Pub Date : 2024-11-25DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.139
Mark Marreros MD , Nicolas Dulguerov MD , Maxime Mermod MD, PhD
A 58-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of mouth underwent surgical planning for tumor resection and floor of mouth reconstruction. Unexpectedly, preoperative cervico-thoracic computed tomography (CT) indicated possible right ventricular intramural thrombosis, prompting initiation of unfractionated heparin. Follow-up echocardiography revealed no thrombus reduction, raising concerns of intracardiac metastasis. Positron emission tomography with 2-deoxy-2-[fluorine-18]fluoro- D-glucose with computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) showed a hypermetabolic mass in the right ventricle, raising concern for a distant tumor metastasis. Under anti-coagulation, the patient experienced recurrent tumor-related hemorrhage, necessitating urgent lingual artery embolization. Due to disease progression, surgical options were dismissed in favor of palliative chemo-immunotherapy, which both led to significant regression of both primary and metastatic lesions.
{"title":"Cardiac metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity: A rare case report","authors":"Mark Marreros MD , Nicolas Dulguerov MD , Maxime Mermod MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.139","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.139","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 58-year-old male with squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of mouth underwent surgical planning for tumor resection and floor of mouth reconstruction. Unexpectedly, preoperative cervico-thoracic computed tomography (CT) indicated possible right ventricular intramural thrombosis, prompting initiation of unfractionated heparin. Follow-up echocardiography revealed no thrombus reduction, raising concerns of intracardiac metastasis. Positron emission tomography with 2-deoxy-2-[fluorine-18]fluoro- D-glucose with computed tomography (<sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT) showed a hypermetabolic mass in the right ventricle, raising concern for a distant tumor metastasis. Under anti-coagulation, the patient experienced recurrent tumor-related hemorrhage, necessitating urgent lingual artery embolization. Due to disease progression, surgical options were dismissed in favor of palliative chemo-immunotherapy, which both led to significant regression of both primary and metastatic lesions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 1009-1013"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142700106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-25DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.159
Anass Benomar MD, MSc, FRCPC , Rui-Ning Gong MD , An Ni Wu MD , Michele Khayat MD , Hamza Laref DMD, MD , Marc-Jacques Dubois MD, FRCPC , Pierre Bourgouin MD, FRCPC , Patrick P. Bourgouin MD, FRCPC
Nasogastric tube placement is frequently performed in various medical settings. While generally deemed safe in patients without risk factors, complications may occur due to malposition, justifying the need of systematic confirmation of position with chest radiographs. We present the case of a critically ill male adult patient for whom the tube position was initially deemed very unusual on postinsertion radiographs, prompting further workup which ultimately confirmed an oropharyngeal perforation with a left parapharyngeal, left visceral, retrotracheal, and right retrodiaphragmatic course, and resulting in a recurrent pneumothorax and empyema treated by surgical decortication.
鼻胃管置入术经常在各种医疗环境中进行。虽然在没有风险因素的患者中通常被认为是安全的,但由于位置不正可能会导致并发症,因此需要通过胸部 X 光片系统地确认位置。我们介绍了一例重症男性成人患者的病例,插管后的 X 光片显示插管位置非常不正常,因此需要进一步检查,最终证实患者口咽部穿孔,并有左侧咽旁、左侧内脏、气管后和右侧膈后病变,导致复发性气胸和肺水肿,经手术去骨膜化治疗。
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Pub Date : 2024-11-25DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.131
Meichun Tao MD , Yaping Yang PhD , Hao Cheng MD , Mei Dong PhD
Severe headache as the initial clinical manifestation of early neurological deterioration (END) is uncommon. The emergence of severe headache should be promptly recognized as a potential indicator of large vessel stenosis. Here, we describe a male patient who initially presented with severe headache accompanied by transient left limb weakness, which subsequently progressed to persistent weakness. Imaging studies revealed severe stenosis at the origin of the right internal carotid artery, along with the presence of asymmetrically prominent cortical veins (APCV). Despite the administration of pregabalin orally and tramadol intramuscularly, his headache persisted. However, significant alleviation of his headache symptoms was observed following the improvement of cerebral perfusion.
Re-examination revealed the resolution of cortical vein dilation. This case underscores the importance of recognizing severe headache and APCV as potential indicators of large vessel stenosis and early neurological deterioration (END). Improving cerebral perfusion may serve as an effective means of alleviating headache symptoms in such cases.
{"title":"Early neurological deterioration with severe headache as the initial manifestation: A case report","authors":"Meichun Tao MD , Yaping Yang PhD , Hao Cheng MD , Mei Dong PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.131","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.131","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Severe headache as the initial clinical manifestation of early neurological deterioration (END) is uncommon. The emergence of severe headache should be promptly recognized as a potential indicator of large vessel stenosis. Here, we describe a male patient who initially presented with severe headache accompanied by transient left limb weakness, which subsequently progressed to persistent weakness. Imaging studies revealed severe stenosis at the origin of the right internal carotid artery, along with the presence of asymmetrically prominent cortical veins (APCV). Despite the administration of pregabalin orally and tramadol intramuscularly, his headache persisted. However, significant alleviation of his headache symptoms was observed following the improvement of cerebral perfusion.</div><div>Re-examination revealed the resolution of cortical vein dilation. This case underscores the importance of recognizing severe headache and APCV as potential indicators of large vessel stenosis and early neurological deterioration (END). Improving cerebral perfusion may serve as an effective means of alleviating headache symptoms in such cases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 1005-1008"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142700725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-23DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.158
Hoang Tu Minh MD , Nguyen Minh Duc MD , Nguyen-Van Cong MD , Ma Mai Hien MD , Le-Van Thuy MD , Ngo Hai Son , Tran Xuan Thach , Hoang Dinh Au MD, PhD
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is characterized by the compression of the brachial plexus in the thoracic outlet region, caused by various etiologies. We report a case with clinical symptoms and imaging findings from ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of NTOS due to an elongated C7 transverse process and a fibrous band of the middle scalene muscle, which was confirmed in decompression surgery.
{"title":"Imaging features of the brachial plexus in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: A case report","authors":"Hoang Tu Minh MD , Nguyen Minh Duc MD , Nguyen-Van Cong MD , Ma Mai Hien MD , Le-Van Thuy MD , Ngo Hai Son , Tran Xuan Thach , Hoang Dinh Au MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.158","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.158","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is characterized by the compression of the brachial plexus in the thoracic outlet region, caused by various etiologies. We report a case with clinical symptoms and imaging findings from ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of NTOS due to an elongated C7 transverse process and a fibrous band of the middle scalene muscle, which was confirmed in decompression surgery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 999-1004"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142700724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.104
Mohammadrzea Elhaie , Abolfazl Koozari , Mohammad Reza Khademi
A 41-year-old male presented with obstructive urinary symptoms and an enlarged prostate. Subsequent testing revealed a remarkably high PSA level of 150 ng/mL, considerably above normal limits, raising concern for possible malignancy. Transrectal ultrasound showed an enlarged heterogeneous prostate measuring 74×80×75mm. PSMA PET/CT detected intense tracer uptake. While MRI and biopsy ruled out carcinoma, they indicated Stromal Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential (STUMP), an uncommon diagnosis in younger patients. This complex case highlights the essential role of advanced multimodal imaging and immunohistochemistry in diagnosing atypical prostatic lesions of uncertain malignant potential like STUMP, given their histologic similarity to benign conditions posing diagnostic difficulties. A multidisciplinary approach led to the STUMP diagnosis and decision for long-term monitoring instead of radical prostatectomy due to STUMP's unpredictable behavior. This report reinforces the need for diligence when evaluating seemingly benign but diagnostically challenging presentations that could conceal conditions like STUMP, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis and management of such rare prostatic proliferations.
{"title":"Prostate puzzle: Unconventional prostatic STUMP findings in a middle-aged patient prompt closer examination","authors":"Mohammadrzea Elhaie , Abolfazl Koozari , Mohammad Reza Khademi","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 41-year-old male presented with obstructive urinary symptoms and an enlarged prostate. Subsequent testing revealed a remarkably high PSA level of 150 ng/mL, considerably above normal limits, raising concern for possible malignancy. Transrectal ultrasound showed an enlarged heterogeneous prostate measuring 74×80×75mm. PSMA PET/CT detected intense tracer uptake. While MRI and biopsy ruled out carcinoma, they indicated Stromal Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential (STUMP), an uncommon diagnosis in younger patients. This complex case highlights the essential role of advanced multimodal imaging and immunohistochemistry in diagnosing atypical prostatic lesions of uncertain malignant potential like STUMP, given their histologic similarity to benign conditions posing diagnostic difficulties. A multidisciplinary approach led to the STUMP diagnosis and decision for long-term monitoring instead of radical prostatectomy due to STUMP's unpredictable behavior. This report reinforces the need for diligence when evaluating seemingly benign but diagnostically challenging presentations that could conceal conditions like STUMP, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis and management of such rare prostatic proliferations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 882-885"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142700091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.085
Saba Fatima MBBS, Muhammad Salman Ullah MD, Bushra Khalid MD, Muhammad Omer Khalid MD, Rana Uzair Ahmad MD
Ingested foreign bodies, although fairly common among children, can present in individuals of all age. Most common risk factors for such cases in adults include psychiatric illness, alcohol abuse and ill-fitting dentures. Most of the ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract but intervention maybe required in case of impaction, obstruction or perforation. Foreign bodies mostly tend to get impacted at anatomical constrictions like cricopharyngeus, aortic arch and lower esophageal sphincter. We present a rare case of impacted denture in esophagus which could not be retrieved despite multiple esophagoscopic retrieval attempts leading to removal by successful esophagotomy. Investigations including X-ray and rigid esophagoscopy confirmed the presence of denture with its hooks impacted in the esophageal wall at the level of C6-C7 vertebra. Majority of the foreign bodies can be removed by flexible endoscopy or esophagoscopy but due to its impaction in esophageal wall these techniques were unsuccessful. Therefore, multidisciplinary team decided to opt for an esophagotomy with transcervical approach. Successful esophagotomy was performed with the retrieval of sharp hook like body. Our case underscores the importance of early surgical intervention in case of failed attempt to remove the foreign body through minimally invasive techniques to prevent complications in form of perforation and mediastinitis.
{"title":"Successful esophagotomy after failed attempts of esophagoscopic retrieval of impacted denture","authors":"Saba Fatima MBBS, Muhammad Salman Ullah MD, Bushra Khalid MD, Muhammad Omer Khalid MD, Rana Uzair Ahmad MD","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.085","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.085","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ingested foreign bodies, although fairly common among children, can present in individuals of all age. Most common risk factors for such cases in adults include psychiatric illness, alcohol abuse and ill-fitting dentures. Most of the ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract but intervention maybe required in case of impaction, obstruction or perforation. Foreign bodies mostly tend to get impacted at anatomical constrictions like cricopharyngeus, aortic arch and lower esophageal sphincter. We present a rare case of impacted denture in esophagus which could not be retrieved despite multiple esophagoscopic retrieval attempts leading to removal by successful esophagotomy. Investigations including X-ray and rigid esophagoscopy confirmed the presence of denture with its hooks impacted in the esophageal wall at the level of C6-C7 vertebra. Majority of the foreign bodies can be removed by flexible endoscopy or esophagoscopy but due to its impaction in esophageal wall these techniques were unsuccessful. Therefore, multidisciplinary team decided to opt for an esophagotomy with transcervical approach. Successful esophagotomy was performed with the retrieval of sharp hook like body. Our case underscores the importance of early surgical intervention in case of failed attempt to remove the foreign body through minimally invasive techniques to prevent complications in form of perforation and mediastinitis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 878-881"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142699985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.119
Davide Turilli MD , Marco Anania MD , Vincenzo Marras MD , Claudia Pinna MD , Leandra Piscopo MD , Michele Obinu MD , Rosita Comune MD , Alberto Porcu MD , Mariano Scaglione MD , Salvatore Antonio Masala MD
Primary pelvic peritoneal masses, not arising from major organs, are uncommon in adults. Leiomyomas are a group of benign smooth muscle tumors, most commonly found in the uterus in premenopausal women (70–80%). Extra-uterine locations are very rare and more frequent in women. We highlighted the role of MRI due to its capability in soft tissue characterization, that may positively impact the therapeutical decision-making process. Herein, we present the case of a 66-year-old man with a peritoneal solid mass suspicious for a leiomyoma at Magnetic Resonance Imaging and confirmed at histologic specimen in order to discuss the crucial imaging findings that could raise suspicion of such a rare pathology in man.
{"title":"Intraperitoneal pelvic leiomyoma with atypical location in an old man: The role for MRI in the differential diagnosis","authors":"Davide Turilli MD , Marco Anania MD , Vincenzo Marras MD , Claudia Pinna MD , Leandra Piscopo MD , Michele Obinu MD , Rosita Comune MD , Alberto Porcu MD , Mariano Scaglione MD , Salvatore Antonio Masala MD","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.119","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary pelvic peritoneal masses, not arising from major organs, are uncommon in adults. Leiomyomas are a group of benign smooth muscle tumors, most commonly found in the uterus in premenopausal women (70–80%). Extra-uterine locations are very rare and more frequent in women. We highlighted the role of MRI due to its capability in soft tissue characterization, that may positively impact the therapeutical decision-making process. Herein, we present the case of a 66-year-old man with a peritoneal solid mass suspicious for a leiomyoma at Magnetic Resonance Imaging and confirmed at histologic specimen in order to discuss the crucial imaging findings that could raise suspicion of such a rare pathology in man.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 937-942"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142700092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.132
N. Bahlouli , F. Chait , C. Faraj , S. Choumad , I. Lahlou , N. Allali , M. Maachi , N. Lamalmi , L. Chat , S. El Haddad
Ewing's sarcoma can affect any bone. Primary localization in the coracoid process is extremely rare and atypical. In the literature there have been a few reports of Ewing's sarcoma of the scapula. We report the case of an adolescent who presented to our department for investigation of a swelling in the left shoulder. Imaging revealed an osteolytic mass centered on the coracoid process. Histological study was in favor of Ewing's sarcoma.
{"title":"A rare localization of Ewing's Sarcoma in the coracoid process: A case report and literature review on scapular Ewing's sarcomas","authors":"N. Bahlouli , F. Chait , C. Faraj , S. Choumad , I. Lahlou , N. Allali , M. Maachi , N. Lamalmi , L. Chat , S. El Haddad","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.132","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.132","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ewing's sarcoma can affect any bone. Primary localization in the coracoid process is extremely rare and atypical. In the literature there have been a few reports of Ewing's sarcoma of the scapula. We report the case of an adolescent who presented to our department for investigation of a swelling in the left shoulder. Imaging revealed an osteolytic mass centered on the coracoid process. Histological study was in favor of Ewing's sarcoma.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 874-877"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142700095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.144
Liliang Ren , Shouming Zhang , Aijie Wang , Ranran Huang , Zhongwei Li , Guowei Zhang
Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) occurring in the cauda equina region within the spinal canal is exceedingly rare. It is characterized by severe clinical symptoms, a high rate of misdiagnosis, rapid progression, poor prognosis, and significant metastasis potential. In this paper, we report 1 case of a 58-year-old female with primary NHL and another case of a 69-year-old male with secondary NHL. Both cases exhibited similar MRI findings, presenting the ``cauda equina engulfment'' sign. Early diagnosis and treatment, based on the recognition of these rare imaging features in combination with clinical history and cauda equina histopathological examination, are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
发生在椎管内马尾区域的原发性非霍奇金淋巴瘤(NHL)极为罕见。它的特点是临床症状严重、误诊率高、病情进展快、预后差、转移可能性大。本文报告了一例 58 岁女性原发性 NHL 病例和一例 69 岁男性继发性 NHL 病例。两例患者的磁共振成像结果相似,均表现为 "马尾吞咽 "征。在识别这些罕见的影像学特征的基础上,结合临床病史和马尾组织病理学检查,早期诊断和治疗对改善患者预后至关重要。
{"title":"Cauda equina non-Hodgkin lymphoma and literature review: Report of 2 cases","authors":"Liliang Ren , Shouming Zhang , Aijie Wang , Ranran Huang , Zhongwei Li , Guowei Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.144","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.144","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) occurring in the cauda equina region within the spinal canal is exceedingly rare. It is characterized by severe clinical symptoms, a high rate of misdiagnosis, rapid progression, poor prognosis, and significant metastasis potential. In this paper, we report 1 case of a 58-year-old female with primary NHL and another case of a 69-year-old male with secondary NHL. Both cases exhibited similar MRI findings, presenting the ``cauda equina engulfment'' sign. Early diagnosis and treatment, based on the recognition of these rare imaging features in combination with clinical history and cauda equina histopathological examination, are crucial for improving patient outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 993-998"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142699988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A 34-year-old woman (gravida 2, para 0) with suspected fetal small-bowel atresia on ultrasound underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 33 weeks 3 days of gestation. In addition to small bowel atresia, a teardrop-shaped hematoma was observed adjacent to the umbilical cord associated with an umbilical cord ulcer (UCU). The fetus was delivered by induced labor on diagnosis of intrauterine fetal death. UCUs were macroscopically observed on the surface of the umbilical cord. Ultrasonography is helpful in the diagnosis of UCU. Moreover, the MRI findings on UCUs adjacent to the umbilical cord in the case of congenital small bowel atresia should be observed carefully, especially after 30 weeks of gestation. MRI findings may lead to the detection of UCU and improve fetal outcome. Therefore, we should be aware of its findings.
{"title":"Prenatal magnetic resonance imaging of umbilical cord ulcer in a fetus with congenital small bowel atresia: A case report","authors":"Daisuke Yamaji MD , Takuro Gonda MD, PhD , Naoko Mukuda MD, PhD , Atsushi Murakami MD, PhD , Hiroto Yunaga MD, PhD , Shinya Fujii MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.110","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.110","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 34-year-old woman (gravida 2, para 0) with suspected fetal small-bowel atresia on ultrasound underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 33 weeks 3 days of gestation. In addition to small bowel atresia, a teardrop-shaped hematoma was observed adjacent to the umbilical cord associated with an umbilical cord ulcer (UCU). The fetus was delivered by induced labor on diagnosis of intrauterine fetal death. UCUs were macroscopically observed on the surface of the umbilical cord. Ultrasonography is helpful in the diagnosis of UCU. Moreover, the MRI findings on UCUs adjacent to the umbilical cord in the case of congenital small bowel atresia should be observed carefully, especially after 30 weeks of gestation. MRI findings may lead to the detection of UCU and improve fetal outcome. Therefore, we should be aware of its findings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53472,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Case Reports","volume":"20 2","pages":"Pages 916-919"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142700093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}