A preliminary report on the evaluation of Crude Frei's Test' has been presented. In all cases of lymphogranuloma venereum where auto-inoculation was done the test was strongly positive. So in cases of lymphogranuloma venercum when even a little pus can be aspirated auto-inoculation is a reliable method of diagnosis. This preliminary report reveals that the "Crude-Test" is reliable and has the virtue of being simple. This test can be performed in any venereology clinic without any risk of local or general complications. In this series suspected cases of LVG in group (II) showed positive skin reaction when injected with the pus from other cases of LGV. So preserving the pus from cases of LGV and using it as an antigen will go a longway in the diagnosis of LGV and non-availability of pure antigen is no longer a deterent in the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum.

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A case of acute myeloid leukaemia with "Acne Rosacca" like papular lesions on flush area of face is discussed. Short comings of spot diagnosis is emphasised. If rightly adjudged and interpreted cutaneous manifestation can prove to be a significant guide to the clue of internal disease.

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A rare case of cutis laxa is presented. Cutis I= enjoys more popularity as compared to other synonyms; though dermatomegaly or generalised elastosis is appropriate. Cutis laxa is a specific entity and must be differentiated from cutis hyperelastica and neurofibromatosis. Whether the disease is congenital or acquired it involves the connective tissue throughout the body. In view of the fact that the mother developed spontaneous pneumothorax it would be debatable to conclude whether our patient has a congenital or acquired variety of cutis laxa. Authors have postulated a hypothesis towards the relation of cause and effect of cutis laxa to enteric fever.

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A case of CRST syndrome is presented. The importance of recognizing the syndrome is stressed and the patho-physiology of the various aspects of this condition is discussed.

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The shape of the nail was measured in 35 male and 35 female patients suffering from tuberculosis. The length of the nail was more and the breadth was less as compared with the normal while the L: B ratio were less than normal. The shape of the nail is cylindrical when compared with the normal. Majority of the patients were from the square and broad I group.

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A clinical report of a case of PKDL is presented who had associated active visceral leishmaniasis as well. It appears that PKDL is not a carrier state of the disease but dermal infection by LD. The dermal lesions are more resistant to antimony therapy than the visceral lesions.

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The fields in which the civil and military authorities can co-operate and minimise the risk in both armed and civilian population in these changing concepts of life in cantonment areas are: judicious enforcement of regulations, tracing and adequate treatment of infected individuals, clearing up the vice areas and educate the public. This will need a concerted effort on the part of civil health authorities, general practitioners and voluntary social hygiene workers and welfare associations working in close collaboration with military authorities.

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A case of dermatofibroma is reported, on examination there was a single tumour 15-20 mm on the lateral aspect of elbow. It was violaceous in colour, firm to touch and freely mobile.

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