The Netherlands journal of surgery
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Kimura's disease is a rare, but well-defined clinical and histologic entity, classified under the term angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia. A patient with a tumor in the spermatic cord is described, presenting a unique case of Kimura's disease involving the spermatic cord.
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Anatomic reduction and internal fixation of the lateral malleolus are the key to management of ankle fractures. The usual application of one-third tubular plates to the lateral surface of the distal fibula has certain disadvantages. In selected cases we prefer a dorsal approach to the lateral malleolus. Indications, technique and experience are discussed.