A New Anatomic Variant of T14 Vertebra: A Unique Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (10) ◽  
pp. 1726-1728
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lumbar Vertebrae ◽  
Plain Radiography ◽  
Thoracic Vertebrae ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Transitional Vertebra ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Whole Spine

The most common morphologic design of the spine comprises of 24 presacral mobile segments allocated to 7 non–rib-bearing cervical, 12 ribbearing thoracic, and 5 non-rib-bearing lumbar vertebrae. However, there are significant variations in the number of thoracic and lumbar segments. The authors presented a case of a 65-year-old female with back pain radiating to hips and legs. Plain radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the whole spine revealed fourteen thoracic vertebrae and bilateral ribs, which were found incidentally on preoperative investigation. To the authors’ knowledge, it has never been referenced in the literature. Keywords: Spine variation; T14 vertebra; Supernumerary thoracic ribs; Transitional vertebra

scholarly journals Lymphangiography and focal pleurodesis treatment of chylothorax with an aberrant thoracic duct following oesophagectomy: a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoyuki Ishida ◽  
Jun Kanamori ◽  
Hiroyuki Daiko
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Thoracic Duct ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Thoracostomy Tube ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Abstract Background Management of postoperative chylothorax usually consists of nutritional regimens, pharmacological therapies such as octreotide, and surgical therapies such as ligation of thoracic duct, but a clear consensus is yet to be reached. Further, the variation of the thoracic duct makes chylothorax difficult to treat. This report describes a rare case of chylothorax with an aberrant thoracic duct that was successfully treated using focal pleurodesis through interventional radiology (IVR). Case presentation The patient was a 52-year-old man with chylothorax after a thoracoscopic oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. With conventional therapy, such as thoracostomy tube, octreotide or fibrogammin, a decrease in the amount of chyle was not achieved. Therefore, we performed lymphangiography and pleurodesis through IVR. The patient appeared to have an aberrant thoracic duct, as revealed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); however, after focal pleurodesis, the leak of chyle was diminished, and the patient was discharged 66 days after admission. Conclusions Chylothorax remains a difficult complication. Focal pleurodesis through IVR can be one of the options to treat chylothorax.

scholarly journals Kernohan-Woltman Notch Phenomenon—Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (01) ◽  
pp. 056-059
Author(s):  
Carlos Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Motor Deficit ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Scan ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

AbstractThe Kernohan-Woltman notch phenomenon is a paradoxical neurological manifestation consisting of a motor deficit ipsilateral to a primary brain injury. It has been observed in patients with brain tumors and with supratentorial hematomas. It is considered a false localizing neurological sign. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan has been the test of choice. The recognition of this phenomenon is important to prevent a surgical procedure on the opposite side of the lesion. The present case report describes a case of chronic subdural hematoma with a probable finding of the Kernohan-Woltman phenomenon, and it discusses its pathophysiology, imaging findings, treatment, and prognosis.

scholarly journals Vulvar Lipoma: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 647-649
Author(s):  
Ahmed Reda ◽  
Ihab Gomaa
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Imaging Modalities ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Rare Site ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Vulvar Mass

AbstractThe present study is a case report of vulvar lipoma. The vulva is a rare site for the development of lipomas, and the aim of the study is to determine if the current imaging modalities can diagnose lipomas correctly. A 43-year-old patient presented with a painless, slowly progressive, oval, mobile and non-tender right vulvar mass compressing the vagina and totally covering the introitus. Both the ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams suggested the diagnosis of lipoma. Surgical excision was performed, and the histopathological examination of the mass confirmed a lipoma.

scholarly journals Rare Primary Spinal Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Sushil Paudel ◽  
Shirish Adhikari ◽  
Sharad C Adhikari ◽  
Rohit K Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Postoperative Radiotherapy ◽  
Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma ◽  
Radical Excision ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Lumbosacral Region ◽  
High Tendency ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Primary extradural mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (MCS) is a very rare intraspinal tumor. Proper clinical evaluation with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) followed by biopsy of the mass can confirm the diagnosis. Since MCS has a high tendency of recurrence and metastasis, the prognosis is guarded. We report a 52 years old male with primary extradural MCS in the lumbosacral region (L5-S3). Subtotal excision and biopsy were performed which confirmed the diagnosis. The patient received post excisional radiotherapy but expired after four months. Though rare, this tumor should be kept in differentials which helps in early diagnosis and thus can be treated with radical excision of the mass along with postoperative radiotherapy.

Atlantoaxial epidural abscess secondary to grass awn migration in a dog

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (02) ◽  
pp. 155-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Geissbühler ◽  
P. Karli ◽  
F. Forterre ◽  
E. Linon
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Cervical Vertebrae ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
History Of ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Grass Awn

SummaryA two-year-old female Lucerne Hound was presented with a one-week history of signs of progressive neck pain, inappetence, apathy, and an elevated rectal temperature. Findings of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were consistent with a foreign body abscess in the epidural space at the level of the first and second cervical vertebrae. A leftsided dorso-lateral atlantoaxial approach was performed, revealing an epidural abscess containing a grass awn. The clinical signs resolved within three days of surgery and the dog made a full recovery. This case report shows that grass awns can migrate to the atlantoaxial region in dogs and MRI findings lead to a suspicion of caudo-cranial migration within the spinal canal.

scholarly journals Dilated Virchow–Robin Spaces Mimicking a Brainstem Arteriovenous Malformation

2017 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 291-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Buell ◽  
Arjun Ramesh ◽  
Dale Ding ◽  
Daniel M. S. Raper ◽  
Ching-Jen Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Arteriovenous Malformation ◽  
Arteriovenous Malformations ◽  
Pulse Sequences ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Cystic Neoplasms ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

ABSTRACTVirchow–Robin spaces (VRS) are ubiquitous and commonly observed as the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) continues to improve. The function of VRS and the etiology of their dilation is still a subject of research. Diagnosing dilated VRS (dVRS) can be challenging because they may appear similar to other pathologies such as cystic neoplasms, infectious cysts, and even arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) on certain MRI pulse sequences. We reported a unique case of brainstem dVRS mimicking an AVM. Furthermore, the extensive pontine involvement of our patient’s lesion is rarely described in neurosurgical literature. Understanding the imaging characteristics of dVRS is critical to accurately diagnose these lesions and avoid unnecessary tests and procedures.

scholarly journals Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Subglottic Cysts of Infancy: Case Report and Review

2002 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Ross Mobley ◽  
Esperanza Pacheco ◽  
Gary D. Josephson
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Direct Laryngoscopy ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Published Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Subglottic cysts can cause stridor and respiratory distress in the infant. The diagnosis of subglottic cysts is often confirmed during direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. We describe the case of a 6-month-old boy with bilateral subglottic cysts that were preoperatively diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We also review the current literature on the diagnosis and treatment of subglottic cysts. Up until now, 63 cases of subglottic cysts were reported in the literature since 1966, and most were diagnosed by direct endoscopy. In this article, we describe a new case and we provide the first published report of the novel use of MRI in diagnosing this lesion.

Subcutaneous diffuse neurofibroma of the neck: a case report

1996 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastien Janssens de Varebeke ◽  
Arthur De Schepper ◽  
Esther Hauben ◽  
Frank Declau ◽  
Eric Van Marck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Young Patient ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Histopathological Features ◽  
Mri Features ◽  
Unusual Variant ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

AbstractA case of a rare and unusual variant of neurofibroma, diffuse neurofibroma (paraneurofibroma), in a young patient is presented. The clinical, radiological and histopathological features of this case are reported. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of the diffuse neurofibroma are comparable with those described in other neurofibromas.

scholarly journals An Atypical Porencephalic Cyst Manifesting as a Simple Partial Seizure: A Case Report and Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al Thafar ◽  
Abdullatif Sami Al Rashed ◽  
Bayan Abdullah Al Matar ◽  
Abdulaziz Mohammad Al-Sharydah ◽  
Abdulrahman Hamad Al-Abdulwahhab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Neurological Disease ◽  
Brain Parenchyma ◽  
Atypical Presentation ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Simple Partial Seizure ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Brain

Background. Porencephaly is an extremely rare neurological disease characterized by the presence of solitary or multiple degenerative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cavities within the brain parenchyma. Case Report. We describe a case involving a 23-year-old male who presented with involuntary movements of the left upper limb of 6 months’ duration. A diagnosis of porencephaly was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Conclusion. The rarity of occurrence and atypical presentation of such a lesion present a challenge to clinicians. Little is known about the pathogenesis and appropriate management of porencephaly. Further studies of the implications of porencephaly for neurodevelopment and behavior are needed.

Surgical Excision of a Cavernous Hemangioma of the Rostral Brain Stem: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 490-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen L. Ondra ◽  
James R. Doty ◽  
Michael E. Mahla ◽  
Eugene D. George
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Brain Stem ◽  
Cavernous Hemangioma ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Abstract A 23-year-old pregnant woman presented with sudden diplopia, ataxia, hemiparesis, and headache secondary to a brain stem hemorrhage. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a hematoma associated with a probable cavernous hemangioma of the rostral brain stem. In this report, we discuss the MRI findings leading to the preoperative diagnosis, as well as the surgical techniques involved in the successful resection.

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