Pseudodystonic Posture Secondary to Klippel–Feil Syndrome and Diastematomyelia

Pseudodystonic Posture Secondary to Klippel–Feil Syndrome and Diastematomyelia

BACKGROUND Dystonic postures possess a great number of differential diagnoses. PHENOMENOLOGY SHOWN We describe a pseudodystonic posture in a 61-year-old woman with skeletal and extra-skeletal abnormalities. EDUCATIONAL VALUE Klippel-Feil syndrome represents an unusual cause of pseudodystonic posture to be considered in the differential diagnosis of dystonia.

Cushing syndrome secondary to thymic carcinoid synchronous with tuberculous lymphadenitis and pulmonary tuberculosis: a case

 Abstract Thymic carcinoid is an uncommon neoplasm that can present with Cushing syndrome. We report a 39-year old woman with symptoms of Cushing syndrome secondary to thymic carcinoid and synchronous with tuberculous lymphadenitis and pulmonary tuberculosis. 

Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Secondary to Multiple Wasp Stings

Background: Wasp stings usually cause local reactions such as itching, urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis. Life-threatening complications following multiple wasp stings are relatively rare and unexpected. However, rhabdomyolysis and acute respiratory distress syndrome following wasp stings are possible. Case presentation: A middle-aged male worker was stung by a swarm of wasps all over his b...

Diastematomyelia. a Critical Survey of 24 Cases Submitted to Laminectomy.

Fetal Diastematomyelia: Rare Case

A ten -month-old infant with Diastematomyelia, as a very rare variety of spinal dysraphism is presented in this article Routine USG in a 36 weeks pregnant woman revealed a spinal abnormality of the fetus in thoracolumbar [D12-L1] regions. At birth, examination of the newborn showed a small midline swelling and bluish discoloration of skin and scoliosis in the lumbar region. There was associated...