Entrapment Neuropathy of the Inferior Suprascapular Nerve in a Weight Lifter

1993 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick W. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
Cystic Lesions ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Weight Lifter ◽  
Isokinetic Testing ◽  
Weight Lifters ◽  
External Rotator

Suprascapular nerve palsy has been frequently reported in athletes, particularly baseball pitchers, volleyball players, and weight lifters, but it is easily overlooked during the evaluation of shoulder pain. Entrapment of the suprascapular nerve is usually suspected only after atrophy is noted. The presence of painless weakness of the external rotator muscles should alert the clinician to the presence of nerve damage, which can be confirmed by electromyography. This case study demonstrates the usefulness of isokinetic testing and magnetic resonance imaging in identifying cystic lesions causing neuropathy among athletes who have failed conservative treatment for shoulder pain.

Magnetic resonance imaging of suprascapular nerve palsy

1998 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wataru Inokuchi ◽  
Kiyohisa Ogawa ◽  
Yukio Horiuchi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Suprascapular Nerve ◽  
Resonance Imaging

scholarly journals A243 A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF THE RADIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS AND SURGICAL RESECTION RATES OF PANCREATIC SEROUS CYSTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 300-301
Author(s):  
M Monachese ◽  
S Li ◽  
M Salim ◽  
L Guimaraes ◽  
P D James
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Resected Specimen ◽  
Cystic Lesions ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Guided Biopsy ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Abstract Background Pancreatic cystic lesions are increasingly identified in persons undergoing abdominal imaging. Serous cystic neoplasms (SCNs) have a very low risk of malignant transformation. Resection of SCNs is not recommended in the absence of related symptoms. The accuracy of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify SCNs is not known and may impact clinical care. Aims To evaluate the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of SCN. To see how this can impact the decision to resect suspected SCNs. Methods Retrospective cohort study of patients from the University Health Network with suspected SCNs from 2017–2020 who underwent either a CT or MRI of the abdomen. Reports noting pancreatic cystic lesions were identified and reviewed. Only cases with suspected SCNs were included. Clinical (age, sex, symptoms, treatment) and radiographic (type of imaging, reported cyst characteristics) data was collected. Pathology was reviewed for all cases where the cysts was biopsied or resected during follow-up. The gold standard for the diagnosis for SCN was pathology of resected specimen or EUS-guided biopsy cytopathology showing no evidence of a mucinous lesion, CEA level below 10ug per L and amylase level below 50 U/L. Results 163 patients were included in the study. 99 (61%) were female and 98 (60%) underwent CT scan. EUS-guided biopsy was performed in 24 (15%) of patients and 8 (5%) had surgical resection. Multidisciplinary review was performed in 6 of the 8 cases that went to surgery. Of the resected specimens, 5 (63%) were SCN, 1 was a mucinous cystic lesion, 1 was a neuroendocrine tumor and 1 was a carcinoma. Two patients underwent EUS evaluation prior to surgical resection. In one case SCN was resected when EUS reported an undetermined cyst type. Reasons for surgical resection were: the diagnosis of serous cyst was not definitive (n=5), symptoms (n=2), and high-risk mucinous cystic neoplasm identified on EUS (n=1). Of 30 patients with pathology available, 15 (50%) were confirmed to have a SCN. CT and MRI had a sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of 93%, 25%, 52% and 80%, respectively. Conclusions Surgical resection for SCN lesions is driven by diagnostic uncertainty after cross-sectional imaging. Multidisciplinary review and EUS evaluation may improve diagnostic accuracy and should be considered prior to surgical resection of possible SCN lesions. Funding Agencies None

scholarly journals Canine Choroid Plexus Tumor with Intracranial Dissemination Presenting as Multiple Cystic Lesions

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trisha J. Oura ◽  
Peter J. Early ◽  
Samuel H. Jennings ◽  
Melissa J. Lewis ◽  
Jeremy R. Tobias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Choroid Plexus ◽  
Brain Lesions ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Cystic Lesions ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
Choroid Plexus Tumor ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Mri Characteristics ◽  
Possible Cause

A Miniature Pinscher developed acute blindness and behavioral changes. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), there were multiple small intra-axial cystic lesions, and primary differential diagnoses included primary or metastatic neoplasia and neurocysticercosis. These cystic lesions were subsequently diagnosed histopathologically as disseminated choroid plexus carcinoma. This is only the second documented description of this diagnosis in a dog, but both patients had very similar MRI findings. This patient adds to the literature about the MRI characteristics of choroid plexus tumors and indicates that choroid plexus tumor should be considered as a possible cause of small multifocal intra-axial cystic brain lesions in dogs, regardless of whether a primary intraventricular lesion is visible.

Use of magnetic resonance imaging to identify the edge of a dural tear in an infant with growing skull fracture: a case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 1951-1954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideki Matsuura ◽  
Shinichi Omama ◽  
Yuki Yoshida ◽  
Shunrou Fujiwara ◽  
Takayuki Honda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Skull Fracture ◽  
Dural Tear ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Growing Skull Fracture

CASE STUDY: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT WITH SHOULDER PAIN BY GENERAL PRACTITIONER

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. M. Nazarian ◽  
V. I. Velichko ◽  
V. I. Synenko ◽  
S. F. Kovalenko
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioner ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Autologous Plasma ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Pharmacological Method ◽  
Reduced Mobility

Shoulder pain is one of the most common presentations of musculoskeletal pain with population prevalence of between 7 and 26 %. The most common pathology that affects the shoulder joint is rotator cuff syndrome. The most important aspects in the management of patient with shoulder pain by general practitioner are to ensure an accurate diagnosis and to start the appropriate treatment on time. The main direction of rotator cuff syndrome treatment includes a period of rest from the exacerbating activity and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In some cases the use of the NSAIDs is not possible, so we decided to suggest an alternative non-pharmacological method of treatment. We treated a patient with rotator cuff syndrome by injections of autologous plasma into the affected muscles and projections of entheses that were involved in the pathological process. We obtained positive results. The shoulder pain had been reduced, mobility and movement had been improved after a course of autologous plasma injections. In our opinion, it is expedient to consider such treatment of the rotator cuff syndrome both as an additional method and separately in case of impossibility of prescribing the main therapy.

Open Source Medical Devices for Innovation, Education and Global Health: Case Study of Open Source Magnetic Resonance Imaging

2018 ◽  
pp. 147-163
Author(s):  
Lukas Winter ◽  
Ruben Pellicer-Guridi ◽  
Lionel Broche ◽  
Simone A. Winkler ◽  
Henning M. Reimann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Resonance Imaging
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