{"title":"Visualization of Intrapulmonary Lymphadenopathy on Vessel-Suppressed Computed Tomography in a Patient With Sarcoidosis.","authors":"Seitaro Ishikawa, Atsushi Takamatsu, Kotaro Yoshida, Miho Okuda, Satoshi Kobayashi","doi":"10.1155/crra/3546986","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/3546986","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of a 55-year-old woman diagnosed with sarcoidosis involving multiple intrapulmonary lymph nodes that were clearly visualized on vessel-suppressed CT imaging. Intrapulmonary lymph node involvement in patients with sarcoidosis has been reported less frequently and has not been well discussed. This may be attributed to the fact that intrapulmonary lymph nodes present as small nodular lesions located along pulmonary vessels, making them difficult to detect on conventional imaging. Vessel-suppressed CT enhances visualization of pulmonary lesions by selectively suppressing vascular structures. This case highlights the clinical utility of vessel-suppressed CT for improved detection of intrapulmonary lymph node lesions in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3546986"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12457050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145138354","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}
Sekina Alimova, Yehya Tlaiss, Suzanne Youness, Ahmad Tleis, Basin Evgeny, Victor Truten, Tatiana Guseva
{"title":"Radiographic Identification of Foreign Bodies in the Maxillofacial Region: A Case Report and Review for Aesthetic Surgery Planning.","authors":"Sekina Alimova, Yehya Tlaiss, Suzanne Youness, Ahmad Tleis, Basin Evgeny, Victor Truten, Tatiana Guseva","doi":"10.1155/crra/8870515","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/8870515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aesthetic facial and neck procedures increasingly rely on radiographic imaging for surgical planning and complication management. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging, but foreign materials such as cosmetic fillers and metallic implants can mimic pathology, generate artifacts, and complicate surgery. This case report with an integrated literature review highlights the radiographic identification of such materials and their implications for aesthetic procedures, illustrated by a patient case where CBCT revealed high-density inclusions in the submental region, correlating with intraoperative fibrosis and extended surgical time. CBCT proved superior in visualizing foreign bodies with lower radiation exposure than conventional CT, emphasizing the need for standardized imaging protocols and AI-driven artifact reduction to enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize surgical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8870515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12422837/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145041562","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":"Benign Enchondroma in a 40-Year-Old Female: Emphasizing the Importance of Early 18F-FES PET/CT Utilization.","authors":"Tamer M Dawud, Abdullah T Dawud","doi":"10.1155/crra/9992200","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/9992200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 40-year-old female with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer underwent an initial staging using a technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate (Tc-99m MDP) bone scan, which revealed abnormal uptake in the femur without a patient history of prior trauma or associated symptoms. Subsequently, an MRI confirmed the presence of a well-defined lesion in the upper left femur. To rule out metastatic disease, an 18F-fluoroestradiol (FES) PET/CT was performed, demonstrating no ER expression. Following the PET/CT, a biopsy confirmed the presence of an enchondroma. This case underscores the importance of early utilization of 18F-FES PET/CT in breast cancer staging to minimize unnecessary additional procedures/imaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9992200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12339146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822755","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}
Gizem Reyhanoglu, Dominika Moscicka, George Guirguis, Mina S Mousa
{"title":"Cerebral and Portal Venous Air Embolism: A Complication of PICC Line Placement.","authors":"Gizem Reyhanoglu, Dominika Moscicka, George Guirguis, Mina S Mousa","doi":"10.1155/crra/5236025","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/5236025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cerebral air embolism is a rare and potentially fatal medical condition that requires prompt recognition and management. Iatrogenic causes such as laparoscopic procedures, hysteroscopy, or central venous catheter (CVC) manipulation are well-documented etiologies. This article presents a case of an 80-year-old female who developed iatrogenic air emboli from CVC manipulation leading to left middle cerebral artery (MCA) syndrome due to suspected right-to-left shunt from pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (pulmonary AVM) or patent foramen ovale (PFO). Preexisting neurological deficits, elevated lactate levels, and sepsis with evidence of systemic hypoperfusion on admission hindered the early detection and treatment of air emboli. This case highlights the need for heightened awareness of CVC-related iatrogenic air embolism, particularly in patients with predisposing conditions such as pulmonary AVM and PFO. Comprehensive treatment strategies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, remain critical for achieving better outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"5236025"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12297144/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144733653","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}
Akhil Tanwar, Surbhi Singh, Jennifer Hubert, Dhrumil Patel
{"title":"Perforated Gastric Ulcer With GI Bleeding Secondary to Cystic Artery Pseudoaneurysm.","authors":"Akhil Tanwar, Surbhi Singh, Jennifer Hubert, Dhrumil Patel","doi":"10.1155/crra/2255883","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/2255883","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case study presents an 87-year-old female patient with a history of chronic abdominal pain and NSAID use who was admitted with symptoms of hematemesis and melena, indicative of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Upon examination, she was found to be hemodynamically stable but exhibited signs of moderate protein-calorie malnutrition. Imaging studies, including a multiphasic CT angiogram, revealed a contained rupture in the distal stomach, and a cystic artery pseudoaneurysm measuring 4.2 mm. Despite the presence of a perforated ulcer, there was no significant pneumoperitoneum or hemoperitoneum, leading to a diagnosis of contained perforation. The management plan included conservative treatment with IV antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, and monitoring of hemodynamic status. On the third day of admission, the decision was made to embolize the cystic artery, as the risk of gallbladder ischemia was deemed low. This case underscores the critical need for prompt diagnosis and intervention in patients presenting with upper GI bleeding, particularly in the elderly, where the mortality rate can be significantly high. The findings emphasize the importance of imaging in localizing the source of bleeding and guiding appropriate management strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"2255883"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12245491/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144609690","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":"Leiomyosarcoma of Inferior Vena Cava: Case Report.","authors":"Johnny Lo, Khimseng Tew","doi":"10.1155/crra/9997163","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/9997163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Leiomyosarcoma of inferior vena cava is a rare sarcoma subtype of vascular origin. It has a spectrum of clinical manifestations depending on the affected segment of inferior vena cava, which also determines the treatment and prognosis. We present a patient with metastatic leiomyosarcoma of inferior vena cava. Clinical presentation, radiological findings and management are discussed. In particular, we highlight the key features to consider on imaging to assist with preoperative planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9997163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12213037/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144545150","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":"The Wanderer: Acute Abdomen Secondary to a Wandering Spleen.","authors":"Toni Lombardo, Rishi R Shah, Joseph Mazzie","doi":"10.1155/crra/6697671","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/6697671","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Wandering spleen is a rare condition resulting from the absence or laxity of peritoneal attachments, allowing the spleen to migrate within the abdominal cavity. While some patients may remain asymptomatic, others can develop life-threatening complications such as splenic torsion, infarction, and bowel obstruction. This case report highlights one of the complications of wandering spleen and the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6697671"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173544/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318167","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":"Thoracic Paravertebral Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma Masquerading as Spinal Tuberculosis: Case Report and Review of Literature.","authors":"Liang Li, Jun-Long Pan, Cheng-Xin Yu, Peng Sun","doi":"10.1155/crra/4900055","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/4900055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary poorly differentiated liposarcoma of the spine represents an exceptionally rare clinical entity. We present a 68-year-old patient with a poorly differentiated liposarcoma originating in the thoracic paraspinal region that was initially misdiagnosed as spinal tuberculosis. Although surgical decompression and subsequent biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of liposarcoma, the patient declined adjuvant chemotherapy and experienced disease recurrence within 2 months. This case underscores the critical consideration that differentiated spinal sarcomas may be radiologically indistinguishable from spinal tuberculosis, necessitating histopathological confirmation for accurate diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4900055"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12158594/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144276076","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":"Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Clinical and Imaging Perspectives From a Pediatric Case.","authors":"Puneet Kumar Choudhary, Ankit Kumar Meena, Arvinder Wander, Aakash Mahesan, Paramdeep Singh","doi":"10.1155/crra/9912392","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/9912392","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a common disorder that affects the nerves and skin. There are two main types: neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1) (also called von Recklinghausen's disease) and neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF-2) (previously known as bilateral acoustic NF or central NF). NF-1 makes up approximately 85% of cases, with a prevalence of 1 in 5000 in the general population. In 30%-50% of NF-1 cases, there is no family history, suggesting that these cases likely result from germ cell mutations, often from the father. Here, we present the case of a 7-year-old boy with skin and radiological features of NF-1. NF-1 is the most common neurocutaneous syndrome, requiring long-term monitoring for related complications. In this case, we aimed to highlight the typical clinical and radiological features of NF-1 in a child.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9912392"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12151614/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144267483","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}
Brandon Simons, Rebecca Li, Tushar Chandra, Laura Hayes
{"title":"Identifying Tumefactive Demyelination on Synthetic MRI Myelin Maps.","authors":"Brandon Simons, Rebecca Li, Tushar Chandra, Laura Hayes","doi":"10.1155/crra/8787707","DOIUrl":"10.1155/crra/8787707","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tumefactive demyelinating lesions and brain neoplasms often present as a diagnostic challenge due to overlapping radiographic features among conventional imaging modalities ultimately resulting in uncertainty if a biopsy is warranted to establish a definitive diagnosis. Synthetic MRI (SyMRI) is a novel imaging technique providing myelin maps to aid with diagnosis, yet its use in pediatric patients remains largely unexplored. Therein, we report a pediatric case utilizing SyMRI to assist in differentiating tumefactive demyelination from a recurrent glioma. This 16-year-old female with a history of ganglioglioma, presented with sudden left-sided weakness. The initial MRI suggested either a glial neoplasm or a demyelinating lesion, prompting consideration of a biopsy. SyMRI revealed a unique \"rim of decreased myelination,\" challenging the initial diagnosis. Within 1 week from admission, the patient's symptoms resolved without recurrence. Immunotherapy resolved the demyelinating lesion, supporting the initial SyMRI finding. The case demonstrates the potential of SyMRI in pediatric neuroradiology, highlighting a distinct \"rim of demyelination\" and its comparison to gliomas aiding in the diagnostic process.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8787707"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12149505/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144267482","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}