Neurofibroma is a tumor composed of a complex proliferation of neuromesenchymal tissue (Schwann cells, perineural cells, fibroblast, and mast cells). We report a 45-year-old female who had a slow growing, large, soft, pedunculated mass on her left lateral neck. A skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of neurofibroma.

Medulloblastomas present generally a-specifically as a fast-evolving posterior fossa tumor. Medical literature is poor concerning clinical features of medulloblastomas and their potential significance. In the study, we reviewed 91 pediatric observations treated in Lille between 1997 2017. Clinical epidemiological variables were collected intercorrelated. They also compared with anatomical patho...

To cite: Huang C-W, Kuo K-T, Lin C-M, et al. Thorax 2013;68:980–981. A 74-year-old Asian female underwent a chest CT scan because of a pulmonary nodule observed on her chest radiograph (figure 1A). She complained of mild dyspnoea on exertion for few weeks. Her past history was significant for hypertension and obesity (body mass index 39 kg/m). Physical examination, electrocardiography (EKG), ca...

Thyroglossal duct cyst is a well-known congenital entity, and its embryonic development and clinical presentation are well understood. Very little can be added to the classic material found in the world literature. Rare cases of unusual clinical presentation have also been reported. Our case of endolaryngeal thyroglossal duct cyst is reported because of its unique endolaryngeal presentation...