scholarly journals Cystic echinococcosis, review and illustration of non-hepatic manifestations

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Christoph F. Dietrich ◽  
Wiem Douira-Khomsi ◽  
Hassen Gharbi ◽  
Malay Sharma ◽  
Xin Wu Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Cystic Echinococcosis ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Asymptomatic Infection ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Hydatid Cysts ◽  
Fatal Disease ◽  
Characteristic Imaging ◽  
Broad Variety

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatidosis (hydatid cysts), is an infection with a wide spectrum of manifestations, from asymptomatic infection to fatal disease. Ultrasound (US) allows screening, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment guidance and follow-up of CE under many circumstances. Hydatid cysts are predominantly observed in the liver but many other organs can be involved. As part of a series of publications, herewith we present a review describing the characteristic imaging features of the broad variety of organs which can be involved.

scholarly journals Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis of the hepatobiliary tract – the role of new imaging techniques for improved diagnosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph F Dietrich ◽  
Wiem Douira-Khomsi ◽  
Hassen Gharbi ◽  
Malay Sharma ◽  
Xin Wu Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alveolar Echinococcosis ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Hydatid Cysts ◽  
Fatal Disease ◽  
Symptomatic Infection ◽  
Hepatobiliary Tract

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatidosis (hydatid cysts) is an infection with a wide spectrum of manifestations, from symptomatic infection to fatal disease. Ultrasound (US) allows screening, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment guidance and follow-up of CE under many circumstances. Hydatid cysts are predominantly observed in the liver. Herewith we present a review to demonstrate established and innovative imaging features of CE of the hepatobiliary tract.

scholarly journals Large Vallecular Masses; Differential Diagnosis and Imaging Features

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashim Kumar Lahiri ◽  
Krishna Kiran Somashekar ◽  
Bernd Wittkop ◽  
Christopher Ayshford
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Tongue Base ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Palatine Tonsils ◽  
Uncommon Disease ◽  
Mass Lesions ◽  
Supraglottic Larynx

Large vallecular masses are an uncommon disease entity which includes a wide spectrum of rare pathologies. These masses may present as purely vallecular in location or appear as an extension from adjacent anatomical sites like tongue base including lingual tonsils, epiglottis, palatine tonsils, epiglottis, and the remainder of supraglottis. Literature review reveals very rare conditions presenting as vallecular mass lesions. The imaging features are generally diagnostic for characterization. However, these masses can exhibit indeterminate appearance at imaging. We present a series of five cases which includes two rare presentations: a case of low-grade cribriform adenocarcinoma of the base of tongue and a vallecular lipoma. The other three cases presented for differential diagnosis including benign vallecular cysts and two cases to show that malignant masses arising from neighboring anatomical sites such as tongue base or supraglottic larynx can exhibit significant vallecular component.

scholarly journals Pancreatic Lipoma: A Pancreatic Incidentaloma Diagnosis with Computed Tomography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina Beddi ◽  
Aicha Merzem ◽  
Meryem Harmak ◽  
Hasna Belgadir ◽  
Omar Amriss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Prostate Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Rare Benign Tumour ◽  
Pancreatic Incidentaloma ◽  
Ct And Mri

Lipoma of the pancreas is a rare benign tumour which is usually discovered incidentally on imaging. We present a case of an incidentally discovered pancreatic lipoma in a 79-year-old man with non-metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma who was referred to radiology for follow-up imaging. Fat-containing tumours originating from the pancreas are very rare. Most lipomas show characteristic features on imaging that allow their differentiation. We present the imaging features of a pancreatic lipoma on ultrasound, CT and MRI, discuss the differential diagnosis, and provide a brief review of the literature.

Surgical treatment of hepatic cystic echinococcosis in patients co-infected with HIV/AIDS

2015 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ran ◽  
Y. Shao ◽  
Y. Guo ◽  
Y. Yimiti ◽  
T. Aji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Cell Population ◽  
Cystic Echinococcosis ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hydatid Cysts ◽  
Surgical Operation ◽  
Cd4 Cell ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractCo-infections of cystic echinococcosis (CE) and HIV/AIDS is rare. We report four CE cases that were HIV positive. Three out of the four patients underwent a surgical operation to remove the hydatid cysts in their livers. The operation confirmed that in two of the cases their cysts had ruptured. These patients were given 3 months of albendazole after the operation. Follow-up showed they were remarkably improved in term of their health, although they were still HIV antibody positive 6 months after surgical treatment. Interestingly, the treatment remarkably increased their CD4+ cell population. We showed that surgery is suitable for treating hepatic cystic echinococcosis with HIV/AIDS co-infection.

The Differential Diagnosis of Abnormal Head Shapes: Separating Craniosynostosis from Positional Deformities and Normal Variants

1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin H.S. Huang ◽  
Wendy E. Mouradian ◽  
Steven R. Cohen ◽  
Joseph S. Gruss
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Head Shape ◽  
Sagittal Synostosis ◽  
Developmental Problems ◽  
Metopic Synostosis ◽  
Lambdoid Synostosis ◽  
Abnormal Head ◽  
Posterior Plagiocephaly

The correct differential diagnosis of an abnormal head shape in an infant or a child is vital to the management of this common condition. Establishing the presence of craniosynostosis, which warrants surgical correction, versus non-synostotic causes of head deformity, which do not, is not always straightforward. This paper deals with three groups of abnormal head shape that may cause diagnostic confusion: the spectrum of metopic synostosis; the dolicho-cephaly of prematurity versus sagittal synostosis; and the differential diagnosis of plagiocephaly. Special emphasis has been placed on the problem of posterior plagiocephaly, in the light of recent evidence demonstrating that lambdoid synostosis has been overdiagnosed. Metopic synostosis presents as a wide spectrum of severity. Although only severe forms of the disorder are corrected surgically, all cases should be monitored for evidence of developmental problems. The dolichocephalic head shape of preterm infants is non-synostotic in origin and is managed nonsurgically. The scaphocephalic head shape resulting from sagittal synostosis requires surgical intervention for correction. Posterior plagiocephaly may be due to unilambdoid synostosis or positional molding, which have very different clinical and imaging features. True lambdoid synostosis is rare. Most cases of posterior plagiocephaly are due to positional molding, which can usually be managed nonsurgically. Regardless of the suture(s) involved, all children with confirmed craniosynostosis should be monitored for increased intracranial pressure and developmental problems.

scholarly journals Ultrasound and Cystic Echinococcosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. E70-E78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrico Brunetti ◽  
Francesca Tamarozzi ◽  
Calum Macpherson ◽  
Carlo Filice ◽  
Markus Piontek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Cystic Echinococcosis ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Imaging Technique ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Patient Preparation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Almost All ◽  
First Time

AbstractThe introduction of imaging techniques in clinical practice 40 years ago changed the clinical management of many diseases, including cystic echinococcosis (CE). For the first time cysts were clearly seen before surgery. Among the available imaging techniques, ultrasound (US) has unique properties that can be used to study and manage cystic echinococcosis. It is harmless, can image almost all organs and systems, can be repeated as often as required, is portable, requires no patient preparation, is relatively inexpensive and guides diagnosis, treatment and follow-up without radiation exposure and harm to the patient. US is the only imaging technique which can be used in field settings to assess CE prevalence because it can be run even on solar power or a small generator in remote field locations. Thanks to US classifications, the concept of stage-specific treatments was introduced and because US is repeatable, the scientific community has gained a clearer understanding of the natural history of the disease. This paper reviews the scope of US in CE, describes its strengths and weaknesses compared to other imaging techniques and its relationship with serodiagnosis and discusses sonographic features that may be helpful in differential diagnosis.

scholarly journals Diagnosis of non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD): modern challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (1106) ◽  
pp. 20190768
Author(s):  
Besma Musaddaq ◽  
Joanne R Cleverley
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Causative Organism ◽  
Radiological Findings

Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease is growing in incidence and prevalence. However, it is frequently overlooked as a differential diagnosis by both clinicians and radiologists alike due to its non-specific clinical features, wide spectrum of radiological findings and difficulty in isolating the causative organism. The aim of this article is to illustrate the spectrum and follow-up of the radiological findings of non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease and the challenges involved in making a diagnosis.

scholarly journals Intracranial Textiloma: Imaging Features and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek Agarwal ◽  
Sameer Vyas ◽  
Chirag Kamal Ahuja ◽  
Vikas Bhatia ◽  
Manjul Tripathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Characteristic Imaging ◽  
Retained Surgical Sponges ◽  
Mass Lesions ◽  
Time Of Presentation

Abstract Background and Importance Intracranial textilomas are retained surgical sponges presenting as pseudomass lesions in postoperative patients usually with surrounding inflammatory reaction. Though rare, these are commonly misdiagnosed as postoperative hemorrhagic collections, abscesses, radionecrosis, or residual/recurrent mass lesions. We describe the imaging findings of intracranial textilomas diagnosed in four patients on follow-up postoperative imaging along with their characteristic imaging findings to help radiologists/neurosurgeons make accurate diagnosis. Clinical Presentation One patient had chronic headache without any focal neurological deficits. Rest of the patients were asymptomatic at the time of presentation Conclusion In postoperative scans, possibility of textilomas should be considered apart from residual/recurrent lesions, postoperative abscesses, or radionecrosis. Correct and timely diagnosis is important for further treatment planning and patient care.

Congenital lung malformations: radiological findings and clues for differential diagnosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 1086-1095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Garcia-Peña ◽  
Ana Coma ◽  
Goya Enríquez
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
Imaging Evaluation ◽  
Vascular Abnormalities ◽  
Pathologic Features ◽  
Characteristic Imaging ◽  
Congenital Lung Malformations

Congenital lung malformations encompass a wide spectrum of conditions with a broadly varying clinical presentation. They are often a source of morbidity in infants and children. Their management depends on the type of malformation and its clinical presentation. Usually, the diagnosis requires an imaging evaluation. Classifications of bronchopulmonary malformations have undergone significant revision in recent years and several theories have attempted to explain their confusing pathogenesis. There are considerable degrees of overlapping and hybrid conditions are common, with interrelated malformations showing various radiologic and pathologic features. Attending to the pathophysiological mechanisms and structures involved, lung malformations can be divided into three categories: bronchopulmonary anomalies, combined lung and vascular abnormalities, and vascular anomalies. The purpose of this article is to review the current imaging techniques for evaluating lung malformations in pediatric patients and their characteristic imaging findings. Moreover, this review discusses a useful classification and offers some clues to facilitate the differential diagnosis.

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