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N Sqalli Houssaini

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PubMed2005

[Milk of calcium in a renal cyst: a case report].

Milk of calcium in a renal cyst is a rare condition. The authors report a case evaluated by ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A 58 year - old women presented with diffuse abdominal pain. Ultrasonography showed a left upper pole cystic lesion with echogenic component in the dependent portion causing shadowing. CT showed a cyst with layering milk of calcium. On MRI, the milk of calcium sediment had low signal intensity on T1 and T2 weighted images.

Abdominal Pain↗
PubMed2004

[Patent omphalomesenteric duct (a case report)].

PURPOSE: To report a rare case of patent omphalo-mesenteric duct and discuss the pathogenesis, clinical and radiological findings of this pathology. CASE REPORT: A two-month-old infant presented with umbilical liquid production since birth. Local examination showed an inflammatory umbilical tumefaction. Catheterization and injection of contrast material through the canal evidenced a communication with the gut, consistent with a patent omphalo-mesenteric duct. DISCUSSION: Persistent omphalo-mesenteric duct is a rare affection. Diagnostis is based on clinical and radiological findings. Clinical findings may be atypical in some cases. Complications are severe and include prolapsus, occlusion, ulcus, haemorrhage and perforation. CONCLUSION: Diagnostis of patent omphalo-mesenteric duct must be precocious to avoid complications.

Diagnosis, Differential↗
PubMed2004

[Anterior spinal epidural hematoma: a case report].

PURPOSE: to present a case of post traumatic anterior spinal epidural hematoma. CASE REPORT: a 55-year-old man presented with abrupt onset of paraparesia following a motor vehicle accident. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an anterior lumbar epidural hematoma. Surgical evacuation of the hematoma resulted in complete recovery.

Diagnosis, Differential↗