Large retropharyngeal abscess: a case of mistaken identity

A Case of Mistaken Identity..

Paragangliomas (PG) are rare tumors of the autonomic nervous system. Their origin takes part in the neural crest cells, which produce neuropeptides and catecholamines [1]. In 1050% of cases, they are hereditary, beginning at younger ages. In 80-90% of abdominal PG and 5-10% of head and neck PG, catecholamine production can cause arterial hypertension, headache, palpitations, anxiety and weight ...

Retropharyngeal abscess: case reports.

A Case of Mistaken Identity

tion, may mediate or contribute to these findings. colleagues (1999) is to characterize the truncated pro-any, between hypocretins and HLA-DQB1*0602 in hu-19, 248–257. mans. HLA class II molecules, such as HLA-DQB1*0602, are expressed in the nervous system and bind peptides; whether or not a particular peptide is bound depends on which antigen is expressed. If HLA-DQB1*0602 binds hypocretins, i...

Acrocephalus orinus: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Recent discovery of the Large-billed Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus orinus) in museums and in the wild significantly expanded our knowledge of its morphological traits and genetic variability, and revealed new data on geographical distribution of the breeding grounds, migration routes and wintering locations of this species. It is now certain that A. orinus is breeding in Central Asia; however, the...

Gastrothorax: A case of mistaken identity

INTRODUCTION Acute wrap failure post fundoplication is a rare but recognized complication and can be due to patient factors, disease factors and surgical factors. Herniation of the stomach into the thorax can mimic a pneumothorax clinically and radiologically and thus lead to bad outcomes for patients. PRESENTATION OF CASE We report the case of a 20-year-old male who presented to the emergenc...