{"title":"Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemangioblastoma Dissemination","authors":"Michael Halim","doi":"10.33118/oaj.radiol.2019.01.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33118/oaj.radiol.2019.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"Haemangioblastomas present in nervous system are noticed to occur in correspondence with Hippel-Lindau diseases (VHL). With uncertain origins, Haemangioblastomas are tumours that does not poses any serious threats to an individual’s health but may become risky in various cases. There are various symptoms of this disease with easily approachable treatment methods. Some of the methods of treatments are mentioned in this report, namely; radiotherapy, Everolimus as systemic therapy, numerous types of chemotherapy suitable for this disease, resection surgery, microsurgical surgery, Bevacizumab treatment, and craniospinal radiation.\u0000\u0000With the evaluation and examination of the HB (Haemangioblastomas) tumour it is considered that the occurrence of this specific tumour is still unidentified. In some cases it is considered that individuals having the hereditary disease of Hippel-Lindau (VHL) are affected with the existence of Haemangioblastomas. According to the researchers, HB tumour has the capability of occurring at any age, with differing symptoms. The symptoms usually appear or disappear according to their nature depending on the size and location of the Tumour. Referring 25 different researches and case studies, the researchers are unaware of the real reason of its occurrence, however the symptoms and location of this tumour are similar in most of the cases. Most of the common locations are known to be cerebellum and spinal cord. Within these researches, other case studies are involved that are referring the similar scenarios. A number of treatments are provided according to the nature and condition of each patient as conditions differ with reference to the nature of patients, as with reference to the case studies; most common patients residing are between the age of 40’s-70’s.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Hemangioblastoma, Dissemination, VHL, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments.","PeriodicalId":217699,"journal":{"name":"OA Journal of Radiology","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134184330","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}
{"title":"Endovascular catheter knot untying: A new technique","authors":"Erik Soule","doi":"10.33118/OAJ.RADIOL.2019.01.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33118/OAJ.RADIOL.2019.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"Indwelling vascular catheters may be maintained for extended periods of time especially for critically ill or hospitalized patients requiring frequent blood draws. If they become knotted within the vasculature, serious iatrogenic sequelae can result, such as: pneumothorax, atrial arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hemorrhage, intracardiac rupture, pulmonary artery rupture, balloon rupture, bacteremia, and death. Surgical cut-down may be indicated for removal of knots that preclude catheter retrieval and are refractory to intravascular removal modalities. Three such knots were untied using the intraluminal technique described in this report. The technique utilizes balloon angioplasty in conjunction with a wire to safely and effectively untie knotted catheters. Keywords: Vascular catheters, Arrhythmias, Angioplasty balloon.","PeriodicalId":217699,"journal":{"name":"OA Journal of Radiology","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128751912","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}
{"title":"Late recurrent hemarthrosis following elective total knee arthroplasty","authors":"M. Grosso","doi":"10.33118/OAJ.RADIOL.2019.01.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33118/OAJ.RADIOL.2019.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"In certain scenarios following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), vascular complications can present as recurrent hemarthrosis, resulting in continued pain and restricted range of motion post-operatively. We present a 77 year old female who underwent a right TKA. She had an uncomplicated recovery for 1 year following the TKA, but then developed episodic knee pain, with pain and swelling, which resulted in limitations to ambulation. Work-up was negative for infection or hardware related complications. At presentation to our office 2 years following the right TKA, aspiration showed thick hemarthrosis from the right knee. Right lower extremity angiogram demonstrated a non-tumoral blush indicative of chronic synovial hyperemia. Patient underwent successful transarterial coil and selective embolization of the responsible geniculate arteries, resulting in complete resolution of symptoms at 2 years follow-up. Physicians and surgeons should be aware of vascular complications following TKA that can occur at mid or long term follow-up which may require therapeutic embolization for resolution of symptoms.\u0000Keywords: Hemarthrosis, Total knee arthroplasty, Embolization, Geniculate arteries.","PeriodicalId":217699,"journal":{"name":"OA Journal of Radiology","volume":"109 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131347356","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}