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J Thorac Imaging ; 34(6): 362-366, 2019 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30994518

ABSTRACT

Pulmonary alveolar derecruitment is a process of alveolar collapse that occurs in critically ill patients. While the entity and its physiological manifestations are described in the anesthesiology and critical care literature, the radiographic manifestations of alveolar derecruitment have not yet been thoroughly described. This phenomenon can have a similar appearance to pulmonary edema; however, patients often have severe intravascular volume depletion. As the treatment for these 2 entities is essentially contradictory, it is important to be familiar with alveolar derecruitment and consider it as a differential diagnosis when clinically appropriate.


Subject(s)
Pulmonary Alveoli/diagnostic imaging , Pulmonary Alveoli/pathology , Radiography, Thoracic , Adult , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Male , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Edema/diagnostic imaging
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Skeletal Radiol ; 46(6): 723-730, 2017 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28238017

ABSTRACT

Anterior hip dislocations are rare orthopedic emergencies resulting from high-energy trauma and have unique imaging characteristics on radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Imaging findings on CT and MRI allow for the prompt recognition and classification of anterior hip dislocations, which guides patient management and reduces complications. The purpose of this article is to review imaging findings of anterior hip dislocations, specifically focusing on CT and MRI.


Subject(s)
Hip Dislocation/diagnostic imaging , Hip Joint/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Humans
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AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 201(3): W425-36, 2013 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23971473

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Classifying acetabular fractures can be an intimidating topic. However, it is helpful to remember that there are only three basic types of acetabular fractures: column fractures, transverse fractures, and wall fractures. Within this framework, acetabular fractures are classified into two broad categories: elementary or associated fractures. We will review the osseous anatomy of the pelvis and provide systematic approaches for reviewing both radiographs and CT scans to effectively evaluate the acetabulum. CONCLUSION: Although acetabular fracture classification may seem intimidating, the descriptions and distinctions discussed and shown in this article hopefully make the topic simpler to understand. Approach the task by recalling that there are only three basic types of acetabular fractures: column fractures (coronally oriented on CT images), transverse fractures (sagittally oriented on CT images), and wall fractures (obliquely oriented on CT images). We have provided systematic approaches for reviewing both conventional radiographs and CT scans to effectively assess the acetabulum. The clinical implications of the different fracture patterns have also been reviewed because it is critically important to include pertinent information for our clinical colleagues to provide the most efficient and timely clinical care.


Subject(s)
Acetabulum/injuries , Fractures, Bone/classification , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Acetabulum/anatomy & histology , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Humans , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Pelvic Bones/anatomy & histology , Pelvic Bones/injuries
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AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 194(2): 476-84, 2010 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20093612

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: This article provides a review of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedures and their normal postoperative appearance. Then, we review commonly encountered complications: those associated with decreased range of motion (impingement, arthrofibrosis, intraarticular bodies, ganglion cysts) and those associated with laxity (graft tearing, graft stretching). Finally, we review some miscellaneous complications. CONCLUSION: Given the number of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, it is important for radiologists to be familiar with the different reconstruction surgeries and their common complications.


Subject(s)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament/surgery , Diagnostic Imaging , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Postoperative Complications/diagnosis , Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries , Bone Screws , Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafting , Humans , Muscle, Skeletal/transplantation , Tendon Transfer/methods , Transplantation, Autologous
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J Reprod Med ; 53(2): 138-40, 2008 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18357808

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Carcinosarcomas are rare neoplasms of the female genital tract. They tend to be highly aggressive and are generally associated with a poor prognosis. Carcinosarcomas of the uterine cervix are extremely rare, with only approximately 35 cases previously reported in English. CASE: A 68-year-old woman presented with cervical carcinosarcoma. She remained without evidence of recurrent disease for 18 months after surgical resection and pelvic radiation treatment. CONCLUSION: In a review of all cases reported in the literature, it appears that cervical carcinosarcomas tend to present at an earlier stage than carcinosarcomas of the uterine corpus, therefore allowing early diagnosis and treatment. They may therefore be associated with a better overall prognosis than their counterparts in the corpus. Some studies have shown improved survival of patients of carcinosarcoma of the uterine corpus whose treatment included postoperative radiation and chemotherapy. Due to the better prognosis of cervical carcinosarcomas, we suggest studies to evaluate the role of aggressive, multimodal therapy, with the intent of obtaining a cure of cervical carcinosarcomas.


Subject(s)
Carcinosarcoma/pathology , Carcinosarcoma/therapy , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/therapy , Aged , Female , Humans
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J Magn Reson Imaging ; 26(1): 162-4, 2007 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17659547

ABSTRACT

We describe a 37-year-old patient who presented with right lower quadrant pain and intermenstrual bleeding. MRI demonstrated a 5 x 5 cm lobulated mass centered in the right uterine wall interpreted as suspicious for malignancy. A total hysterectomy was performed, and the gross and histologic features were consistent with the diagnosis of a uterus-like mass. Uterus-like mass is a benign entity that can be found in a variety of organs, and is characterized by endometrium surrounded by smooth muscle. It is an extremely rare lesion with only approximately 15 cases reported in the current literature. There is a lack of imaging literature on this entity, which is primarily described in the pathology literature. Its histogenesis is uncertain, but is theorized to be metaplastic change, congenital anomaly, and/or heterotopia. However, given the MRI appearance in this case, we feel that uterus-like mass could be prospectively diagnosed or listed in a differential diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Uterus/pathology , Adult , Broad Ligament/pathology , Contrast Media , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Gadolinium DTPA , Humans , Hysterectomy , Uterus/surgery
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Yale J Biol Med ; 79(1): 1-7, 2006 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17876370

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Assessments of endothelial cell function with acetylcholine have typically used systemic, regional intra-arterial, or iontophoretic delivery of drug. Each of these techniques induces systemic and/or local changes that compromise their safety or effectiveness. Using translucent drug preparations applied under laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) probes, we tested whether local vasodilation can be induced with non-iontophoretic transdermal delivery of acetylcholine and how such dilation would compare to the dilation achieved with topical nitroglycerin in healthy volunteers. METHODS: Ten subjects without known vascular disease were recruited for LDF monitoring at sites of drug application for this preliminary investigation. Topical acetylcholine chloride, nitroglycerin, and placebo were applied via translucent patches to the forehead directly below LDF probes. RESULTS: LDF readings increased by 406 percent (245 percent to 566 percent) and 36 percent (26 percent to 46 percent), respectively, at the acetylcholine and placebo sites (p = .005 by Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test (WSRT) for acetylcholine vs. placebo); and they increased by 365 percent (179 percent to 550 percent) at the nitroglycerin site (p = .005 by WSRT for nitroglycerin vs. placebo; p = .6 vs. acetylcholine). CONCLUSION: Transdermal delivery of acetylcholine can induce significant local vasodilatory responses comparable to those achieved with nitroglycerin without requiring iontophoresis. The means of transdermal delivery and monitoring described herein may constitute a new minimally invasive way to interrogate the microvasculature and thereby assess the microcirculatory changes induced by various disorders and therapeutic interventions.


Subject(s)
Acetylcholine/administration & dosage , Laser-Doppler Flowmetry/methods , Microcirculation/physiology , Nitroglycerin/administration & dosage , Administration, Topical , Adult , Bandages , Blood Flow Velocity/drug effects , Drug Delivery Systems/methods , Female , Humans , Iontophoresis , Male , Microcirculation/drug effects , Skin/blood supply , Skin/drug effects , Skin Physiological Phenomena/drug effects , Vascular Diseases/diagnosis , Vasodilation/drug effects , Vasodilation/physiology
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