Imaging Appearances of Paratesticular Fibrous Pseudotumor

Background: In this paper the clinical and radiological features of three cases with paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor were presented after a retrospective analysis of medical archives of our hospital

Imaging appearances of paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor

BACKGROUND: In this paper the clinical and radiological features of three cases with paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor were presented after a retrospective analysis of medical archives of our hospital. CASE REPORT: Each of the three cases had unilateral, multiple nodular lesions with smooth borders accompanied by a hydrocele. On sonographic examination, the lesions showed echogenicity similar to, or slightly lower than, the testis, and the two large lesions had posterior acoustic shadowing. Color Doppler ultrasound examination of two cases showed intralesional vascularity of mild-to-moderate degree. All lesions appeared hypointense compared to testicular tissue on T1W and T2W magnetic resonance images. Moderate-to-high enhancement was observed in the diffuse pattern after intravenous injection of contrast material. An intraoperative pathological examination was performed and local excision carried out in all three cases. CONCLUSIONS: Fibrous pseudotumor is a rare benign paratesticular lesion, which can be confused with malignant masses. Imaging procedures play an important role in correct diagnosis. Unfamiliarity with imaging findings of paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor may eventuate in an unnecessary orchiectomy

The polymorphisms of the MBL2 and MIF genes associated with Pediatric Cochlear Implant Patients

Objectives: Mannose-binding lectin and macrophage migration inhibitory factor gene polymorphisms are associated with several acute/chronic autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate if there was any association between mannose-binding lectin 2 (MBL2) and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) gene polymorphisms and profound congenital sensorineural hearing loss in children who underwent cochlear implantation

Cytokine gene polymorphisms and expression in Turkish pediatric cochlear implant patients

Objective: We assessed the association between the polymorphisms and expressions of three cytokine genes and clinical parameters in children who underwent cochlear implantation due to profound congenital sensorineural hearing loss

Cytokine gene polymorphisms and expression in Turkish pediatric cochlear implant patients

Objective: We assessed the association between the polymorphisms and expressions of three cytokine genes and clinical parameters in children who underwent cochlear implantation due to profound congenital sensorineural hearing loss