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Publications and source records attributed to J A Van Raalte.
Two cases of cutaneous amoebiasis which presented as malignant ulcers are reported. In non-healing ulcers in the perianal or gluteal region, the possibility of amoebiasis should be kept in mind, especially in the tropics. An immediate examination of the scraping from the ulcer is sufficient to confirm or rule out the diagnosis.
A case of hydatid cyst of orbit is presented for the first time from Tanzania. The patient presented with unilateral proptosis. Hydatid cyst should be included in the differential diagnosis of all cases of unilateral proptosis and a Casoni test done as a routine to confirm or rule out such a possibility.
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