Tenosynovial giant cell tumor of the posterior pharyngeal space

Abstract

A 55‐year‐old man presented with dysphagia and a sore throat. Oral examination revealed a firm nodular mass in the midline of the pharyngeal wall. The tumor was en‐bloc excised. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of a tenosynovial giant cell tumor.

Epidermal nevus superimposed by psoriatic plaque in a girl with proteous syndrome

“… 8 Cutaneous neoplasms should always be included in the differential diagnosis. 9 Mosaicism has been well‐elucidated in type I lesions, epidermal nevi and vascular malformations not associated with PS, that are congenital and stable in regard to the involved area. 5 In contrast, group II lesions have inverse characteristics, including delayed onset and tendency to progress.…”

Retropharyngeal Emphysema Following Local Palate Trauma

“…The specific anatomic termination of RPS in relation to the thoracic vertebrae varies depending on where the alar fascia fuses with the visceral fascia, its significance comes from its proximity to vital structures - of note are the carotid sheath and mediastinum [ 3 , 4 ]. The retropharyngeal space may host several diseases, thus, differential diagnosis of any RPS disease should include inflammatory reactions, lymph node metastasis, and rarely, primary tumors [ 5 , 6 ]…”

“…The specific anatomic termination of RPS in relation to the thoracic vertebrae varies depending on where the alar fascia fuses with the visceral fascia, its significance comes from its proximity to vital structures -of note are the carotid sheath and mediastinum [3,4]. The retropharyngeal space may host several diseases, thus, differential diagnosis of any RPS disease should include inflammatory reactions, lymph node metastasis, and rarely, primary tumors [5,6] The etymology of the word emphysema is derived from the word "emphusan" in Latin, which means "to inflate," the literal meaning of emphysema is to be distended by air or other gases [7,8]. Retropharyngeal emphysema (RPE) is a rare, reported clinical entity.…”

Physical findings of crowned dens syndrome

“…Therefore, when meningeal irritation is observed, the CSF tap test should be performed in consideration of meningitis. However, if cervical pain is passively induced by cervical rotation or compression, the possibility of CDS and tumors of the posterior pharyngeal space should be considered 3 . The CSF tap test is often performed because its findings are similar to meningeal irritation.…”

“…However, if cervical pain is passively induced by cervical rotation or compression, the possibility of CDS and tumors of the posterior pharyngeal space should be considered. 3 The CSF tap test is often performed because its findings are similar to meningeal irritation. When it is performed, the presence/absence of a condition in which intracranial pressure increases should be confirmed.…”