scholarly journals Prenatal Diagnosis of Severe Fetal Hydronephrosis Due to Pyeloureteral Junction Syndrome with False Neonatal Resolution

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 163-170
Author(s):  
Gerarda Gaeta ◽  
Mirko Pozzoni ◽  
Audrey Serafini ◽  
Arianna Lesma ◽  
Pier Luigi Paesano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Prenatal Ultrasound ◽  
Urinary Output ◽  
Renal Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Fetal Hydronephrosis ◽  
Excellent Outcome

A case of severe fetal hydronephrosis due to isolated bilateral stenosis of the pyelo-ureteral junction was diagnosed at our centre. Surprisingly, a negative renal ultrasound scan was performed on the 3rd postnatal day. An ultrasound follow-up showed severe bilateral pyelectasis a few weeks later. The infant underwent bilateral pyeloplasty at six months of age with an excellent outcome. Such a neonatal picture may be due to the reduction of urinary output secondary to excessive postnatal weight loss and dehydration. In this case, prenatal ultrasound result was more reliable than postnatal ultrasound, emphasizing the importance of postnatal urologic follow-up after prenatal indication.

Evaluation of transverse dorsal lumbotomy in management of PUJ obstruction in patients younger than 6 months

2021 ◽  
pp. 039156032199360
Author(s):  
Saeed Alhindi ◽  
Mohamed Mubarak ◽  
Husain Alaradi
Keyword(s):  
Operative Time ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Renal Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Operative Duration ◽  
Operative Complications ◽  
Efficient Alternative ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Operative Ultrasound

Objective: The transverse dorsal lumbotomy approach provides excellent exposure to the PUJ and causes minimal tissue damage. In this study, we assess the efficacy of dorsal lumbotomy in PUJ obstruction in children younger than 6 months. Methods: All children less than 6 months who were managed with the dorsal lumbotomy approach between 2009 and 2017 were reviewed prospectively. Data included: demographic data, pre/post-operative renal ultrasound scan with SFU grading and RDS, operative time, post-operative complications, and follow up results. Results: A total of 42 children with a mean age of 4.4 ± 1 months were included. On pre-operative RDS, all patients had an obstructive pattern and a SRF of 30.3 ± 9.3. The mean operative duration was 49 min and analgesia was minimal. Post-operative ultrasound at 6 months showed an improvement in hydronephrosis ( p < 0.05) and a mean SRF of 39.3 ± 6.1 ( p < 0.001). Conclusion: Transverse dorsal lumbotomy approach is a safe and efficient alternative in patients less than 6 month.

A rare case of Dirofilaria repens infection

2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (6) ◽  
pp. 607-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
C C Chan ◽  
M S Kermanshahi ◽  
B Mathew ◽  
R J England
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cystic Lesion ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Dirofilaria Repens ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Neck Swelling ◽  
History Of

AbstractObjective:This paper reports a case of Dirofilaria repens infection in a patient who presented with an anterolateral neck swelling. Dirofilaria repens infection of the neck region is rare even in countries where dirofilarial infestation is endemic. The diagnosis is made by identifying the worm in surgical or pathological specimens.Case report:A 47-year-old man presented with an 8-week history of non-tender, right-sided, lower anterolateral neck swelling and weight loss. An ultrasound scan showed a cystic lesion containing a living worm. The cyst was excised and the patient showed full recovery at follow up.Conclusion:To our knowledge, there has been no previous report of an anterolateral neck swelling secondary to Dirofilaria repens infection in Europe. Our case is unusual because of the rarity of Dirofilaria repens presenting as a neck swelling.

Predicting the risk of becoming lost to follow-up in a lifestyle weight-loss intervention

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle M. Lespinasse ◽  
Kristen E. Medina ◽  
Stacey N. Maurer ◽  
Samantha A. Minski ◽  
Renee T. Degener ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Loss Intervention ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

The case of prenatal diagnosis of pilonidal cyst

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.V. Ezhova
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Prenatal Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Diagnosis ◽  
Pilonidal Cyst

The case of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of pilonidal cyst at 25 weeks of gestation is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed after birth.

Experience of prenatal diagnosis of true knots of the umbilical cord during ultrasound examination in the third trimester of gestation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.Y. Morozova, V.V. Zotov, M.S. Kovalenko et all
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Technological Advance ◽  
Prenatal Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Diagnosis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third

Despite the rapid technological advance, the expansion of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis, as well as the accumulation of experience by both domestic and foreign experts, prenatal recognition of true knots of the umbilical cord causes significant difficulties. Three cases of successful ultrasound diagnosis of true knots of the umbilical cord and brief review of the literature are presented.

Congenital multilocular arachnoid cyst of the interhemispheric fissure

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.V. Doroshenko
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Arachnoid Cyst ◽  
Prenatal Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Diagnosis ◽  
Excellent Outcome ◽  
Interhemispheric Fissure

The prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of large multilocular interhemispheric arachnoid cyst at 34 weeks of gestation is presented. No other anomalies were noticed. Patient was scheduled for the cesarean section. An infant was undergone the surgery with fenestration of the cyst three months later. In this case, arachnoid cyst had an excellent outcome and was not associated with neurological or cognitive impairment.

scholarly journals Clinical and Molecular Characteristics and Outcome of Cystic Partially Differentiated Nephroblastoma and Cystic Nephroma: A Narrative Review of the Literature

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 997
Author(s):  
Sophie E. van Peer ◽  
Corine J. H. Pleijte ◽  
Ronald R. de Krijger ◽  
Marjolijn C. J. Jongmans ◽  
Roland P. Kuiper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Diagnosis ◽  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Renal Tumor ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Cystic Nephroma ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Genetic Characteristics ◽  
Excellent Outcome

In children presenting with a predominantly cystic renal tumor, the most likely diagnoses include cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma (CPDN) and cystic nephroma (CN). Both entities are rare and limited information on the clinical and molecular characteristics, treatment, and outcome is available since large cohort studies are lacking. We performed an extensive literature review, in which we identified 113 CPDN and 167 CN. The median age at presentation for CPDN and CN was 12 months (range: 3 weeks–4 years) and 16 months (prenatal diagnosis–16 years), respectively. No patients presented with metastatic disease. Bilateral disease occurred in both entities. Surgery was the main treatment for both. Two/113 CPDN patients and 26/167 CN patients had previous, concomitant, or subsequent other tumors. Unlike CPDN, CN was strongly associated with somatic (n = 27/29) and germline (n = 12/12) DICER1-mutations. Four CPDN patients and one CN patient relapsed. Death was reported in six/103 patients with CPDN and six/118 CN patients, none directly due to disease. In conclusion, children with CPDN and CN are young, do not present with metastases, and have an excellent outcome. Awareness of concomitant or subsequent tumors and genetic testing is important. International registration of cystic renal tumor cohorts is required to enable a better understanding of clinical and genetic characteristics.

Excellent Outcome of Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy in an Adult With Bacterial Infections, Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 194187442199137
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
John R. Younce ◽  
Joel S. Perlmutter ◽  
Soe S. Mar
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Vasogenic Edema ◽  
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy ◽  
Excellent Outcome ◽  
Intravenous Antibiotics ◽  
Acute Necrotizing ◽  
Supportive Management

Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) is a rare para-infectious encephalopathy that classically occurs in children. However, ANE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adults with symmetric brain lesions after a prodromal illness given recent reports of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) to presumably cause ANE in adults. We report a case of a 29-year-old male presenting with fever, malaise, and rapid deterioration into coma. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifocal symmetric areas of diffusion restriction and surrounding vasogenic edema involving bilateral thalami, pons and cerebellar hemispheres with a core of susceptibility artifact, and minimal thalamic contrast enhancement, most consistent with ANE. Extensive infectious workup revealed isolated Escherichia coli and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in his urine. Despite the severe encephalopathy on initial presentation, the patient improved with intravenous antibiotics and supportive management with minimal residual deficits at 9 months follow-up. We aim to provide an overview of the radiological features, differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of ANE. Becoming familiarized with this rare but devastating disease will improve detection, treatment, and ultimately prognosis, especially in the era of a new pandemic.

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