scholarly journals Pneumatose Cólica Tratada com Metronidazol e Oxigenoterapia Hiperbárica: Um Caso de Sucesso

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Costa ◽  
Carolina Morgado ◽  
David Andrade ◽  
Francisco Guerreiro ◽  
João Coimbra
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Bowel Wall ◽  
Pneumatosis Intestinalis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Pneumatosis Coli ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Sensitive Method

Pneumatosis intestinalis, characterized by the presence of gas within the bowel wall, is an uncommon condition with variable<br />presentation. It may be idiopathic or secondary to other diseases. A computed tomography scan is the most sensitive method for diagnosis. In the absence of signs and symptoms of complications, such as perforation and peritonitis, pneumatosis intestinalis can be<br />managed conservatively. We present the case of a 59-year-old woman with pneumatosis coli secondary to benign ovary teratoma. After surgery she remained symptomatic and was successfully treated with metronidazole and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

scholarly journals Voluminous Intrapericardial Lipoma Mimicking Pericardial Effusion

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Fabíola Prado de Morais ◽  
Noah Romero Nakajima ◽  
Olívia Félix Marconi Andalécio ◽  
Pedro de Santana Prudente ◽  
Guilherme Emílio Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Tumor Location ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Radiologic Imaging ◽  
Heart Tumors ◽  
Tomography Scan

Lipomas are rare primary heart tumors and may involve the endocardium, myocardium, or pericardium. Signs and symptoms depend on the tumor location and size. The intrapericardial lipoma we report has massive dimensions and mimics a pericardial effusion. A 38-year-old male complained of dyspnea and precordial pain. On physical examination, heart sounds were diminished. The patient had received extensive medication for a clinically suspected pericardial effusion due to heart failure. A voluminous mass resembling fat within the pericardial sac was revealed by transesophageal echocardiography and a computed tomography scan. The tumor was removed successfully by a subxiphoid surgical approach. The diagnosis of a 635 gram intrapericardial lipoma was confirmed by pathological examination. After surgery, the patient recovered well and was completely asymptomatic at a follow-up at 90 days. No medications were being taken since. The diagnosis of a pericardial effusion should be secured by imaging exams to avoid unnecessary medications. Cardiac lipomas can be readily recognized by their typical features on radiologic imaging. The surgical pathology examination confirms the diagnosis and rules out malignancy criteria.

scholarly journals Fulminant amoebic colitis in the era of computed tomography scan: A case report and review of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suman Mewa Kinoo ◽  
Vikesh V. Ramkelawon ◽  
Jaynund Maharajh ◽  
Bugwan Singh
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Bowel Wall ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Fulminant Colitis ◽  
Bowel Necrosis ◽  
Amoebic Colitis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tomography Scan

Amoebic colitis, caused by ingestion of water or food contaminated with the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, can progress to a fulminant colitis. Computed tomography (CT) findings reported in the literature on this type of colitis are sparse. We present a 59-year-old male patient with a one-week history of progressive abdominal pain, abdominal distension and associated watery and bloody diarrhoea. A CT scan revealed deep ulcerations with submucosal and intramural tracking of contrast. Colonoscopy and biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of Amoebic colitis. The patient required a laparotomy and demised. Deep ulcerations with submucosal and intramural tracking of contrast on CT are diagnostic of fulminant amoebic colitis. Although not demonstrated at CT in this case, discontinuous bowel necrosis, omental wrapping (seen at laparotomy in our case) and neovascularisation of the bowel wall may be other features to look out for.

scholarly journals Gallbladder volvulus and hernia through the foramen of Winslow: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toan Huy Nguyen ◽  
Kinh Huy Tran ◽  
Xuan Anh Le ◽  
Huong Van Nguyen ◽  
Quyet Van Ha
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Foramen Of Winslow ◽  
First Case ◽  
Hypochondriac Region ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
The Right ◽  
Tomography Scan

Abstract Gallbladder hernia through the foramen of Winslow is an uncommon condition and gallbladder hernia combined with volvulus is even rarer. A 70-year-old patient was hospitalized with the clinical signs of pain in the right hypochondriac region associated with fever. The computed tomography scan images showed some signs of gallbladder herniation through the foramen of Winslow. We decided to remove the gallbladder and found the gallbladder infundibulum twisted and necrotic. This was the first case of a male patient who suffered from gallbladder herniation with volvulus after three cases of female patients reported in the literature.

scholarly journals The vanishing lung: an important cause of hyperlucency on chest radiograph

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-162
Author(s):  
Shoaib Faruqi ◽  
◽  
Ramesh Varma ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Chest Radiograph ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Lung Parenchyma ◽  
Lung Pathology ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Plain Chest Radiograph ◽  
Plain Chest ◽  
Uncommon Condition ◽  
Tomography Scan

Giant bullous emphysema is an uncommon condition characterised by large asymmetric bullae with upper lobe predominance. This condition is most frequent in young male smokers. Patients usually present with progressive breathlessness which is secondary to enlargement of the bullae leading to compression of the lung parenchyma. Large asymmetrical bullae may appear as a unilateral hyperlucency on a plain chest radiograph, and may mimic the appearances of pneumothorax. A computed tomography scan is needed to delineate the lung pathology. We describe two cases with this condition that presented acutely and discuss the management of bullous emphysema.

scholarly journals Multiple Tracheal Diverticula in a COVID-19 Positive Patient

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110346
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Garefis ◽  
Konstantinos Tarazis ◽  
Konstantinos Gkiouzelis ◽  
Anastasia Kipriotou ◽  
Iordanis Konstantinidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Incidental Finding ◽  
Positive Patient ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Tracheal Diverticulum ◽  
Tomography Scan ◽  
Paratracheal Air Cyst

A tracheal diverticulum is a type of paratracheal air cyst and is usually an incidental finding after a computed tomography scan of the neck and thorax. With an incidence between 1% and 4% in adults, tracheal diverticula are rare entities that can be symptomatic in certain cases. We present a case of a COVID-19 positive patient who presented to our hospital and was diagnosed with multiple tracheal diverticula during his hospitalization.

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