cilicia, Tarsus, and the Great Taurus Pass: Discussion

Ultrasonography of the Equine Tarsus

Ultrasound of the tarsus, like other joints in the horse, provides valuable information to document and characterize soft tissue and osseous injury. The collateral ligaments, superficial digital flexor tendon, long digital extensor tendon, gastrocnemius tendon, and peroneus tertius are most commonly affected, but injuries to all tendons and ligaments can be seen. The frequency of wounds makes t...

Secondary Syphilis: The Great Masquerader: A Case Presentation and Discussion

Syphilis has been called “the great imitator” due its wide range of variable symptoms that often mimic other disease processes. The painless syphilis chancre can easily go unnoticed, or be mistaken for a folliculitis, abrasion, or benign papule. The non-pruritic, diffuse rash that develops in secondary syphilis, characterized by dissemination and multiplication of the microorganism in different...

Land Use and Ceramic Distributions in Western Rough Cilicia, Turkey

Calcinosis Cutis at the Tarsus of the Upper Eyelid

Calcinosis cutis involves the inappropriate deposition of calcium within the dermis layer of the skin, and is often associated with rheumatoid disease. A 42-year-old woman presented for evaluation of a hard palpable mass on the left upper eyelid. After everting the eyelid, a large papillomatous mass with a broad base was identified on the superior area of the tarsus. The lesion was partially ex...

China’s Maritime Interest and the Great Game at Seas

Linking China’s interest in the maritime waters arises from the geo-strategic importance of Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs) vital to the oil supply of the country. China is building strategic relationships and developing a naval capability to establish a forward presence along the SLOCs that connect China to the Middle East and to Africa. The entire stretch includes South China Sea, Indian ...