There is a need for cast irons with combined combination of properties in modern conditions. Such can be provided by ductile iron nodular and vermicular graphite, which essentially hybrid terms microstructure. The article found that graphite its mechanical rational alternative to malleable iron, namely the grade KCh45-6 (GOST 1215-79). Also, ratio nodular/vermicular (70…95/5…30%) was determined...

INTRODUCTION Pulmonary amyloidosis is rare and is often misdiagnosed due a lack of general awareness. CASE PRESENTATION In this case report we describe a 69-year-old Chinese woman who presented with a right lower lobe pulmonary nodule. After video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a histopathologic diagnosis of pulmonary nodular amyloidosis was rendered. She has done well postoperatively, sho...

Nodular glomerulosclerosis may be idiopathic or develop associated with diabetes mellitus, membranoprolipherative glomerulonephritis, light or heavy chain deposits, amyloidosis, fibrillary or immunotactoide disease, and Takayasu's arteritis. Histological features of idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis are similar to the Kimmelstiel-Wilson changes. Recent evidence points to the role of hypergl...

Nodular glomerulosclerosis may be idiopathic or develop associated with diabetes mellitus, membranoprolipherative glomerulonephritis, light or heavy chain deposits, amyloidosis, fibrillary or immunotactoide disease, and Takayasu’s arteritis. Histological features of idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis are similar to the Kimmelstiel-Wilson changes. Recent evidence points to the role of hypergl...

Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a relatively common soft tissue lesion and represents a rapidly growing benign reactive process. Their cause is unknown. Less than 20% occur in children. Lesions in the head and neck region develop more frequently in children than in adults. NF has been reported at various atypical sites. We report a case of nodular fasciitis at the base of the penis in a 4-year-old bo...

772 Fig. 1(a). Preoperative X-ray knee anteroposterior view showing stippled calcification in loose bodies (arrow). 1(b). Preoperative X-ray knee lateral view showing stippled calcification in loose bodies (arrow). Fig. 2(a). Preoperative MRI scan T1 weighted image (sagittal cut) showing low to intermediate signal nodular mass (arrow). (b). Preoperative MRI scan T2 weighted image (sagittal cut)...

Epidermal changes including hyperkeratosis and epidermal verrucous changes, papillomatosis, secondary infection, recurrent erysipelas and ulceration are complications of chronic lymphedema. Elephantiasis is a term used for these significant changes. Xanthoma may also develop in lymphedematous areas. Lymphangiosarcoma is a rare complication of chronic lymphedema. Nodular fibrosis is mentioned as...

A case report of an unusual case of nodular fasciitis in the orbit presenting with unilateral proptosis is described, and the radiological features are outlined. The histological features are discussed and the benign nature of the lesion stressed. Nodular fasciitis arising in the orbit and presenting as unilateral proptosis has not previously been reported in the literature.

Focal nodular hyperplasia is the second most common benign hepatic tumor. Unlike adenoma as well as the malignant neoplasms, focal nodular hyperplasia can often be managed successfully without surgery. Use of liver-specific contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging allows clinicians to confirm the diagnosis noninvasively in some patients, allowing select patients to avoid surgery. We report ...