Renal pseudoaneurysm after blunt trauma in a 10-year-old girl: A case report

2020 ◽  
pp. 039156031989615
Author(s):  
Simone Sforza ◽  
Giorgio Persano ◽  
Chiara Cini ◽  
Idanna Sforzi ◽  
Antonio Andrea Grosso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Trauma ◽  
Angiographic Embolization ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Right ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Tomography Scan

Introduction: Renal trauma is a relevant cause of morbidity in children older than 1 year. Most patients are currently managed conservatively, even in case of high-grade traumas; nevertheless, harmful complications may occur even in hemodynamically stable patients. We present a case of grade IV blunt renal trauma complicated by post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm. Case description: A 10-year-old girl was referred to our institution for grade IV trauma of the right kidney. During observation she had persistent hematuria that caused anemia. A second contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed a posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm that was successfully treated by angiographic embolization. Conclusions: Although extremely rare after blunt renal trauma, post-traumatic renal pseudoaneurysm may cause severe blood loss and anemia, and angioembolization is therefore indicated. This condition should be suspected and move physicians to investigate further.

scholarly journals A giant tonsillolith camouflaging as a peritonsillar abscess

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1224
Author(s):  
Vikas Vijayan ◽  
Susan K. Sebastian ◽  
Abhijeet Raj ◽  
Priyanka S. Amar
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Peritonsillar Abscess ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Provisional Diagnosis ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
The Right ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Tomography Scan

<p>Giant tonsillolith is a rare clinical entity. We present the case of a 7 years old male who presented with sore throat and difficulty in swallowing. Right tonsil was bulging into the oropharynx with marked peritonsillar swelling and inflammation and a provisional diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess was made. Contrast enhanced computed tomography scan revealed a large-sized tonsillolith on the right side. The patient underwent elective stone removal and tonsillectomy.</p>

scholarly journals Point-of-care creatinine testing in patients receiving contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan

2018 ◽  
Vol 478 ◽  
pp. 111-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Sophie Bargnoux ◽  
Olivier Beaufils ◽  
Maryse Oguike ◽  
Aurélie Lopasso ◽  
Anne-Marie Dupuy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Tomography Scan

scholarly journals Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal band, and skin (POEMS) changes syndrome presenting with a pseudosensory level: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiran Paranavitane ◽  
Lallindra Gooneratne ◽  
Thashi Chang
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Sensory Level ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Abdominal Lymphadenopathy ◽  
Tomography Scan

Abstract Introduction Polyneuropathy is a key feature of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal band, and skin changes syndrome, which is a paraneoplastic manifestation of an underlying lymphoproliferative neoplasm. We report the first case of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal band, and skin changes syndrome presenting with a pseudosensory level. Case presentation A 59-year-old Tamil woman with long-standing diabetes mellitus and hypertension developed painless, progressive inguinal lymphadenopathy. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showed mild hepatomegaly and intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy. A histological examination of an enlarged inguinal lymph node showed features of a plasma cell-type Castleman disease. She was treated with rituximab. Six months later, she developed gradually ascending numbness and weakness of both lower limbs. On examination, she had flaccid paraparesis (power 3/5) with a sensory level to pinprick at thoracic level 9. Joint position sense was preserved. Her cranial nerves and upper limbs were neurologically normal. Nerve conduction studies confirmed peripheral neuropathy with conduction slowing and a magnetic resonance imaging of her spine did not show cord or root compression. Serum protein electrophoresis showed a monoclonal band. A bone marrow biopsy showed a hypercellular marrow with 30% plasma cells. A repeat contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showed sclerotic bony lesions involving multiple vertebrae in addition to mild hepatomegaly and intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy. Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal band, and skin changes syndrome was diagnosed and she was treated with intravenously administered pulse therapy of dexamethasone and cyclophosphamide. After three cycles of treatment, she regained normal muscle power and sensation. Conclusions Polyneuropathy in polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal band, and skin changes syndrome can present as a pseudosensory level.

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