Pharyngo-Laryngo-Palatal Myoclonus: A Case Report and Assessment Tutorial for Clinicians

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-109
Author(s):  
Joseph Zenga ◽  
Archie B. Harmon ◽  
M. Allison Ogden

Although palatal myoclonus has been extensively described (Deuschl, Mischke, Schenck, Schulte-Mönting, & Lücking, 1990), little is known about pharyngo-laryngo-palatal myoclonus (PLPM), a complex and rare subset of head and neck myoclonic disease. To date, there have been only 5 cases of PLPM reported (Drysdale, Ansell, & Adeley, 1993; Gupta, Samant, & Katiyar, 1972; Ito, Kimura, & Shibasaki, 1993; Juby, Shandro, & Emery, 2014; Toland, Porubsky, Coker, & Adams, 1984), and no review of the diagnosis and management of this disease has been performed. Early identification of the etiology of PLPM is critical and can aid in appropriate management, referrals, and subsequent treatment. This article presents a case of PLPM along with a review of the literature relevant to PLPM including key elements of diagnosis and treatment.

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-123
Author(s):  
Sindhura Kolli ◽  
Simcha Weissman ◽  
Emmanuel Ofori ◽  
Khoi Paul Dang-Ho ◽  
Praneeth Bandaru ◽  
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Choledochal cysts are an anatomical conundrum as they present with nonspecific symptoms generally delaying diagnosis and treatment. Its lag time remains critical, as cholangiocarcinoma, a fatal sequelae, contributes to its morbidity and mortality. Herein, we present a case of a type 1A choledochal cyst. We hope that its review on presentation, classification system, diagnosis, and management prevent complications and cataclysmic results.


2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Dell’Aversana Orabona ◽  
Giorgio Iaconetta ◽  
Vincenzo Abbate ◽  
Pasquale Piombino ◽  
Antonio Romano ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 030006052110005
Author(s):  
Hao Guo ◽  
Xinru Ba ◽  
Peiyou Gong ◽  
Guangzhi Wang ◽  
Heng Ma ◽  
...  

Ectopic spleen is a rare clinical malformation in which the spleen is relocated from its normal anatomical position to other parts of the abdomen. We report a rare case of abdominopelvic ectopic spleen caused by splenic ligament deficiency. A patient experienced intermittent pain in the left upper abdomen that was progressively aggravated. This was confirmed by comprehensive imaging examinations and postoperative pathology. We also performed a review of the literature on the current state of the field. Our data may help to improve the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic spleen.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramin Niknam ◽  
Kamran Bagheri Lankarani ◽  
Bita Geramizadeh

Gastrointestinal granular cell tumors are uncommon. The most common site of gastrointestinal granular cell tumor (GCT) is esophagus. We report a case of esophageal GCT incidentally diagnosed by endoscopy. The lesion was evaluated by endoscopic ultrasonography and resected using the endoscopic technique without complication.


2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 01
Author(s):  
Ignacio Mendoza ◽  
Ilson Sepúlveda ◽  
Geraldine Ayres ◽  
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...  

Synovial sarcoma (SS) represents about 10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. It is believed that its origin would be found in cells that are related neither to ultrastructural nor to histological features of the synovial tissue. Head and neck is very rarely affected, with the lower extremities being most frequent. Complete resection with or without radiotherapy and chemotherapy is currently considered the best available therapy. This time we present the case of a patient with SS located in the infratemporal fossa, its diagnosis, treatment and evolution. According to our knowledge it is the first reported case in South America.


2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 86-92
Author(s):  
O. V Grabovskaya ◽  
N. P Teplyuk ◽  
Yuliya V. Kolesova

The review of the literature on epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment methods for chronic familial benign pemphigus Gougerot-Haley-Haley, as well as a clinical case of a patient with this disease with family history are presented. The manifestation of the disease occurred at the age of 24, after childbirth. Later there were numerous relapses. Remission was quickly achieved after treatment with antibiotics and oxygen-ozone therapy. In recent years, there has been an increase in the frequency of exacerbations of the disease, and a decrease in treatment effectiveness.


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