Spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon in a patient with psoriasis

A very rare case of spontaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon diagnosed by MR imaging is presented. The tendon rupture occurred in a patient with recent onset psoriasis of both shins who used a corticosteroid cream (0.1 of methylprednisolone aceponate) for his skin lesions during the last 3 months before the incident causing tendon rupture. This is the first report of a spontaneous tendon rupture in a patient with psoriasis. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved

Demystifying Aber (Abduction And External Rotation) Sequence In Shoulder Mr Arthrography

ABduction and External Rotation (ABER) sequence in magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography of the shoulder is particularly important to better depict abnormal conditions of some glenohumeral joint structures and surrounding tissues by making imaging possible under a stress position relevant to pathologic conditions. Among the structures and tissues better depicted in this position are articular surface of the supraspinatus tendon, anteroinferior portion of the glenoid labrum, and anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral band. Despite these benefits of the ABER sequence, it is either not being used extensively as part of shoulder MR arthrograms or, when utilized, not properly assessed, mostly due to some practical difficulties in setting up the sequence and unfamiliarity with the alignment of structures displayed on MR images. In this technical note, we aimed to explain the ABER sequence planning in a step-by-step manner with emphasis on scout series set-up, and also present an outline of anatomic landmarks seen on ABER images.WoSScopu

TSR guidelines for the practice of teleradiology: 2021 update

This update of Turkish Society of Radiology's (TSR) guidelines for the practice of teleradiology is intended to provide a reference framework for all parties involved in delivering imaging services away from the immediate vicinity of the patient. It includes relevant definitions and general principles, features organizational modes and qualifications of the practicing parties, lists technical issues, and addresses such management and legal aspects as archiving and documentation, security and privacy, reliability, responsibilities, quality inspection and improvement, reimbursement and accountability

Solitary esophageal metastasis of breast cancer after 11 years

A patient with dysphagia and a history of breast cancer 11 yr ago was admitted to the hospital. A tumor presumably originating from the esophagus was detected. It could not be surgically removed and biopsy revealed adenocarcinoma. The patient received radiotherapy and chemotherapy consisting of etoposide, adriamycin, and cisplatin. An unexpectedly good response was achieved and the possibility of metastatic breast cancer was reinvestigated. Biopsy specimens showed positive estrogen and progesterone receptor staining. Tamoxifen treatment was started. The patient is well after 5 yr following relapse. Solitary esophageal metastasis of breast cancer is a rare event, especially after a remission period lasting more than a decade. Dysphagia in breast cancer patients should raise the suspicion of metastatic disease as well as esophageal cancer and benign strictures