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We present a case of a 47-year-old female with a swelling on her scalp that was at first thought to be trichilemmal cysts. After two years, she returned to her general practitioner with a larger scalp mass. Following a biopsy, histological analysis revealed dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). She then had the tumor completely removed, resulting in clean margins.
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The prevalence of anterior cervical osteophyte among elderly patients is high due to many causes such as trauma, degenerative changes, and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Severe dysphagia is one of the main presenting symptoms for anterior cervical osteophytes. We describe a case of a patient with anterior cervical osteophyte with severe dysphagia and quadriparesis. The 83-year-old man presented to the emergency department following the incident of falling on his face. CT and X-ray were done in the emergency department, which showed huge anterior osteophytes at the level of C3-4 compressing the esophagus. The patient's consent was taken and shifted to the operation room and surgery was done. Anterior cervical osteophyte was removed, a discectomy was performed, and a peek cage and screws were inserted for fusion. In many cases of anterior cervical osteophyte, surgery is considered the ultimate treatment for patients to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and decrease mortality.
