Chondromyxoid fibroma of the skull base: Differential diagnosis and radiotherapy. Two case reports and a review of the literature

2005 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 545-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loïc Feuvret ◽  
Georges Noël ◽  
Valentin Calugaru ◽  
Philippe Terrier ◽  
Jean-Louis Habrand
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Chondromyxoid Fibroma ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Two Immigrants with Tuberculosis of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Region with Skull Base and Cranial Nerve Involvement

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renate A. Richardus ◽  
Jeroen C. Jansen ◽  
Stefan C. A. Steens ◽  
Sandra M. Arend
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Retropharyngeal Abscess ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Abducens Palsy ◽  
Cranial Nerve Involvement ◽  
Throat Region ◽  
The Many ◽  
Nose And Throat ◽  
Acid Fast Staining

We report two immigrants with tuberculosis of the skull base and a review of the literature. A Somalian man presented with bilateral otitis media, hearing loss, and facial and abducens palsy. Imaging showed involvement of both mastoid and petrous bones, extending via the skull base to the nasopharynx, suggesting tuberculosis which was confirmed by characteristic histology and positive auramine staining, while Ziehl-Neelsen staining and PCR were negative. A Sudanese man presented with torticollis and deviation of the uvula due to paresis of N. IX and XI. Imaging showed a retropharyngeal abscess and lysis of the clivus. Histology, acid-fast staining, and PCR were negative. Both patients had a positive Quantiferon TB Gold in-tube result and improved rapidly after empiric treatment for tuberculosis. Cultures eventually yieldedM. tuberculosis. These unusual cases exemplify the many faces of tuberculosis and the importance to include tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained problems.

scholarly journals Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease: three case reports

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (4) ◽  
pp. 232-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre de Andrade Sousa ◽  
João Marcos Arantes Soares ◽  
Marco Homero de Sá Santos ◽  
Marcelo Portes Rocha Martins ◽  
José Maria Porcaro Salles
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Excisional Biopsy ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Specific Therapy

CONTEXT: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) manifests in most cases as unilateral cervical lymphadenomegaly, with or without accompanying fever. The disease mainly affects young women and has a self-limited course. It is more common in oriental countries, with few reports of its occurrence in Brazil. KFD should be included in the differential diagnosis of suspected cases of viral infections, tuberculosis, reactive lymphadenitis, systemic lupus erythematosus and metastatic diseases. It can be histologically confused with lymphoma. The disease is benign and self-limiting and an excisional biopsy of an affected lymph node is necessary for diagnosis. There is no specific therapy. CASE REPORTS: This study reports on three cases of non-Asian female patients with KFD who were attended at our service between 2003 and 2006. A review of the literature was carried out, with a systematic search on this topic, with the aim of informing physicians about this entity that is manifested by cervical masses and fever.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Atypical Odontalgia: A Review of the Literature and Two Case Reports

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcello Melis ◽  
Simona Secci
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Tricyclic Antidepressants ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Atypical Odontalgia ◽  
The Subject

Abstract Aim This report presents two cases diagnosed with atypical odontalgia (AO) and successfully treated with amitriptyline as well providing a review of the current literature on the subject. Results The literature indicates the most important issue is an accurate differential diagnosis to distinguish between AO, pulpal pain, myofascial pain, and trigeminal neuralgia. Conclusion Once the correct diagnosis is made the prognosis of AO is usually fair and the administration of tricyclic antidepressants often resolves symptoms. An effort should be made to avoid any unnecessary dental treatment that would only aggravate the problem. Citation Melis M, Secci S. Diagnosis and Treatment of Atypical Odontalgia: A Review of the Literature and Two Case Reports. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 March;(8)3:081-089.

Electroencephalography in Catatonic Disorders Due to General Medical Conditions and Psychiatric Disorders

CNS Spectrums ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan T. Carroll ◽  
Harold W. Goforth ◽  
Nashaat N. Boutros ◽  
Theodore J. Anfinson ◽  
Lisa Werner
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
State University ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
General Medical Condition ◽  
The Ohio State University

AbstractIn an effort to aid the clinician in the differential diagnosis of catatonic states, we assessed the nature of electroencephalography (EEG) findings in both medical and psychiatric forms of catatonia. An exhaustive review of the literature on catatonia due to a general medical condition (CDGMC) was performed in addition to a prospective review of catatonic patients at The Ohio State University Neuwpsychiatric Facility.A total of 105 patients had documented, specific clinical and EEG information, with neurologic conditions accounting for 82.8% of case reports. Results from the case series of 31 episodes of catatonia indicate that there is an increased likelihood of diffuse slowing in patients with CDGMC versus psychiatric catatonia. Given the observed rate of abnormalities, EEG is an important but underutilized tool in the differential diagnosis of catatonic disorders.

Skull Base Chondromyxoid Fibroma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Weeks ◽  
Ya Xu ◽  
Ali Jalali ◽  
Kelly Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Chondromyxoid Fibroma ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Major symptoms and differential diagnosis of neuroleptic malignant syndrome: three case reports

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 334-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Védie ◽  
F. Poinso ◽  
F. Hemmi ◽  
B. Rivet
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ◽  
Autonomic Dysfunction ◽  
Extrapyramidal Symptom ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Review Of The Literature

SummaryThe authors describe the cases of three patients presenting a major extrapyramidal symptom with rising CPK, inconstant hyperthermia and autonomic dysfunction. Through a brief review of the literature, the authors question the unity of the malignant syndrome. If hypertonia is quite constant, the rise in the seric CPK is aspecific and hyperthermia is inconstant.

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