Solitary Neurofibroma Of The Spermatic Cord: A Case Report
We report the ultrasound, computerized tomography, positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of a 38-year-old man with a biopsy proven solitary neurofibroma of the spermatic cord. Solitary neurofibromas of the male genital tract are exceedingly rare benign peripheral nerve sheath neoplasms composed of Schwann cells and fibroblasts. In contrast to schwannomas they are not bound by a capsule thus allowing infiltration between the nerve fascicles. Although they are benign lesions whose potential for malignant degeneration is very low, especially in the absence of neurofibromatosis type 1, accurate d...
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Delayed Myocardial Enhancement in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Delayed myocardial enhancement MRI is a highly valuable but non-specific imaging technique that is ancillary in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases including myocardial viability, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis and other infiltrative myocardial processes. The lack of specificity stems from the wide variety of differential diagnoses that may present with overlapping patterns of delayed enhancement. Many of these differential diagnoses have been presented and discussed in this article. (Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Thalamic Massa Intermedia Duplication in a Dysmorphic 14 month-old Toddler
The massa intermedia is an inconstant parenchymal band connecting the medial thalami. It may be thickened in various disease processes such as Chiari II malformation or absent in other disease states. However, the massa intermedia may also be absent in up to 30% of normal human brains. To the best of my knowledge, detailed imaging findings of massa intermedia duplication have only been described in a single case report. An additional case of thalamic massa intermedia duplication discovered on a routine brain MR performed for dysmorphic facial features is reported herein. (Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Skeletal and Brain Abnormalities in Fucosidosis, a Rare Lysosomal Storage Disorder
We present a case of a 4-year, 11-month-old girl with developmental delay, as well as skeletal and brain abnormalities as shown on X-ray and MRI. Her spinal X- rays demonstrated lumbar kyphosis and anterior beaking of lumbar vertebral bodies. Lower iliac segment constriction, increased angulation of the acetabular roof, and widening of the ribs were apparent on abdominal X-ray. Her brain MRI illustrated symmetric T1 hyperintensity and T2 hypointensity of the bilateral globi pallidi. The case report highlights clinical and imaging findings of this rare disease. (Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Peroneus Brevis Tendon Variant Insertion on the Calcaneus
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Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Combined Undifferentiated and Neuroendocrine Carcinomas of the Gallbladder Appearing as Two Separate Lesions: A Case Report with Radiological-Pathological Correlation
We report herein a rare case of incidentally detected combined undifferentiated and neuroendocrine carcinomas of the gallbladder. An incidental gallbladder malignancy was revealed on abdominal ultrasound and multi-detector computed tomography in a 54-year-old man. A short distance from the main polypoid hypoechoic mass at the fundus of the gallbladder, focal wall thickening was noted with prominently increased power Doppler flow. Extended cholecystectomy was performed, and histology confirmed the main polypoid mass as undifferentiated carcinoma and the separate nodule as neuroendocrine carcinoma. To our knowledge, this is ...
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lung as an Alternative for a Pregnant Woman with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
We report a case of a pregnant 21-year-old woman with pulmonary tuberculosis in which magnetic resonance imaging of the lung was used to assess the extent and characteristics of the pathological changes. Although the lung has been mostly ignored in magnetic resonance imaging for many decades, today technical development enables detailed examinations of the lung. The technique is now entering the clinical arena and its indications are increasing. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lung is not only an alternative method without radiation exposure, it can provide additional information in pulmonary imaging compared to other mo...
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Internal Carotid Artery Web: Doppler Ultrasound with CT Angiography correlation
We present a case of an internal carotid web, detected on duplex ultrasound and confirmed by CT angiography. To our knowledge, this is only the third reported ultrasound case in the imaging literature. This vascular abnormality can cause a clinically significant carotid stenosis and is a risk factor for recurrent embolic cerebrovascular events. Due to small size and poor awareness among radiologists, carotid webs are often under-diagnosed on non-invasive imaging modalities. Improved awareness including knowledge of salient imaging features is useful as early diagnosis leading to appropriate intervention can eliminate the r...
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - June 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
18-FDG Uptake in Pulmonary Dirofilariasis
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Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - May 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Popliteal vein aneurysm presenting as recurrent pulmonary embolism
We present a case of a popliteal vein aneurysm in a 39-year-old female who presented with her third episode of pulmonary embolism despite being on anticoagulants. Computed Tomography Venogram demonstrated a large Popliteal Vein Aneurysm measuring 71 x 36 x 77 mm which was surgically repaired. According to the current literature, anticoagulation is insufficient therefore early surgical intervention is recommended as it is safe and effective. (Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - May 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Placental site trophoblastic tumor: a case report and review of the literature
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Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - May 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Incarcerated Grynfeltt-Lesshaft Hernia
We report the case of a 92-year-old female patient in which this form of hernia occurred, complicated by incarceration and acute bowel obstruction. The discussion contains a short résumé of the different kinds of abdominal wall hernias. (Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - May 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Prenatal Diagnosis of Nasal Glioma Associated with Metopic Craniosynostosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
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Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - May 1, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Chronic innominate artery occlusion with hyperacute intracranial thromboembolism: Revascularization with simultaneous local thromboaspiration and mechanical thrombectomy
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Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - March 31, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Posterior Hoffa's fat pad impingement secondary to a thickened infrapatellar plica: a case report and review of the literature
We report a case of posterior hoffitis in a middle-aged woman with no prior history of significant major trauma. Her symptoms of anterior knee pain and limited extension failed conservative measures. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a significantly thickened infrapatellar plica tethering Hoffa`s fat pad in the anterior interval of the knee. Arthroscopic resection of the infrapatellar plica resulted in complete resolution of symptoms within six months following the surgery. (Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - March 31, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
