A CASE OF VENOUS VARIX OF THE VOLAR DIGIT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Hand Surgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 53-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motohisa Kawakatsu ◽  
Masao Fujiwara ◽  
Kazuo Iwasaki ◽  
Akikazu Sumiya
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Normal Skin ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Volar Aspect ◽  
Painful Mass ◽  
Painless Mass ◽  
Venous Varix

Venous varix of the volar digit (VVVD) is a rare condition that is usually described as a firm, blue, and painful mass. However, the clinical features of VVVD are still unclear. We treated a patient who had a firm, normal-skin-colored, and painless mass on the volar aspect of a digit. The mass was removed and was diagnosed as VVVD by histological examination. Magnetic resonance imaging was useful for assisting with the pre-operative diagnosis. We also review 11 previously reported cases.

VENOUS VARIX ON THE DORSAL ASPECT OF THE THUMB: REPORT OF TWO CASES

Hand Surgery ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 261-265
Author(s):  
Motohisa Kawakatsu ◽  
Masao Fujiwara
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Histological Examination ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Dorsal Aspect ◽  
Volar Aspect ◽  
Painless Mass ◽  
Venous Varix ◽  
Subcutaneous Lesion

Venous varix on the volar aspect of the digits or the hand is a rare subcutaneous lesion that is usually described as a firm, blue, and painful single nodule that contains thrombus. However, there have been no reports about venous varix on the dorsal aspect of the digits or the hand, so its features are unknown. We treated two patients who each had a soft blue painless mass on the dorsal aspect of the thumb that became enlarged with the tourniquet test. Ultrasonography and/or magnetic resonance imaging were used for assisting with the preoperative diagnosis, and showed each lesion was composed of two or more varicosities. Each mass was removed and was diagnosed as a venous varix without thrombus by histological examination.

Norovirus Causes Pediatric Encephalopathy and Status Epilepticus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Tantillo ◽  
Navyamani Kagita ◽  
Maite LaVega-Talbott ◽  
Anuradha Singh ◽  
David Kaufman
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Status Epilepticus ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Diffusion Restriction ◽  
Neurologic Impairment ◽  
Norovirus Gastroenteritis

AbstractNorovirus is a common cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. The disease can present with varying degrees of neurologic impairment from benign convulsions to rare cases of severe encephalopathy. We describe a case report of a North American infant who presented with norovirus gastroenteritis, status epilepticus, severe encephalopathy, and abnormal but reversible diffusion restriction changes on magnetic resonance imaging of brain.

scholarly journals Ventriculus Terminalis in Adults: Unusual Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features and Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Hyun Suh ◽  
Tae-Sub Chung ◽  
Seung-Koo Lee ◽  
Yong-Eun Cho ◽  
Keun Su Kim
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging patterns of treatment-related toxicity in the pediatric brain: an update and review of the literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 633-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Camilla Rossi Espagnet ◽  
Luca Pasquini ◽  
Antonio Napolitano ◽  
Antonella Cacchione ◽  
Angela Mastronuzzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Pediatric Brain

scholarly journals Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 1771-1777
Author(s):  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Zhenyu Qi ◽  
Xuewen Zhang ◽  
Fangping Zhong ◽  
Hui Yao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Third Ventriculostomy ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Adult Case ◽  
History Of ◽  
Memory Deterioration

Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia is a rare condition, with few reports of adult cases. We describe an adult case of Dandy–Walker syndrome with concomitant syringomyelia. A 33-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of walking instability, numbness in the hands, memory deterioration, and urinary incontinence. A physical examination showed a positive Romberg sign. Brain computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed hydrocephalus, a cyst in the posterior fossa, absence of the cerebellar vermis, hypoplasia of the corpus callosum and cerebella, and syringomyelia. All of these symptoms were consistent with the diagnosis of Dandy–Walker syndrome. Surgery involving arachnoid adhesiolysis and endoscopic third ventriculostomy was performed. At the 6-month follow-up, the symptoms were completely relieved. Magnetic resonance imaging showed that syringomyelia was greatly reduced and the hydrocephalus remained unchanged. Dandy–Walker syndrome with concomitant syringomyelia in adults is exceedingly rare. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment of this condition should be highlighted. Combined arachnoid adhesiolysis and endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be an effective approach.

scholarly journals Diagnosis and management of congenital absence of pericardium: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Melissa Bouchard ◽  
A Hoschtitzky ◽  
M Gatzoulis
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Symptomatic Patient ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Chest Pains

Abstract Background Absence of the pericardium is a rare congenital defect with an approximate incidence of <1/10 000. We review a case of complete pericardial agenesis in a symptomatic patient with gross cardiac mobility, for which pericardial reconstruction was undertaken successfully. Case summary A 24-year-old otherwise fit and well patient, with debilitating exertional chest pain was found to have complete pericardial agenesis on the left side and on the diaphragmatic surface. There was gross cardiac mobility demonstrated on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. His pericardium was reconstructed surgically using Gore-tex® patches. There were no complications, and the patient was discharged 8 days later. Three months later at follow-up, the patient required no analgesia and has had complete resolution of his chest pains. Discussion Congenital hemi-pericardial agenesis is a very rare condition which often remains undetected due to its asymptomatic nature. It is important to consider this as a differential diagnosis of exertional chest pains. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging remains the investigation of gold standard. There is no consensus on whether surgical intervention in symptomatic or asymptomatic patients has any prognostic value. However, we have demonstrated that by reconstructing the pericardium in a highly symptomatic patient, there has been a resolution in size of a previously dilated right ventricle and most importantly an improvement in quality of life.

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