J Bonnin Bonnin, M Armengol Carrasco, J Pizarroso González, A Miró
{"title":"[Segmental portal hypertension caused by volvulus of the spleen].","authors":"J Bonnin Bonnin, M Armengol Carrasco, J Pizarroso González, A Miró","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Volvulus of the spleen is a complication of a previous congenital anomaly consisting basically in the absence of supporting structures of the spleen. Clinically, it is an extremely rare complication. It may present as an acute abdomen. The search of the literature that we conducted does not show any such case being the cause of portal hypertension. This motivated this case report. The patient was treated surgically and this cured the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 3","pages":"149-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751177","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":"The differential diagnosis of supratentorial enhancing lesions on computed tomography.","authors":"J J Sheldon, G Maulsby, J Martin Leborgne","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One hundred and fifty-one surgical, autopsy or clinically confirmed supratentorial lesions evaluated by Computed Tomography at Mount Sinai Medical Center were reviewed to determine if their etiology could be predicted by their pattern of enhancement after the intravenous bolus injection of an iodine containing contrast agent. Meningiomas, gliomas, metastases, primary lymphomas, cerebral infarcts, intracerebral hematomas, arteriovenous malformations, aneurysms and abscesses were evaluated. The different patterns of enhancement were defined as homogeneous, ring-like, vermiform and mixed. The differential diagnosis of each pattern of enhancement is presented. In addition, the different etiologies are also discussed as to the relative distribution of their patterns of enhancement, i.e.: homogeneous, ring, vermiform or mixed.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 3","pages":"109-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751364","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":"Current trends on diagnostic work up of pulmonary thromboembolism.","authors":"M I Alonso, G Méndez, H A Koolpe, E Russell","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This report describes a six month prospective double blind study of 30 consecutive patients who were evaluated at Jackson Memorial Medical Center for pulmonary emboli. In this series, 77 per cent of the patients with lung scans interpreted as high probability for pulmonary emboli had angiographic confirmation of emboli. In 90 per cent of the patients with lung scans interpreted as low probability for pulmonary emboli, angiography confirmed the absence of pulmonary emboli. Five patients had radionuclide scans that were interpreted as nondiagnostic. Although pulmonary arteriography remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of pulmonary emboli we feel it should not be used in the low probability category because of the accuracy of the ventilation perfusion scans. It should be used in the indeterminant group and in the high probability category when anticoagulation therapy is contraindicated; prior to embolectomy or Mobin-Uddin umbrella insertion.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 3","pages":"115-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751365","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":"The benefit/risk concept in pregnancy/x-ray cases (a health physicist's point-of-view).","authors":"G Beck","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 2","pages":"91-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751360","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":"[Isodose curves for the tangential application to the breast].","authors":"N S Kawakami, C H Sibata, C E de Almeida","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The auxiliary collimating device furnished by Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd is constituted of a metalic base with a acrilic plate at the end and is fixed at the trimmer. This device is generally used in the irradiation of the breast in order to minimize the dose to the lung. Since only one isodose curve was furnished, the construction of others field sizes became necessary. Two systems of measurements were used. Isodose curves were obtained by decrement lines and scanning semi-conductor detector techniques. The problem associated to the measurements are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 2","pages":"79-90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751359","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":"Premature closure of the foramen ovale as a cause of intrauterine fetal ascites.","authors":"P H Arger, J Moranz, M T Mennuti, J E Devenney","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fluid collections are readily evaluated by ultrasound. Intrauterine fetal ascites is a rare abnormality particularly suited to evaluation by ultrasound. Premature closure in utero of the foramen ovale is an unusual cause of fetal ascites. This report illustrates and discusses premature foramen ovale closure causing intrauterine fetal ascites.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 2","pages":"93-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751361","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}
J M Leborgne, J J Sheldon, M S Goldstein, W M Smoak, A N Serafini
{"title":"Differential diagnosis between normal pressure hydrocephalus and cerebral atrophy on computed tomography.","authors":"J M Leborgne, J J Sheldon, M S Goldstein, W M Smoak, A N Serafini","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A brain computed tomography--cisternographic correlation of 48 cases suspected of having normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) was undertaken, observing that the enlargement of temporal horns correlates with abnormal cisternograms compatible with NPH, and appears to be a reliable differential feature from cases of cerebral atrophy with \"ex-vacuo hydrocephalus\". The results of this correlation and typical images are presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 2","pages":"75-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11531538","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":"Galactography.","authors":"R Peyster, L Kalisher","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Galactography is a quick effective means of evaluating nipple discharge. It is especially indicated when the effluent is bloody. A description of the procedure is discussed. The radiographic findings in both normal and abnormal studies are presented. Abnormal findings include filling defects, duct cut-off, duct encasement, extravasation, and duct ectasia. The radiographic diagnosis corresponded with pathologic findings in 12 of 16 cases (75%), although in two cases no radiographic or pathologic abnormality was found to explain the bloody discharge.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 2","pages":"57-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751357","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":"[Toxoplasmosis. Clinical, radiological and pathological aspects. Report of 44 cases].","authors":"C Chamorro-Mera, M Hurtado-López, E Angel-Arango","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forty four cases of toxoplasmosis seen in a 20 years span are reviewed. The largest number of cases corresponded to the neonatal group. The most important clinical findings usually involve the central nervous system, reticulum endothelium, skin and eyes. The disease is compared to an equivalent group of congenital lues (Torch complex). Clinical and radiological criteria for the differentiation are established. The most important finding is the presence of intracraneal calcifications. The different patterns and distribution are discussed. The radiologist plays an important role in the diagnosis of this condition, particularly, in the neonatal group of patients where the incidence of intravenous calcification appears to be higher.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 2","pages":"63-73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751358","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":"Rupture of a non-rheumatoid popliteal cyst: a syndrome mimicking thrombophlebitis.","authors":"H Firooznia, C Golimbu, M Rafii, N B Genieser","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rupture of a popliteal cyst and dissection of its contents into the calf may produce pain, swelling, a positive Homan's sign and other findings closely resembling thrombophlebitis of the calf. The correct diagnosis is not often made, and the patient is subjected to needless long term anticoagulant therapy with its potential complications. To avoid this, it is essential that this possibility be kept in mind in all patients in whom the diagnosis of thrombophlebitis is considered. The history of preexisting arthritis of the knee, joint effusion and popliteal cyst are strongly suggestive of a ruptured popliteal cyst. This diagnosis can be verified by arthrography, ultrasonography, computed tomography and radionuclide scanning. Arthrography is preferred because it reveals superior anatomic detail thereby making differentiation between an encapsulated calf cyst, with smooth walls, and rupture, with irregular feathery margins, possible. Three illustrative cases are presented and the literature is reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":76463,"journal":{"name":"Revista interamericana de radiologia","volume":"4 2","pages":"95-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11751362","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}