CMIG Extra: CasesPub Date : 2004-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.004
Berna Dirim Vidinli, Fazıl Gelal, Nezahat Erdoğan, Engin Uluç
{"title":"MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in the diagnosis of afferent loop syndrome presenting with obstructive jaundice","authors":"Berna Dirim Vidinli, Fazıl Gelal, Nezahat Erdoğan, Engin Uluç","doi":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a noninvasive imaging technique that capitalizes on the ingeunity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize static fluid-filled structures without use of contrast agents. A case of afferent loop syndrome presenting with obstructive jaundice is presented, diagnosed using this imaging modality. The patient, who had undergone Billroth II partial gastrectomy for benign ulcer 15 years ago, was admitted for jaundice, nause and vomiting.</p><p>MRCP showed dilatation of biliary and pancreatic ducts as well as a dilated afferent loop. No tumorous lesion was detected as the cause of the afferent loop obstruction. Intraoperatively, adhesive band near the anostomosis was seen. After adhesiolysis jaundice disappeared completely. This is the second case in the literature, describing the MRCP findings of obstructive jaundice secondary to a chronic afferent loop obstruction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100284,"journal":{"name":"CMIG Extra: Cases","volume":"28 2","pages":"Pages 20-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72736930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anomalous portal branches associated with polysplenia syndrome: imaging findings","authors":"Takeshi Kamitani, Tsuyoshi Tajima, Daisuke Kakihara, Hidetake Yabuuchi, Ikuko Iwashita, Kenji Kawamoto","doi":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We report on a 65-year-old man with anomalous portal venous branches associated with azygos continuation and polysplenia syndrome. Ultrasound and CT of the upper abdomen demonstrated a preduodenal portal vein with stenotic intrahepatic portal venous branches; the portal blood mainly flowed into the right anterior portal branch via the preduodenal portal vein, with several accessory portal branches that flowed directly into the hepatic segments VI and III. Portal venous anomalies with such multiple accessory branches have not been reported previously.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100284,"journal":{"name":"CMIG Extra: Cases","volume":"28 2","pages":"Pages 15-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.07.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82777926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CMIG Extra: CasesPub Date : 2004-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.006
Gabriel Pivawer , Jack O. Haller , Simon S. Rabinowitz , David L. Zimmerman
{"title":"Superior mesenteric artery syndrome and its ramifications","authors":"Gabriel Pivawer , Jack O. Haller , Simon S. Rabinowitz , David L. Zimmerman","doi":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The superior mesenteric artery extends anteriorly and inferiorly off the aorta at the level of the first lumbar vertebrae. The duodenal sweep and left renal vein are located in the aorto-mesenteric angle space. A decrease from the normal angle may compress these two structures. The case presented here discusses a unique patient with significant compression of the third portion of the duodenum and possible enlargement of the proximal left renal vein as these two structures cross the aorto-mesenteric angle.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100284,"journal":{"name":"CMIG Extra: Cases","volume":"28 1","pages":"Pages 8-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89995139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CMIG Extra: CasesPub Date : 2004-01-01DOI: 10.1016/J.COMPMEDIMAG.2003.09.006
G. Pivawer, J. Haller, S. Rabinowitz, David L. Zimmerman
{"title":"Superior mesenteric artery syndrome and its ramifications","authors":"G. Pivawer, J. Haller, S. Rabinowitz, David L. Zimmerman","doi":"10.1016/J.COMPMEDIMAG.2003.09.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.COMPMEDIMAG.2003.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100284,"journal":{"name":"CMIG Extra: Cases","volume":"51 1","pages":"8-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81531094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CMIG Extra: CasesPub Date : 2004-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.003
V. Sites, C. Wald, F. Scholz
{"title":"Epiploic appendagitis masquerading as pulmonary embolism","authors":"V. Sites, C. Wald, F. Scholz","doi":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>There has been recent interest in the radiological literature regarding the various clinical manifestations of epiploic appendagitis, which may mimic many acute abdominal and pelvic conditions. We present a case of appendagitis masquerading as pulmonary embolism; to our knowledge the first reported such presentation with primary thoracic symptoms and findings prompting an initial workup for suspected pulmonary thrombembolism. Radiographic findings, differential diagnosis and the pertinent literature are briefly discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100284,"journal":{"name":"CMIG Extra: Cases","volume":"28 1","pages":"Pages 1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.08.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74348856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CMIG Extra: CasesPub Date : 2004-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.004
Nail Bulakbasi, Murat Kocaoglu, Bahri Üstünsöz, Cem Tayfun, İbrahim Somuncu
{"title":"MRI features of lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia","authors":"Nail Bulakbasi, Murat Kocaoglu, Bahri Üstünsöz, Cem Tayfun, İbrahim Somuncu","doi":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia has been recently reported as different group of lissencephaly, which is not included in either classical or cobblestone types. We described magnetic resonance imaging findings of a 8-year-old boy with lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia, to distinguish it from other forms of lissencephaly.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100284,"journal":{"name":"CMIG Extra: Cases","volume":"28 1","pages":"Pages 4-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.09.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86720004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}