Congenital total absence of the pericardium: A case report

Open Medicine ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-317
Author(s):  
Arezou Zoroufian ◽  
Shapour Shirani ◽  
Behareh Eslami ◽  
Mohammad Sahebjam
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Axial Tomography ◽  
Atypical Chest Pain ◽  
Total Absence ◽  
History Of ◽  
Computerized Axial Tomography ◽  
Tomography Scan

AbstractWe report the case of a 52-year-old woman who presented with a several-year history of palpitation (exacerbated by emotional stress and physical activity) and recent development of atypical chest pain. An investigation was undertaken to diagnose the patient’s problem and to recommend the best possible therapy. Transthoracic echocardiography and a computerized axial tomography scan showed evidence of complete absence of the pericardium, which is a rare congenital heart defect.

A craniopharyngioma in a seven-year-old dog

1991 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. N. Eckersley ◽  
Judith K. Geel ◽  
N. P.J. Kriek
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Sinus Bradycardia ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Axial Tomography ◽  
History Of ◽  
Computerised Axial Tomography ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Space Occupying Lesion

A seven-year-old male Border Collie was presented with a history of lethargy, episodic circling, incoordination and polydypsia. Physical examination revealed depression, obesity and bradycardia. A neurological examination indicated the possible presence of a space-occupying lesion in the brain. Results of the clinical investigation revealed hyposthenuria, sinus bradycardia and increased concentration of protein in the cerebrospinal fluid. A computerised axial tomography scan revealed a mass in the region of the hypophysis. The dog was euthanased and a post mortem examination confirmed the presence of a craniopharyngioma.

scholarly journals Computerized Axial Tomography Findings in Children with Afebrile Seizures: A Hospital Based Study at Eastern Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Prakash Poudel ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Gupta ◽  
Shyam Prasad Kafle
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Limited Area ◽  
Axial Tomography ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Standard Guideline ◽  
History Of ◽  
Computerized Axial Tomography ◽  
Afebrile Seizure

Background: Computerized Tomography can be performed in resource limited areas where Magnetic Resonance Imaging is less practical. This study was conducted to find out the proportion of cases with abnormal CT scan and findings of CT scan in children with afebrile seizures in a resource limited area.Methods: This prospective study was conducted from 1st July 2009 to 31st March 2014 in a university hospital of Nepal. Patients (1 month to 20 years of age) presenting with history of afebrile seizure were included. Neuroimaging was prescribed; children were treated and followed-up as per standard guideline. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0.Results: There were 447 children with afebrile seizures included in the study. Male to female ratio was 1.6:1. Median age at presentation was 84 (interquartile range 36-144) months. CT scan was done in 321 (71.8%) cases. CT was abnormal in 143 cases, accounting for 32.0% out of total cases and 44.5% out of investigated cases. Among investigated cases, common CT findings were atrophy (13.4%), neurocysticercosis (12.1%), structural abnormalities (4.4%), stroke (3.7%), post-encephalitis changes (3.1%), nonspecific calcification (1.6%), tuberculoma (1.2%), tumor (0.9%), neurocutaneous syndromes (0.9%), hydrocephalus (0.9%) and other findings (2.2%).Conclusions: In a resource limited area CT scan is a valuable alternative tool in evaluating a child with afebrile seizure. Majority of these children have remote symptomatic seizures and the underlying brain pathologies can be well detected by CT scan.

Rupture of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm: case report and review of contemporary literature

Perfusion ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 026765912096691
Author(s):  
Jean-Luc Duval ◽  
Richard AE Ramsingh ◽  
Natasha C Rahaman ◽  
Risshi D Rampersad ◽  
Gianni D Angelini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiac Failure ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Aneurysm Rupture ◽  
Sinus Of Valsalva ◽  
Sinus Of Valsalva Aneurysm ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm rupture is a rare condition with a great potential for morbidity and mortality if not promptly diagnosed and managed. We present an unusual non-infected sinus of Valsalva aneurysm rupture in a 47-year-old female. This case report, a likely presentation of a late congenital heart defect, highlights the need for a high index of suspicion in a patient with atypical history of congestive cardiac failure.

Reconstruction of a Previously Repaired Aortic Valve Destroyed by Infective Endocarditis: Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-410
Author(s):  
Tomas Chalela ◽  
Viktor Hraska
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Congenital Aortic Stenosis ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Uncommon Condition

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an uncommon condition among patients with congenital heart disease, however it can be life threatening. The usual management includes replacement of the affected valve, especially in patients with aortic valve compromise, and is even more common in previously repaired valves. In this case report, we describe the successful reconstruction of an aortic root destroyed by IE, in a patient with history of ballooning of a congenital aortic stenosis.

Middle turbinate osteoma; an unusual cause of nasal obstruction

1988 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. B. Whittet ◽  
R. E. Quiney
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Middle Turbinate ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Lateral Rhinotomy ◽  
Radiological Assessment ◽  
Axial Tomography ◽  
Computerized Axial Tomography ◽  
Benign Tumours

AbstractOsteomas are common benign tumours of the paranasal sinuses, but are usually asymptomatic and found as a coincidental finding during routine radiological investigations. We present a case report of a patient with an isolated osteoma of the middle turbinate presenting with unilateral nasal obstruction which required removal via a lateral rhinotomy approach. The aetiology, pathology and presenting features of these tumours are reviewed and their subsequent management discussed. In particular, adequate pre-operative radiological assessment to determine involvement of the cribriform plate region by computerized axial tomography (CAT Scanning) is emphasized since this may indicate the need for a cranio-facial surgical approach rather than a lateral rhinotomy to achieve complete removal.

Pneumatisation of turbinates and paranasal sinuses in children: case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Tsioulos ◽  
M Martinez Del Pero ◽  
C Philpott
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Image Guidance ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Nasal Blockage ◽  
History Of ◽  
Maximal Medical Therapy ◽  
Tomography Scan

AbstractObjective:To describe a rare case of multiple anatomical variations in the sinonasal skeleton of an adolescent with chronic rhinosinusitis, together with its successful surgical management.Case report:A 15-year-old male adolescent was referred with a 3-year history of nasal blockage and hyposmia. His symptoms did not improve on maximal medical therapy. A pre-operative computed tomography scan revealed numerous anatomical variations in his nose and paranasal sinuses. He underwent neuronavigation-assisted endoscopic sinus surgery without complication, and with subsequent resolution of his symptoms at 10 months.Conclusion:Chronic rhinosinusitis in children offers its own set of unique surgical challenges. The effectiveness and safety of sinus surgery in this population can be improved through the knowledge of anatomical variants, and is aided by the use of image guidance systems.

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