{"title":"Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection with Rare Direct Right Atrial Drainage and Unprecedented Array of Coexistent Multisystem Variations.","authors":"Arun Sharma, Dollphy Garg, Shivali Arya, Sanjeev Hanumantacharya Naganur, Manphool Singhal","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1787684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1787684","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is anomalous drainage of all pulmonary veins into systemic circulation. The intracardiac type typically entails the drainage of all the pulmonary veins into the right atrium, via the coronary sinus. The connection of the pulmonary veins directly into the right atrium is exceptionally rare and has been primarily reported with right atrial isomerism. Herein, we presented a remarkable case of TAPVC in a 10-year-old male child, distinguished by an unconventional drainage of all the pulmonary veins directly into the right atrium, with normal coronary sinus and absent right atrial isomerism. Intriguingly, computed tomography imaging revealed a combination of incredibly rare coexistent pulmonary, vascular, and skeletal anomalies. These anomalies included absence of pulmonary fissures in the right lung, presence of left circumflex aortic arch with bovine branching pattern, bilateral cervical ribs, and C7 vertebral fusion anomalies. To our knowledge, this unique combination of coexistent anomalies has not been previously reported in scientific literature in the background of rare drainage pattern of TAPVC.</p>","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11419768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332075","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}
R. M. Choorakuttil, R. Chaubal, T. Pratap, A. Chelladurai, P. K. Nirmalan
{"title":"Distribution of Normative Percentiles of Liver Stiffness Measurement Using Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography in an Adult Asian Indian Population","authors":"R. M. Choorakuttil, R. Chaubal, T. Pratap, A. Chelladurai, P. K. Nirmalan","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1782163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1782163","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Objective The aim of this study was to determine the normative percentiles for liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using shear wave elastography in an adult Asian Indian population as part of the preventive radiology initiative of the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA).\u0000 Methods LSMs were ascertained by two-dimensional (2D) shear wave elastography using the Mindray Resona series of ultrasound machines. The image quality was assessed using the motion stability index (M-STB) and reliability (RLB) map. Ten acquisitions were documented, and an interquartile range-to-median (IQR/M) ratio ≤30% kilopascal (kPa) units was considered a good-quality measurement. A subgroup of the study population without comorbidities was chosen to derive the normative percentile distribution of LSM using a generalized least squares multivariable fractional polynomial regression model that adjusted for sex and body mass index (BMI). The effectiveness of the estimated percentiles was assessed on the entire study population using the greater than 90th percentile value of the LSM as the cutoff for abnormality.\u0000 Results The study included 852 people who underwent shear wave elastography from June 2022 to July 2023. The magnitude of compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD) and clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) was 6.81% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 5.30–8.7) and 4.91% (95% CI: 3.67–6.60), respectively. The normative percentiles were estimated from 282 persons without associated comorbidity and risk factors. The mean age (standard deviation [SD]) of the normal individuals was 40.90 ± 12.92 years, and 210 (71.47%) were males. The mean age (SD) of the 570 persons excluded from the normative percentiles analysis was 47.94 (12.49) years and 72.11% were males. The sex- and BMI-adjusted age-specific 90th percentiles of LSM were 8.76, 8.78, 8.96, 8.97, 9.25, and 9.45 kPa for 18 to 20, 21 to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50, 51 to 60, and 61 to 70 years, respectively.\u0000 Conclusion The sex- and BMI-adjusted age-specific 90th percentiles for LSM using shear wave elastography in Asian Indian adults are almost similar to the greater than 9 kPa cutoff proposed by the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Liver Elastography Consensus Statement guidelines to discriminate cACLD and CSPH from normal individuals.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140653616","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}
Nishith Kumar, Alfa Shamim Saifi, Upinderjeet Singh, D. Singh
{"title":"USG-Guided Percutaneous Thread Carpal Tunnel Release","authors":"Nishith Kumar, Alfa Shamim Saifi, Upinderjeet Singh, D. Singh","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1786179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1786179","url":null,"abstract":"Ultrasonography (USG) is utilized for the diagnostic and interventional management of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The management of patients with severe and/or refractory CTS includes the surgical (open/endoscopic) release of transverse carpal ligament. With the advancements in the resolution of USG, the release of transverse carpal ligament can be done safely with the help of transecting/cutting devices. We discuss the technical report on the principle of percutaneous thread carpal tunnel release with the help of surgical grade thread.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140653658","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}
Kirti Anna Koikkara, Joseph Chacko Paul, Vineeth Joseph Abraham, Aisha Lakhani, Harsha Veena Kanamathareddy, Gopinathan Kathirvelu, A. Chandramohan
{"title":"Absorbable Hemostatic Agents Mimic Gossypiboma or Infected Collection on Imaging","authors":"Kirti Anna Koikkara, Joseph Chacko Paul, Vineeth Joseph Abraham, Aisha Lakhani, Harsha Veena Kanamathareddy, Gopinathan Kathirvelu, A. Chandramohan","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1781458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1781458","url":null,"abstract":"Absorbable hemostatic agents are commonly used in clinical practice and their imaging appearance is less known. In our case series, we demonstrate how absorbable hemostatic agents can masquerade as other clinically and medicolegally significant conditions such as gossypiboma and infected collections. Through our report, we aimed to describe the imaging features of absorbable hemostatic agents, to compare them with their imaging mimics, and provide a comprehensive review of the available literature.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140678273","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}
Dan Halevy, Blayne A. Sayed, Furqan Shaikh, Iram Siddiqui, G. Chavhan
{"title":"Can Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI be Used to Differentiate Hepatic Hemangioma from Other Lesions in Early Infancy?","authors":"Dan Halevy, Blayne A. Sayed, Furqan Shaikh, Iram Siddiqui, G. Chavhan","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1785208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1785208","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Background Confident diagnosis of hepatic hemangioma on imaging can avoid biopsy in early infancy and helps guide conservative management.\u0000 Purpose This article aims to determine if dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to differentiate liver hemangioma from other lesions in infants ≤ 100 days and to determine association of MRI features with hepatic lesions.\u0000 Methods MRI performed for liver lesions were retrospectively reviewed to note imaging characteristics and the MRI diagnosis. Final diagnosis was assigned based on pathology in available cases and by corroborative standard of reference including overall clinical features, lab findings, and follow-up.\u0000 Results Of 30 infants (18 boys, 12 girls; average age 42.2 days) included, 18 had solitary and 12 had multifocal lesions. Diagnoses in total 33 lesions included hemangiomas (23), hepatoblastoma (6), arteriovenous malformation (2), neuroblastoma metastases (1), and infarction (1). MRI and final diagnosis matched in 94% lesions with almost perfect agreement (kappa 0.86) for reader 1, and matched in 88% lesions with substantial agreement (kappa 0.71) for reader 2. Interobserver agreement for MRI diagnosis was substantial (kappa 0.62). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of MRI in differentiating hemangioma from other lesions were 100, 90, 96, 100, and 97%, respectively. Centripetal (16/23) or flash (5/23) filling were only seen with hemangioma. There was no significant difference in alpha-fetoprotein elevation (p 0.08), average size (p 0.35), multifocality (p 0.38), and intralesional hemorrhage (p 1) between hemangioma and hepatoblastoma.\u0000 Conclusion Centripetal filling on dynamic imaging and absence of washout are characteristic MRI features of hepatic hemangioma that can help to differentiate it from other lesions in early infancy.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140678514","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}
I. Kumar, Mohammad Sharoon Ansari, A. Verma, Pramod Kumar Singh, S. Chakrabarti, R. Shukla
{"title":"COVID-19 Vaccines: A Radiological Review of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly","authors":"I. Kumar, Mohammad Sharoon Ansari, A. Verma, Pramod Kumar Singh, S. Chakrabarti, R. Shukla","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1785210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1785210","url":null,"abstract":"The World Health Organization has declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency. The vaccination drive that started in December 2020 played a crucial role in controlling the pandemic. However, the pace at which COVID-19 vaccines were developed and deployed for general population use led to vaccine hesitancy, largely owing to concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. Radiology has been instrumental in demonstrating the extent of pulmonary involvement and identification of the complications of COVID-19, and the same holds true for vaccine-related complications. This review summarizes the existing body of radiological literature regarding the efficacy, adverse events, and imaging pitfalls that accompany the global rollout of various COVID-19 vaccines.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140678410","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}
Hrishikesh Kale, A. R. Joshi, R. M. Choorakuttil, Bejoy Thomas, Amel Antony
{"title":"The NSF Conundrum","authors":"Hrishikesh Kale, A. R. Joshi, R. M. Choorakuttil, Bejoy Thomas, Amel Antony","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1782626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1782626","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140678903","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":"Migrated Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter in the Right Ventricle and Bilateral Pulmonary Arteries: A Case Report","authors":"Reena Anand, Vineeta Dagar, Rajeev Aggarwal, Sandeep Batra","doi":"10.1055/s-0042-1744234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1744234","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Introduction Central venous catheterization is a common tool widely used in medical treatment for long-term intravenous administration of medication (e.g. chemotherapy or antibiotics) or parenteral nutrition. Here, we present a case of a missing peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) which was detected on computed tomography (CT) scan thorax.\u0000 Case Report A 50-year-old female admitted for follow-up for adenocarcinoma rectum was found to have a missing PICC line and advised CT thorax for evaluation. The imaging findings revealed coiled PICC line in the right atrium extending to inferior vena cava and into right ventricle and further extending and coiled PICC is seen in the main, right, and left pulmonary arteries. Through emergency interventional procedure, the PICC line was successfully retrieved percutaneously via the right femoral vein.\u0000 Conclusion PICC fracture is less common and always seen without significant discomfort if not found timely, and it may lead to serious complications, such as pulmonary embolism, and even death. Early detection and removal may help to prevent significant mortality.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140678112","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}
Jose Siju, A. Sahu, Kajari Bhattacharya, Maya Prasad, R. Sarin, Tejpal Gupta
{"title":"Demystifying the Mystery of Genes: A Case Report on Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency","authors":"Jose Siju, A. Sahu, Kajari Bhattacharya, Maya Prasad, R. Sarin, Tejpal Gupta","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1779586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1779586","url":null,"abstract":"Constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) is a rare childhood cancer predisposition syndrome that results from biallelic germline mutations in one of the four MMR genes, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, or PMS2. This syndrome is characterized by a broad spectrum of early-onset malignancies, including hematologic malignancies, colorectal malignancies, brain tumors, and other malignancies. It is common to have more than one malignancy in an individual diagnosed with CMMRD. In addition to malignancies, primary immunodeficiency in the form of low or absent immunoglobulin levels can also be seen in CMMRD. Congenital abnormalities such as agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC), cavernous hemangioma, and other non-neoplastic diseases can also be linked to it. In this case report, we discussed the case of a girl born out of consanguineous marriage initially identified as having T-cell acute lymphoblastic lymphoma and later found to have selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency. Her younger sibling with a pontine cavernous hemangioma was also diagnosed with lymphoma. The girl exhibited brain lesions on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which were initially diagnosed as posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) related changes; however, one of the lesions persisted and remained stable over a period of 2 years and more in favor of diffuse glioma. The younger sibling also showed a solitary lesion in the brain. Based on the clinical and radiological findings, a diagnosis of CMMRD was suspected. Next-generation sequence (NGS) analysis of her blood sample was done. The results showed a homozygous mutation in the MSH6 gene was diagnostic of CMMRD.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140678329","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":"Bilobed Prepontine White Epidermoid Cyst Camouflaged as Tubercular Abscess: A Case Report","authors":"Foram Gala, Vaishali Madhariya","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1780525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1780525","url":null,"abstract":"Epidermoid cysts are ectodermally derived benign extra-axial lesions that have typical imaging characteristics following cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) signal intensity, but occasionally show unusual hyperintensity on T1-weighted images (T1WI), known as white epidermoid, thus posing a diagnostic challenge. We report an unusual case of bilobed prepontine white epidermoid masquerading as tuberculous abscess in a known case of tubercular meningitis.","PeriodicalId":51597,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140678906","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}