Published: 2009 Jul
Issue: 3(7) :: Pages: 27-34

   

Abstract: We report a 35 year old female patient referred to our ultrasound department to rule out congenital anomalies. The fetus was found to have a completely formed brain, base of the skull and facial structures but lacking a cranium. The fetus was therapeutically aborted. We correlated our antenatal sonographic findings with gross pathological features and CT Scan of the fetal head. Despite an extensive search, CT features of aborted fetal brain and base of skull were not found in the literature.

Published: 2009 Jul
Issue: 3(7) :: Pages: 7-10

   

Abstract: Median palatine cysts are rare, non-odontogenic fissural cysts of the hard palate. These cysts occur in the midline of the hard palate, behind the incisive canal. Only two case reports have documented these cysts on multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT), neither giving detailed descriptions of the cysts. Knowledge of their existence is important and should not be confused with malignant tumors. We present the first case describing the MDCT characteristics of the median palatine cyst.

Published: 2009 Jul
Issue: 3(7) :: Pages: 22-26

   

Abstract: This report describes a case of mesenchymal cystic hamartoma of the liver with diagnostic imaging work-up using only ultrasound and MRI. We demonstrate an approach starting from the pediatrician`s physical exam culminating in surgical resection and pathologic confirmation with an emphasis on MR imaging.

Published: 2009 Jul
Issue: 3(7) :: Pages: 17-21

   

Abstract: Long gap oesophageal atresia is a clinically and technically challenging condition to manage. Documentation of the gap between the upper and lower pouches is critical to deciding the timing and feasibility of a primary anastamosis. Integral to this process is the role of radiology. We present a case of long gap oesophageal atresia accompanied by chronological radiography demonstrating its` staged management and highlighting some common complications.

Published: 2009 Jul
Issue: 3(7) :: Pages: 1-6

   

Abstract: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD), also called histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, is rare condition that usually presents with lymphadenitis and fever. KFD has been associated with many infectious disease processes, predominantly viral. Association with systemic inflammatory processes has been described. Here we present a case of KFD with the rare ocular manifestation of bilateral anterior uveitis, and corresponding findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Published: 2009 Jul
Issue: 3(7) :: Pages: 11-16

   

Abstract: Tracheal agenesis is a rare and in most cases lethal anomaly. It may be suspected because of lack of audible crying, and is often diagnosed right after birth with water soluble contrast medium injected into the oesophagus. We report two cases which were identified at our institution in the last 10 years. Imaging studies and medical records were reviewed in both cases. Patient number one was studied with a single slice computed tomography, patient number two with multislice detector computed tomography (MDCT) with 64 rows. The advantage of MDCT in demonstrating the rare condition of tracheal agenesis and with the same examination showing other coexisting anomalies is discussed. Conclusion: MDCT with 64 rows is an excellent diagnostic tool in diagnosing tracheal agenesis and showing other coexisting anomalies at the same time.