Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510131
Diagnostic Efficacy of Dynamic Maneuver in Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography Compared to Conventional Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography in the Imaging of Neck Region
Rubi P, MSc, Dinesh Sekar, MSc and Ramiya R, MSc
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: 2024/11/24
Neck lesions encompass a variety of pathological conditions, including carcinomas, lymphadenopathy, and abscess and thyroid nodules. The advancements of Computed Tomography (CT) play major role in detecting neck pathologies. Injection of contrast media is primary while imaging neck region, So Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) is the best choice for this imaging. Though, CECT performed with dynamic maneuvers plays important role in assessing the lesion size, margins and relationship wi...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510130
Neonatal Deep Vein Thrombosis Reveals an Inferior Vena Cava Agenesis associated with Antithrombin Deficiency: A Case Report
I. Ammar, A. Ben Fatma, A. Sayadi, I. Fekih Romdhane, M. Saidane, H. Ben Hamouda and S. Jerbi
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/11/21
Inferior vena cava (IVC) agenesis is a rare condition. It can be either congenital or acquired due to thrombotic events. It is a rare cause of deep vein thrombosis. We describe the case of a female newborn who presented with edema and cyanosis of the right lower limb. Lower extremity Doppler US showed thrombosis of the external iliac vein, common and superficial femoral right veins. Abdominal Doppler US suspected the absence of the infrarenal segment of IVC. CT abdominal angiography confirmed th...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510129
Utility of Splenic Elastography as a Predictor of Increased Portal Pressure in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
Adan Elizalde Figueroa, Veronica Espinosa-Cruz and José Antonio Rodríguez Martínez
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: 2024/11/18
A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out in which (n = 12) adult patients over 18-years of old with a confirmed diagnosis of liver cirrhosis who had a portosystemic pressure gradient measurement recently performed by the Interventional Radiology area of our institution, regardless of the sex or age group, a comparative analysis was carried out with a similar group similar in number of non-cirrhotic patients (n = 10). The data collected were analyzed using the statistical program IBM S...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510128
Uncommon Neoplasms in a Common Location: Primary Hepatic Neoplasms - A Pictorial Review
Jayaranjeetham Jayabalan, Madhan Ramachandran, Sunitha Vellathussery Chakkalakkoombil and Revathy Ganapathy
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2024/11/04
Common hepatic lesions are easy to diagnose and various imaging methods are available for those lesions. Uncommon hepatic lesions pose a diagnostic challenge to the radiologist. In our study we have described the common imaging (Contrast enhanced Computed Tomography-CECT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-MRI) appearances of the uncommon hepatic lesions which are proven with histopathology. We described about few of the uncommon hepatic lesions like Hepatic lymphoma, Liver neuroendocrine tumor (NET)...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510127
Role of Ultrasound in Predicting Diafragma and Quadriceps Involvement in COPD Patients
Meridj Amine, R. Belaala and Y. Djeghri
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2024/10/26
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with numerous comorbidities, including muscle involvement which consists of changes in the structure and function of peripheral and respiratory muscles. Ultrasound can provide a non-invasive assessment of muscle damage. Ultrasound assessment of the quadriceps contractility index (Qci) is feasible, rapid, simple and reliable. Numerous studies have demonstrated that Qci is linked to the severity of COPD, clinical symptoms and respiratory m...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510126
Lateral Abdominal Wall Muscles Injection with Botulinum Toxin for Easier Repair of Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia
Abdulaziz Almat'hami, MD, Abdulrahman Almutairi, MD, Faisal Al Ahmari, MD, Hatim Al Obaidi, MD, Sultan Al Ammari, MD, Abdulwahed Al Ruhaimi, MD, Othman AlShehre, MD, Hassan AlShehri, MD, Mohammed Alshulayyil, MD, Mohammed Alqahtani, MD, Abdullah AlMalki, BSc, Ali Alshehri, BSc, Taghreed Al-Ajaji, MD, Feras Alsannaa, MD and Talal Alkuhaimi, MD
Article Type: Retrospective Study | First Published: 2024/10/26
Complex abdominal wall hernias pose a difficult problem due to their higher rates of morbidity and recurrence. Using botulinum toxin injections as a potential treatment to stretch the patients' muscles and promote primary fascial closure has been suggested. This study focuses on the effectiveness of preoperative botulinum toxin injections for patients with complicated abdominal wall hernias....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510125
A Pictorial Essay on Fibromuscular Dysplasia Imaging: Beyond the String of Beads
Mohamed Nashnoush, Michael Negussie, Manasvi Gupta, Sidra Bharmal, Tresha Sivanesanathan, Yanuga Raveendran, Sherry Eskander, Gaurang Bhatt, Armaan Kotadia, Mansi Rathod, Sushmethaa Vijayakumar Shanthi, Jack Wellington, Jouhar Kolleri and Ibsen Ongidi
Article Type: Pictorial Essay | First Published: 2024/10/04
Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a non-atherosclerotic, non-inflammatory arteriopathy characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation and distorted architecture of the arterial wall. FMD mainly affects the mid-distal segment of renal and extracranial arteries. The clinical phenotype of FMD has recently expanded to include arterial dissection, aneurysm, and tortuosity. FMD is four times more frequent in women than men. The etiology of FMD is unknown, although some theories have been proposed, su...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510124
Visceral Fat Thickness and Abdominal Girth as an Independent Determinant of Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross Sectional, Single-Centre Study
Ankush Govindwar, MBBS, DMRD, DNB, Nilesh Suryawanshi, MBBS, DNB and Vrutti Mistry, MSc
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: 2024/08/30
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health condition marked by abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, elevated blood pressure, and dyslipidaemia, with various diagnostic criteria proposed by international organizations. MetS affects 25% of adults globally and around 30% in India, with significant risk factors including age, physical inactivity, diet, and tobacco use. Visceral Ft Thickness (VFT) is a crucial indicator of MetS, with ultrasonography (USG) being a reliable, cost-effective tool for its as...
