Musculoskeletal Imaging
Pleomorphic Sarcoma in a Patient with Osteopetrosis by Kevin McGill et al. |
Published: 2020 Jul Issue: 14(7) :: Pages: 1-9
| Abstract: Osteopetrosis comprises a rare, heterogeneous group of heritable conditions that are characterized by a defect in bone resorption by osteoclasts. We report the case of a 53-year-old woman with previously undiagnosed osteopetrosis who presented with a pathologic proximal humeral fracture secondary to pleomorphic sarcoma, which is previously undescribed in the English literature. Management of the primary lesion necessitated ablative surgery, but the malignancy nonetheless was associated with rapidly progressive metastatic disease.
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Thoracic Radiology
Penetrating chest trauma after attempted suicide: An extraordinary behavior of a posttraumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm by Sylvia Nyilas et al. |
Published: 2020 Jul Issue: 14(7) :: Pages: 19-25
| Abstract: Posttraumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is a very rare, yet potentially lethal complication after thoracic trauma. Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is associated with high mortality. Still literature highlights that untreated, lesions can enlarge, rupture, and lead to exsanguination and death. We present a case of a posttraumatic peripheral pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm with complete disappearance after one year. This case confirms that conservative treatment can be an effective option in asymptomatic and stable patients.
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Gastrointestinal Radiology
Torsion of Wandering Spleen and its adherence to the right ovary - An unusual cause of recurrent pain abdomen by Malvika Gulati et al. |
Published: 2020 Jul Issue: 14(7) :: Pages: 10-18
| Abstract: Wandering spleen is a rare condition in which the spleen is hypermobile due to laxity or lack of its supporting ligaments. It can be located anywhere in the abdomen besides its usual position. The other terms that are used to describe this condition are splenic ptosis, displaced spleen, dislocated spleen and ectopic spleen. Splenic torsion is a dreaded complication and the usual cause of symptoms. There is a high chance of missing the diagnosis as it remains asymptomatic or may be incidentally discovered on radio-imaging done for a different purpose. An acute abdomen is the most common presentation. Here we describe an unusual case presenting with torsion of the wandering spleen that was adherent to the right ovary.
Available image modalities: (click on modality to browse for other articles) Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Clinical image, Table
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