Seeing through the cracks.

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an autosomal recessive multisystem disorder showing phenotypic heterogeneity giving rise to complex comorbidities. The most 'visible' signs are dermatological; however, these may be subtle and hidden from the view of an affected individual. Ophthalmic signs can be easily missed, and here we highlight the importance of a multisystem assessment.

Zuckerkandl's tubercle and its relationship to the recurrent laryngeal nerve: A cadaveric dissection and meta-analysis.

Objective: Zuckerkandl's tubercle (ZT), when present, is an anatomical landmark by which surrounding structures such as the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) can be identified intraoperatively. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and anatomical characteristics of Zuckerkandl's tubercle by combining cadaveric dissection with a meta-analysis.

Methods: Through October 2016, an extensive search of PubMed, CNKI, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, BIOSIS, SciELO, and Web of Science was completed.