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Cavernous hemangiomas of the tympanic membrane are extremely rare. Only 9 cases have been published in the literature. We describe a case with clinical characteristics, otoscopic image and diagnostic studies. Alternatives in treatment are discussed and a review of the literature was carried out.
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A synthesis of the historical background of the councils for specialty certification in Mexico is presented. A comment is made on the role of the National Academy of Medicine and on its relation to the councils. Some statistical data are given on the councils endorsed by the Academy, which up to April 1992 grouped 29,093 physicians throughout the country. Finally, a brief comment is made on the future of these organization in Mexico and the increasing influence they will exert on the regulation of specialized medical practice.