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We present a case of primary chordoid meningioma of the lung in a 21-year-old patient with Diamond-Blackfan anemia. The neoplasm was incidentally discovered as a new right upper lobe mass on admission chest radiograph. Computed tomography examination showed a round mass with peripheral nodular enhancement. Pathologic diagnosis was conclusive for the rare entity of chordoid meningioma. To our knowledge, this is the first case showing the radiographic features of an extraskeletal and extracranially located chordoid meningioma.
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Lung Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Meningeal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Meningioma/diagnostic imaging , Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan/complications , Female , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/complications , Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis , Meningeal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Meningioma/diagnosis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Young AdultABSTRACT
Omental and mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal masses in the pediatric population. When large, these lesions can mimic large-volume ascites and may not be immediately recognized. This can lead to a delay in appropriate treatment as a result of additional unnecessary tests and procedures. We present a case of a large omental cyst in an 18-month-old male with emphasis on imaging findings that can help diagnose this rare, but important entity.
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Historically, fractures of the clavicle have been treated nonoperatively. However, it is becoming much more common for orthopedic surgeons to treat clavicle fractures with open reduction and internal fixation-particularly fractures of the lateral clavicle with high rates of nonunion, such as the Neer type II. Several techniques and devices are currently being used for clavicle fixation. We present a case of a recently developed and increasingly popular fixation device called a clavicle hook plate, used to repair a Neer type II clavicle fracture.
