Localization of Missile Tract and Intrapericardial Foreign Body with Computed Tomography: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2006 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen G. Heldmann ◽  
Abbie Kemper Martin ◽  
John Hebert ◽  
Atta Nawabi ◽  
Divakar Mandapati
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Etli ◽  
Oguz Karahan

Abstract Moyamoya disease is a rare disorder that involves the cerebrovascular system. Usually, it leads to occlusion of the arteries of the cerebral system and causes cerebral circulatory complaints. A 48-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic with intermittent claudication in both legs. Biphasic and monophasic waveform patterns were detected bilaterally in distal (trifurcation arteries) lower extremities with Doppler sonography. The patient therefore underwent systemic vascular examination. Computed tomography angiography revealed bilateral carotid occlusion at the level of supraclinoid segments, and opacifications were detected at the distal segments of the bilateral anterior cerebellar and middle cerebellar arteries. The patient was diagnosed with moyamoya disease, and anticoagulant treatment was started. In conclusion, most previous reports have presented the cerebrovascular involvement of moyamoya disease. However, this disease can involve different peripheral vascular systems and careful and systemic vascular examination is necessary for an exact diagnosis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117954762095872
Author(s):  
Annalisa Pace ◽  
Giannicola Iannella ◽  
Mara Riminucci ◽  
Alessandro Corsi ◽  
Giuseppe Magliulo

Cholesterol granuloma (CG) is a rare condition histological consisting of a foreign body, giant cell reaction to cholesterol crystals and haemosiderin derived from the ruptured of the erythrocytes. A 25-year-old man came to our Department presenting signs and symptoms of tympano-mastoid cholesterol granuloma. He showed all the specific sign and symptoms of the disease. However, considering the lack of literature regarding TMCG, this study was performed with the aim of presenting the main characteristics of tympano-mastoid CG, describing the case report and reviewing the literature.


1998 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose A. Bonilla ◽  
Michael P. Pizzuto ◽  
Linda S. Brodsky

Aplasia of the epiglottis is a rare laryngeal anomaly. We present a case of absence of the epiglottis in a child whose clinical course has been followed for nine years. She required a tracheostomy at two years of age for obstructive sleep apnea which resulted in heart failure; she was eventually decannulated at age seven. This case report highlights the clinical challenges faced in the identification and treatment of the sequelae of this defect. Both endoscopic and computed tomography (CT) documentation are provided. Embryological development and a review of the literature are also discussed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Rajeev Bhandari ◽  
Gopal R Sharma ◽  
Prakash Bista ◽  
Rajiv Jha ◽  
Rajendra Shrestha ◽  
...  

We present a case of solitary vascular tumor on posterior cranial fossa in a 15-year-old female who had a complaint of headache on/off for six months with associated dizziness, nausea, vomiting and vertigo. Well circumscribed solid vascular mass was localized on posterior fossa by computed tomography along with magnetic resonance imaging scan. Furthermore, the diagnosis was confirmed by surgical findings and histological examinations.Nepal Journal of Neuroscience, Vol. 14, No. 2,  2017 Page: 47-50 


1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (7) ◽  
pp. 646-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J. Donald ◽  
Arun K. Gadre

AbstractAn unusual case of a retained airgun pellet in the ethmoid sinus is presented. The patient's only complaint was a severe neuralgic headache. Anatomical basis for this symptom, imaging and successful endoscopic removal of the foreign body are discussed. The philosophy for removal of innocuous foreign bodies, potential pitfalls in surgical management, and a review of the literature are included in the discussion.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-93
Author(s):  
Takuro Inoue ◽  
Hisao Hirai ◽  
Ayako Shima ◽  
Fumio Suzuki ◽  
Masayuki Matsuda

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) in the posterior fossa is extremely rare. The surgical strategy is still controversial. We report a case of bilateral CSH in the posterior fossa successfully treated with a single-burr hole surgery. A 74-year-old man under anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy developed headache and nausea during observation for an asymptomatic supratentorial CSH. Radiological examinations revealed appearance of bilateral CSH in the posterior fossa associated with hydrocephalus. Upon rapid deterioration of the patient’s consciousness, an urgent treatment was required. A burr hole was made near the transverse-sigmoid junction on the left side to access the hematoma. No ventricular drainage was placed as his consciousness improved during the decompression of the hematoma. Postoperative computed tomography showed that bilateral CSH and hydrocephalus had been successfully treated. In bilateral CSH in the posterior fossa, there may be a connection between each side. CSH in the posterior fossa, when urgent, can be treated under local anesthesia with a unilateral burr hole irrigation.


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