Testicular Arteriovenous Malformation: Gray-Scale and Color Doppler Ultrasonography Features

Intratesticular arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are extremely rare benign incidental lesions of the testis. Ultrasonography (US) generally reveals a hypoechoic solid mass within the testicular parenchyma. We describe a patient with intratesticular AVM which was found incidentally during workup for infertility. The gray-scale and Doppler US appearance of an intratesticular AVM and the differential diagnosis have been presented. Based on the gray-scale, US appearance differentiation from malignant testicular tumors is difficult. Doppler US examination aids in the diagnosis by demonstrating the vascular nature of the tumor

Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children: A cross sectional study

Background: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a leukocytoclastic vasculitis with small vessel involvement and mainly affects the skin as well as joints, the gastrointestinal system (GIS), kidneys, and, more rarely, other organs. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the sociodemographic characteristics, and clinical and laboratory findings of patients diagnosed with HSP. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study done to find out the sociodemographic data, clinical, laboratory findings, and treatment information of patients diagnosed with HSP and was admitted to the Pediatric Clinic of a tertiary care hospital between January 1, 2008, and August 31, 2013. The data were obtained from the hospital’s data processing system. HSP cases were validated according to EULAR/PRINTO/PRES criteria. Mean standard deviation, median, lowest and highest, frequency, and ratio values were used in the descriptive statistics of the data. Results: The study included 85 patients between the ages of 2 and 16 years, wherein 49 patients (57.6%) were male and 36 (42.4%) were female. The mean age was 9.9±3.3 years and 53 patients (62.4%) were under 10 years of age. The most common precipitating factor was upper respiratory tract infections. Purpura was the only symptom observed in all the patients and joint involvement was the second most common symptom (60%). GIS involvement was observed in 46 patients (58.8%) and intussusception was observed in one patient. Nine patients (10.6%) had renal involvement with mild nephropathy. The most frequently observed laboratory findings were increased C-reactive protein (47%) and leukocytosis (31%). Conclusion: HSP is commonly seen in children and leads to life-threatening complications in a minority of patients. Whole patients with GIS and renal involvement should be examined and monitored to assess the severity of the disease and any complications

The use of Onyx for embolization of peripheral vascular malformations in pediatric patients

The management of congenital peripheral vascular malformations (VMs) can present a difficult therapeutic challenge. Endovascular transcatheter embolization of peripheral VMs is widely accepted as a first therapeutic option for many VMs. However, data describing the use of Onyx are limited in children with peripheral VMs. Our aim is to retrospectively evaluate the results of transcatheter arterial embolization with Onyx for peripheral VMs in children

Osteosarcoma of the Proximal Humerus in Adult Male Patients

Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone malignancy. The incidence rate of the disease has peak in the adolesance period in which the bone growth is the most rapid. Primary osteosarcoma is typically seen in 10-20 year-old age adolesants. 75% of the cases are under the age of 20. The incidence of osteosarcoma is 1.5 times higher in males than females. Osteosarcoma commonly occurs in the metaphyseal region of the long bones where the most common affected sites are knee and humerus by the ranges of 60% and 10%, respectively. In this paper we presented the clinical and radiological findings of osteosarcoma which was detected in the proximal humerus of a young adult male patient referring us with shoulder pain complaint and pointed out the diagnostic value of direct radiography. [Med-Science 2015; 4(1.000): 1959-65

A new accurate model for predicting mortality up to 12 months after ERCP

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Pseudotumor Deltoideus in the Left Humerus of a Young Adult Female Patient with Acute Lateral Shoulder Pain: A Case Report

Cortical thickening and lucency in the proximal humerus are uncommon radiological findings. Pseudotumor deltoideus was reported for the first time in the literature in 2001 in a study of five cases of asymptomatic, subacute or chronic, and painful pseudotumor deltoideus in the deltoid insertion; it was described as benign in character and possessing various anatomic variations not previously defined. In this paper, by presenting the clinical and radiological findings of a female patient with acute pain in the left shoulder with radiological images indicative of the condition, to the best of our knowledge, this study constitutes the second report in literature and the first case from Turkey of pseudotumor deltoideus. A 30-year-old female presented with an acute-onset of severe pain in the left shoulder. Cortical thickening, irregularity and intracortical lucency were observed at the deltoid insertion. In case of cortical thickening in the proximal humerus deltoid insertion accompanied by irregularity and intracortical lucency associated with acute onset of severe lateral shoulder pain, pseudotumor deltoideus should be considered as a diagnosis. MRI is helpful in the differential diagnosis. [Med-Science 2016; 5(1.000): 330-5