Humans with wings or other things?

Question

I need to put together a beginning-to-end case study on a pathology for a radiology class. I'm looking for ideas on what pathology to use. Mesothelioma would be an example of an overused topic. I'd like to do something rare and a bit bizarre, something visually captivating. Like a human who's grown wings, for example. Any suggestions?

Black Hairy Tongue Syndrome certainly is odd enough to suit me. But I don't think x-rays would be involved. The webbed fingers and toes is closer, but still not exactly what I'm looking for. Polydactylism (extra fingers or toes) would be perfect, but I'm pretty sure a couple of my classmates are doing that one. Keep suggestions coming though! Thanks!!

Answer 1

Try Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome. It is a syndrome in which extra tarsal bones are found. See this abstract:

http://www.springerlink.com/content/36jhhbe3ehdax7ga/

You could also use Apert syndrome, which can be diagnosed through fetal ultrasound...see link:

http://www.thefetus.net/page.php?id=2095
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

There are several to choose from. How about Vader's syndrome and the multi system dysfunction associated or Spina Bifida and it's various degrees. Wagner's Granulocytosis, very interesting x rays! Sarcoidosis, another very interesting disease process with x ray as a primary diagnostic tool. Heck even TB, as prevalent as it is becoming in this country, it would be a terrific tool to take with you.
Good luck it sounds like a fun project... Darn I miss school!

Answer 3

sarcoidoisis is a disease with very unknown facts ,also seen an article in dr. office about children of short statue having unlying causes. tuckers disease. I think ,or dwarfism congential heart. Or better yet , why not research joined
fetuses??OR where a baby has two heads?? There are several things could be used.hope I HELPED!!

Answer 4

Not quite wings, but there is a rare condition, where the fingers and toes are "webbed"

This might be the first step to human flight as it would make gliding easier - like flying squirrels do. they don't fly, they glide after lurching off a branch

Answer 5

There is a real disorder called "Black Hairy Tongue Syndrome". Check it out.

Answer 6

How about syndactaly? But that's genetic. When you say pathology, that would indicate a disease process rather than something genetic, is that right?

Answer 7

There is a human in Port Elizabeth (SAfrica) whose spine was twisted back to front when he was a child. I met him when he was in his late 30s. Its not a natural phenomenon but could you use that?

What about people who have remnant tails?

Answer 8

Not a disease, but how about situs inversus.