Gardner syndrome: When cervical-facial osteomas reveal the tip of the iceberg: A case report and literature review.

Gardner syndrome is a subtype of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) characterized by colonic manifestations, multiple skull osteomas, dental abnormalities, benign soft tissue tumors, and a high risk of development of both colorectal cancer and papillary thyroid carcinoma. Many patients are incidentally diagnosed when presenting with craniofacial tumefactions related to osteomas. In such cases, further exploration of family history and other clinical manifestations often reveals positive findings.

Glial transformation of a DNET: About a case.

Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNETs) are benign cortical tumors frequently associated with medically incurable focal epilepsy. These tumors occur most commonly in children. Given the fact that they rarely become malignant, the long-term prognosis in terms of mortality is excellent, however its similar appearance with other tumors of the central nervous system increases the potential for misdiagnosis and the risk of a pejorative clinical evolution.

Magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging of a patient with carotydinia.

Carotydinia, also called transient perivascular inflammation of the carotid artery (TIPIC) is a rare diagnostic entity related to an inflammation over the carotid bifurcation region. Despite the confusion about the definition of this term, neck pain remains the main symptom. Several articles revealed the relevance of imaging in the diagnosis of this disease.

Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the lumbosacral nerve plexus: A case report.

We report an uncommon case of primitive neuroectodermal tumor/ Ewing's sarcoma of the lumbar and sacral nerve plexus in a 17years old boy who presented with an intense pain in the lower back radiating to legs. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a soft tissue mass with thickening of lumbar and sacral spinal nerve roots (L5-S3 level), along with widening of the corresponding foramina. There was also posterior scalloping of L5/S1 vertebrae and invasion of the sacral bone.

Cervico-occipital junction infectious osteoarthritis complicated with atlantoaxial dislocation, cervical abscesses and epiduritis: A case report and review of the literature.

Craniocervical junction infections are considered a rare condition and can be associated with degradation of the odontoid ligaments and, the risk of a subsequent atlantoaxial subluxation or dislocation. Osteomyelitis at this level is often seen in immunocompromised patients with, intravenous drug use or infective endocarditis. Atlantoaxial subluxation associated with pharyngeal infection or its surrounding tissues is called Grisel's syndrome.

The "pancake-like" enhancement in cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, characterized by chronic spinal cord compression resulting from degenerative spine changes, manifests with a spectrum of neurological and pain symptoms. Despite the complexity of intramedullary spinal cord abnormalities, employing a systematic approach to differential diagnosis, considering factors such as lesion location, cord length, segment involvement, and enhancement pattern, can significantly aid in narrowing down the potential diagnoses, potentially avoiding invasive diagnostic procedures and guiding treatment decisions. This article presents two cases of cervical spondylotic myelopathy characterized by progressive weakness and paraesthesia, exhibiting progressive bilateral upper extremity numbness, tingling, and impaired gait, with cervical myelopathy evident on MRI displaying transverse pancake-like gadolinium enhancement.

Chondroblastic osteosarcoma of the nasal cavity: an exceptional and misdiagnosed presentation.

Chondroblastic osteosarcoma of the nasal cavity is a rare and aggressive tumor that presents diagnostic challenges due to its variable clinical and radiological features. Histological analysis is crucial for an accurate diagnosis, despite morphological similarities with chondrosarcoma. We present a case of primary craniofacial chondroblastic osteosarcoma originating from the nasal cavity in a 17-year-old adolescent.

Navigating the complexity of skull base osteomyelitis: a case study and comprehensive review.

Skull base osteomyelitis is a rare and life-threatening infection of the skull base, commonly seen in elderly diabetic patients as a result of otogenic or paranasal infection. The diagnosis is based on a series of arguments, including a high clinical suspicion, imaging findings, negative biopsies for malignancy, and microbiological isolation. Complications, including abscess formation and vascular involvement, mandate a multidisciplinary treatment approach, primarily involving broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical debridement, but the prognosis is usually poor.

Brain MRI abnormalities associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case illustration.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative pathology. It involves both upper and lower motor neurons, leading to their degeneration. Lower motor neurons can be detected with an electromyogram, but the detection of upper motor neuron dysfunction may be more accurate using MRI.

Septo-optic dysplasia PLUS syndrome in a 23 years old patient: A case report.

Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a rare malformation defined by septum pellucidum abnormalities and hypoplasia of the optic nerves and chiasm. It can be associated with cortical development malformations such as schizencephaly, which is then called septo-optic dysplasia plus. It usually manifests at birth, although it may not be diagnosed until childhood, or rarely, adolescence.

Deep Brain Stimulation in Moroccan Patients With Parkinson's Disease: The Experience of Neurology Department of Rabat.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is known as a therapy of choice of advanced Parkinson's disease. The present study aimed to assess the beneficial and side effects of STN DBS in Moroccan Parkinsonian patients. Thirty five patients underwent bilateral STN DBS from 2008 to 2016 in the Rabat University Hospital.

Primary laryngeal tuberculosis mimicking laryngeal carcinoma: CT scan features.

Laryngeal tuberculosis is a rare disease. It is almost always associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. It occurs generally in adults without BCG vaccination or in cases of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

[Thumb acrometastasis revealing lung adenocarcinoma: a case report with review of literature].

Bone metastases in the hand and foot bone (acrometastases) are rarely observed. The authors report a case of a 57-years-old man diagnosed as hand tumour, revealing a bronchic adenocarcinoma. Radiography showed destruction of the phalanx, and histology study confirmed a metastasis of the lung cancer.