scholarly journals Early and delayed phases of contrast-enhanced CT for evaluating patients with malignant pleural effusion. Results of pairwise comparison by multiple observers

2018 ◽  
pp. 20180254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan José Arenas-Jiménez ◽  
Elena García-Garrigós ◽  
Carmen Escudero-Fresneda ◽  
Marina Sirera-Matilla ◽  
Irene García-Pastor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Malignant Pleural Effusion ◽  
Pairwise Comparison ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ct ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Ct

Hepatic haemangioma causing isolated right-sided pleural effusion and bilateral pedal oedema

2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e245374
Author(s):  
Oseen Hajilal Shaikh ◽  
Uday Shamrao Kumbhar ◽  
Chilaka Suresh ◽  
Balasubramanian Gopal
Keyword(s):  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ct ◽  
Pedal Oedema ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Ct ◽  
Hepatic Haemangioma ◽  
Common Benign Tumour

Hepatic haemangioma (HH) is a common benign tumour of the liver and is usually asymptomatic. HH causing isolated right-sided pleural effusion and bilateral pedal oedema due to inferior vena cava (IVC) compression have never been reported in the literature. We report a 35-year-old male patient who presented with breathlessness and mass per abdomen. On examination, the patient was found to have right-sided pleural effusion, bilateral pedal oedema, hepatomegaly. Contrast-enhanced CT showed compression of the IVC by the HH. The patient was managed with right-sided intercostal drain insertion for pleural effusion and hepatic artery embolisation. The patient improved gradually with reduced pleural effusion and resolving pedal oedema.

scholarly journals Severe Pulmonary Infection in a 20-Month-Old Female

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Yasmeen Mann ◽  
Paul Zeller ◽  
Kristen Carrillo-Kappus ◽  
Melissa Victor ◽  
Mary Moore
Keyword(s):  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Chest Tube ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Lower Lobe ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ct ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Ct ◽  
Left Pleural Effusion ◽  
Bacterial Organism

Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is a common reason for hospitalization of a pediatric patient. We report a 20-month-old female admitted for suspected CAP. History included a week-long cough, fever, dyspnea, single occurrence of seizure-like activity, and a sick contact. Initial chest X-ray (CXR) showed left lower lobe pneumonia and parapneumonic effusion with a complex left pleural effusion. Ultrasound findings prompted the need for contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the chest. Contrast-enhanced CT of the chest confirmed a large pleural effusion with major atelectasis and mediastinal shift. The patient was treated with empiric antibiotics, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) decortication of empyema, and chest tube placement. Due to intraoperative complications, the VATS decortication was aborted and patient was transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). A thoracentesis with culture failed to isolate a bacterial organism. Dexamethasone was started after repeat CXR showed persistent infiltrate. Subsequent contrast-enhanced CT of the chest showed a large collection of air and persistent consolidation. The patient received repeat VATS decortication and reinsertion of a chest tube. Repeat pleural fluid cultures failed to isolate a bacterial organism. Infectious disease (ID) consult recommended linezolid 140 mg Q8H for 4 weeks. Seven days after second VATS, a respiratory pathogen panel was positive for rhinovirus/enterovirus. With resolution of leukocytosis and clinical improvement, the patient was discharged with the chest tube in place and pediatric surgery outpatient follow-up. After three months, sequalae from both the infection and interventions presented .

Early diagnosis of poststernotomy mediastinitis: Are there typical findings in contrast-enhanced CT?

2009 ◽  
Vol 56 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Schimmer ◽  
M Weininger ◽  
K Hamouda ◽  
C Ritter ◽  
SP Sommer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ct ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Ct
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