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View article: Hyperostosis Cranii Ex Vacuo with Layered Imaging Appearance of Skull in a Patient of Dandy-Walker Malformation with Early CSF Shunting
Hyperostosis Cranii Ex Vacuo with Layered Imaging Appearance of Skull in a Patient of Dandy-Walker Malformation with Early CSF Shunting Open
A 26-year-old male presented with seizures characterised by clonic posturing of the bilateral upper limbs, deviation of the angle of the mouth, vertigo and an unstable gait for one month. He had a known history of Dandy-Walker syndrome wit…
View article: Utility and Impact of Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography in Abdominal and Pelvic Vascular Emergencies – Our Experience
Utility and Impact of Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography in Abdominal and Pelvic Vascular Emergencies – Our Experience Open
A BSTRACT Background: Abdominal vascular emergencies, either traumatic or spontaneous, can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) enables evaluation of acute vascular pathologies…
View article: Pancreaticopleural fistula: a rare cause of recurrent right-sided pleural effusion
Pancreaticopleural fistula: a rare cause of recurrent right-sided pleural effusion Open
Background Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is an uncommon and dangerous complication of pancreatic disease and can lead to significant morbidity due to the presence of pleural effusion usually on the left side. PPF is an abnormal communic…
View article: High-Resolution Vessel Wall Imaging in Primary CNS Vasculitis: A Case Series
High-Resolution Vessel Wall Imaging in Primary CNS Vasculitis: A Case Series Open
High-resolution vessel wall imaging (HRVWI) is a relatively new technique in which vessel walls can be imaged suppressing the cerebrospinal fluid and blood signals. If there is inflammation of the vessel wall (vasculitis) it will show cont…
View article: Unilateral Virginal Breast Hypertrophy: A Report of a Rare Condition With an Unknown Etiology
Unilateral Virginal Breast Hypertrophy: A Report of a Rare Condition With an Unknown Etiology Open
View article: MRI Evaluation and Characterization of Ovarian Lesions Based on Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System MRI
MRI Evaluation and Characterization of Ovarian Lesions Based on Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System MRI Open
Background Managing ovarian lesions requires differentiating between benign and malignant cases. The development of a multiparametric MRI approach combining anatomical and functional criteria has led to the creation of the Ovarian-Adnexal …
View article: Primary Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Kidney Mimicking Renal Cell Carcinoma With Widespread Metastasis: A Case Report and a Brief Review of the Literature
Primary Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Kidney Mimicking Renal Cell Carcinoma With Widespread Metastasis: A Case Report and a Brief Review of the Literature Open
View article: Superficial Spread of Nonkeratinizing Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix to the Endometrium: A Case Report
Superficial Spread of Nonkeratinizing Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix to the Endometrium: A Case Report Open
View article: Rupture of the sinus of Valsalva with fistulous connection with the cardiac chambers: A report of 2 cases
Rupture of the sinus of Valsalva with fistulous connection with the cardiac chambers: A report of 2 cases Open
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View article: Spontaneous dissection of celiacomesenteric trunk with isolated extension and thrombosis in the superior mesenteric artery: a case report and literature review
Spontaneous dissection of celiacomesenteric trunk with isolated extension and thrombosis in the superior mesenteric artery: a case report and literature review Open
Background Celiacomesenteric trunk (CMT) is one of the rare congenital anomalies of the splanchnic vasculature, characterized by the common trunk origin of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and celiac trunk from the abdominal aorta. Dis…
View article: Nodular Reverse Halo Sign: An Imaging Feature of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Nodular Reverse Halo Sign: An Imaging Feature of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Open
A 19-year-old female presented with complaints of cough and fever persisting for one month. The patient also gave a history of loss of appetite and significant weight loss within the same timeframe. There were no complaints of chest pain, …
View article: Readout-Segmented Echoplanar (RESOLVE) Diffusion-Weighted Imaging on 3T MRI in Detection of Cholesteatoma—Our Experience
Readout-Segmented Echoplanar (RESOLVE) Diffusion-Weighted Imaging on 3T MRI in Detection of Cholesteatoma—Our Experience Open
Background Several research studies have demonstrated the utility of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in detecting middle ear cholesteatomas, especially with the non-echoplanar imaging (non-EPI) DWI technique. REadout Segmentation Of Long …
View article: Pictorial review of the post-operative cranium
Pictorial review of the post-operative cranium Open
A good knowledge and understanding of the spectrum of imaging appearances in the post-operative cranium is vital for the radiologist to accurately diagnose potential complications and distinguish them from normal post-operative findings, i…
View article: RADIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SINONASAL, INTRAORBITAL AND INTRACRANIAL EXTENSION OF MUCORMYCOSIS IN POSTCOVID PATIENTS
RADIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SINONASAL, INTRAORBITAL AND INTRACRANIAL EXTENSION OF MUCORMYCOSIS IN POSTCOVID PATIENTS Open
Background: Mucormycosis is a fatal and progressive condition that affects immunocompromised patients in the post-COVID state. Radiological assessment by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging is useful to determine the severit…
View article: Apparent diffusion coefficient and T2* mapping on 3T MRI in normal and degenerative lumbar intervertebral discs
Apparent diffusion coefficient and T2* mapping on 3T MRI in normal and degenerative lumbar intervertebral discs Open
Purpose To assess the utility of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) with apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps and T2* mapping in quantitative analysis of nucleus pulposus (NP) and annulus fibrosus (AF) of lumbar intervertebral discs wit…
View article: Diffusion Tensor MR Imaging Evaluation in Children with Developmental Delay
Diffusion Tensor MR Imaging Evaluation in Children with Developmental Delay Open
Context: Developmental delay (DD) has a significant detrimental effect on the child’s quality of life. The critical time of diagnosis has a significant impact in preventing the decreased quality of life that the children with DD face, for …
View article: Posterior Quadrantic Dysplasia: An Uncommon Cause of Childhood Seizures with Brief Review of Literature
Posterior Quadrantic Dysplasia: An Uncommon Cause of Childhood Seizures with Brief Review of Literature Open
A BSTRACT Posterior quadrantic dysplasia (PQD) is a rare cause of medically refractory seizures among the paediatric population. We are reporting a case study of a 14-year-old female child with refractory seizures with seizure onset since …
View article: MRI Evaluation of Soft Tissue Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of Extremities
MRI Evaluation of Soft Tissue Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of Extremities Open
MRI is extremely useful in the evaluation of different soft tissue masses and helps in evaluating the characteristics of the masses, their extent and relationship to surrounding structures, and bone destruction, multiplicity, composition, …
View article: MR Perfusion Imaging as a Problem- Solving Tool for Differentiating High-grade Glioma and Tumefactive Demyelination: A Report of Two Cases
MR Perfusion Imaging as a Problem- Solving Tool for Differentiating High-grade Glioma and Tumefactive Demyelination: A Report of Two Cases Open
Clinically, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between high-grade glioma, specifically Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), and Tumefactive Demyelination (TMD). Radiologically, distinguishing between GBM and TMD is challenging since they s…
View article: Gastroinstestinal Fistula in Acute Necrotising Pancreatitis with Septicaemia: A Case Report
Gastroinstestinal Fistula in Acute Necrotising Pancreatitis with Septicaemia: A Case Report Open
Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition with cumbersome side effects. Gastropancreatic (GI) fistula is a rare complication seen in cases with infected pancreatic or peripancreatic necrosis. GI fistulas can result in severe hae…
View article: Obstructed Left Paraduodenal Hernia with Spontaneous Reduction Demonstrated on Computed Tomography: A Case Report
Obstructed Left Paraduodenal Hernia with Spontaneous Reduction Demonstrated on Computed Tomography: A Case Report Open
Paraduodenal hernias (PDH) are the most frequently occurring internal hernia, caused due to nonfusion between inferior mesentery and parietal peritoneum. The herniation of the bowel through the fossa of Landzert results in the left paraduo…
View article: Imaging of the neurological manifestations of dengue: A case series
Imaging of the neurological manifestations of dengue: A case series Open
The present case series emphasises the importance of understanding the relevant imaging findings and potential aetiopathogenesis of neurological involvement in dengue infected patients in order to make the correct diagnosis for effective t…
View article: Spontaneous Regression of Subdural Haematoma Due to Redistribution in a Young Child: a Case Report
Spontaneous Regression of Subdural Haematoma Due to Redistribution in a Young Child: a Case Report Open
View article: Moyamoya Syndrome Associated with Graves' Disease
Moyamoya Syndrome Associated with Graves' Disease Open
We are reporting a case of 28-year-old young lady who presented with sensory stroke. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain showed bilateral watershed infarcts in middle and anterior cerebral territories. Brain angiography showed stenos…
View article: A Rare Case of Frontal Lobe Cavernous Malformation Mimicking Meningioma
A Rare Case of Frontal Lobe Cavernous Malformation Mimicking Meningioma Open
Cavernous venous malformations are benign vascular lesions that commonly occur in the brain parenchyma. These when present in the extra-axial or superficial cortical location can be mistaken for meningioma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
View article: Temporal Bone Cholesteatoma: Typical Findings and Evaluation of Diagnostic Utility on High Resolution Computed Tomography
Temporal Bone Cholesteatoma: Typical Findings and Evaluation of Diagnostic Utility on High Resolution Computed Tomography Open
View article: Nipple Papilloma with Dysplasia: A Case Report
Nipple Papilloma with Dysplasia: A Case Report Open
Nipple papilloma is an uncommon benign breast tumour. Polypoid lesions arising from the surface of the nipple include nipple papilloma, fibroepithelial stromal polyp of the nipple. These must be differentiated from malignant lesions involv…
View article: Inflammatory Subcutaneous Pseudotumour due to Migrating Foreign Body through Concealed Colonic Perforation: A Case Report
Inflammatory Subcutaneous Pseudotumour due to Migrating Foreign Body through Concealed Colonic Perforation: A Case Report Open
Foreign body ingestion though a common occurrence, rarely leads to bowel perforation. Thus, foreign body migration presents a diagnostic challenge. The author presents a case report of a 75-year-old female with a inflammatory subcutaneous …
View article: Correlation Between CT Severity Scoring and Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With COVID-19 Infection
Correlation Between CT Severity Scoring and Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With COVID-19 Infection Open
View article: Erdheim–Chester disease: with neurological manifestation and multisystem involvement: case report and radiological review
Erdheim–Chester disease: with neurological manifestation and multisystem involvement: case report and radiological review Open
Background Erdheim–Chester disease (ECD) is a rarely encountered idiopathic systemic form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The clinical manifestations of ECD are highly heterogeneous, ranging from unifocal forms to life-threatening mu…