An unusual cause of ileal volvulus, a giant mesenteric cystic lymphangioma.

Volvulus of the midgut involves twisting of the small bowel around its mesenteric axis. It is frequently associated with malrotation in children, it can also be attributed to other causes such as tumors. Mesenteric lymphangiomas account for only 5% of all lymphangiomas, and small bowel lymphangiomas represent less than 1% of all cases.

The impact of patella baja on the knee joint: A case report.

Patella baja, or patella infera, is a condition characterized by an abnormally low patellar position relative to the femur, significantly affecting knee joint mechanics and function. This condition can result from congenital factors, postsurgical changes, trauma, or degenerative diseases. Patella baja leads to increased patellofemoral joint stress, reduced quadriceps efficiency, and restricted knee mobility, contributing to pain and functional impairment.

Kienbock's disease: Case report and review of the literature.

Kienböck's disease is a rare form of avascular necrosis affecting the lunate bone, typically seen in young adults and often resulting in chronic wrist pain and functional impairment. We present a case-based review of 3 young adults (2 males aged 20 and 30 years, and 1 female aged 28) with progressive dorsal wrist pain, reduced grip strength, and limited range of motion. Imaging revealed advanced lunate osteonecrosis, with Lichtman staging ranging from stage IIIa to IV.

Sneddon's syndrome: A case report with diagnostic approach and imaging review.

Sneddon's syndrome is a rare thrombotic vasculopathy characterized by the association of livedo racemosa and ischemic cerebrovascular events, typically affecting young to middle-aged women. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman who presented with sudden right-sided hemiparesis, expressive aphasia, and a history of livedo racemosa. MRI revealed bilateral ischemic lesions and cortical atrophy, while autoimmune and thrombophilia workups were negative.

Lipoblastoma of the foot in a pediatric patient: A case report.

Lipoblastoma is a rare benign tumor originating from embryonic adipose tissue, most commonly found in the limbs of young children, but it rarely involves the foot. We report the case of a 6-year-old Caucasian boy with a painless, progressively enlarging mass on the medial aspect of the right foot. MRI revealed a well-defined, multiloculated fatty mass with internal septations, consistent with lipoblastoma.

Imaging features of cecal volvulus complicating a complete common mesentery: A case report.

Cecal volvulus is a rare but serious complication that can occur in association with anomalies of intestinal rotation, particularly in the setting of a complete common mesentery. This congenital anomaly results from improper embryologic rotation of the primitive intestinal loop, leading to abnormal bowel mobility and a predisposition to volvulus. We report the case of a 43-year-old man with a history of goiter, who was admitted for evaluation of a 5-day history of bowel obstruction, marked by cessation of stool and gas passage, persistent vomiting, and unquantified weight loss.

Calcifications in the infraspinatus muscle: An unusual complication of calcific tendinopathy.

Calcific tendinopathy is a common disorder associated with the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals within tendons. The most prevalent location is the shoulder, where it affects the tendons of the rotator cuff. The calcific phase of this condition can be divided into formative, resting, and resorptive stages.

Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face: Case report.

A rare disorder called congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face is characterized by a diffuse fatty infiltration of the soft tissues of the face. Muscle involvement and related bony hyperplasia may coexist. This particular form of lipomatous tumor is rare and typically appears in childhood.

Pes anserine bursitis as a complication of tibial osteochondroma.

Exostosis, or osteochondroma, represents the most prevalent primary benign bone tumor, often viewed as a developmental anomaly rather than a true neoplasm. This article presents 2 cases illustrating complications associated with tibial osteochondroma. The first case involves a 25-year-old patient with recurrent medial knee pain attributed to pes anserine bursitis secondary to tibial osteochondroma, managed successfully with surgical excision.

Ileal intussusception secondary to lipoma in an adult patient: A rare cause for intestinal obstruction: A case report.

Intussusception is a rare condition in adults, unlike in children, with a variety of etiologies. In most cases, it is secondary to tumors. acute intussusception on lipoma is very exceptional.

Cerebellar liponeurocytoma: Rare posterior fossa tumor.

Cerebellar liponeurocytoma is a rare WHO grade II glioneuronal tumor, characterized by a benign course and a more favorable prognosis. In this paper, we report a 52-year-old man, hospitalized in emergency because of clinical signs of increased intracranial pressure, and gait disturbances. The MRI revealed a lateral well shaped solid lesion within the left cerebellar hemisphere, having a low signal intensity compared to the cerebrospinal fluid, and causing a triventicular hydrocephalus and tonsillar herniation.

Using imaging to diagnose renal tumors beyond nephroblastoma.

Wilm's tumor (WT) accounted for the vast majority of renal tumors in children (92%). However, there are many atypical or rare forms of kidney cancer, and it is certainly useful to have a diagnostic orientation in imaging to differentiate between the different diagnoses, guiding that way the therapeutic management. We report the cases of 3 patients who were initially diagnosed with nephroblastoma on the basis of radiological data (via PACS search), underwent pre-operative chemotherapy and then nephrectomy, and whose anatomopathological evidence came back in favor of benign renal tumors.

Benign and malignant prolapsed uterine tumors : 4 case reports of an extremely rare entities.

Prolapsed uterine tumors within the cervix or vagina, are attached to the uterine cavity by a soft tissue stalk. Malignant tumors and leiomyoma are the first diagnostic considerations for a prolapsed uterine mass with a visible stalk at MRI. This article describes 4 cases of patients who presented with large, necrotic prolapsed uterine tumors that were surgically confirmed and were diagnosed prospectively on the basis of MRI findings.

Cholecystitis-related cystic artery pseudoaneurysm: Case report.

The pseudoaneurysms of the cystic artery (CAP) are very uncommon. They usually develop as a result of an acute cholecystitis or after a cholecystectomy. Among the complications, we can find hemorrhaging, biliary blockage, and haemobilia.

Synchronous congenital malignant rhabdoid tumor of the orbit and cerebellar atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor: Case report.

Malignant rhabdoid tumor is an uncommon pediatric tumor that often arises from the kidneys but can also develop in other soft tissues including the orbits, where it is known as atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor. Orbital location is exceptional, with just a few reported cases. Imaging allows for an accurate diagnosis, but histological confirmation is required.

A case of ovarian endometrial stromal sarcoma: Radiological and histopathological findings.

Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is an uncommon uterine mesenchymal neoplasm. The primary extra-uterine location of ESS is a very rare occurrence. We present a case of a 39-year-old woman presented with severe abdominal pain, MRI showed bilateral ovarian tumors with heterogeneous intensity on T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) and T1-weighted imaging (T1WI), with restricted diffusion, including hyperintense areas on T1WI, not erased on T1-weighted fat-suppressed imaging, hypointense on T2WI, and not enhanced after contrast.

Neglected trauma-induced testicular torsion: Clinical, sonographic, and surgical correlation in a 13-year-old adolescent.

Post-traumatic testicular torsion is a rare condition, accounting for approximately 4%-8% of all reported cases of testicular torsion in the literature. Prompt clinical suspicion and intervention are crucial; as testicular torsion is considered a medical and surgical emergency that may lead to testicular necrosis. Ultrasound imaging plays an important role in assessing the integrity of the traumatized scrotum and facilitating early detection of associated testicular torsion.

Unusual intracystic papilloma arising from ectopic axillary breast tissue: Case report.

Accessory breast tissue (supernumerary breast tissue) is due to the absence of regression of the primitive milk lines during embryonic life which extends from the axilla to the groin. It is mostly located in the axilla where it is often confused with the axillary extension of the breast, or any pathological process occurring in armpits. Ectopic mammary glands should not be misdiagnosed as it can potentially undergo the same pathological processes that occur in a normally located breast including benign or malignant breast tumors.

Incidental finding of undiagnosed aortic coarctation in an elderly patient with a rare association with thymic carcinoma: a case report with review of the literature.

Aortic coarctation is a congenital malformation that is relatively prevalent, occurring in approximately 5 out of every 1000 births. The narrowing typically happens at the aortic isthmus between the left subclavian artery and the arterial ligament. It is frequently associated with a bicuspid aortic valve.

Hydatid pulmonary embolism underlying cardiac hydatid cysts - A case report.

Cystic hydatidosis is an endemic parasitic disease with usual localization in liver and lungs. Rarely it localizes in uncommon sites, the right ventricle being an exceptional localization. We present an extremely rare case of a young man with hydatid pulmonary embolism complicating right-ventricle hydatid cysts.

Hydrosalpinx with adnexal torsion in an adult patient-A case report.

Adnexal torsion is a common gynecological emergency and a significant cause of acute pelvic pain in women. Hydrosalpinx-induced torsion of the adnexa is a rare situation and requires prompt and accurate management. Twenty-three years old nulliparous woman admitted in our structure for acute pelvic pain.