Publications by authors named "Joseph Gofman"
Palisaded encapsulated neuroma (PEN), also known as solitary circumscribed neuroma, is a rare, benign tumor of neuronal origin, often located on the head or neck. We present a case involving a 77-year-old Middle Eastern woman with a slowly enlarging, slightly symptomatic lesion on her upper lip. Histopathological analysis following a shave biopsy revealed the lesion to be a PEN.
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- Flagellate erythema, also known as shiitake dermatitis, is a rare skin condition that causes red, linear lesions resembling whip marks, often triggered by eating raw or undercooked shiitake mushrooms.
- A case involving a 31-year-old African American male highlights symptoms like itchy, red, and pigmented lesions on his face and body after consuming shiitake mushrooms.
- Diagnosis mainly depends on patient history rather than biopsy, and treatment focuses on relief through topical steroids and antihistamines, as most cases resolve within three weeks.
Malignant psoas syndrome (MPS) is a rare and underreported clinical syndrome that significantly impacts the quality of life of cancer patients through metastatic infiltration of the iliopsoas muscle. Patients suffering from MPS often present with painful hip flexion, loss of mobility, and immense pain in their legs and back. The current literature describing the clinical presentation, management, and prognosis of MPS is limited primarily to case reports and outdated literature reviews.
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