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Músculo esternal simulando nódulo mamário

To report a series of three cases of a normal variation known as sternal muscle, simulating a breast lesion. The diagnostic suspicion was based on the clinical picture, findings in the physical examination and imaging, being confirmed by sectional imaging methods such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A review of the literature has been made in the data Medline and in breast radiology textbooks about the anatomic, clinical and imaging aspects of the sternal muscle. Three female patients, without complaints, who presented nodular breast lesions in the medial quadrants projection (two in a routine mammographic exam and one in a computerized tomography). The diagnosis of sternal muscle was confirmed through breast MRI or through thoracic CT, showing an elongated image in the left parasternal region, adjacent to the breast muscle. The sternal muscle is an unusual variation of the muscles of the thoracic wall, present in about 2 to 8% of the population. The knowledge of this entity is crucial, as it can simulate a breast node.

Problem Solving in Musculoskeletal Imaging

W. Morrison and T. Sanders, eds. Mosby; 2008, 788 pages, $149.00. Conventional musculoskeletal radiology textbooks have traditionally been organized according to either disease category or body part, focusing on the imaging appearance of the entities presented. The end result has, at times, been

Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology, 3rd edn

Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology, 3rd edn

Imaging in Intestinal Ischemic Disorders

Intestinal ischemia and infarction are a heterogeneous group of diseases that have as their unifying theme hypoxia of the small bowel and/or colon. The incidence of bowel ischemia is increasing for a number of reasons: the aging of the population, the ability of intensive care units to salvage critically ill patients, and heightened clinical awareness of these disorders. Improvements in diagnostic imaging techniques have contributed greatly to the earlier diagnosis of intestinal ischemia, which can have a positive influence on patient outcomes. In this review, advances in multidetector computerized tomography, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound in the detection of intestinal ischemia are highlighted and placed in the context of expeditious patient management.

Acute chest pain in a young woman with a chronic illness

Case of the monthAcute chest pain in a young woman with a chronic illnessD S KUMAR, R P YADAVALI, L A CONCEPCION and H ANIQD S KUMARDepartment of Radiology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UKSearch for more papers by this author, R P YADAVALIDepartment of Radiology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UKSearch for more papers by this author, L A CONCEPCIONDepartment of Radiology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UKSearch for more papers by this author and H ANIQDepartment of Radiology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UKSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:5 Mar 2014https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/60270972SectionsPDF/EPUBFull Text ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail About References 1 Siddiqui AK, Ahmed S. Pulmonary manifestations of sickle cell disease. Postgrad Med J 2003;79:384–90. Crossref Medline ISI, Google Scholar2 Lonergan GJ, Cline DB, Abbondanzo SL. Sickle cell anemia. Radiographics 2001;21:971–94. Crossref Medline ISI, Google Scholar3 Stuart MJ, Setty BN. Acute chest syndrome of sickle cell disease: new light on an old problem. Curr Opin Hematol 2001;8:111–22. Crossref Medline ISI, Google Scholar4 Minter KR, Gladwin MT. Pulmonary complications of sickle cell anemia. A need for increased recognition, treatment, and research. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2001;164:2016–19. Crossref Medline ISI, Google Scholar5 Leong CS, Stark P. Thoracic manifestations of sickle cell disease. J Thorac Imaging 1998;13:128–34. Crossref Medline ISI, Google Scholar6 Mansi IA, Rosner F. Myocardial infarction in sickle cell disease. J Natl Med Assoc 2002;94:448–52. Medline ISI, Google Scholar7 Stoker DJ, Saifuddin A. Myeloproliferative and similar disorders. In: Grainger RG, Allison DJ, Adam A, Dixon AK, editors. Grainger & Allison's diagnostic radiology. Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone, 2004: 1904–7. Google Scholar8 Cobby M, Watt I. Tumours and tumour-like conditions of bone. In: Sutton D, editor. Textbook of radiology and imaging. Edinburgh, UK: Churchill Livingstone, 2003: 1287–1320. Google Scholar Previous article Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited byMultidetector CT Scan in the Evaluation of Chest Pain of Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal OriginThoracic Surgery Clinics, Vol. 20, No. 1Multidetector CT Scan in the Evaluation of Chest Pain of Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal OriginRadiologic Clinics of North America, Vol. 48, No. 1Current World LiteratureCurrent Opinion in Supportive & Palliative Care, Vol. 3, No. 2 Volume 81, Issue 963March 2008Pages: 169-e99 © The British Institute of Radiology History RevisedJuly 12,2006ReceivedMay 26,2006AcceptedJuly 31,2006Published onlineMarch 05,2014 Metrics Download PDF

Learning Radiology: A Survey Investigating Radiology Resident Use of Textbooks, Journals, and the Internet

We surveyed radiology residents to understand which information sources residents use to learn radiology. A 15-question survey on learning resources was given to radiology residents at one institution. The survey queried residents about their preferences for sources when encountering a question in the reading room and when attempting to learn radiology and about the frequency with which they read radiology/medical journals. Residents ranked Internet sites for these learning purposes. The IRB gave administrative approval for the survey. All residents (60 of 60) completed the survey. When a question is encountered in the reading room, 50 of 60 (83%) respondents prefer to use the Internet as a first-line resource, and 15% prefer a textbook. When using the Internet, 46 of 60 (77%) residents use Google as their first source, 12% use eMedicine, 3% use StatDx, 3% use UpToDate, and 2% use RSNA online journals. eMedicine was the most popular second resource at 65%. Of 60, 59 (98%) residents prefer to use physician/scientist professional Web sites (e.g., eMedicine) rather than consumer/patient-oriented Web sites. When using the Internet to learn radiology, 32% of residents prefer AuntMinnie, 30% use Edactic.com, 22% use ACR Case-In-Point, 3% use www.learningradiology.com, 2% use radquiz.com, and 2% use RadioGraphics online. On average, residents listed 6.2 Internet sites. For textbook learning, 58% of residents prefer case review or requisite books, while 32% prefer traditional textbooks. The mean number of textbooks owned is 5.3, while the mean number of case review or requisite books is 5.4. Of 60 residents, 8 own most or all the case review and requisite books. Twenty-eight percent of residents read radiology textbooks daily; 45%, weekly; 8%, monthly; and 15%, occasionally. Twenty-three percent of residents read radiology journals monthly; 15%, quarterly; 37%, occasionally; and 23%, never. Five percent of residents read medical journals (e.g., The New England Journal of Medicine) monthly; 2%, quarterly; 48%, occasionally; and 45%, never. Currently, residents prefer the Internet when researching a question, with Google as the Web site most commonly used. Case review or requisite books are more commonly used than are traditional textbooks. Radiology resident learning has rapidly shifted from traditional textbooks and journals to the Internet and short case review books.

Diagnosis: Ruptured Neonatal Appendicitis

What’s Your Diagnosis?Diagnosis: Ruptured Neonatal Appendicitis Nabil Mounla Nabil Mounla Search for more papers by this author Published Online:1 Jun 2006https://doi.org/10.5144/0256-4947.2006.249SectionsPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload citationTrack citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail AboutIntroductionThe plain radiograph demonstrates the falsiform ligament (Figure 1) which is not normally seen. However, when there is gas in the abdomen, the liver is pushed back from both sides of the ligament. The resulting contrast makes the ligament evident.1 To confirm the impression of pneumoperitoneum, a second plain film of the abdomen was taken while the infant was held in an upright position. It clearly showed the accumulation of gas under the diaphragm (Figure 2). Had the baby been very sick and if she could not be held upright, a cross-table or lateral decubitus x-ray film should have been taken. It would have shown a bubble of gas in the abdomen just under the umbilical stump. This approach is presently recommended so as not to disturb the patient.Figure 1 Falsiform ligament (arrow) on plain abdominal radiograph.Download FigureFigure 2 Pneumo-peritoneum.Download FigureDiscussionThe infant underwent a laparotomy one hour after noticing the abdominal distension. At the site of the appendix there was foam and bubbles. She underwent appendectomy. Breast milk was withheld and total parenteral nutrition and antibiotics restarted. She had an uneventful postoperative course, gained weight and was discharged 1 month later with a weight of 2 kilograms. Frequently, when abdominal radiographs are taken, the infant is sleeping on his/her back and signs of pneumoperitoneum may not be evident. Focusing on the falsiform ligament could give a clue to the diagnosis. Our differential diagnosis included necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), ruptured viscus, perforated diverticulosis, accidental entry of a thermometer or catheter into the genital tract.2 NEC was ruled out because of the clinical course and negative laboratory tests. Rectal or vaginal perforations were considered unlikely as we do not use a rectal thermometer or probe in our nursery and as the bladder of the infant was not catheterized. Appendicitis is the most common abdominal condition requiring surgery in children.3 However, a ruptured appendicitis is rare and a ruptured neonatal appendicitis is even more rare. Finally, we would like to alert the reader that the falsiform ligament on the plain X-ray film is a positive sign for the diagnosis of perforation. However, one has to be aware that its absence does not rule out perforation. An acute sense of suspicion will ensure a quick intervention and a happy ending.ARTICLE REFERENCES:1. Field S, Morrison I. "The acute abdomen" . In: Sutton David. Textbook of Radiology and Imaging, 7th Edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingston; 2003;663-689. Google Scholar2. Berseth CL, Poenaru D. "Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Short Bowel Syndrome" . In: Taeusch , Ballard , Gleason . Avery’s diseases of the Newborn, 8th Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders; 2005;1123-1133. Google Scholar3. Muehlstedt SG, Pharm TQ, Schmeling DJ. "The Management of Pediatric Appendicitis: A Survey of North American Pediatric Surgeons" . J Pediatr Surg. 2004; 39(6):875-879. Google Scholar Previous article Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 26, Issue 3May-June 2006 Metrics History Published online1 June 2006 InformationCopyright © 2006, Annals of Saudi MedicineThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Textbook of gastrointestinal radiology. Vols 1 and 2. R. M. Gore, M. S. Levine and I. Laufer (eds). 285 × 220 mm. Pp. 2716. Illustrated. 1994. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: W. B. Saunders. £227

Journal Article Textbook of gastrointestinal radiology. Vols 1 and 2. R. M. Gore, M. S. Levine and I. Laufer (eds). 285 × 220 mm. Pp. 2716. Illustrated. 1994. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: W. B. Saunders. £227 Get access Textbook of gastrointestinal radiology. Vols 1 and 2. Gore R M, Levine M S and Laufer I (eds). 285 × 220 mm. Pp. 2716. Illustrated. 1994. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: W. B. Saunders. £227 D N Redhead D N Redhead The Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH3 9YW, UK Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar British Journal of Surgery, Volume 81, Issue 4, April 1994, Page 628, https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800810458 Published: 06 December 2005

The Asian-Oceanian Textbook of Radiology. Edited by Wilfred C. G. Peh and Yoshihiro Hiramatsu. Singapore: TTG Asia Media, 1,300 pp., 2003. $120

The Asian-Oceanian Textbook of Radiology. Edited by Wilfred C. G. Peh and Yoshihiro Hiramatsu. Singapore: TTG Asia Media, 1,300 pp., 2003. $120Richard B. Gunderman and Hal KipferAudio Available | Share

Using the visible to illuminate the invisible: Multidimensional understanding in radiology education 1

Devoid of the ability to peer inside the living human body without cutting it open, radiology would cease to exist. A few medical specialties could be practiced despite impaired visual acuity, but radiology is not one of them. Likewise, the idea of a clinical radiology textbook or lecture devoid of illustrations is a veritable oxymoron. Yet, to function well as radiologists, and especially to teach radiology effectively to medical students and residents, it is necessary to see beyond the visible. Radiology’s great potential as a tool for medical education lies not with aspirations to supplant invisible principles of pathology and pathophysiology, but to provide living illustrations of them (1). To fully realize this potential, radiology educators should regard images not as ends in themselves, but as means to deeper understanding. The goal of radiology education is not merely to teach medical students and residents what various normal and pathologic states look like. It is to use those images to enable them to become better physicians. This article presents an introduction to four different cognitive levels at which radiology educators can use images to enable medical students and residents to become better physicians. For purposes of illustration, these levels are framed in the context of a common radiologic finding, cardiomegaly. By exploring the different meanings of such an everyday radiologic term, we can illuminate complementary educational approaches that radiology educators would benefit from exploring. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each of these levels, radiology educators can ensure that they do not focus their attention strictly on the more superficial levels, thereby overlooking important educational opportunities to cultivate deeper understanding.

Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology. 2nd ed. 2 vols.

Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology. 2nd ed. 2 vols.

Textbook of Radiology and Imaging. 6th ed. 2 Vols.

Textbook of Radiology and Imaging. 6th ed. 2 Vols.

The visible gallbladder: a plain film sign of pneumoperitoneum.

pentoneum. In the absence of a “benign” cause of pneumoperitoneum [1], the identification of free intraperitoneal gas usually indicates the need for emergency surgery to repair a perforated bowel. Because many patients with free bowel perforation are unable to cooperate for satisfactory radiography with a horizontal beam, it is incumbent upon the radiologist to recognize signs of pneumoperitoneum on the supine film [2]. We recently examined a patient with unsuspected colon perforation in whom detection of pneumoperitoneum on a supine abdominal radiograph was aided by visualization of the gallbladder, which was delineated by surrounding gas. This sign of pneumopentoneum is not mentioned in recent editions of two major textbooks of gastrointestinal radiology [3,4] or in a textbook on the abdominal plain film [5].

THE LITERATURE OF VETERINARY IMAGING: THE ANALYSIS OF A QUESTIONNAIRE

250 veterinarians, including 143(57.7%) non‐radiologists, replied to a questionnaire on current literature of veterinary imaging. Veterinary Readiology & Ultrasound was considered the best overall journal, being chosen as first choice by 51.6% respondents. It was also judged to have the best photographic reproduction. No book was chosen as first choice by more than 18.4%. Three, Textbook of Diagnostic Radiology, Thrall; Diagnostic Radiology of the Dog & Cat, Kealy and Thoracic Radiography of the Dog & Cat, Suter & Lord, were chosen by 18.4%, 16.8% and 13.2% respondents respectively. Clinically orientated papers and review articles were the preferred contents of journlas. Experience of colleagues and journals were adjudged the best source of information on diagnostic imaging. Differences in results between radiologists and non‐radiologists were not great and geographic differences were few. Of the 112 respondents who had published papers on veterinary imaging, 30 (26.4%) were non‐radiologists.

Book reviews

Imaging Children is a very welcome addition to the range of paediatric radiology text books. Its two volumes are laid out in thirteen sections and it is systems based. All contributors are European.

Case report: Calcified stones in right-sided colonic diverticula simulating gallstones

Right-sided colonic diverticulosis, though unusual in the Western population, is common in the Orient. Calcified stones are rarely found within colonic diverticula. Standard textbooks of diagnostic radiology do not list calcified stones within caecal or ascending colonic diverticula as possible causes of calcification in the right hypochondrium or right iliac fossa. We present a patient with multiple laminated right-sided diverticular concretions mimicking gallstones. This possibility should be included in the differential diagnosis of gallstones or calcifications on the right side of the abdomen.

Radiology practices in emergency departments associated with pediatric residency training programs.

To examine the current radiology practices in academic emergency departments (EDs) serving children, a postal survey was done of 116 directors of EDs that serve as routine teaching sites for pediatric residents. One hundred three ED directors (89%) completed the survey, representing 75 pediatric-only EDs and 28 combined pediatric/adult EDs. Thirty-four of these EDs offer a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship. Hospitals were self-categorized as children's hospitals in 41 and non-children's hospitals in 62. Radiologists immediately read every study in 8% of the 103 EDs. Overall, 66% of the EDs have a radiology resident in-house overnight, which is significantly more likely in non-children's hospitals than in children's (79 vs 46%, P < 0.001). Overnight, ED radiographs of children may at times be solely interpreted by emergency attending physicians in 57% or emergency house staff in 44%. In EDs that allow their house staff to interpret solo overnight, emergency attending physicians are readily available to help with these interpretations less than half the time. A radiologist's second opinion overnight is readily or usually available in 63% of EDs. When any emergency physician interprets a radiograph solo overnight, the interpretation is almost always or often available later to the radiologist during the official interpretation only 40% of the time. Overnight, pediatric cervical spine studies are cleared, at times, solely by emergency attending physicians in 46% and by emergency house staff in 4%. Only 18% of programs have a daily or weekly ED radiograph review with radiologists. An ED atlas of common radiographic variants or a pediatric radiology textbook is available in 69% of EDs.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

BOOK REVIEWS

Book reviewed in this article:Feline radiology textbook Radiology of the Cat. By C. S. Farrow, R. Green and M. Shively.Cat behaviour discussed: Why does my cat? By S. Heath.Retailed ophthalmology: Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2nd edition. By K. N. Gelatt.

Book Review Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology Edited by Richard M. Gore, Marc S. Levine, and Igor Laufer. 2716 pp. in two volumes, illustrated. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, 1994. $295. 0-7216-3977-1

Book Review Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology Edited by Richard M. Gore, Marc S. Levine, and Igor Laufer. 2716 pp. in two volumes, illustrated. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, 1994. $295. 0-7216-3977-1

Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology

ISBN 0-7216-3977-1 Ed Richard M Gore, Marc S Levine, Igor Laufer Saunders, £227, pp 2716, Despite its size the Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology is an easy and an enjoyable read - the sort of book one likes to browse through at home. But how does it stand up as a bench book? I kept a copy in my office for several weeks to find out, and I referred to it on several occasions. A patient presented with backache. Radiographs of the lumbar spine showed a ring of calcification, which I thought was likely to be caused by a splenic artery aneurysm. Computed tomography, however, showed a 4 cm solid tumour in the pancreatic body with heavy marginal calcification. What was the probable diagnosis? The textbook's answer was that it was likely to …