{"title":"A Pelvic Abscess and a Pelvic Stone Secondary to a Ureteral Calculus.","authors":"Bo-Ran An, Ze-Peng Ma, Chao Gao","doi":"10.1155/2024/2382520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2382520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The patient presented with abdominal pain for the first time 10 years ago and was diagnosed with a left ureteral calculus, left hydronephrosis, and hydroureter. The patient's abdominal pain disappeared after palliative treatment, but he refused any treatment measures for his calculus and hydrops. He was readmitted due to chronic pelvic pain 8 years ago and was diagnosed with a pelvic abscess and left renal atrophy after imaging examination. We performed pus aspiration treatment under the guidance of transrectal B-mode ultrasound and used antibiotic fluid for purulent cavity rinse, followed by intravenous injection of antibiotics. The abscess shrank in follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the pain symptom disappeared in his pelvic. We followed up with the patient for 6 months, and he had no symptoms related to his pelvic abscess that was diagnosed before. Recent abdominal computed tomography (CT) images revealed that his left kidney atrophy still exists, and a pelvic stone was found at the site of the original abscess. This case once again proves that a ureteral calculus should be treated in time; otherwise, it can lead to serious complications such as a pelvic abscess and renal atrophy. A pelvic stone can be caused by a ureteral calculus migration. Minimally invasive treatments have minimal damage to the body and are widely applicable, and the patient was cured by one of them, abscess aspiration, which implies that they can also be used for patients who cannot tolerate surgical procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"2382520"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11390240/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142297077","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}
Lucinda Lau, Kishan S Patel, Frank Santisi, Rebecca Germaine, Sunil Jeph
{"title":"Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation.","authors":"Lucinda Lau, Kishan S Patel, Frank Santisi, Rebecca Germaine, Sunil Jeph","doi":"10.1155/2024/1718485","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/1718485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case highlights an atypical but important consideration in young males presenting with persistent gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary symptoms. Zinner syndrome (ZS) develops from embryologic maldevelopment of the distal mesonephric duct, resulting in ejaculatory duct atresia with consequent obstruction of the seminal vesicle and concomitant ureteral bud malformation, leading to renal agenesis/dysplasia. The lack of distinct clinical symptoms makes ZS a difficult diagnosis to reach: Abdominal pain and dysuria are often mistaken for prostatitis or cystitis. However, the use of modern imaging modalities aids in establishing the diagnosis. Early identification of ZS may delay progression to infertility as the duct obstruction may not be as extensive, though further research is needed to establish this connection.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"1718485"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11262877/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141749204","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":"Utility of Pulmonary Angiography by 128-Slice Computed Tomographic Scanner in Diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot Cases.","authors":"Abhishek Dwivedi, Ankur Sharma, Rachit Sharma, Prateek Awasthi, Satveer Singh Choudhary","doi":"10.1155/2024/3543906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/3543906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a significant cause of cyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) encountered in childhood with few cases manifesting in adulthood. It has four classical features (ventricular septal defect, overriding of aorta, hypertrophy of right ventricular hypertrophy, and right ventricular outflow tract obstruction), but the clinical presentation and course can be variable. Due to various anatomical variations and complex anatomy, presurgical planning and postoperative follow-up by pulmonary computed tomographic angiography (CTA) have a very important role. With continued technological advances and the availability of 128-slice computed tomographic (CT) scans, they now play an important role in TOF preoperative evaluation and workup, assisting by minimizing routine invasive digital subtraction catheter angiography. The fast scan of a 128-slice CTA with very sensitive detectors is a very useful modality for studying the complex anatomy and variations as well as its utilization for postoperative management. In this article, we report four cases of TOF where we used a 128-slice scan for performing pulmonary angiography (Optima 660, GE 128, 2180 Premier Row, Orlando, FL 32809, U.S.A.) for preoperative diagnosis and management of three cases and work up for revision surgery for an already operated case with a nonfunctional modified Blalock-Taussig shunt with additional lung parenchymal findings simultaneously. This study will explain the advantageous role of the 128-slice CT scanner over the lesser-slice CT scanners with the ability of pulmonary CTA to facilitate accurate diagnosis and postoperative management.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"3543906"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11098604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140956558","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":"A Case of Interrupted Aortic Arch in an Adult: An Unsuspected Cause of Uncontrolled Hypertension","authors":"Abdi Dandena Dibaba, Abenezer Kebede Bekele, Selam Hagos Gebrewahd","doi":"10.1155/2024/8691643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8691643","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we describe an incidentally discovered case of interrupted aortic arch in a 28-year-old male patient with a history of long-standing poorly controlled hypertension. The patient presented to the hospital with a complaint of upper respiratory complaints and long-standing chest pain. A plain chest radiograph was requested to exclude a diagnosis of pneumonia, and the radiography spotted an incidental finding of inferior rib notching. A subsequent CT angiography was done for further characterization, and a diagnosis of interrupted aortic arch was confirmed. Therefore, although rare, IAA should be considered in adults with refractory hypertension or unexplained congestive heart failure.","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"106 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679644","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":"Hysterosalpingography and Ultrasonography Features of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome Detected during Infertility Workup.","authors":"Hidayatullah Hamidi, Bibi Hosai Balkhi","doi":"10.1155/2024/1055130","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/1055130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS) is a very rare congenital anomaly of the urogenital tract. It is characterized by a combination of didelphys uterus, unilateral vaginal obstruction, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. MRI imaging is usually used for diagnosis; however, the authors present a case of HWWS diagnosed by ultrasonography (HSG) and hysterosalpingography (HSG) in a 22-year-old lady who has undergone an imaging workup of infertility.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"1055130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10896646/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139984067","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}
Sherwin Azad, John Anson, Tamara Majic, Raisa Lev, Varoujan Kostanian
{"title":"Ischemic Stroke due to Intracranial Embolization of a Pelvic Phlebolith in a Pregnant Patient Successfully Treated by Surgical Embolectomy following Attempted Endovascular Thrombectomy","authors":"Sherwin Azad, John Anson, Tamara Majic, Raisa Lev, Varoujan Kostanian","doi":"10.1155/2023/1653631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1653631","url":null,"abstract":"An unusual case of ischemic stroke due to calcified cerebral embolus occurring in a pregnant patient during the peripartum period is reported. The source of the embolus was suspected to be a pelvic phlebolith in origin which paradoxically embolized via a patent foramen ovale to the supraclinoid right internal carotid artery. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of calcified cerebral embolus attributed to paradoxical embolism of a pelvic phlebolith, and we theorize that introduction of the phlebolith into the venous system may have occurred as a consequence of vascular remodeling due to pregnancy-related hemodynamic changes. Clinicians should be aware of this potential source of calcified cerebral emboli in patients with a patent foramen ovale during pregnancy. Our patient ultimately achieved an excellent outcome with surgical endarterectomy and embolectomy following an unsuccessful attempt at mechanical thrombectomy.","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"57 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138596515","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}
Kamand Khalaj, Nikoo Fattahi, A. Omo-Ogboi, J. Thomas-Ogunniyi, Olanrewaju A. Ogunleye, Ashish Khanal, Larry A. Kramer
{"title":"Incidental Detection of a Rare Pediatric High-Grade Fibrosarcoma in a Post-traumatic Setting: The Conundrum of Intra-Abdominal Hematoma versus Neoplasia","authors":"Kamand Khalaj, Nikoo Fattahi, A. Omo-Ogboi, J. Thomas-Ogunniyi, Olanrewaju A. Ogunleye, Ashish Khanal, Larry A. Kramer","doi":"10.1155/2023/3178778","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3178778","url":null,"abstract":"Infantile fibrosarcoma (IF) is a rare malignant fibroblastic tumor that affects infants and young children, occurring most commonly in the extremities. Here, we present a 14-year-old patient with an abdominal mass incidentally detected after a blunt injury to the abdomen. The initial trauma protocol CT revealed a high attenuation mesenteric lesion in the left central abdomen suggestive of mesenteric hematoma. However, the possibility of a solid neoplastic mass lesion could not be excluded. Further evaluation with dynamic contrast-enhanced serial MRI showed a progressive enhancing mass and excluded a hyperacute hematoma with active bleeding. The mass was resected, and histopathological examination and molecular analysis of tumor cells were consistent with a high-grade fibrosarcoma with KMT2D : BCOR fusion.","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"142 50","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138598822","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":"Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Causing Progressive Dysphagia: A Case Report and Review.","authors":"Farzin Davoodi, Narges Bazgir, Reza Naseri","doi":"10.1155/2023/8853575","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/8853575","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a rare noninflammatory disorder impacting spinal longitudinal ligament and enthesis. The majority of DISH cases are asymptomatic or have few manifestations. Manifestations include neck pain and stiffness, stridor, breathing disturbances, and dysphagia. <i>Case Presentation</i>. A mid-aged man with progressive dysphagia to solid food was admitted to Loghman Hakim Hospital. In cervical X-ray, a huge ossification in the anterior longitudinal ligament was evident. Eventually, he was diagnosed with DISH. Because of coronary artery disease, conservative treatment was considered for him.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>DISH is a rare disorder usually asymptomatic. In this case report, we present a DISH case with progressive dysphagia to solid foods.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"8853575"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10545457/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41151821","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}
Jorge Luis Bermudez-Gonzalez, Bethsabel Rodríguez-Encinas, Ángel Miguel Beverido-Florido, Jesús Alejandro Gabutti-Thomas
{"title":"Spontaneous Subcapsular Renal Hematoma as Cause of Hypovolemic Shock in a Chronic Hemodialysis Patient.","authors":"Jorge Luis Bermudez-Gonzalez, Bethsabel Rodríguez-Encinas, Ángel Miguel Beverido-Florido, Jesús Alejandro Gabutti-Thomas","doi":"10.1155/2023/5570992","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5570992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subcapsular renal hematomas may appear spontaneously in patients in chronic hemodialysis, though other causes as neoplasms, vasculitis, and infections should be excluded. Patients may present with abdominal pain and hemorrhagic shock; hence, early diagnosis is vital. Nephrectomy or renal artery embolization are suitable treatment options.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"5570992"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10506877/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41160977","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}
Waleed Althobaity, Ayman Aldeheshi, Mnahi Bin Saeedan
{"title":"Primary Chest Wall Hydatid Disease: A Case Report with Multimodality Imaging Findings.","authors":"Waleed Althobaity, Ayman Aldeheshi, Mnahi Bin Saeedan","doi":"10.1155/2023/5313067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5313067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary chest wall hydatid cyst is a very rare disease in endemic areas. This case report describes a 22-year-old male patient with a 3-year history of chronic left chest pain. He had a history of close animal contact in childhood. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan showed a left upper posterior paravertebral cystic mass with peripheral and intrinsic calcifications. Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (F-18 FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) scan showed no significant FDG uptake. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a left paravertebral cystic mass with daughter cysts and a peripheral low T2 wall, compatible with hydatid disease. Medical treatment was started, and a follow-up MRI showed rupture of hydatid cysts. The patient underwent surgical resection, and a hydatid disease diagnosis was confirmed by histopathologic examination. During the postoperative hospital course, the patient developed pneumothorax which was successfully treated with a surgical procedure. The patient was discharged with medical treatment (albendazole). In conclusion, this case highlights the importance of considering hydatid disease in the differential diagnosis of chest wall cystic masses, especially in endemic regions, and the value of multimodality imaging in diagnosis and treatment planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":30326,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Radiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"5313067"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10118874/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9387079","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}