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View article: Pyelopleural Fistula Revealed by Persistent Pyothorax: A Case Report
Pyelopleural Fistula Revealed by Persistent Pyothorax: A Case Report Open
Pyelopleural fistulas are an exceptionally rare clinical entity, characterized by an abnormal communication between the upper urinary tract and the pleural cavity, most often secondary to chronic pyonephrosis. We report the case of a 48-ye…
View article: Torticollis Revealing Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation in A Down Syndrome Patient
Torticollis Revealing Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation in A Down Syndrome Patient Open
Atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation (AARS) is a rare condition, more frequently observed in pediatric populations and individuals with predisposing factors such as congenital syndromes. Patients with Down syndrome (trisomy 21) are at increas…
View article: Post-Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula in a Child: An Unusual Complication of Craniofacial Injury
Post-Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Fistula in a Child: An Unusual Complication of Craniofacial Injury Open
Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are rare vascular abnormalities in children, especially when occurring as a delayed consequence of trauma. They are defined as arteriovenous shunts caused by an abnormal communication between the intracave…
View article: Sclerosing Mesenteritis Revealed by Rectal Bleeding in a 41-Year-Old Woman: The Contribution of Diagnostic Imaging
Sclerosing Mesenteritis Revealed by Rectal Bleeding in a 41-Year-Old Woman: The Contribution of Diagnostic Imaging Open
Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare and often misdiagnosed inflammatory condition of the mesenteric fat with nonspecific symptoms. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman admitted for profuse rectal bleeding, an exceptional resentation of …
View article: Febrile Pelvic Mass in a Man: A Seminal Vesicle Abscess as a Rare Differential Diagnosis
Febrile Pelvic Mass in a Man: A Seminal Vesicle Abscess as a Rare Differential Diagnosis Open
Introduction: Seminal vesicle abscesses (SVA) are rare and often under-recognized conditions. Their exact incidence remains unknown, but they are generally associated with predisposing factors such as diabetes mellitus, recurrent urinary t…
View article: Tympanic Paraganglioma on Imaging: The Key Role of MRI And CT
Tympanic Paraganglioma on Imaging: The Key Role of MRI And CT Open
We report the case of a 49-year-old woman with a tympanic paraganglioma, revealed by left-sided pulsatile tinnitus, progressive conductive hearing loss, and intermittent vertigo. Otoscopic examination showed a reddish retrotympanic mass. I…
View article: Secondary Pseudotumoral Calcinosis: A Deceptive Mass with the Appearance of a Tumor
Secondary Pseudotumoral Calcinosis: A Deceptive Mass with the Appearance of a Tumor Open
Secondary pseudotumoral calcinosis is a rare condition characterized by ectopic deposits of calcium phosphate, commonly occurring in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This clinical case involves a 34-year-old man with end-stage chronic kid…
View article: Buschke-Löwenstein Tumor: Contribution of MRI in Locoregional Assessment – A Case Report
Buschke-Löwenstein Tumor: Contribution of MRI in Locoregional Assessment – A Case Report Open
Buschke-Löwenstein tumor (BLT) is a rare, locally invasive, and potentially degenerative form of condyloma acuminatum associated with chronic human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. It is characterized by slow-growing, exophytic lesions with…
View article: Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy of Breast Masses in Interventional Radiology Units in Kinshasa
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy of Breast Masses in Interventional Radiology Units in Kinshasa Open
Introduction: To demonstrate the contribution of the multiple uniport passages technique without co-axial during ultrasound-guided biopsy sampling of breast masses in interventional radiology settings in Kinshasa, Kinshasa University clini…
View article: Imaging of a Rare Case of Gluteal Myxoid Liposarcoma
Imaging of a Rare Case of Gluteal Myxoid Liposarcoma Open
Myxoid liposarcoma is a distinct subtype of soft tissue sarcoma, characterized by a myxoid stroma, delicate capillary networks, and scattered lipoblasts. It has demonstrated a notable pattern of spread to soft tissue and bony structures. M…
View article: Nutcracker syndrome caused by an enlarged splenic artery in a patient with cirrhosis: a case report
Nutcracker syndrome caused by an enlarged splenic artery in a patient with cirrhosis: a case report Open
Nutcracker syndrome is a rare condition caused by the compression of the left renal vein. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with cirrhosis and splenomegaly, who developed nutcracker syndrome secondary to an enlarged splenic artery…
View article: Left vocal cord paralysis revealing chronic mediastino-pulmonary silicosis: a case report
Left vocal cord paralysis revealing chronic mediastino-pulmonary silicosis: a case report Open
Silicosis is one of the most common occupational lung diseases, resulting from prolonged inhalation of crystalline silica dust. We report the case of a 66-year-old man with a history of silica exposure who presented with hoarseness due to …
View article: Minor's Syndrome or Dehiscence of the Superior Semicircular Canal: A Case Report
Minor's Syndrome or Dehiscence of the Superior Semicircular Canal: A Case Report Open
Semicircular canal dehiscence is a congenital syndrome that mainly affects the superior and, less commonly, the posterior semicircular canal in the temporal bone. This syndrome was first reported by Minor et al. in 1998. The prevalence is …
View article: Hydronephrosis in a Sigmoid Supernumerary Kidney
Hydronephrosis in a Sigmoid Supernumerary Kidney Open
Supernumerary kidneys are a rare developmental anomaly, often discovered incidentally or during the investigation of complications such as infections or obstructive uropathy. This case report presents a 70-year-old male patient with a sigm…
View article: Inguinal Bladder Hernia: About A Case Report
Inguinal Bladder Hernia: About A Case Report Open
Inguinal bladder hernias are rare, with bladder involvement seen in 1–4% of inguinal hernias. The majority of cases are diagnosed intraoperatively, with only 7% of bladder hernias identified prior to surgery. Diagnosis may be challenging a…
View article: Acute Splenic Sequestration: A Rare and Severe Complication of Sickle Cell Anemia in Adults: About a Case Report
Acute Splenic Sequestration: A Rare and Severe Complication of Sickle Cell Anemia in Adults: About a Case Report Open
Acute splenic sequestration is a well-known complication of sickle cell disorders, marked by a sudden drop in hemoglobin levels and significant, painless splenomegaly. This condition is typically observed in children with homozygous sickle…
View article: Congenital Isolated Unilateral Hypoplasia of the Right Pulmonary Artery: A Rare Incidental Anomaly in an Elderly Female
Congenital Isolated Unilateral Hypoplasia of the Right Pulmonary Artery: A Rare Incidental Anomaly in an Elderly Female Open
Unilateral pulmonary artery hypoplasia is a rare congenital malformation. The diagnosis is usually set at adolescence, however it can remain asymptomatic and late diagnosis is possible. Radiologically, this anomaly may be suggested on a st…
View article: Brown Tumor of the Facial Bones in a Patient with Hyperparathyroidism Due to Chronic Renal Failure: A Case Report
Brown Tumor of the Facial Bones in a Patient with Hyperparathyroidism Due to Chronic Renal Failure: A Case Report Open
Brown tumors are benign, non-neoplastic lesions found in 1.5% to 1.7% of patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease. They are classic manifestations of hyperparathyroidism (HPT): primary due to parathyroid disorders, secondary from non…
View article: Body Packing: A Review of Imaging Modalities and Aspects
Body Packing: A Review of Imaging Modalities and Aspects Open
Body packers is a term given to persons who smuggle drugs by swallowing, or inserting them into a body cavity, as drug filled packets, in an attempt to cross secure borders. Suspected Body packers may be brought to emergency departments un…
View article: Pancreatic Trauma: A Case Report
Pancreatic Trauma: A Case Report Open
Pancreatic trauma has high morbidity and mortality rates, especially when other organs are injured. Delayed treatment significantly reduces survival, and duct injuries can lead to severe complications if undiagnosed. The American Associati…
View article: An Uncommon Cause of Peritonitis: Perforation of Undiagnosed Gastric Cancer
An Uncommon Cause of Peritonitis: Perforation of Undiagnosed Gastric Cancer Open
Gastric cancer, while common, rarely presents as an acute surgical emergency, with perforation occurring in less than 5% of cases. This report details a 53-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and vomiting, leading to a diagnosi…
View article: A Case of Chronic Back Pain: Revealing Complete Ureteral Duplicity in an Adult Woman
A Case of Chronic Back Pain: Revealing Complete Ureteral Duplicity in an Adult Woman Open
Ureteral duplication is a rare congenital anomaly, often diagnosed incidentally, characterized by the presence of two distinct ureters draining a single kidney. This condition can lead to complications such as vesicoureteral reflux or uppe…
View article: Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female Patient: A Case Report
Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female Patient: A Case Report Open
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare chronic inflammatory vasculitis that primarily affects large vessels like the aorta, mainly in women under 40, particularly of Asian descent. Its exact cause is unknown but is linked to cell-mediated infla…
View article: Klippel-Feil Syndrome Associated with Sprengel's Syndrome: A Rare Case Report
Klippel-Feil Syndrome Associated with Sprengel's Syndrome: A Rare Case Report Open
Klippel-Feil Syndrome (KFS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the fusion of cervical vertebrae, often associated with other anomalies such as Sprengel's deformity. We report the case of a 61-year-old female patient presenting …
View article: Radiological and Clinical Aspects of Duodenal Atresia Associated with Situs Inversus: A Case Report
Radiological and Clinical Aspects of Duodenal Atresia Associated with Situs Inversus: A Case Report Open
Duodenal atresias are rare digestive embryopathies that present as typical high intestinal obstructions. They are associated in 30 to 50% of cases with other anomalies such as Trisomy 21, situs inversus, congenital heart diseases, digestiv…
View article: Radiological Appearance of Brown Tumors of the Maxilla Indicative of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report
Radiological Appearance of Brown Tumors of the Maxilla Indicative of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report Open
Brown tumors are a rare complication of hyperparathyroidism resulting from abnormalities in bone metabolism. Advances in biological exploration techniques enable early diagnosis before the onset of bone manifestations. While mandibular inv…
View article: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp: A Case Report
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp: A Case Report Open
Squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp is an uncommon localized entity. It is characterized histologically by invasion of the basement membrane. Imaging is recommended preoperatively to determine the local and distant extension of the cutane…
View article: Sturge-Weber Syndrome A Case Report
Sturge-Weber Syndrome A Case Report Open
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) or encephalo-trijeminous angiomatosis combines congenital facial angioma, leptomeningeal angioma and choroidal angioma. Diagnosis is made with MRI, ideally before ocular complications arise. In Sturge-Weber synd…