Región selar: evaluación mediante resonancia magnética de lesiones tumorales y pseudotumorales de baja frecuencia / Sellar region: magnetic resonance imaging assessment of uncommon tumors and pseudotumors

OBJETIVO: El propósito de este artículo es destacar la utilidad de la resonancia magnética en la caracterización anatómica y patológica de la región selar haciendo hincapié en diagnósticos diferenciales de tumores no adenomatosos y pseudotumores poco frecuentes estudiados en nuestra institución. CONCLUSIÓN: La región selar es un espacio anatómico complejo, con múltiples tipos de tejidos a partir de los cuales puede surgir un amplio espectro de patologías. La resonancia magnética es el mejor método por imágenes para estudiar esta región debido a su alta resolución tisular, la caracterización de los patrones de crecimiento tumoral y el comportamiento biológico

OBJECTIVE: To show the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging in the anatomic and pathologic characterization of the sellar region, emphasizing the differential diagnosis of uncommon non-adenomatous tumors and pseudotumors studied in our institution. CONCLUSION: The sellar region is a complex anatomic space with diverse types of tissues from which a wide spectrum of diseases can arise. Magnetic resonance imaging's high tissue resolution and ability to characterize the patterns of tumor growth and biological behavior make it the best imaging technique to study this region

Sellar region: magnetic resonance imaging assessment of uncommon tumors and pseudotumors. / Región selar: evaluación mediante resonancia magnética de lesiones tumorales y pseudotumorales de baja frecuencia.

OBJECTIVE: To show the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging in the anatomic and pathologic characterization of the sellar region, emphasizing the differential diagnosis of uncommon non-adenomatous tumors and pseudotumors studied in our institution. CONCLUSION: The sellar region is a complex anatomic space with diverse types of tissues from which a wide spectrum of diseases can arise. Magnetic resonance imaging's high tissue resolution and ability to characterize the patterns of tumor growth and biological behavior make it the best imaging technique to study this region.

Tumores esternales autolimitados en edad pediátrica: a propósito de dos casos / Self limiting sternal tumors of childhood: two case reports

Las tumoraciones esternales son poco frecuentes en la infancia. Entre los diagnósticos diferenciales se incluyen un amplio espectro de tumores benignos (desde quistes óseos hasta osteoblastomas, osteocondromas o displasia fibrosa) y malignos (sarcoma de Ewing, condrosarcoma, rabdomiosarcoma), las lesiones inflamatorias y los procesos infecciosos. Los SELSTOC (Self Limiting Sternal Tumors of Childhood) son una entidad de origen inespecífico, autolimitada, que se caracteriza por una tumoración de rápido crecimiento que desaparece espontáneamente y sin antecedentes de trauma o infección activa en el paciente. La aparición de una masa de rápido crecimiento, sin traumatismo precedente, genera preocupación a los padres y consultas a los profesionales de la salud. A través de la ecografía de partes blandas podemos caracterizar dichas lesiones y definir el carácter de estas en relación con los tejidos adyacentes. Otros estudios que pueden contribuir a su caracterización son la radiografía de tórax y la resonancia magnética. En el siguiente trabajo se describen dos casos de pacientes en edad pediátrica referidos a nuestro servicio para caracterización de tumoraciones esternales

Sternal tumours are rare in children. The differential diagnoses include a wide spectrum of benign (from bone cyst to osteoblastoma, osteochondroma and fibrous displasia) and malignant tumours (Ewing's sarcoma, chondrosarcoma rhabdomyosarcoma), inflammatory lesions and infectious processes. The SELSTOC (Self Limiting Sternal Tumours of Childhood) are entities of non-specific origin, they are self-limiting and characterised by a rapidly growing tumour that disappears spontaneously with no history of trauma or active infection. The onset of a rapidly growing mass with no preceding trauma is worrying to parents who then consult the health professionals. Soft tissue ultrasound enables us to characterise these lesions and define their nature in relation to the adjacent tissues. Chest x-ray and MRI can also help to characterise these lesions. In this paper we present two case reports of children referred to our department for characterisation of sternal tumours

Self limiting sternal tumors of childhood: two case reports. / Tumores esternales autolimitados en edad pediátrica: a propósito de dos casos.

Sternal tumours are rare in children. The differential diagnoses include a wide spectrum of benign (from bone cyst to osteoblastoma, osteochondroma and fibrous displasia) and malignant tumours (Ewing's sarcoma, chondrosarcoma rhabdomyosarcoma), inflammatory lesions and infectious processes. The SELSTOC (Self Limiting Sternal Tumours of Childhood) are entities of non-specific origin, they are self-limiting and characterised by a rapidly growing tumour that disappears spontaneously with no history of trauma or active infection. The onset of a rapidly growing mass with no preceding trauma is worrying to parents who then consult the health professionals. Soft tissue ultrasound enables us to characterise these lesions and define their nature in relation to the adjacent tissues. Chest x-ray and MRI can also help to characterise these lesions. In this paper we present two case reports of children referred to our department for characterisation of sternal tumours.

Tomografia computada multidetector en la enfermedad diverticular del intestino delgado / Multislice computed tomography in small-bowel diverticulosis

La enfermedad diverticular del intestino delgado constituye una entidad de rara presentación, que suele confundirse con otras patologías más comunes cuando se complica. Los falsos divertículos son de origen primario o secundario, y asientan mayoritariamente en el duodeno. El divertículo verdadero más frecuente es el de Meckel. Las complicaciones aparecen en menos del 15% de los casos. Entre ellas, se destacan, por frecuencia, la perforación y/o inflamación, la obstrucción, el sangrado, y/o la diarrea crónica. El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar el rol de la tomografía computada multidetector en el diagnóstico y manejo de la enfermedad diverticular del intestino delgado, exponiendo casos de la práctica diaria con correlato quirúrgico de pacientes evaluados en nuestra institución.

Small bowel diverticula is an uncommon and underdiagnosed pathology. False diverticula may be primary or secondary in origin and are frequently located in the duodenum. Meckel's diverticula is the most common true diverticula. Less than 15% of cases suffer complications, of which the following are, with decreasing frequency: inflammation and perforation, obstruction, bleeding, or chronic diarrhoea. In order to contribute to the best diagnosis and management of small-bowel diverticulosis, cases are presented that were initially evaluated with multislice computed tomography and confirmed surgically in our institution.

Hyaluronic acid fillers with cohesive polydensified matrix for soft-tissue augmentation and rejuvenation: a literature review.

BACKGROUND: Cohesive monophasic polydensified fillers show unique viscoelastic properties and variable density of hyaluronic acid, allowing for a homogeneous tissue integration and distribution of the material. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper was to review the clinical data regarding the performance, tolerability, and safety of the Belotero(®) fillers for soft-tissue augmentation and rejuvenation. METHODS: A literature search was performed up until May 31, 2015 to identify all relevant articles on Belotero(®) fillers (Basic/Balance, Hydro, Soft, Intense, Volume) and equivalent products (Esthélis(®), Mesolis(®), Fortélis(®), Modélis(®)). RESULTS: This comprehensive review included 26 papers. Findings from three randomized controlled trials showed a greater reduction in nasolabial fold severity with Belotero(®) Basic/Balance than with collagen (at 8, 12, 16, and 24 weeks, n=118) and Restylane(®) (at 4 weeks, n=40), and higher patient satisfaction with Belotero(®) Intense than with Perlane(®) (at 2 weeks, n=20). With Belotero(®) Basic/Balance, an improvement of at least 1 point on the severity scale can be expected in ~80% of patients 1-6 months after injection, with an effect still visible at 8-12 months. Positive findings were also reported with Belotero(®) Volume (no reduction in hyaluronic acid volume at 12 months, as demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging), Soft (improvement in the esthetic outcomes when used in a sequential approach), and Hydro (improvement in skin appearance in all patients). The most common adverse effects were mild-to-moderate erythema, edema, and hematoma, most of which were temporary. There were no reports of Tyndall effect, nodules, granulomas, or tissue necrosis. CONCLUSION: Clinical evidence indicates sustainable esthetic effects, good safety profile, and long-term tolerability of the Belotero(®) fillers, particularly Belotero(®) Basic/Balance and Intense.