Neuroradiology
Extradural cervical spinal meningioma mimicking malignancy by Anna Lois Lai et al. |
Published: 2018 Oct
Issue: 12(10) :: Pages: 1-10
| Abstract: The vast majority of intraspinal meningiomas occur in an intradural extramedullary location. A meningioma in a purely extradural location in the cervical spine as reported here is quite exceptional. Extradural meningiomas tend to show more aggressive features than intradural meningiomas and are often confused with malignant neoplasms. We report an invasive extradural meningioma in the cervical spine with multi-segmental involvement, extension through the neural foramina and encasement of the subjacent vertebral artery, mimicking malignancies such as lymphoma and sarcoma. Although rare, meningiomas may demonstrate extradural multi-segmental growth and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of such lesions.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, Microscopic pathology, Table
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Gastrointestinal Radiology
Annular Pancreas in an Adult Presenting with Acute Pancreatitis by Sam Huddleston V et al. |
Published: 2018 Oct
Issue: 12(10) :: Pages: 11-16
| Abstract: Annular pancreas is a rare congenital condition in which tissue from the head of the pancreas partially or completely surrounds the second part of the duodenum. This condition has a variable clinical presentation in adults and children. Radiologists should be aware of the imaging findings in adults as an annular pancreas can be overlooked or misdiagnosed in this patient population. In this case report we describe an adult patient with pancreatitis associated with the computed tomography findings of a complete annular pancreas and discuss additional imaging techniques and findings for differential diagnoses of this condition.
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Computed Tomography, Table
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General Radiology
Abdominal CT Scan Findings of Decompression Sickness: A Case Report by Taylor Schwartz et al. |
Published: 2018 Oct
Issue: 12(10) :: Pages: 17-23
| Abstract: This case report depicts the radiologic findings of a 51-year-old male presenting with Decompression Sickness. Decompression Sickness is diagnosed clinically, therefore radiologic imaging of this disease entity is limited. Our patient`s history includes a scuba dive to depth of 110 feet with a descending time of 24 minutes and an ascending time of 8 minutes. The patient subsequently presented to the Emergency Room with symptoms of shortness of breath and abdominal pain. The abdominal pain prompted physicians to explore further, and hence computed tomography (CT) imaging of the abdomen and pelvis was performed. This case report demonstrates a striking and unique gas pattern in both the systemic and portal venous system of our patient and provides an excellent example of the imaging findings of Decompression Sickness in the literature.
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Computed Tomography, Table
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