Hodgkin's lymphoma of the parotid gland: report of a case and literature review

Hodgkin's lymphoma with its primary manifestation in the parotid gland is a very rare entity. In previously published reports the diagnosis was established by postoperative histopathological examination. The present report describes a case of primary Hodgkin's lymphoma of the parotid gland, diagnosed by fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology, and includes a short review of the diagnostic approaches to the parotid gland tumors.

Emergency treatment and early fluid resuscitation following electrical injuries

Injuries caused by high-tension electrical current are rare, but pathophysiologically unique with destructive effects. As a form of thermal trauma, electrical injuries represent a connection of skin burns and deep tissue destruction unpredictable in its depth which mostly resembles a crush injury. Emergency treatment measures begin with the separation from the electrical contact if any and prompt transport to the nearest institution with all means for cardiorespiratory resuscitation and complete recovery. Resuscitation of the patient after electric shock continues then with fluid replacement using special formula modified for such cases, correction of acidosis and myoglobinuria and finally with escharotomy and fasciotomy which is most often necessary.