Publications by authors named "Mousa Tarek Atmeh"
Introduction And Importance: Isolated neurofibromas of the nasal tip are uncommon, particularly in pediatric patients. Neurofibromas are benign tumors that arise from the peripheral nerve sheath and are usually associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Isolated cases present unique challenges due to their location and the importance of cosmetic outcomes.
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- Neck masses, especially branchial cysts, are common and usually benign, but this case report describes a rare instance of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) mimicking a branchial cyst in a young woman.
- A 35-year-old woman had a slow-growing neck mass that was initially thought to be a branchial cyst but was ultimately diagnosed as metastatic PTC after further evaluation.
- The case emphasizes the need for careful examination and pathological assessment of neck masses, as they can sometimes indicate underlying malignancies.