BJR Case ReportsPub Date : 2025-03-17eCollection Date: 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf013
Andrew H Yates, Philip J Dempsey, Jack W Power, Adam Agnew, Brian D Murphy, Calvin Coffey, Richard Moore, Mazen El Bassiouni, Michelle M J McNicholas
{"title":"Rectal complications following SpaceOAR insertion after prior pelvic radiation.","authors":"Andrew H Yates, Philip J Dempsey, Jack W Power, Adam Agnew, Brian D Murphy, Calvin Coffey, Richard Moore, Mazen El Bassiouni, Michelle M J McNicholas","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Treating prostate cancer with radiation therapy in patients with a history of prior pelvic radiation may be limited by rectal dose constraints and the risk of rectal toxicity. Rectal spacers have been shown to improve rectal dosimetry in the treatment of prostate cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and outcomes of hydrogel spacer placement, specifically SpaceOAR, between the rectum and prostate in prostate cancer patients who had previously undergone radiation therapy. In this retrospective case series, we analysed the medical records of 8 sequential patients undergoing reirradiation in the setting or prior pelvic radiation, who had received transperineal SpaceOAR placement. We documented the incidence of complications after SpaceOAR placement, before and after undergoing radiation therapy. There was a spectrum of complications in this patient cohort, ranging from pelvic pain to more severe complications such as rectal perforation abscess and fistula. Severe complications occurred in 2 of the 8 patients. Re-irradiation may increase the risk of normal tissue complications; however, hydrogel spacer placement using SpaceOAR in prostate cancer patients with prior pelvic radiation was associated with a higher rate of rectal complications than expected in a small series of patients. We urge caution when using SpaceOAR in this patient group.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 2","pages":"uaaf013"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12041414/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051576","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}
BJR Case ReportsPub Date : 2025-03-17eCollection Date: 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf015
Ruhaid Khurram, Rashed Al-Khudairi, Parag Jaiswal, Helen Marmery
{"title":"Meniscal tear of the knee causing cystic adventitial disease of popliteal artery: support for the synovial theory.","authors":"Ruhaid Khurram, Rashed Al-Khudairi, Parag Jaiswal, Helen Marmery","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cystic adventitial disease is a rare cause of calf claudication and is characterized by the development of a mucinous, cystic mass within the outer layer (adventitia) of an artery. The popliteal artery is most commonly affected. Several theories and hypotheses exist regarding the aetiology of this disorder with no clear unifying cause accepted in the literature to date. We describe a case of a 32-year-old female with a one-year history of medial right knee pain and intermittent claudication who was diagnosed with a medial meniscal tear and a large parameniscal cyst communicating with the popliteal artery adventitia. She underwent arthroscopic meniscectomy and cyst decompression and achieved an excellent functional outcome with resolution of the claudication.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 2","pages":"uaaf015"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11992328/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052887","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":"Unexpected vasogenic oedema and alexia as complications after dural arteriovenous fistula embolization.","authors":"Yun-Hsien Ho, Hsin-Fan Chiang, Cheng-Chih Hsieh, Shih-Yang Wei, Chun-Chao Huang","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf012","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 63-year-old male presented with acute onset of intermittent dizziness, visual disturbances, and left temporal headache. Investigations revealed a dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) at the left sigmoid sinus, classified as Cognard type IIb. Successful therapeutic transvenous embolization was performed using coils and Onyx, resulting in complete resolution of the dAVF without immediate complications. However, 3 days post-embolization, the patient developed headache, dizziness, visual discomfort, and alexia. MRI findings suggested vasogenic oedema in the left temporo-occipital area due to venous outflow obstruction. Despite treatment with enoxaparin and dexamethasone, the patient experienced progressive symptoms including difficulty in object naming, memory decline, and nonconvulsive seizures. Follow-up imaging indicated improvement of oedema and stable minimal focal gliosis. This rare case of a patient developing alexia following endovascular embolization of a dural AVF highlights the importance of post-procedural monitoring and suggests potential benefits of prophylactic anticoagulation to reduce the risk of probable complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 2","pages":"uaaf012"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11925498/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143670158","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}
Khaoula Boumeriem, Iliass Bourekba, Nazik Allali, Latifa Chat, Siham El Haddad
{"title":"A case of a paediatric chondromyxoid fibroma-like osteosarcoma.","authors":"Khaoula Boumeriem, Iliass Bourekba, Nazik Allali, Latifa Chat, Siham El Haddad","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf011","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chondromyxoid fibroma-like osteosarcoma (CMF-OS) is an exceptionally rare and low-grade variant of osteosarcoma, as classified by the World Health Organization. Misdiagnosis is common in CMF-OS, often leading to delays in definitive surgical intervention. CMF-OS exhibits variable imaging features, frequently mimicking chondromyxoid fibroma. It may present as osteolytic, osteogenic, or expansive lesions, often associated with soft tissue invasion, cortical disruption, and occasionally a periosteal reaction. Cases have been reported in diverse anatomical locations, including the craniofacial region and bones of the lower limbs. Histologically, CMF-OS is distinguished by its unique mucoid appearance, characterized by loose aggregates of stellate and spindle-shaped tumour cells embedded within a highly myxoid stroma. Surgical resection remains the cornerstone of treatment for CMF-OS, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis to facilitate timely and appropriate management.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 2","pages":"uaaf011"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922549/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665060","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}
BJR Case ReportsPub Date : 2025-02-20eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaae048
Elisenda Vall, Vicente Araya, Lidia Tortajada, Vanessa Escobedo, Rosa Nogueiras, Javier Del Riego
{"title":"Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis after mRNA vaccination against COVID-19: a possible association?","authors":"Elisenda Vall, Vicente Araya, Lidia Tortajada, Vanessa Escobedo, Rosa Nogueiras, Javier Del Riego","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaae048","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaae048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is an uncommon benign disease thought to have an autoimmune origin. After massive vaccination against COVID-19, mRNA vaccines have been associated with various possible adverse effects. Among those involving the breast, the most common are ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathies and transient breast oedema. We present the case of a young woman who developed IGM after mRNA vaccination against COVID-19. We describe the clinical and imaging findings and management of this case, discussing the evidence for a possible link between vaccination and the development of this uncommon inflammatory process and underlining the importance of including this entity in the differential diagnosis in this scenario.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 1","pages":"uaae048"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849954/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494087","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}
BJR Case ReportsPub Date : 2025-02-18eCollection Date: 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf008
Mahmoud R Manasra, Rahaf E Farah, Roua E Farah, Sama S Yassin, Shadi A Abuisneina
{"title":"A case of congenital fibular hemimelia associated with skeletal and non-skeletal malformations.","authors":"Mahmoud R Manasra, Rahaf E Farah, Roua E Farah, Sama S Yassin, Shadi A Abuisneina","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf008","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fibular hemimelia (FH) is a rare congenital abnormality where the fibula is either totally or partially absent. It can occur alone or alongside other skeletal malformations, and in very few cases, it may occur along with non-skeletal anomalies. A 4-year-old female was diagnosed with unilateral right-sided FH, accompanied by limb shortening, a right-side ankle deformity, valgus foot, and 3 lateral rays that had been totally absent since the first week of birth. And she was incidentally diagnosed with spina bifida occulta at a 3-year-old age. FH is most commonly unilateral and mostly affects the right side, leads to a limb-length discrepancy, and maybe comes as a symptom of a syndrome such as Foetus-Fibula-Ulna syndrome and so on. Risk factors include prenatal history, drugs, and no supplementation intake. Together, these elements could be a contributing factor to our condition. The congenital limb abnormalities may be discovered during pregnancy by sonography. If present, other investigations need to be done to differentiate the diagnosis. Treatment according to degree: mild, moderate, and severe cases. In our case, the type 2 FH characteristic was shown by sonography, accompanied by limb shortening, lateral rays absent, and a non-skeletal anomaly (spina bifida). These anomalies very rarely come with each other at the same time. To the best of our knowledge, this case is exceptional in that FH is present at birth alongside spina bifida.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 2","pages":"uaaf008"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11879310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568477","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}
BJR Case ReportsPub Date : 2025-02-10eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf004
Vrinda Chandar, Joel Kevin Raj Samuel, Ajay Kumar Singh
{"title":"Ruptured ovarian dermoid causing chemical peritonitis: a case report.","authors":"Vrinda Chandar, Joel Kevin Raj Samuel, Ajay Kumar Singh","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf004","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spontaneous rupture of ovarian dermoid cysts is uncommon. We describe a case of a 32-year-old female who presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain and distension. The patient was discovered to have a ruptured dermoid cyst which caused chemical peritonitis and was managed surgically.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 1","pages":"uaaf004"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825387/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143434131","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}
BJR Case ReportsPub Date : 2025-02-10eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf006
Vitor H Fraga de Abreu, Ricardo Pacheco, Fernando Cunha, Alexandra Borges
{"title":"Giant cell tumour of the larynx-a diagnostic challenge.","authors":"Vitor H Fraga de Abreu, Ricardo Pacheco, Fernando Cunha, Alexandra Borges","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf006","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Giant cell tumours (GCTs) of the larynx are extremely rare. The most affected structure is the thyroid cartilage and only 44 cases are reported in the literature.<sup>1</sup> Clinically, their first manifestation is usually a palpable neck mass, often accompanied by hoarseness, dyspnoea, and/or dysphagia depending on size and location. GCTs are benign neoplasms, yet awareness of this entity is crucial as their aggressive local behaviour can cause significant morbidity with airway obstruction and can simulate a malignancy. The differential diagnosis is broad and remains a clinical and radiological challenge. Indeed, the final diagnosis is established by histology postoperatively. Surgery is the preferred treatment but may impair voice quality. For incomplete surgical resections and high surgical risk lesions, denosumab treatment is a valuable option. We share our experience on GCTs in a young adult presenting as a supraglottic mass.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 1","pages":"uaaf006"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11828855/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143434128","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}
BJR Case ReportsPub Date : 2025-02-07eCollection Date: 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf005
Sandra Fraund-Cremer, Rene Rusch, Anselm Uebing, Inga Voges, Philipp Schäfer
{"title":"Endovascular treatment of a giant arteria lusoria aneurysm in a young female with Marfan syndrome.","authors":"Sandra Fraund-Cremer, Rene Rusch, Anselm Uebing, Inga Voges, Philipp Schäfer","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf005","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aneurysms of an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) are rare but constitute a potentially lethal condition, especially with concomitant Marfan syndrome (MFS). A 27-year-old female with confirmed MFS presented with a relevant progression of a known aneurysm of an ARSA in MRI. The patient had undergone valve-sparing aortic root replacement (David procedure) 4 months prior. After interdisciplinary discussion, she underwent endovascular exclusion of the aneurysm using a combination of established vascular plugs and novel shape memory polymer embolization plugs to fill the large ARSA aneurysm volume. The shape memory polymer embolization plugs expand in the vessel to a porous scaffold, designed to support thrombus formation throughout its structure. The polymer is also radiolucent, which minimizes artefact and facilitates follow-up imaging. Development of a strategy for the treatment of ARSA aneurysms is challenging and different surgical, endovascular, and combined approaches have been published. Interdisciplinary discussion is crucial to minimize the overall risk and trauma. In our case of a young female and new mother, an endovascular approach was successfully and safely performed. The future need for surgery due to concomitant MFS is expected.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 2","pages":"uaaf005"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11879303/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568480","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":"Successful resolution of gastric pneumatosis due to a strangulated hiatus hernia and malrotation through non-surgical management: a case report.","authors":"Shiv Hadani, Dhaara Bhatt, Ashish Bhagat, Vivek Malhotra","doi":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf007","DOIUrl":"10.1093/bjrcr/uaaf007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastric pneumatosis is a rare finding, and clinicians, when under pressure, find it challenging to immediately identify the cause and decide if the patient requires emergency surgery. We present a case where an initial CT scan demonstrated gastric pneumatosis involving only the greater curvature of the antrum caused by a strangulated hiatus hernia and malrotation of the distal stomach. The CT features suggested the patient required immediate surgery; however, a conservative approach was taken, and a follow-up CT scan 4 days after the onset demonstrated complete resolution and no long-term complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":45216,"journal":{"name":"BJR Case Reports","volume":"11 1","pages":"uaaf007"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11842044/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143468373","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}