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The aim of this retrospective study on tissue specimens of benign colorectal polyps is to evaluate the significance of IHC markers CD44, CD 166 and ALDH1A1 expression in non-neoplastic (Juvenile and Hamartomatous)

The left ventricular false tendons (LVFTs ) are fibrous or fibromuscular bands crossing the left ventricle in human hearts ,they arise mainly from the ventricular septum to the free wall or to a papillary muscle .They are considered as normal anatomical variant with different numbers, location and type. LVFTs had been associated with many clinical studies and discussions regarding their function . Literatures were reviewed and their incidence ,morphology , histology and clinical correlation were discussed .This study was intended to evaluate the existence LVFTs in Basrah city , and to compare the findings with other data verified in literatures. A prospective autopsy study of the prevalence and morphology of LVFTs in 215 cadaveric human hearts was performed to estimate the number ,types and location .of these bands .10 out of 215 samples were undergo routine histopathological processing to obtain 4 micrometer thickness slides stained with hematoxylin and eosin and examined for histological characteristics . LVFTs of varying number, types and different attachment were recorded in 62 ( 28.8% ) of 215 adult human cadaveric hearts studied. A complete morphologic assessments were done. No significant differences was found regarding age or gender. , Majority of LVFTs are single , commonly between the ventricular septum and papillary muscle .Fibrous and fibro muscular type is predominant . In our community false tendons are frequent anatomic variants of normal human LV which may be identified at routine examination and should not be mistaken as pathologic structures such as flail chordae tendineae or thrombi, further radiological and clinical studies are suggested to ensure their role and function

Background: β-thalassaemia is a common hereditary disorders in Iraq and worldwide .with different treatment schemes,, including blood transfusion, iron chelation and splenectomy, patients with B thalassemia may develop different skeletal changes. Limited studies link these complications with orofacial changes, This study aimed to evaluate the orofacial dimensions in β-thalassemia patients with age, gender, blood groups, splenectomy and cholecystectomy and to assist surgeons for planning their future intervention.Method: This study was conducted on 130 ß-thalassemia patients of both gender,,and two age categories (20-30 yrs), & (21-40 yrs), five orofacial measurements (face,eyes,nose,mouth and ears) and sixteen parameters were measured and calculated for differences,P value is estimated,data analysis were done by using Chi square test and SPSS version 20 Results: Significant findings were found for mandibular width and mouth width at older age group (31-40 years), the nasal width and ear height are more in male, patients with splenectomy have significance for lower 1\3 face and ear width. Cholecystectomy increase eye length measurments and ear height but for blood groups the P ˃ 0.05 Conclusions: Orofacial bone changes are pronounced in β-thalassaemia with distinct findings regarding sex dimorphism, older are more prone to have variations, earlier splenectomy is advisable,cholecystectomy is better choice for symptomatic patients, blood groups have no significance.

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