Acupuncture Combined with Chinese Medicine Iontophoresis Treatment for Chronic Progressive Cervical Intervertebral Disk Disease in a Dog

Case Report: A 12-year-old castrated male dog with nonambulatory tetraplegia was diagnosed with spinal stenosis at C3–C4 through X-ray examination and with ventral extradural spinal compression at C3–C4 through myelography and computed tomography. The diagnosis of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine was local Qi and blood stagnation, spleen Qideficiency, blood deficiency, and kidney Yang deficiency. We initiated treatment using a combination of acupuncture and Chinese medicine iontophoresis with laser therapy. After 12 treatment days, there was a significant improvement in the dog’s ambulation function, which was indicated by proper walking and flexible head-turning. Conclusion: This indicates that combining acupuncture and Chinese medicine iontophoresis could be a potential treatment for chronic progressive cervical intervertebral disk disease in dogs.

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X-ray and computed tomography findings in macrodystrophia lipomatosa of the foot with secondary osteoarthritic changes diagnosed in an elderly female: a case report

Radiologia Brasileira ◽

10.1590/0100-3984.2013.0017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 50 (2) ◽

pp. 132-134 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rajesh Sharma ◽

Puneet Gupta ◽

Manik Mahajan ◽

Manjit Arora ◽

Anchal Gupta

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Pressure Effects ◽

Rare Entity ◽

X Ray ◽

Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa ◽

Elderly Female ◽

Second Toe

Abstract Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare entity that is mostly diagnosed in children. It has been very rarely reported in adults. Here, we describe the X-ray and computed tomography findings in a case of macrodystrophia lipomatosa in an elderly female presenting with an enlarged second toe since birth and bony outgrowths causing pressure effects and cosmetic problems.

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Cuboid stress fracture. A case report

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association ◽

10.7547/87507315-83-3-153 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 83 (3) ◽

pp. 153-155 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

JB Chen

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Stress Fracture ◽

Healing Process ◽

X Rays ◽

Computed Tomography Scan ◽

X Ray ◽

Computed Tomography Scans ◽

Bone Changes ◽

Tomography Scan

Because a stress fracture is rare and easily missed on an x-ray, it might go undetected. If a patient presents with an activity related injury to the midfoot and x-rays are negative, a computed tomography scan can be helpful in diagnosing a cuboid stress fracture. Also, computed tomography scans graphically show the fracture location and size, in addition to tracking progressive bone changes during the healing process.

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Intestinal Obstruction of Congenital Origin: A Case Report

Journal of Nepal Medical Association ◽

10.31729/jnma.4708 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 58 (221) ◽

Author(s):

Mandeeep Guragai ◽

Suzit Bhusal ◽

Anwesh Bhatta

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Young Child ◽

Intestinal Obstruction ◽

Mechanical Obstruction ◽

Computed Tomography Scan ◽

X Ray ◽

Congenital Origin ◽

Viral Enteritis ◽

Tomography Scan

Congenital bands are rare causes of intestinal obstruction and often leads to diagnostic challenges.Diagnostic delays in cases of mechanical obstruction might lead to irreversible bowel ischemiaand perforation. Presently described is a case of an 18 month young child with severe vomitingdeveloped for one day. The child was initially thought to have acute viral enteritis and treatedaccordingly. Due to the severity, an X-Ray and computed tomography scan were sent which pointedtowards the possibility of having congenital bands. He was treated operatively. The child was keptunder observation for eleven days and was discharged. Although rare, intestinal obstruction due tocongenital bands must be considered when treating a child with severe vomiting.

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Case Report: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Calcification in a Patient With Chondrocalcinosis: Micro-Computed Tomography Presentation

Frontiers in Surgery ◽

10.3389/fsurg.2021.680234 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Alberto Grassi ◽

Giacomo Dal Fabbro ◽

Milena Fini ◽

Stefano Zaffagnini ◽

Annapaola Parrilli

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽

Case Report ◽

Cruciate Ligament ◽

Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate ◽

Micro Computed Tomography ◽

Crystal Deposition ◽

X Ray ◽

Μct Scan ◽

Anterior Cruciate

In this case report, an incidental postoperative diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) calcification, associated with calcification of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and lateral meniscus insertions, was made using micro-computed tomography (μCT) technology in a knee specimen obtained during a total knee replacement (TKR) surgery due to painful tri-compartmental osteoarthritis (OA) with chondrocalcinosis signs at preoperative X-ray. Anterior cruciate ligament calcification is an uncommon finding, and conventional X-ray and MRI are not so helpful in its identification. μCT scan, in contrast, is of interest because it provides highly spatial three-dimensional information with excellent visualization of bones and calcifications. The μCT technology used in this case report allowed us to perform a detailed analysis and a 3-D reconstruction of the calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition about the knee without the need to section the specimens into slice as performed in previous studies. The 3-D model obtained with μCT scan permits to gain more insight into the shape of the calcification within the fibers of the ligamentous structures of the joint.

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Perforated duodenal ulcer presenting with a subphrenic abscess revealed by plain abdominal X-ray films and confirmed by multi-detector computed tomography: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports ◽

10.1186/1752-1947-7-257 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Luigi Camera ◽

Milena Calabrese ◽

Valeria Romeo ◽

Fabrizio Scordino ◽

Pier Paolo Mainenti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Duodenal Ulcer ◽

Case Report ◽

Perforated Duodenal Ulcer ◽

Subphrenic Abscess ◽

X Ray ◽

Multi Detector Computed Tomography

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Plain X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of telangiectatic osteosarcoma: a case report

Cases Journal ◽

10.4076/1757-1626-2-7833 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 7833 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vasilios Skiadas ◽

Vasilios Koutoulidis ◽

Andreas Koureas ◽

Lia Moulopoulos ◽

Athanasios Gouliamos

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Imaging Findings ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Telangiectatic Osteosarcoma ◽

X Ray ◽

X Ray Computed

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Successful Transanal Removal of a Rectal Foreign Body by Abdominal Compression under Endoscopic and X-Ray Fluoroscopic Observation: A Case Report

Case Reports in Gastroenterology ◽

10.1159/000452210 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 646-652 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Hironobu Mikami ◽

Norihisa Ishimura ◽

Akihiko Oka ◽

Ichiro Moriyama ◽

Takafumi Yuki ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Emergency Department ◽

Case Report ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Foreign Bodies ◽

Abdominal Compression ◽

X Ray ◽

Large Size ◽

Rectal Foreign Bodies ◽

Abdominal Examination

We occasionally encounter patients with various types of rectal foreign bodies. When too large to grasp, transanal removal can be difficult. Here, we report a case of successful manual transanal removal of an 18 × 4 × 4 cm silicon rod without complications. A 50-year-old male came to the emergency department of our hospital 12 h after transanal insertion of a whole silicon rod. An abdominal examination showed no evidence of peritonitis, while X-ray and computed tomography findings revealed a large foreign body in the rectum, without any sign of perforation. Initially, we attempted removal using an endoscopy procedure with conventional endoscopic instruments, including a snare and grasp forceps, though we failed because of the large size. Next, we manually compressed the foreign body from the abdominal wall under endoscopic and X-ray fluoroscopic observation, and successfully removed it in a transanal manner without complications. Endoscopic and X-ray fluoroscopic assistance were helpful to guide the direction and angle of abdominal compression in this case.

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Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Drainage of Pneumomediastinum in a Newborn: A Case Report

Current Medical Imaging Formerly Current Medical Imaging Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573405617666210907165737 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

Author(s):

Turkay Rzayev ◽

Efe Soydemir ◽

Safak Gucyetmez ◽

Gursu Kiyan ◽

Hulya Ozdemir ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Respiratory Distress ◽

Percutaneous Drainage ◽

Ct Guided ◽

X Ray ◽

Live Births ◽

Surfactant Treatment ◽

Newborn Girl ◽

Chest X Ray

Background: Neonatal pneumomediastinum is seen in 2.5 per 1000 live births and mostly managed conservatively. An intervention is essential in cases with tension pneumomediastinum. Ultrasonography-guided (USG-guided) relief of pneumomediastinum has been reported in newborns. There are no reported cases of computed tomography-guided (CT-guided) drainage of pneumomediastinum in neonates. Case report: A newborn girl born at 34 week of gestation was intubated due to respiratory distress and received intratracheal surfactant treatment. Pneumomediastinum was detected at the chest X-ray on the 6th postnatal hour. On the second postnatal day, the patient's oxygen needs increased, tachypnea and subcostal retractions recurred, so it was decided to intervene. USG-guided drainage of the pneumomediastinum was attempted twice but was unsuccessful. Percutaneous drainage with CT guidance was performed successfully. Conclusion: This report aims to emphasize that CT-guided intervention of pneumomediastinum can be an effective alternative in a newborn if USG-guided intervention fails.

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DIAPHRAGMATIC RUPTURE AN EMERGENCY CASE REPORT

Smart Medical Journal ◽

10.13057/smj.v2i2.38518 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 93

Author(s):

IFADA INDRIYANI ◽

WIDIASTUTI WIDIASTUTI ◽

THARINA LAWEI ◽

DARMAWAN ISMAIL

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Diaphragmatic Rupture ◽

Early Assessment ◽

Emergency Case ◽

X Ray ◽

Left Diaphragm ◽

Computed Tomography Scanning ◽

Chest X Ray

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Diaphragmatic rupture is a major challenge for the radiologist to be confirmed as an emergency diagnosis. The prevalence of the injury is 5% of abdominal blunt force trauma cases. Left-sided injury is more common with left-to-right ratio 3:1. Chest X-Ray is a conventional modality as an early assessment of abdominal trauma and computed tomography is a standard reference to confirm this diagnosis.Case Report: A 70 yo man complained about chest pain after falling from 4 meter-height tree. Chest X-Ray revealed bowel gas appearance in the left thorax cavity with no appearance of left diaphragm. Contrasted abdominal CT showed gaster and intestine in the left thorax cavity. The patient underwent left diaphragm thoracotomy confirming the existence of gaster, ileum, and spleen in the pleural cavity. Those organs were returned to the abdomen and the left diaphragm repaired. Following-up after discharge obtained remarkable outcomes.Discussion: Confirming the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture is a challenge for the radiologist because it can be asymptomatic until life-threatening complications manifest such as respiratory disorders and visceral incarceration.Conclusion: With the improvement of imaging technology, the radiologist is able to confirm a diaphragmatic rupture to get a better prognosis. Key words: diaphragmatic rupture; trauma; chest X-ray; computed tomography ABSTRAK Pendahuluan : Konfirmasi diagnosis emergensi ruptur diafragma masih menjadi tantangan bagi spesialis radiologi. Prevalensi ruptur diafragma sebesar 5% dari kasus trauma tumpul abdomen dan perlukaan diafragma pada sisi kiri lebih umum terjadi dibandingkan sisi kanan dengan rasio 3:1. Foto X-Ray dada merupakan modalitas konvensional sebagai penilaian awal trauma abdomen dan computed tomography scanning (CT scan) merupakan standar pemeriksaan untuk mendiagnosis kasus tersebut.Laporan Kasus : Seorang laki-laki berusia 70 tahun mengeluhkan nyeri dada setelah jatuh dari pohon setinggi 4 meter. X-ray dada menunjukkan gambaran gas usus di sebelah kiri rongga thorax dan tidak tampak gambaran diafragma kiri. CT scan abdomen dengan kontras menunjukkan gambaran lambung dan usus di sebelah kiri rongga thorax. Pasien tersebut kemudian ditatalaksana dengan thorakotomi diafragma kiri untuk mengkonfirmasi adanya lambung, ileum dan lien pada rongga pleura. Organ-organ tersebut kemudian dikembalikan ke dalam abdomen dan diafragma kiri direparasi. Kondisi klinis pasien setelah penatalaksanaan tersebut menunjukkan perbaikan.Diskusi : Konfirmasi diagnosis ruptur diafragma merupakan tantangan bagi spesialis radiologi karena kasus tersebut bisa tidak bergejala sampai timbulnya komplikasi yang mengancam jiwa seperti gangguan respirasi dan perlekatan organ visceral.Kesimpulan : Dengan adanya perkembangan teknologi pencitraan, spesialis radiologi dapat mengkonfirmasi ruptur diafragma sehingga memberikan prognosis yang lebih baik. Kata Kunci : ruptur diafragma; trauma; chest X-ray, computed tomography

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PULMONARY ALVEOLAR MICROLITHIASIS: A LITERATURE REVIEW AND CASE REPORT OF A LUNG BIOPSY-CONFIRMED DISEASE IN AN INFANT

PEDIATRIA Journal named after G N SPERANSKY ◽

10.24110/0031-403x-2021-100-5-170-175 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 100 (5) ◽

pp. 170-175

Author(s):

D.Yu. Ovsyannikov ◽

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O.V. Alekseeva ◽

R.V. Taniya ◽

P.A. Frolov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Interstitial Lung Disease ◽

Literature Review ◽

Lung Disease ◽

Lung Biopsy ◽

Clinical Observation ◽

X Ray ◽

Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis ◽

Alveolar Microlithiasis

The article provides up-to-date information on epidemiology, etiology, genetics, pathogenesis, pathomorphology, clinical manifestation, X-ray and computed tomography (CT) semiotics, features in childhood, treatment of a rare genetic interstitial lung disease – pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM). A clinical observation of a child with PAM manifestation, confirmed by lung biopsy in infancy, is presented. The results of X-ray and CT of the patient's chest organs are presented, the unique features of the course of the disease are listed.

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