Irish journal of medical science
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Osteoid osteoma is a painful benign bone tumour. Previously the standard therapy was surgical excision. Image guided radiofrequency ablation can be clinically applied to ablate the tumour in a minimally invasive manner. ⋯ Radiofrequency ablation is a safe, minimally invasive and effective technique for treatment of osteoid osteoma.
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Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a characteristic cutaneous eruption following a viral infection. Incidence peaks in early childhood and the syndrome rarely occurs in adulthood. Hepatitis associated with GCS is usually anicteric and acute form. ⋯ GCS may be seen in adults and may be associated with icteric HBV infection.