Pin Site Epidural Hematoma Masquerading as Intractable Brain Swelling: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Glioblastoma multiforme masquerading as intracerebral haemorrhage: a diagnostic dilemma.

Granulocytic sarcoma masquerading as Ewing's sarcoma: a diagnostic dilemma.

An eleven-year-old boy presented with a swelling in his left elbow. Radiologically the features were that of an Ewing's sarcoma involving the ulna. Histopathology showed small round cell tumor strongly positive for Monoclonal Imperial Cancer research fund 2 (MIC2) antigen. Similar cells in the bone marrow were involved with MIC2 positivity. The patient developed skin lesions, which on biopsy we...

Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Masquerading As Gallbladder Cancer: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Advancing mandibular swelling: a diagnostic dilemma.

Asymmetrical swelling of the mandible in adolescence may pose a significant diagnostic dilemma. The differential diagnosis ranges from traumatic, infectious, and metabolic processes to benign and malignant tumors. Also may present with similar clinical and radiological features, making an accurate diagnosis quite difficult. This is an illustrative case involving a 30-year-old female who initial...

Systemic Amyloidosis Masquerading as Intractable Cardiomyopathy.

INTRODUCTION Cardiac amyloidosis is an infiltrative cardiomyopathy in which amyloid protein is deposited throughout the myocardium. It is increasingly recognized as a cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in the elderly. Presenting symptoms include exercise intolerance, fatigue, angina, breathlessness and syncope or pre-syncope.1 Atrial fibrillation is the most common early ar...