tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50820670529060663872024-03-13T12:57:08.297+05:30Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCRNeuro and MSK Consultant RadiologistDr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.comBlogger619125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-25725081791597829952023-04-09T19:17:00.005+05:302023-04-09T20:01:17.307+05:30Graefe Usher syndrome MRI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HCB3RclSWqpH1Ouhlw8KunSK5crb_UNRACfbubtAw14NlF7UUsUTMhW6eaMw1B0B2Vkl5Ce80BiaBTSaaJL3REmE_Y3JEFYZlnEZT3z6TP8U1gZnesrjsQqw3A3ZgBnmFTHzR0erQkwVt6fvI5kWSLK_qZeNQN_TKhdSN1_cynH9ryan1XkRf2j4/s5120/Graefe-Usher%20syndrome%20MRI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="5120" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HCB3RclSWqpH1Ouhlw8KunSK5crb_UNRACfbubtAw14NlF7UUsUTMhW6eaMw1B0B2Vkl5Ce80BiaBTSaaJL3REmE_Y3JEFYZlnEZT3z6TP8U1gZnesrjsQqw3A3ZgBnmFTHzR0erQkwVt6fvI5kWSLK_qZeNQN_TKhdSN1_cynH9ryan1XkRf2j4/s320/Graefe-Usher%20syndrome%20MRI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />MRI brain shows:<div>Thinning of bony calvarium with inner table scalloping, cerebral cortical atrophy marked in bilateral frontal and temporal lobes with sub dural hygroma iso intense to Csf.<div>Diffuse cerebellar atrophy with widening of CSF space in posterior fossa overlying bilateral cerebral convexity, CP angle cisterns isointense to CSF.</div><div>Bilateral symmetric widening of bilateral internal auditory canal, Meckel's cave.</div><div>Widened empty sella.</div><div>Associated bilateral optic nerve atrophy, increased prominence of sub arachnoid spaces around bilateral optic nerves.<p>Imaging diagnosis: Graefe-Usher syndrome.</p><p>Usher syndrome is characterized by partial or total hearing loss, vision loss that worsens over time. The hearing loss is sensorineural, caused by abnormalities of the inner ear. </p><p>A rare, congenital, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by retinitis pigmentosa and sensorineural hearing loss, first described by Von Graefe in 1858.</p></div></div>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-20324055686345440772023-03-25T11:23:00.005+05:302023-03-25T11:27:29.934+05:30Mazabraud's syndrome<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A young patient presented with mild left thigh pain with swelling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNbOfULnopTTCkOEoBMVwu-mUDY-XfO-kYnwVRhgb259SWb6zieNAsxVlSB0bAtJhv7EIcfdAqZTl8DnaJC5IyI9p3y0pt6gkk9o9hIK9pb49B64Bo6fagCn_WAHy5xnd-dH1rzUw2kkmIZfbe3o1WPgmmJvnWGMkKhQ3q7O2q7Ezfm5loV7wJ850/s798/FIBROUS%20DYSPLASIA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="798" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNbOfULnopTTCkOEoBMVwu-mUDY-XfO-kYnwVRhgb259SWb6zieNAsxVlSB0bAtJhv7EIcfdAqZTl8DnaJC5IyI9p3y0pt6gkk9o9hIK9pb49B64Bo6fagCn_WAHy5xnd-dH1rzUw2kkmIZfbe3o1WPgmmJvnWGMkKhQ3q7O2q7Ezfm5loV7wJ850/s320/FIBROUS%20DYSPLASIA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fWFfz19tMdVIC-cGtY9hBY6guL744p603PfMom0yTq-shbYBixUTcMf73BOSiKUbgGrji6rU9sM3DJxfCguiWVp4C_3WjRja2s88wS7rz47G0PhO2P6J-YawKp9E8QRJubmsIk9BZU2in1u0ocaVhKS-tu3hcaQNVF7UuxWEm0lqVk0_18P_DC-K/s5120/MAZBRAUDS%20SYNDROME%20MRI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fWFfz19tMdVIC-cGtY9hBY6guL744p603PfMom0yTq-shbYBixUTcMf73BOSiKUbgGrji6rU9sM3DJxfCguiWVp4C_3WjRja2s88wS7rz47G0PhO2P6J-YawKp9E8QRJubmsIk9BZU2in1u0ocaVhKS-tu3hcaQNVF7UuxWEm0lqVk0_18P_DC-K/s320/MAZBRAUDS%20SYNDROME%20MRI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtbtpT692vFLHgIcGEZJs8mApw32ewSgITlu12wRu3wdd1cFskKPel41dpI6Z3PbI1qK6ERYfGsvMLQULRwsD3kvhnaeq8hRa5GHdC1fH_XvSOeh8OsjN48OGZaZjKNo4ca2MoLHNuVg-q7qqKPApIoB7TUWwlGjY-TBCXJWESFgn_kU_NwA1gR6H/s5120/MAZBRAUDS%20SYNDROME%20MYXOMA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtbtpT692vFLHgIcGEZJs8mApw32ewSgITlu12wRu3wdd1cFskKPel41dpI6Z3PbI1qK6ERYfGsvMLQULRwsD3kvhnaeq8hRa5GHdC1fH_XvSOeh8OsjN48OGZaZjKNo4ca2MoLHNuVg-q7qqKPApIoB7TUWwlGjY-TBCXJWESFgn_kU_NwA1gR6H/s320/MAZBRAUDS%20SYNDROME%20MYXOMA.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KJw-6oXNRdvz4wRkrcVxAyLyJU_WF78mjHROlA8hCtKj13fLKzRI9WeUiGpjBU23tvVpkDgZ62lb9171Z2SBrONXdW1ZPoCv_zaJFI1CESPGRiMpQHp7QpaGbIVgKoyClsUJc_NGYQVPCdtCqbAI425UojPCtS_uDbf0dHlfANPiQhbFjRr9cUrv/s5120/STIR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KJw-6oXNRdvz4wRkrcVxAyLyJU_WF78mjHROlA8hCtKj13fLKzRI9WeUiGpjBU23tvVpkDgZ62lb9171Z2SBrONXdW1ZPoCv_zaJFI1CESPGRiMpQHp7QpaGbIVgKoyClsUJc_NGYQVPCdtCqbAI425UojPCtS_uDbf0dHlfANPiQhbFjRr9cUrv/s320/STIR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaTyhYMCEK5w_ph4jMDuPKvF5C3h4iR38qPLzl_wS4wxkl_lQLBE5TvLmGIfZzn9EU6A0Qb8XN_tPeCVdOlpoTCVhFib8de5TEGXnz_d5F-tiZUJH5P1fwz8ctaiGbQnN7yMckN0CKV2m_ZVzGRQkZx_Zbd097yGJEu5FTxAc8qoz2BnDFiXWealI/s5120/SOFT%20TISSUE%20MYXOMAS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaTyhYMCEK5w_ph4jMDuPKvF5C3h4iR38qPLzl_wS4wxkl_lQLBE5TvLmGIfZzn9EU6A0Qb8XN_tPeCVdOlpoTCVhFib8de5TEGXnz_d5F-tiZUJH5P1fwz8ctaiGbQnN7yMckN0CKV2m_ZVzGRQkZx_Zbd097yGJEu5FTxAc8qoz2BnDFiXWealI/s320/SOFT%20TISSUE%20MYXOMAS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>MRI with Xray correlation shows:</p><p>1. Mixed signal intensity lobulated lesion involving metadiaphysis of left proximal femur, part of adjacent epiphysis. Lesion is slightly expansile with groundglass matrix in the region of metaphysis on x-ray. No periosteal reaction on x-ray as well as MRI. No obvious pathological fracture. No abnormal adjacent bone marrow oedema on STIR.</p><p><b>Imaging wise possible diagnosis: Fibrous dysplasia.</b></p><p>2. Multiple T2 hyperintense lobulated space-occupying lesions involving muscles of left adductor compartment. The largest lesion measuring approximately 76 mm x 40 mm at a distance of 20 cm from greater trochanter on medial aspect of femur at 7 o’clock position on axial section.</p><p><b>Imaging wise possible diagnosis: intramuscular myxomas.</b></p><p><b>Intramuscular myxomas + left femoral fibrous dysplasia = Mazabraud's syndrome.</b></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-1832832016116686332022-12-24T11:52:00.002+05:302022-12-24T11:54:15.910+05:30AVN collapse prediction by Modified Kerboul method<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div>MRI study of hip joints shows:</div>Avascular necrosis involving bilateral capital femoral epiphysis.</div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0iOewwbipYkzyGCZeZOs2V4EOo9XfURBCPegKYPWHTP_7A8vx3qZiB43k9z8GEjxda7Ioie74d5VDPjfMdZjP5quaGEbRvkP8l_0akaIZxigH7HVyCMwqURzxrrh4ICwDNuJ0muefVRfBayFf1C6NSnKGv77VwdzXyYuwoOT7Lj2sHyYDkSBQ6um/s721/MID%20CORONAL.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="721" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0iOewwbipYkzyGCZeZOs2V4EOo9XfURBCPegKYPWHTP_7A8vx3qZiB43k9z8GEjxda7Ioie74d5VDPjfMdZjP5quaGEbRvkP8l_0akaIZxigH7HVyCMwqURzxrrh4ICwDNuJ0muefVRfBayFf1C6NSnKGv77VwdzXyYuwoOT7Lj2sHyYDkSBQ6um/s320/MID%20CORONAL.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMbZduOb7jyug_Prhx1ArUuLw3tGOzOQheHNNMgJt7uyRqWc9T3ZcweJbXz7uDFszR61uizvS13HoOuOt0F1lLDedtbIpfXBK6BqM1xkm3_O-oye9EsXNsbmkKvrvhIokTl7Z4Tl41kY39sLDKvr6mjxdSQ51vf6Y4NlY3AkRDdLHPKnYdGJtOO6x/s1652/RIGHT%20HIP%20MID%20SAG%20AND%20COR.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1652" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMbZduOb7jyug_Prhx1ArUuLw3tGOzOQheHNNMgJt7uyRqWc9T3ZcweJbXz7uDFszR61uizvS13HoOuOt0F1lLDedtbIpfXBK6BqM1xkm3_O-oye9EsXNsbmkKvrvhIokTl7Z4Tl41kY39sLDKvr6mjxdSQ51vf6Y4NlY3AkRDdLHPKnYdGJtOO6x/s320/RIGHT%20HIP%20MID%20SAG%20AND%20COR.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXPgdyd2gyVq-C3lzxYL8QN8708eUWxT9byBn_-SzKcmDVw6X_XoB__2MOW42DU7Ke0ygRWAGJ2oJ_JgB4_VJKv-AYskgplkMByEET3P5yyW9C2u3T8txTqekZO995x6NkNRXaT5mChdLijX5RSn9DcjLZ3U2UVzxd-i6mwEIESVOWPXF7tz7Jvjt/s1633/LEFT%20HIP%20MID%20SAG%20AND%20COR.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1633" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXPgdyd2gyVq-C3lzxYL8QN8708eUWxT9byBn_-SzKcmDVw6X_XoB__2MOW42DU7Ke0ygRWAGJ2oJ_JgB4_VJKv-AYskgplkMByEET3P5yyW9C2u3T8txTqekZO995x6NkNRXaT5mChdLijX5RSn9DcjLZ3U2UVzxd-i6mwEIESVOWPXF7tz7Jvjt/s320/LEFT%20HIP%20MID%20SAG%20AND%20COR.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Modified Kerboul method is used for prediction of collapse in femoral head osteonecrosis by volumetric analysis on MRI. </b></div><div><div><br /></div><div><b>HOW IS IT CALCULATED ?</b></div><div><br />The arc of the femoral surface involved by necrosis measured by
angles on midcoronal (A) and midsagittal image (B) and then modified Kerboul
angle (A+B) calculated by the sum of the two angles for both the
joints.<br />Right side the angle is (129+169) =298, grade 3 lesion.</div><div>Left side the angle is (100+146)
=246, grade 3 lesion. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcUTB2I_TzQMHziOvVEh42iq8pYqHdRsQ7tv9bZ5DKYgY-_NQZH17wOuEWzCzfJz7jLxtbfHa0sR1ciG26kM11gH0x5hVEKNb-bpanZc5HQFMYpVTaQqPk_SsFGMUrlx1dD_Ei0xuA3lZDhDtOeEsPY4lVM4KLMkH9Fy-BglTZcrqGXRHVo3wJAXV/s1208/MODIFIED%20KERBOUL%20METHOD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="1208" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcUTB2I_TzQMHziOvVEh42iq8pYqHdRsQ7tv9bZ5DKYgY-_NQZH17wOuEWzCzfJz7jLxtbfHa0sR1ciG26kM11gH0x5hVEKNb-bpanZc5HQFMYpVTaQqPk_SsFGMUrlx1dD_Ei0xuA3lZDhDtOeEsPY4lVM4KLMkH9Fy-BglTZcrqGXRHVo3wJAXV/s320/MODIFIED%20KERBOUL%20METHOD.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>GRADING</b></p><p>On the basis of combined angle, hips are classified into four categories: </p><p>Grade 1 (<200 degrees), </p><p>Grade 2 (200 degrees to 249 degrees), </p><p>Grade 3 (250
degrees to 299 degrees), and </p><p>Grade 4 (>/=300 degrees).</p><p><b>BACKGROUND </b></p><p>The hypothesis is that the combined necrotic angle measurement from magnetic resonance imaging scans predicts the subsequent risk of collapse in hips with femoral head necrosis.</p><p>With use of the modified method of Kerboul et al., Angle calculated by sum of the arc of the femoral surface involved by necrosis on a midcoronal as well as a midsagittal magnetic resonance image calculated on MRI, rather than on an anteroposterior and a lateral radiograph is far more accurate than on X-ray. </p></div></div>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-10838225951534361292022-11-04T13:49:00.003+05:302022-11-04T13:57:25.377+05:30Physeal bony bar MRI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">History of trauma 5 years ago. Operated with nailing for fracture of distal end of radius. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now presented with swelling and pain in the region of ulnar styloid process. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkMFUqq79SpaQGms9adeLHJr0G0mFoFNeYZh7KiXhhO5XPvhiUrjbf7yGKfurPusk0NMO8BHHSJXEuMG09LJyPH50GORCPfslphZdLEW_DuIGLGYflhGm67e5I6crbWbh3V6-mzB5Ju1md71NmnP0Lihl6NYRkUpGxbxxyh_OMCEQSWiWN4vfLMEg/s4832/PHYSEAL%20BAR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2743" data-original-width="4832" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkMFUqq79SpaQGms9adeLHJr0G0mFoFNeYZh7KiXhhO5XPvhiUrjbf7yGKfurPusk0NMO8BHHSJXEuMG09LJyPH50GORCPfslphZdLEW_DuIGLGYflhGm67e5I6crbWbh3V6-mzB5Ju1md71NmnP0Lihl6NYRkUpGxbxxyh_OMCEQSWiWN4vfLMEg/s320/PHYSEAL%20BAR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqRODZYmf6VCgO2al5cDTfAAw4fdGf44jbPWZ-WLTw-EfRMtwyXAERQ7eGfHM3smljfFtGVMs0dJZMeVuQ-n6fXpccUA8sjO4gSpJop6L-87AV1xtSZSmyZ-CqPX1qN8IuaYA1pgLvWqyzy8kiYRmjq91zGKlW7fYvOT3ZmAyQWLPS2y9O0q-d2m-/s4987/PHYSEAL%20BONY%20BAR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2631" data-original-width="4987" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqRODZYmf6VCgO2al5cDTfAAw4fdGf44jbPWZ-WLTw-EfRMtwyXAERQ7eGfHM3smljfFtGVMs0dJZMeVuQ-n6fXpccUA8sjO4gSpJop6L-87AV1xtSZSmyZ-CqPX1qN8IuaYA1pgLvWqyzy8kiYRmjq91zGKlW7fYvOT3ZmAyQWLPS2y9O0q-d2m-/s320/PHYSEAL%20BONY%20BAR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUzXk8KlGJkJxBWmPrwgrqcx3glSI7w30b5S0_bcyjt7BOtUyliXEV3DKmfUSmjr6ofm_sLdxpGYaCAibAHy-oyB15h2_W1-kAeP5t20JdmEynJidge4xy2Bdm0Z1u5j3xDgreb55oQu6xVFuYrJJoC9w9MY6a1vHbQBhELNKoBeYheYagICksa-C/s5095/PHYSEAL%20BAR%20distal%20radius.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2631" data-original-width="5095" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUzXk8KlGJkJxBWmPrwgrqcx3glSI7w30b5S0_bcyjt7BOtUyliXEV3DKmfUSmjr6ofm_sLdxpGYaCAibAHy-oyB15h2_W1-kAeP5t20JdmEynJidge4xy2Bdm0Z1u5j3xDgreb55oQu6xVFuYrJJoC9w9MY6a1vHbQBhELNKoBeYheYagICksa-C/s320/PHYSEAL%20BAR%20distal%20radius.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>MRI WRIST</div><div> </div><div>Protocol:</div><div> </div><div>Multi planner multi echo MRI study has been performed. Sequences planned are sagittal, Coronal and Axial FSE T1W images, sagittal, Coronal and Axial FSE T2W images, sagittal, Coronal STIR images.</div><div> </div><div>This MRI study of wrist joint with x-ray correlation shows:</div><div>Clinical marker on skin.</div><div>Under growth of distal end of radius relative to ulna due to bony physeal bar, leading to positive ulnar variance of measuring approximately 15 mm, partial distal radio ulnar subluxation, leading to increased prominence of ulnar styloid process.</div><div>Abnormal abrupt angulation of flexor carpi ulnaris tendon over the prominent ulnar styloid process leading to changes of tendinosis owing to ongoing friction in the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon against prominent ulnar styloid process.</div><div>The bony physeal bar is involving midportion of growth plate of distal radius. Total width of growth plate measuring approximately 32 mm on coronal with bony physeal bar measuring approximately 11 mm in width in the region of linear track with low signal intensity foci of previous intra medullary nailing for distal end of radius. Physeal bar is involving nearly 30% of the total growth plate. Radial one third and ulnar one third of the growth plate intact.</div><div>There is 11° radial tilt on coronal and 23° dorsal tilt on sagittal of distal articular surface of radius.</div><div>V-shaped” groove involving distal articular surface of radius, proximal partial herniation of proximal carpal row in the distal radial groove.</div><div>Dorsal tilt of lunate bone measuring approximately 40° with dorsal shift of capitate axis.</div><div>No signs of lunate avascular necrosis.</div><div> </div><div>Impression:</div><div> </div><div>Bony physeal bar involving distal radius.</div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-73149010199494671752022-07-12T10:04:00.007+05:302022-07-12T10:07:56.237+05:30Extramedullary focal fat - fluid level, a specific sign of osteomyelitis<p> A 14 yo male with pain in calcaneum since 1months. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDXLozTVymAfcpcFDoPIy9BFCXLWFItsHeLpUfyNH9iPi0ecKAsK6AB4_SaUwW3E3soNqa4bQ9qLH2v3WYulMVCiSozCvPaMj0SYgeavpYJz7j33WmK4rbk5NIiTH-3FMUbjRKDdix1ERTwyO5EebJBCU2xnMFF6zBZMbmygZ0SMjyWYaga-N_7f0/s4805/FAT%20FLUID%20LEVEL%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="4805" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDXLozTVymAfcpcFDoPIy9BFCXLWFItsHeLpUfyNH9iPi0ecKAsK6AB4_SaUwW3E3soNqa4bQ9qLH2v3WYulMVCiSozCvPaMj0SYgeavpYJz7j33WmK4rbk5NIiTH-3FMUbjRKDdix1ERTwyO5EebJBCU2xnMFF6zBZMbmygZ0SMjyWYaga-N_7f0/s320/FAT%20FLUID%20LEVEL%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoG82tArxQQCNsPEaLp5gotFz2TQ_LfesKC7UUZf--4auYHSMSMetcx-r6UKF0mOVRoiYKtc3xP26zLPbIDtECSxnpko0m5Ph0wG941gvqd1WB62i4YLfpva57mJW2YMVVjwPmHhznwa3VjRZDbx0GnYVvrfF_MtgO2UfkfU5nP8kCdhDw0azEMuX/s5111/MRI%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="5111" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoG82tArxQQCNsPEaLp5gotFz2TQ_LfesKC7UUZf--4auYHSMSMetcx-r6UKF0mOVRoiYKtc3xP26zLPbIDtECSxnpko0m5Ph0wG941gvqd1WB62i4YLfpva57mJW2YMVVjwPmHhznwa3VjRZDbx0GnYVvrfF_MtgO2UfkfU5nP8kCdhDw0azEMuX/s320/MRI%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuOiSmbZSYmFQLo_GMAg2g1BJVSYALfRNGZD5sIf04H23m3JwgjBeHp-NYNVCFfwVvmSGoZJRn2-m4vhDXFmqrkncUlmVvhXUXs-7tYBFQouz5bPasNGhH4V26jRuUUBxRrmkE_1BHWdGsiIJuP1DveMcxKT3BIC2cYAG2SxRD6L7rolRJjfWyOnz/s4816/MRI%20CALCACANEUM%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2951" data-original-width="4816" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicuOiSmbZSYmFQLo_GMAg2g1BJVSYALfRNGZD5sIf04H23m3JwgjBeHp-NYNVCFfwVvmSGoZJRn2-m4vhDXFmqrkncUlmVvhXUXs-7tYBFQouz5bPasNGhH4V26jRuUUBxRrmkE_1BHWdGsiIJuP1DveMcxKT3BIC2cYAG2SxRD6L7rolRJjfWyOnz/s320/MRI%20CALCACANEUM%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeIxO2VUxRq2IIqG9JYe3OU5rVsKWLmh0ZN0MZtn5s4xvZXRUSGSZojZnqfmSxm7hUkInOWjZQ6TD0McLTg3vNtRruGsSWVRQb0Y_ve4wARB4AYQ0v6aLJYyHdWJLJ9zuF5FOO-mRiB4_JHYuE2GFUB1Dv-TiX-NfLRirH16zBHaZUyA0FTKXfHXW/s371/CT%20CALCANEUM%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="248" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeIxO2VUxRq2IIqG9JYe3OU5rVsKWLmh0ZN0MZtn5s4xvZXRUSGSZojZnqfmSxm7hUkInOWjZQ6TD0McLTg3vNtRruGsSWVRQb0Y_ve4wARB4AYQ0v6aLJYyHdWJLJ9zuF5FOO-mRiB4_JHYuE2GFUB1Dv-TiX-NfLRirH16zBHaZUyA0FTKXfHXW/s320/CT%20CALCANEUM%20OSTEOMYELITIS.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><p><b>MRI foot for calcaneum with CT correlation shows:</b></p><p>Heterogeneous signal abnormality diffusely involving calcaneum with multiple low signal intensity foci diffusely scattered in calcaneum on T1-weighted images which are hyperintense on STIR. Rest of the intervening calcaneum medulla shows faint high signal on STIR.</p><p>No obvious density abnormality on CT. No obvious sclerotic or lytic lesion. No obvious cortical destruction or sclerosis.</p><p><b>There is a focal lentiform shaped parosteal collection measuring approximately 26 mm in height and 6 mm in thickness medially at 2 o’clock position and 4 mm in thickness laterally on plantar aspect at 7 o’clock position on axial section. </b></p><p><b>There is fat – fluid level within this collection, focal fat in the supernatant portion of this collection which is hyperintense on T1-weighted images with complete signal suppression on STIR, this portion follows classical fat density on CT. </b></p><p>There is an associated diffuse oedema involving muscles of plantar aspect of foot especially quadratus plantae muscle, medial as well as lateral teno synovitis.</p><p><b>This finding suggestive of extramedullary focal fat - fluid level which is a pathognomonic sign of acute to subacute osteomyelitis.</b></p><p>Findings were discussed with the referring physician before finalizing the report, who added that there is elevation of inflammatory markers in lab reports and the suspicion of osteomyelitis clinically as well, with a feedback of significant improvement clinically after IV antibiotics. </p><p>Take home note is during MSK MRI interpretation, a bone marrow signal abnormality with an associated focal periosteal extra medullary fat – fluid level, osteomyelitis should be in the list of your differential diagnosis.</p><p><b>References: </b></p><p>1. Extra-osseous fat fluid level: a specific sign for osteomyelitis. Kumar J, Bandhu S, Kumar A, Alam S. Skeletal Radiol. 2007 Jun;36 Suppl 1:S101-4. doi: 10.1007/s00256-006-0194-1. Epub 2006 Sep 19.</p><p>2. Intramedullary and extramedullary fat globules on magnetic resonance imaging as a diagnostic sign for osteomyelitis. Davies AM, Hughes DE, Grimer RJ. Eur Radiol. 2005 Oct;15(10):2194-9. doi: 10.1007/s00330-005-2771-4. Epub 2005 Apr 29.</p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-21291892803573707272021-10-17T18:26:00.002+05:302021-10-17T18:26:56.168+05:30Rice bodies in subdeltoid bursa MRI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTM5s5E90tW1XJQvYW5nOp98AKp39tVhrI8mlMRbzd49VkQS0UAvt1hHc6gHgsjk_05UYCjrdxGKXjUwVkyL_FNZ6RyImehPI3teor7F5rPEDqemJ5gM0TXe06OQSSPTC9jHqtqpS3JV0/s2048/RICE+BODIES+BURSA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="2048" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTM5s5E90tW1XJQvYW5nOp98AKp39tVhrI8mlMRbzd49VkQS0UAvt1hHc6gHgsjk_05UYCjrdxGKXjUwVkyL_FNZ6RyImehPI3teor7F5rPEDqemJ5gM0TXe06OQSSPTC9jHqtqpS3JV0/w400-h251/RICE+BODIES+BURSA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This MRI shoulder joint shows fluid distended sub deltoid bursa with numerous typical rice bodies.<div>Differentials given are rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis.</div><div>Suggested CBC, ESR, C-reactive protein, RA, anti-CCP in view of RA and joint fluid aspiration for culture and sensitivity in view of Tubercular Arthritis.</div><div><br /></div><div>Rice body effusion or rice bodies in joint effusion or bursa represents an uncommon, nonspecific, inflammatory process, where multiple small loose intra-articular bodies resembling polished grains of white rice. </div><div>They are typically seen with Rheumatoid arthritis, Tuberculosis. However it is also known to occur with juvenile arthritis, seronegative arthritis, osteoarthritis, septic joint, trauma and chronic bursitis.</div><div><br /></div><div>They are almost of same size, hypointense on T1 as well as T2 weighted images without enhancement on post contrast, the shape is very typical with tapering ends resembling rice grains.</div><div>They should be differentiated from synovial chondromatosis where loose bodies are relatively larger in size, round to ovoid in shape and impart slightly high signal on T2-weighted images.</div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-3158156338742689342021-10-17T18:11:00.000+05:302021-10-17T18:11:18.923+05:30Elbow Neuropathic Arthropathy MRI<p>A middle aged male with unilateral left elbow pain, deformity, progressive swelling, restricted movement.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXFQQjMnDtmiZ-Gr5pnLWchQkxJNLl0zd3S3nrmtSD1aUMgFsOmQw8qGc1sN8i5y110iT-ORXgzZ3ILUJfz2C1omkxvrRGCIoWRFYoNzpU_QfZeEQvNGCmYBmZNaHL4R_Vl-tTg1XG24/s2657/NEUROPATHIC+ARTHROPATHY+MRI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="2657" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXFQQjMnDtmiZ-Gr5pnLWchQkxJNLl0zd3S3nrmtSD1aUMgFsOmQw8qGc1sN8i5y110iT-ORXgzZ3ILUJfz2C1omkxvrRGCIoWRFYoNzpU_QfZeEQvNGCmYBmZNaHL4R_Vl-tTg1XG24/w400-h178/NEUROPATHIC+ARTHROPATHY+MRI.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>This MRI elbow joint shows:</p><p>Joint effusion, osteolysis involving proximal end of radius as well as ulna, articulating surface of capitulum as well as trochlea. Marked synovial thickening with frond like projections. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Considering unilateral involvement possibility of infectious aetiology like Tubercular arthritis was one possibility would have been dealt with joint fluid aspiration for culture and sensitivity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However, MRI CERVICAL SPINE screening was done with suspicion of neuropathic arthropathy which surprisingly revealed cervical cord syrinx.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQwBVbzpCfdkSsMn-Fe89-dH2wbr7GEbnOH_z_nWDJRdIWMf7oOuWXFxUxCqUPQuUVbPlve_E0BdAPNzFWexAzr1fFu-EuyxkJO86bwjjgIsOL6IKor7o-uUqVxz3buYCe1mystMO6rY/s364/syrinx.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="193" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQwBVbzpCfdkSsMn-Fe89-dH2wbr7GEbnOH_z_nWDJRdIWMf7oOuWXFxUxCqUPQuUVbPlve_E0BdAPNzFWexAzr1fFu-EuyxkJO86bwjjgIsOL6IKor7o-uUqVxz3buYCe1mystMO6rY/w106-h200/syrinx.jpg" width="106" /></a></div>Here is MRI CERVICAL SPINE of same patient which shows moderate cervical cord syrinx supporting neuropathic arthropathy.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So take home note is it is worthy to suspect and rule out conditions like this whenever applicable and possible as it considerably changes the line of management.</div></div>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-35679120562121458112021-10-08T13:09:00.006+05:302021-10-08T13:09:47.255+05:30Steinstrasse CT KUB<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1nPSM1iSv88Rm46YgI0MQImlJoF2zrgzxqShDw2xqIdoSrN9hRGGNY4xDPqCwnIucvBu-mT-BT1xjzKgPYlA2t75AoX5UPLQ9wVGousAxqPXMxejWt2Y5mAzmuSOjTl3EpVs63Dh5iA/s2048/STEINSTRASSE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1412" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1nPSM1iSv88Rm46YgI0MQImlJoF2zrgzxqShDw2xqIdoSrN9hRGGNY4xDPqCwnIucvBu-mT-BT1xjzKgPYlA2t75AoX5UPLQ9wVGousAxqPXMxejWt2Y5mAzmuSOjTl3EpVs63Dh5iA/w276-h400/STEINSTRASSE.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvFx9SsOzhQ4qvMfRgWjr-Dv159I_2OZJajeADusNuEDLglFsyzRRuAbKa2-vwe49V-yhN25L78FlXt32QUxG_XWOk11HumOzpIO8KY7YiC77GfmZqmK5WZtbMqKNNUU9qirTzfnDqMY/s2048/STEINSTRASSE+CT+KUB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="2048" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvFx9SsOzhQ4qvMfRgWjr-Dv159I_2OZJajeADusNuEDLglFsyzRRuAbKa2-vwe49V-yhN25L78FlXt32QUxG_XWOk11HumOzpIO8KY7YiC77GfmZqmK5WZtbMqKNNUU9qirTzfnDqMY/w400-h206/STEINSTRASSE+CT+KUB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This non-contrast CT study of abdomen for KUB of patient with left abdominal pain shows a dense large calculus in Urinary bladder which is in continuity with ribbon like column of multiple calculi in left ureter. </div><div>Retrograde history taking unfurled that the patient had undergone ESWL one month ago.</div><div><br /></div><div>Imaging diagnosis: Steinstrasse.</div><br /><i>Steinstrasse </i>is the German term which means "stone street", used to describe a possible complication of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for urinary tract calculi, wherein a column of stone fragments forms that blocks the ureter.<div>Steinstrasse usually develops couple of months after ESWL and the most common site is the distal ureter.</div><div>The refined extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy technique has reduced the incidence of steinstrasse from 20% to 6% 2.</div><div>Usually, the stone fragments pass spontaneously, but in about 25% of patients, retrograde stenting may be required. SOS more complex interventions such as stone flushing, ureteral dilatation, or long-term ureteral stenting may be required.</div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-31194240633237804772021-10-03T15:20:00.003+05:302021-10-04T09:46:30.849+05:30Vitamin C deficiency mimicking inflammatory bone disease MRI hip<p></p>A 15 years old school goer presented with on and off bilateral hip pain, restricted hip joint movement, associated backache. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1PRFdU8yqfUJcuIgPJvtPWCc2EpcD8Nj937uwkhjpQdrrEJaT4unEKZWP2uZ29tmmBKjqaJf6m4PyXpFETyzSbuzA35shTw0NWUsL0F1HAdl3KFYVPP55sl8pFtxeF3PgsWYZwF3hps/s2639/Vitamin+C+deficiency+mimicking+inflammatory+bone+disease.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="2639" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1PRFdU8yqfUJcuIgPJvtPWCc2EpcD8Nj937uwkhjpQdrrEJaT4unEKZWP2uZ29tmmBKjqaJf6m4PyXpFETyzSbuzA35shTw0NWUsL0F1HAdl3KFYVPP55sl8pFtxeF3PgsWYZwF3hps/w400-h181/Vitamin+C+deficiency+mimicking+inflammatory+bone+disease.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>MRI bilateral hip joint shows abnormal bone marrow edema involving bilateral acetabulum and subchondral portion of right sacral ala. Associated mild left hip joint effusion.</div><div>Imaging finding were suggestive of either inflammatory bone disease or multifocal osteitis. However the possibility of nutritional cause like Vit C or D deficiency was kept during discussion with the referring physician. Accordingly, getting the lab investigation done, was assured by refereeing doctor.</div><div><br /></div><div>Patient's CBC, ESR, C-reactive protein was normal, RA factor was negative. Vitamin and mineral status showed normal zinc, folate and vitamin B6 levels. The vitamin C turned out strikingly low at 5 μmol/L (normal range 23–114 μmol/L) and vitamin D 25-OH at 12.2 ng/mL (normal > 30 ng/mL).</div><div>Treatment was already initiated by refereeing doctor with ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, and liquid meal supplements keeping the diagnosis of scurvy on the basis of severely low vitamin C levels. </div><div><br /></div><div>The crucial message from this case is considering the nutritional cause for nonspecific bone marrow edema in MSK imaging is mandatory rather than confining our diagnosis between infective, inflammatory and neoplastic etiology all the time as in our case the treatable cause like Vitamin C deficiency was mimicking the inflammatory bone disease. </div><div><br /></div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-46402111834109217362021-10-03T14:52:00.003+05:302021-10-04T09:49:17.821+05:30Morel-Lavallée lesion MRI<p></p>Clinically RTA, run over by tractor.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8R4xWsEdui4zkcRB4AoeH9bgIH96OprNUZUG_Re2EocD7rdSnG0KkDudKJ0mdliTjOrrCAwGKrOvzwfC0XhHIEbgSkm602QlPoxK621EP5MTJNNI-xG9Qjv3YTA33cYO14KweJ5i5W4/s2048/Morel-Lavall%25C3%25A9e+lesion.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="2048" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8R4xWsEdui4zkcRB4AoeH9bgIH96OprNUZUG_Re2EocD7rdSnG0KkDudKJ0mdliTjOrrCAwGKrOvzwfC0XhHIEbgSkm602QlPoxK621EP5MTJNNI-xG9Qjv3YTA33cYO14KweJ5i5W4/w400-h229/Morel-Lavall%25C3%25A9e+lesion.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div>This MRI study shows a focal well defined lentiform shaped subcutaneous collection on medial aspect of knee joint superficial to the superficial fascia. Collection is clear, hypo intense on T1-weighted images without any septations or loculations. No obvious high signal intensity methaemoglobin staining on T1-weighted images to suggest any frank haematoma.</div><div><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div><i><b>Morel-Lavallée lesion</b></i></div><div><br /></div><div>These are focal well defined lentiform shaped subcutaneous serous collections commonly encountered during MRI knee joint in the setting of severe trauma. However these lesions are typically described in thigh as a well defined collection overlying the greater trochanter of the femur and the tensor facia lata. </div><div><br /></div><div>These are actually localized haemolymphatic collections secondary to closed degloving injuries, where the skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue abruptly separate from the underlying fascia owing to trauma. The potential space thus created superficial to the superficial fascia is filled by serous fluid, some times frank blood. Similar collection secondary to similar biomechanical forces are described in lumbar region and over the scapula as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>The accumulated collection usually needs nothing to be done, resolves spontaneously. However may persist longer if it gets organized and encapsulated. The conservative management is with compression bandage. Surgical drainage may be sufficient for larger collection. However, the capsule may need to be resected to prevent recurrence if it is long standing and encapsulated collection with thick organized wall. </div><div><br /></div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-56977693157761383122021-10-03T14:30:00.008+05:302021-10-04T09:51:59.522+05:30Osteochondrosis of Superior Pole of Patella<p>Clinically young male patient with athletic background complaining of typical unilateral anterior knee pain. Marked tenderness at the superior pole of patella.</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7cpYGm5Hd_mwQ-6YFW1qO6qQo6c1Pb_EniLu0ArFouXGN1MioZrGWv19U26mUJErHHDiZ8Hk9l3WwZ408m1VO8vqQ5rE_9BrGxzTST-O-hdra914cI3OEBouh7EYAFJVIIvrqghGc7g/s2556/Osteochondrosis+patella.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1231" data-original-width="2556" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7cpYGm5Hd_mwQ-6YFW1qO6qQo6c1Pb_EniLu0ArFouXGN1MioZrGWv19U26mUJErHHDiZ8Hk9l3WwZ408m1VO8vqQ5rE_9BrGxzTST-O-hdra914cI3OEBouh7EYAFJVIIvrqghGc7g/w400-h193/Osteochondrosis+patella.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXu3ju1H-OdLzlfA6jTSJvDqvgfqiLO8U1kWBMjet4DqS_O-LcpCslJc2D7PN5-TrvgHurEnV-YbbHQC61XlpD2Aha2qqGGXddCeowShEgDLgnw2K9L86R0ORYFhego2n_AFzJ9FIKQd0/s2552/Osteochondrosis+of+Superior+Pole+of+Patella.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1232" data-original-width="2552" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXu3ju1H-OdLzlfA6jTSJvDqvgfqiLO8U1kWBMjet4DqS_O-LcpCslJc2D7PN5-TrvgHurEnV-YbbHQC61XlpD2Aha2qqGGXddCeowShEgDLgnw2K9L86R0ORYFhego2n_AFzJ9FIKQd0/w400-h193/Osteochondrosis+of+Superior+Pole+of+Patella.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This MRI study of knee joint shows abnormal irregularity, fragmentation with sclerosis involving superior pole of patella. An associated thickening of quadriceps tendon. </div><div>Knee joint effusion.</div><div>Imaging findings consistent with osteochondrosis of patella at superior pole.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Osteochondrosis of the superior pole of the patella</b></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Osteochondroses are the heterogeneous group of injuries to the epiphyses and apophyses of children or adolescents, are actually osteonecrosis owing to repetitive microtrauma and avulsion injuries at tendinous insertions. Imaging wise characterized by bone fragmentation and sclerosis.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are two well-known such syndromes associated with knee joint, one is Osgood-Schlatter disease, an avulsion of the tibial tuberosity and another is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease, a chronic avulsion injury involving lower pole of the patella at the insertion of patellar tendon.</div><div>The less well described osteochondrosis at the superior pole of patella appears secondary to similar mechanism associated with quadriceps tendon insertion, a rare cause of anterior knee pain in children between 5 and 10 years of age, usually single knee is affected but bilateral cases have also been reported.</div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-81654595310075950422021-10-03T13:02:00.005+05:302021-10-04T09:54:14.793+05:30Excessive lateral pressure syndrome MRI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil782Rl5ZBQOnhPMlhyOHu0_gYOexDcMLU68kGgFahVdj9bnSgmhn4Bq1jLUrbFX6JHuo4Fl1XvtOak87ONDs8_M_-27M8OUCDWdGqDMJTKrbTEYpifGRTpFSSMo-92uEWAXBmgQP06-4/s2585/Excessive+lateral+pressure+syndrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="2585" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil782Rl5ZBQOnhPMlhyOHu0_gYOexDcMLU68kGgFahVdj9bnSgmhn4Bq1jLUrbFX6JHuo4Fl1XvtOak87ONDs8_M_-27M8OUCDWdGqDMJTKrbTEYpifGRTpFSSMo-92uEWAXBmgQP06-4/w400-h189/Excessive+lateral+pressure+syndrome.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This MRI Axial STIR sections of knee show clinical marker on skin on anteromedial aspect of knee joint. There is patellar tilt, articulating surface of patella facing medially, abnormal thickening of lateral patellar retinaculum and patellofemoral ligament. Associated bone marrow oedema involving lateral margin of lateral articulating facet of patella.<p></p><p>Imaging findings consistent with clinical diagnosis of Excessive lateral pressure syndrome.</p><div><i><b>Lateral Patellar Compression Syndrome</b></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Synonym : Excessive lateral pressure syndrome, ELPS</div><div><br /></div><div>This is another common cause of anterior knee pain.</div><div><br /></div><div>The improper tracking of the patella in the trochlear groove generally caused by imbalance between medial and lateral dynamic stabilizers of knee, the tight lateral retinaculum restricting the patellar mobility with excessive lateral tilt of patella causing friction between lateral articulating facet of patella with lateral trochlea of femur.</div><div>Typically affects adults, patient presents with pain on compression of the patella, lateral facet tenderness. Condition is aggravated physical activity.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is mainly a clinical diagnosis. However, lateral tilt of patella on axial sections of MRI or sunrise knee radiographs, patella facing medially without lateral translation should be depicted meticulously which is very commonly overlooked during MRI interpretation. Furthermore, abnormal thickening and shortening of lateral patellar retinaculum and lateral patellofemoral ligament could be appreciated on MRI. Nonetheless, the important ancillary findings on MRI are subchondral bone marrow oedema, cystic geodes involving lateral articulating facet of patella and adjacent lateral femoral trochlea facing the patella. The patellofemoral angle is calculated on axial sections, the medial opening of the angle, that is demonstration of angle more than 8° can support the diagnosis of ELPS.</div><div><br /></div><div>Treatment is mainly conservative with physiotherapy focusing on quadriceps stretching and strengthening. Operative lateral retinaculum release is reserved for refractory cases. </div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-54312001533958812762021-10-03T12:26:00.008+05:302021-10-04T09:59:28.365+05:30Discoid Meniscus<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevVszmz-glV6HaJYaHuFC85gWCInywBzqJecC9o9lKzEndWG67WyuPGFZT6-r_AsYijcGzPpC0BLr3Uo0ncuUC535ITF2L0cMUWYBWLYDJ9INXGE80Jnu76tWzZuOducqSlUIUIFEMt0/s2048/DISCOID+MENISCUS+MRI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZhlgvwinRl3uRs203JbTHxKDFzH3TNKa3MQRke-Std7b1NzORLVusvxSsZXG7CA6ee2zdN8M42H2pJajFZjBHKLtOgP9kxvDq2aTBD0l7sd-9EtDNNXaRLGkSsF6zekVQo9OPopZONU/s2048/DISCOID+MENISCUS+MRI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZhlgvwinRl3uRs203JbTHxKDFzH3TNKa3MQRke-Std7b1NzORLVusvxSsZXG7CA6ee2zdN8M42H2pJajFZjBHKLtOgP9kxvDq2aTBD0l7sd-9EtDNNXaRLGkSsF6zekVQo9OPopZONU/s320/DISCOID+MENISCUS+MRI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnbY_UgeJfCkoJx6EShigw-PrfMxIKbOFnfxJHzu8Kt6gmPWCT-uDkh6YXPh3BhnSbdLzeZW-XntaO80aCWQlTqCrqVxeGe2AdvCvp3HqIfXaunecAz6lDYfpnFZAPiGTXAluvPKfAmg/s2048/DISCOID+MENISCUS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnbY_UgeJfCkoJx6EShigw-PrfMxIKbOFnfxJHzu8Kt6gmPWCT-uDkh6YXPh3BhnSbdLzeZW-XntaO80aCWQlTqCrqVxeGe2AdvCvp3HqIfXaunecAz6lDYfpnFZAPiGTXAluvPKfAmg/s320/DISCOID+MENISCUS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>This MRI study of knee joint depicts discoid lateral meniscus.</div><div>No obvious associated meniscal tear or para meniscal cyst.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Discoid meniscus</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a congenital condition and is bilateral in about 50% of the cases. Usually encountered as an incidental finding on MRI examination in about 5% of the cases, typically affecting lateral meniscus. Discoid medial meniscus is very rare.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pathology behind this discoid shape is loss of normal orientation of collagen fibres of meniscus.</div><div>Frequently this is an asymptomatic condition however the discoid meniscus has propensity for pressure, wear and tear leading early cystic degeneration, meniscal tear and para meniscal cyst formation. In such cases patient may present with knee pain with or without locking. </div><div>MRI is the investigation of choice. </div><div>The width of the body of meniscus, if 15 mm or more on coronal section is diagnostic of discoid meniscus. The body of the lateral meniscus is normally has bowtie configuration on sagittal section and seen only on two consecutive slices. If the meniscal body is seen on three or more consecutive slices while scrolling the sagittal sections, instead of normal bowtie tie should alarm of discoid morphology. </div><div><br /></div><div>The observation is usually managed conservatively if patient is not symptomatic. </div><div>Partial or total resection is the option kept in front of patient if accompanied with complications like tear.</div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-724259407809680992021-10-03T12:12:00.005+05:302021-10-04T10:01:06.876+05:30Supraspinatous Ganglion Cyst MRI<p></p><p></p><div>Clinically severe painful restricted shoulder movement, especially the abduction. Patient complaining that symptoms got aggravated over the period of time with shoulder exercise and physiotherapy. No obvious history of arthroscopy or intra articular injection.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedQXHF0mDHG2KXLD4_8iJhjl8GqmXmRmcyvq03EdfjuhptapF1frGld1FeC3JMLE7p6NusoTM9vkBOa2TqbeHjwbLVVIi7vPaHX00FFHUrW7G8arC4yJEPva4HDcyrK4OllbOpebnH5E/s2048/SUPRASPINATOUS+GANGLION+CYST.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="2048" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedQXHF0mDHG2KXLD4_8iJhjl8GqmXmRmcyvq03EdfjuhptapF1frGld1FeC3JMLE7p6NusoTM9vkBOa2TqbeHjwbLVVIi7vPaHX00FFHUrW7G8arC4yJEPva4HDcyrK4OllbOpebnH5E/w400-h205/SUPRASPINATOUS+GANGLION+CYST.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This MRI shoulder joint shows a well-defined tear drop shaped cystic lesion along supraspinatus tendon tapering laterally towards its insertion suggestive of intra tendinous ganglion cyst. Associated changes of tendinosis involving supraspinatus tendon as there is mild tendon thickening. </div></div><div>There was no sub acromial spur or para labral cyst.</div><div>Acromioclavicular joint normal.</div><div><br /></div><div>The observation managed conservatively with intra-articular steroid. Clinical follow-up mentioned that patient improved clinically with range of movement improved by approximately 75%.</div><div>Suggested follow-up imaging</div><div><br /></div><div>Imaging diagnosis: intra tendinous ganglion cyst of supraspinatus tendon causing shoulder impingement.</div><div><br /></div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-89506693957492254632021-10-03T11:57:00.001+05:302021-10-04T10:10:24.029+05:30Trevor disease MRI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><div><div>Clinical details, discharge summary mentions corrective osteotomy done for congenital progressive uni lateral knee deformity. Previous imaging details not available.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-mSe-9Msmv83ASafcoGxIcsi-EoRFGdyehk8jFTTIWUW03A6W7MxPJkRnNCfAegGa-DzxvooD2ldSeMudTgAkiJJ8BTV1wpGjN18B69tqz-BDX3n3Rii6zNuB6U-1M6AuB-51qpkR5c/s2634/Trevors+Disease.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="2634" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-mSe-9Msmv83ASafcoGxIcsi-EoRFGdyehk8jFTTIWUW03A6W7MxPJkRnNCfAegGa-DzxvooD2ldSeMudTgAkiJJ8BTV1wpGjN18B69tqz-BDX3n3Rii6zNuB6U-1M6AuB-51qpkR5c/w400-h181/Trevors+Disease.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div>This MRI of knee joint shows post-operative status with corrective osteotomy for femur and tibia.</div><div>Well defined bone signal intensity outgrowth with cortex and medulla involving medial epiphysis of distal end of femur, epiphysis of tibial tuberosity with distinct cortex, medulla and fatty marrow in continuity with parent bone. Marked enlargement of patella with fragmentation.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Trevor’s disease</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Synonym: Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica.</div><div><br /></div><div>An extremely rare, approximately 1:1,000,000, congenital, non-hereditary condition consist of multiple osteochondromas arising from the epiphyses. Age of presentation is young children with slight male predilection.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are three different types of involvement. The classic form has characteristic hemimelic distribution involving more than one bone or epiphysis within a single lower extremity. The localised form encompasses single bone involvement, either unilateral or bilateral. The generalised form incorporates the whole limb from pelvis to foot.</div><div>The abnormalities comprising the lower extremity is more common than upper, distal ends are more frequently encountered than upper ends of bone, medial aspects predilection is twice more common than lateral. The most common site of involvement is distal end of femur.</div><div><br /></div><div>The condition typically demonstrates an irregular bone density mass on x-ray/CT arising from the epiphysis. The bony growth delineates areas of fatty marrow as well as foci sclerosis secondary to ossification on MRI. The illustration of continuity of cortex and medulla with the parent bone is must to end the search.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bony growth can result in widening of joint space, deformity, bursa formation with soft tissue oedema, bursitis, tendinitis secondary to chronic irritation. The bony overgrowth can land up with fragmentation, detachment forming intra-articular bony loose body and changes of secondary osteoarthritis in advanced case.</div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-2273824589199182912021-10-03T11:40:00.006+05:302021-10-04T10:23:51.711+05:30Medial patellar plica syndrome<p>Clinically young patient presented with anteromedial knee pain.</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIh5f7Lbnq4NTQMHzdemVkYi36y3rSQQ7Ss79CW-DOVdVUDAetbDYWzpX-oRlh1af75P-HfH8oQpGCbBS1w_4xixLqN0OccitiPW3LWWdCjCZszbdK9iqnSsWHhKA8AC3D8JArkIQphxM/s2556/medial+plica+syndrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1230" data-original-width="2556" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIh5f7Lbnq4NTQMHzdemVkYi36y3rSQQ7Ss79CW-DOVdVUDAetbDYWzpX-oRlh1af75P-HfH8oQpGCbBS1w_4xixLqN0OccitiPW3LWWdCjCZszbdK9iqnSsWHhKA8AC3D8JArkIQphxM/w400-h194/medial+plica+syndrome.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>MRI sagittal T2 and axial T2 images delineates a linear well-defined low signal intensity band running across medial patellofemoral recess. However, there is no obvious associated bone marrow oedema involving medial articulating facet of patella or medial femoral trochlea. Mild associated joint effusion.</div><div>Medial plica mentioned in the report with joint effusion.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Medial plica syndrome</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Synonym: synovial plicae of the knee.</div><div><br /></div><div>The another common cause of anterior knee pain typically present with pain on anteromedial aspect of the knee, just cranial to the joint line with or without associated with crepitation, catching and locking sensations. Typically involves young with athletic background. </div><div><br /></div><div>There are actually synovial invaginations as a part of remnants of embryological development. They are encountered in MRI over 70% of individuals and are mostly asymptomatic. However these tags can get inflamed secondary to repetitive friction and stretching, making patient symptomatic. They can undergo fibrosis after long standing inflammation imparting them non-stretchable restricting the joint movement and painful.</div><div>In symptomatic patients, medial plica seen as low signal intensity band on T1 as well as T2-weighted images with an associated chondral defect involving medial articulating facet of patella.</div><div>Treatment is mainly conservative, physiotherapy and intra articular steroid injections.</div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-70577986226028792822021-08-29T22:36:00.007+05:302021-08-29T23:34:12.209+05:30Leukoencephalopathy, Calcifications and Cysts MRI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Clinically middle age male with history of progressive headache for last 5months.<div>CT brain shows multiple dense bilateral basal ganglia calcification. </div><div>DDs thought were like Fahrs disease, hypo thyroidism, hypo, pseudo hypo para thyroidism.</div><div>However patients thyroid and para thyroid profile was normal and the posterior cranial fossa cyst could not be explained even by Fahrs. With a possibility of a concurrent posterior fossa tumor, patient was referred for MRI brain with contrast.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJS2OrWTTAeJpxIX7OPYS1G1bdVcMGV2OMS33wZsYFdIQ4qplOsxhtVZsqqb__JFixZAVcKD-RJvNBrn7YhFAnvaJK_eRbt2u5cyw6e48UOCy74_n1nasJ2gpXofETKUKDruQugD3QuCY/s2048/LCC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJS2OrWTTAeJpxIX7OPYS1G1bdVcMGV2OMS33wZsYFdIQ4qplOsxhtVZsqqb__JFixZAVcKD-RJvNBrn7YhFAnvaJK_eRbt2u5cyw6e48UOCy74_n1nasJ2gpXofETKUKDruQugD3QuCY/s320/LCC.jpg" width="256" /></a></div></div><div>MRI brain with contrast showed dense calcification in bilateral basal ganglia. The posterior fossa cyst with debris level. No abnormal enhancement along wall of cyst or enhancing eccentric solid nodule depicted on post contrast MRI which ruled out tumor nodule. </div><div>The bilateral symmetric confluent T2 white matter hyper intensity which represents an associated leukoencephalopathy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Imaging wise primary diagnosis given was LCC. </div><div><br /></div><div>Due to mass effect, fourth ventricle compression by the posterior fossa cyst leading to obstructive hydrocephalus, patient underwent posterior fossa craniotomy and excision of posterior fossa cyst was done. Histopathology revealed nonspecific cyst without any tumor cells keeping with MRI diagnosis of LCC. </div><p></p><p><b>LCC or Labrune syndrome syndrome MRI</b></p><p>Leukoencephalopathy, brain calcifications, and cysts (LCC) also known as Labrune syndrome, an extremely rare with only near 10 cases reported so far in the medical literature.</p><p>The condition is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the SNORD118 gene on chromosome 17p13. Clinical presentation varies from spasticity, dystonia, seizures, and cognitive decline.</p><p>Etiopathogenesis of LCC is still a matter of debate. Obliterative microangiopathy has been found on histopathological examination as the basic abnormality, the cyst formation is due to necrotic process secondary to obliterative microangiopathy and calcifications is dystrophic in nature. White matter changes result from changes in water content rather than abnormality of myelination.</p><p>Another entity which deserves a special mention is cerebro retinal microangiopathy with calcifications and cysts is a distinct genetic disorder due to CTC1 gene problem. Similar leukoencephalopathy, cysts, and calcification have been reported in few cases in association with Coat's disease, described as “Coat's plus. Coat's disease is unilateral retinal telangiectasia with exudation commonly occurring in boys sporadically without systemic features. However, in Coat's plus, there is bilateral retinal telangiectasia with exudation along with systemic features in the form of LCC. </p><p>In my case patient did not have any visual issues so that rules out retinal abnormality and the possibility of cerebro retinal microangiopathy. </p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-8284477241764193492021-08-29T21:44:00.007+05:302021-08-29T23:41:29.178+05:30Ears of the lynx sign MRI Brain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_UH4PHYpaO8YUSaDIf6AzYG4EJkgyidAhZd2XoEx699kV7v7z7xlyfDJnVkS_n9JBa9e29j7EZKWSk3FtZTSsX_os3LsUpzF3eZN9ddbGVnel__cBwaWBrUKuTrttyT3ppyJ8IRSpgU/s2541/ear+of+lynx+MRI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="2541" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_UH4PHYpaO8YUSaDIf6AzYG4EJkgyidAhZd2XoEx699kV7v7z7xlyfDJnVkS_n9JBa9e29j7EZKWSk3FtZTSsX_os3LsUpzF3eZN9ddbGVnel__cBwaWBrUKuTrttyT3ppyJ8IRSpgU/w400-h195/ear+of+lynx+MRI.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIjRVfKxGAhczrDjvf-ro0fPkL5XuFeXgiJzUl_W1kuHfHY6YJxfB1rdTCH8GgZjo2D9k9_GtEXfKj6hRBEBtIq_4rCmk2yKYncYmvnYWj7DsJx7ofdHdy9mZ-rXOcnBQICHvF5ye_So/s371/ear+of+lynx+thin+corpus+callosum.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="370" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIjRVfKxGAhczrDjvf-ro0fPkL5XuFeXgiJzUl_W1kuHfHY6YJxfB1rdTCH8GgZjo2D9k9_GtEXfKj6hRBEBtIq_4rCmk2yKYncYmvnYWj7DsJx7ofdHdy9mZ-rXOcnBQICHvF5ye_So/w199-h200/ear+of+lynx+thin+corpus+callosum.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Ears of the lynx sign</b></p><p>The ears of the lynx sign refers to an abnormal bilateral symmetric cone-shaped hyperintensity on FLAIR and T2w images at the tip of the frontal horns of lateral ventricles. The abnormality corresponds to the region of<b> forceps minor </b>which resembles the tufts of hair crowning the ears of a lynx. Sagittal T1w images show an associated thin stripe of corpus callosum. </p><p>The sign is typically seen in<b> hereditary spastic paraplegia with thin corpus callosum (HSP-TCC)</b>, a form of hereditary spastic paraplegia associated with mutations of the spastic paraparesis gene 11 (SPG11) on chromosome 15. The spatacsin vesicle trafficking associated (SPG11) gene, codes spatacsin. </p><p>The sign may also be seen in SPG15, another of the hereditary spastic paraplegias, which is caused by a mutation in the zinc finger fyve domain-containing protein 26 (ZFYVE26) gene, encoding spastizin. </p><p>This sign has also been described in chronic cases of Marchiafava-Bignami disease.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxG-rez9fyXXOcvR0N4iOj4dJfeXGu_Oe7WwovSWwitefWOu_79nQELFZLC1aFJPtSbH8h56zBH_jbMNSyv7WnE21WlV3hx6yWNFfIhGKY_uLp4C8MMa7DqKJw1dKIQxjzzQ4A0nhncg/s2048/Ears+of+the+lynx+sign+MRI+Brain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2048" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxG-rez9fyXXOcvR0N4iOj4dJfeXGu_Oe7WwovSWwitefWOu_79nQELFZLC1aFJPtSbH8h56zBH_jbMNSyv7WnE21WlV3hx6yWNFfIhGKY_uLp4C8MMa7DqKJw1dKIQxjzzQ4A0nhncg/s320/Ears+of+the+lynx+sign+MRI+Brain.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-88569494302104840632021-08-29T20:04:00.006+05:302021-08-29T21:11:46.200+05:30Isolated Superficial Sylvian Vein Thrombosis MRI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">MRI study of brain shows:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Abnormal T2 hyperintensity with marked focal parenchymal swelling due to vasogenic oedema involving left temporal, insular cortex and adjacent opercular parietal white matter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Diffusion restriction in corresponding region confined to cortical grey matter of left temporal lobe and adjacent insular cortex on diffusion weighted images. Sub cortical white matter is spared.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> An abnormal leptomeningeal enhancement depicted along left sylvian fissure and in left medial temporal region near cavernous sinus on post contrast MRI. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Multifocal low signal intensity clustered nodularity demonstrated along left sylvian fissure extending towards cavernous sinus on GRE, which is hyper dense on CT. No abnormal calcification on CT. Normal MR angiography of brain. No obvious aneurysm or high flow vascular malformation on MR angio.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mass effect, mid brain compression.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Left side Decompressive hemicraniectomy done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Intraoperative findings revealed thrombosed superficial cortical veins in left sylvian fissure region and at the floor of left middle cranial fossa. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Final diagnosis: Isolated superficial middle cerebral or Sylvian vein thrombosis.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Superficial middle cerebral vein also known as the Sylvian vein, is one of the superficial cerebral veins. It usually courses along the Sylvian fissure posteroanteriorly and drains numerous small tributaries from the opercular areas around the lateral sulcus. It curves anteriorly around the tip of the temporal lobe and drains into the sphenoparietal sinus or directly into the cavernous sinus. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Suzuki classification of the superficial Sylvian venous drainage pathways:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>sphenoparietal type: (54%) drains into the sphenoparietal sinus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>emissary type: (12%) courses along the lesser wing of sphenoid, turns inferiorly to reach the floor of the middle cranial fossa, joins the sphenoidal emissary veins, and passes through the floor to reach the pterygoid plexus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>cavernous type: (7%) directly drains into the anterior end of the cavernous sinus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>superior petrosal type: (2%) runs along the lesser wing and just before reaching the cavernous sinus, turns downward along the anterior inner wall of the middle cranial fossa, then runs along its floor medially to the foramen ovale to join the superior petrosal sinus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>basal type: (2%) runs along the lesser wing, turns downward along the anterior wall of the middle cranial fossa, then runs along its floor laterally to the foramen ovale over the petrous pyramid, presumably to join the transverse sinus through the lateral tentorial sinus or superior petrosal sinus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>squamosal type: (2%) turns directly backward along the inner aspect of the temporal squama and runs posteriorly to join the transverse sinus or lateral tentorial sinus.</div></div><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-16503553441178730132020-12-27T10:15:00.006+05:302020-12-27T10:38:15.226+05:30GCT of tendon sheath<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Intra articular GCT involving larger joints also very common as in this case. </div><div><div><br /></div><div>Histolopathogically identical to pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), composed of fibroblasts and multinucleated giant cells, foamy histiocytes, and inflammatory cells on a background fibrous matrix.</div><div><br /></div><div>Being benign local surgical excision usually suffices with local recurrence of nearly in 10-20% of cases requiring more extensive surgery with or without radiotherapy.</div></div></div>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-67396853684217043102020-12-27T10:01:00.004+05:302020-12-27T10:01:44.734+05:30Talocalcaneal ganglion cyst<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOMZRk9pioWkO-CyYT_RMThG31946wGF1auAY4uHBO7MJc4XNYhi08HwqmHyfhidm_T-QWsHqzAKfW2c75ehigiHclRu_Q_1MmnwhJzvCKhq9ZHaHsxnTcll0ez-l0qxPIG1fRB09ECM/s2547/ankle+ganglion+cyst.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1235" data-original-width="2547" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOMZRk9pioWkO-CyYT_RMThG31946wGF1auAY4uHBO7MJc4XNYhi08HwqmHyfhidm_T-QWsHqzAKfW2c75ehigiHclRu_Q_1MmnwhJzvCKhq9ZHaHsxnTcll0ez-l0qxPIG1fRB09ECM/s320/ankle+ganglion+cyst.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCF90xLqV-BjSQMGgnR5NvaDby4FTOeyqyoHODeX16_SHxdPdMXyw-eX9nBi46ql2ymifqLjfBG9f3WkNRsOqfpTeNUjwQdAUYoIkaWn_7YbO0DUqNnAEaUjECpfms02l88ccXwabCe4/s2048/TALOCALCANEAL+GANGLION+CYST.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCF90xLqV-BjSQMGgnR5NvaDby4FTOeyqyoHODeX16_SHxdPdMXyw-eX9nBi46ql2ymifqLjfBG9f3WkNRsOqfpTeNUjwQdAUYoIkaWn_7YbO0DUqNnAEaUjECpfms02l88ccXwabCe4/s320/TALOCALCANEAL+GANGLION+CYST.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A subtalar ganglion with intraosseous component in the calcaneus.<div><div>Ganglion cysts are very common mucin-containing cystic lesions that affect a wide variety of joints of the body, including foot and ankle.</div><p></p></div>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-20994363564401455442020-12-06T14:07:00.009+05:302020-12-06T14:31:54.100+05:30COVID 19 Cerebritis<p>Clinically: A known case of COVID 19 positive admitted for fever and breathlessness.</p><p>After five days of hospital admission developed sinusitis, headache and started worsening repidly. Subjected for MRI due to sudden onset loss of consciousness and neurological examination revealed new onset ophthalmoplegia. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigjmx1HotP5zvvWuqKkDXm77-XQJxVD-opBItS1NWw00VvWBRyf1paNPBFCqQcI7Tv_rTv7MGXgJbEd4aD6hrxDPawdB7OMZR75VWF_gf4SXhacN20XKBmUyc3dmmrmkypDQaV9ocwKB0/s2048/COVID+CEREBRITIS+MRI+BRAIN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigjmx1HotP5zvvWuqKkDXm77-XQJxVD-opBItS1NWw00VvWBRyf1paNPBFCqQcI7Tv_rTv7MGXgJbEd4aD6hrxDPawdB7OMZR75VWF_gf4SXhacN20XKBmUyc3dmmrmkypDQaV9ocwKB0/s320/COVID+CEREBRITIS+MRI+BRAIN.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOWAvY-EtkPNf_m5uIMGW5_AF2VDFvyIp4Aqme3MoO01blVL-d0Mxrd9dwYSmB99V9qeW7LszI6GXIT1kvUf52fswDJiHoc6CnJbLNHWCfuwaQFTYfMhmbQm_gRf54IX3WskmTwd995Y/s2048/COVID+CEREBRITIS+PNS+SPREAD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOWAvY-EtkPNf_m5uIMGW5_AF2VDFvyIp4Aqme3MoO01blVL-d0Mxrd9dwYSmB99V9qeW7LszI6GXIT1kvUf52fswDJiHoc6CnJbLNHWCfuwaQFTYfMhmbQm_gRf54IX3WskmTwd995Y/s320/COVID+CEREBRITIS+PNS+SPREAD.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGf_FL3TTWXGposYZ0HRa_2svIR-Fak6QUFDHz9ZIWtYueWYvRUdM0o9CSX2xKtRfZuyFzYrl2QBBFXsExKyHcIumsstEdoiHaiTPmPYIUMshmjRmPjF8aCgdCPnpKVGN_NtJYW-TgI4s/s2048/COVID+CEREBRITIS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGf_FL3TTWXGposYZ0HRa_2svIR-Fak6QUFDHz9ZIWtYueWYvRUdM0o9CSX2xKtRfZuyFzYrl2QBBFXsExKyHcIumsstEdoiHaiTPmPYIUMshmjRmPjF8aCgdCPnpKVGN_NtJYW-TgI4s/s320/COVID+CEREBRITIS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi7vL-pBRRrmPZzrlmewAjDWF_XSiMFYhhaAT8Hs24y0Q9fDsVm1C-77Pxbm7-At28Vp3AzUVx-jkl7JDVq6Ya9irktNm44aQ4_NiUEWAUWmijJwAD6bu0eanQ5KvVZ7LpeJEr_XWnmA/s2048/CORONA+BRAIN+INFECTION.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi7vL-pBRRrmPZzrlmewAjDWF_XSiMFYhhaAT8Hs24y0Q9fDsVm1C-77Pxbm7-At28Vp3AzUVx-jkl7JDVq6Ya9irktNm44aQ4_NiUEWAUWmijJwAD6bu0eanQ5KvVZ7LpeJEr_XWnmA/s320/CORONA+BRAIN+INFECTION.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDwr-wF3SeOLDdhOH0HbqKxs8vNe3r4aCFeGNu1l11ysKZnXdyvDdLFkqSuAYxHqUvJLXG2eFOX3BDCBPLkZU7Jrjde28v-eMAxwdVpPDdADyCmou9_ofTkJx4BlMp4xlWI1sUi5fEBw/s2048/COVID+BRAIN+INFECTION+DW.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDwr-wF3SeOLDdhOH0HbqKxs8vNe3r4aCFeGNu1l11ysKZnXdyvDdLFkqSuAYxHqUvJLXG2eFOX3BDCBPLkZU7Jrjde28v-eMAxwdVpPDdADyCmou9_ofTkJx4BlMp4xlWI1sUi5fEBw/s320/COVID+BRAIN+INFECTION+DW.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>MRI shows bilateral geographic shaped patchy T2 hyperintensities involving frontal lobes with diffusion restriction at the floor of anterior cranial fossa. Mild lepto meningeal enhancement on post contrast. </div><div>An associated marked bilateral paranasal sinusitis.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Possibility of COVID 19 Cerebritis, Neuro invasiveness by transnasal route suggested and can be attributed to known Neurotropism of the virus. </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div><b>Neurotropism of Covid 19</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Neuronal pathway is one of important way of spread of neuropathic viruses like Cov to enter central nervous system. These viruses can migrate with the help of sensory as well as motor nerve endings and have ability of retrograde as well as antegrade spread along the olfactory nervous system due to the unique anatomical organisation of olfactory nerves and olfactory bulb in the nasal cavity and fore brain. As a result, Cov after paranasal sinus infection can enter brain through olfactory tract in early stages of infection rapidly, within seven days of infection as in our case.</div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><p></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-82209034494354903092020-12-06T13:51:00.004+05:302020-12-06T13:51:26.643+05:30Madhura mycosis of foot<p> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4k-KJg2pX_MN2yPdos3_-Dcyp82nLwNCwv-IEcNBl6QOYdP_pVjkhXJJfTliRBSJsHM8EDN1BxUd_WGDTlb96fr7lm5hHkZBAB0jk4XnT50WJBtmZNOa72sbWz4UK83YS4pdi0T0bWIY/s2048/MADHURA+FOOT+MRI.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4k-KJg2pX_MN2yPdos3_-Dcyp82nLwNCwv-IEcNBl6QOYdP_pVjkhXJJfTliRBSJsHM8EDN1BxUd_WGDTlb96fr7lm5hHkZBAB0jk4XnT50WJBtmZNOa72sbWz4UK83YS4pdi0T0bWIY/s320/MADHURA+FOOT+MRI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sagittal T2w</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hHuYqaGZkUAflZjbj76DWcMEKZccR9HqE0zeyXPryvNwERekxpEutjsks5DRVcYp4fi-1ftDSjXTiOCcoYGUfnKGVHYwIJAFpiseiyWLKrsOs1Lizi00__IgqAypsGoNb22UN1uhlo8/s2048/MADHURA+FOOT+RING+SIGN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hHuYqaGZkUAflZjbj76DWcMEKZccR9HqE0zeyXPryvNwERekxpEutjsks5DRVcYp4fi-1ftDSjXTiOCcoYGUfnKGVHYwIJAFpiseiyWLKrsOs1Lizi00__IgqAypsGoNb22UN1uhlo8/s320/MADHURA+FOOT+RING+SIGN.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sagittal T1w<br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpsz7CMKHALkgNjlotMzrZ-miAS2OqArLZwE1z99uW792dmGxtR41Iwjsqtt1UEXfsAxGVkC_EcYqONLVAnjzGpYKtAMIZWQKvVV2IFchlg9Ekc816So9gXzG7aj-mR7fUt4ZljMsenI/s320/MADHURAMYCOSIS+FOOT+MRI.jpg" width="320" /><br />Sagittal STIR</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">MRI study of ankle/foot with x-ray correlation shows:</span></div><p>A lobulated abnormal soft tissue measuring approximately 70 mm in length and 40 mm in depth on dorsal aspect of foot encasing extensor tendons with hypo intense signal on T2-weighted images, <b>“dot in a circle” sign on MRI. </b></p><p>Soft tissue density on x-ray without dystrophic calcification on x-ray. Lytic destruction of adjacent anterior corner of tibia on MRI and x-ray. Associated tibio talar joint effusion. Multifocal ovoid lytic lesion with sclerotic rim on x-ray involving distal end of tibia with fluid signal on MRI. Marginal lytic destruction of distal end of fibula. Circumferential punched-out marginal erosion of neck of talus which is markedly thinned out with an associated marrow oedema on STIR. Multifocal marrow oedema involving tarsal bones, tenosynovitis of extensor as well as plantar tendons.</p><p>Multiple ulcers, nodules and discharging sinuses on skin of dorsal aspect of foot when examined clinically.</p><p><b>Imaging diagnosis: Madhura mycosis of foot with osteomyelitis of tibia.</b></p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-26994502333755706752020-09-13T22:28:00.004+05:302020-09-13T22:28:56.152+05:30Hahn cleft or canal MRI lumbar spine<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWC82BBZJ7yjvFbq-jRsvkHUZgNcp3hPmrnjWiawlyiymZcI1eJIgZnA6vJEdyAGDlO1oQy9sI6AdAjkoN_bWDe4iAqegnu8BgMbDnoMNs9Cxz0R9tL-HpenHoKWilCXpekB4SEH9MEzE/s920/HANS+CANAL.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="568" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWC82BBZJ7yjvFbq-jRsvkHUZgNcp3hPmrnjWiawlyiymZcI1eJIgZnA6vJEdyAGDlO1oQy9sI6AdAjkoN_bWDe4iAqegnu8BgMbDnoMNs9Cxz0R9tL-HpenHoKWilCXpekB4SEH9MEzE/s320/HANS+CANAL.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>A linear low signal running transversely in L1 vertebral body through its whole sagittal diameter without marrow odema on STIR.</p><p>It's a "Hahn cleft or canal", a normal anatomical variation of no clinical significance and is secondary to persistent nutrient artery and its canal, should not be mistaken for fracture. </p>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082067052906066387.post-5862260227196096952020-07-03T22:01:00.000+05:302020-07-03T22:01:16.909+05:30Corona and Chest Imaging<div><b>COVID 19 stands for Corona virus disease 2019.</b></div><div>It’s a highly contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2, SARS COV 2, a race of corona virus.</div><div>Initial cases were seen in Wuhan of China in late December 2019 with the rapid spread of disease globally and came up as a pandemic affecting more than 10 million people worldwide. </div><div>Non-symptomatic carriers and asymptomatic transmission is a major cause of poor control over the disease.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Disease transmission</b> is primarily human-to-human as of now, transmitted similarly as the common cold, via contact with droplets of infected individuals during sneezing, coughing or even speaking. </div><div><br /></div><div>The suggested incubation period of the disease is approximately five days, almost all developing symptoms typically 14th day after the exposure to the virus. Fortunately, the death rate of the disease is only 2 to 3%. Furthermore, it is speculated that the death rate is much lower than that because asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic cases are not being tested and included in the statistics, apparently showing the high death rate.</div><div>It is interesting to mention that 60% of patients affected are male with high predominance between 45 to 60 years of age. Older age is known for increased mortality. Children across the globe relatively found spared by the disease. However, critically ill children under 12 years of age and infants are known as well in certain corners of the world with a shorter incubation period of about two days compared to adults.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Clinical presentation </b>is typically systemic or respiratory. Gastrointestinal or cardiovascular symptoms are very uncommon. Common symptoms in the descending order are fever 85-90%, cough 65-70%, fatigue, shortness of breath, body pain, headache, sore throat, shivering with associated nausea vomiting.</div><div>Patients presenting with palpitations, chest tightness, urinary tract infection, diarrhoea are also known.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>RT-PCR Swab test </b></div><div><br /></div><div>A positive RT-PCR test needed for a definitive diagnosis of disease.</div><div>Its real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test, is highly specific, but with sensitivity reported as low as 60-70%. Thus, false negatives are a real clinical problem so several negative tests might be required to be confident about excluding the disease.</div><div>A false-negative rate of 100% on the first day after exposure, dropping to 67% on the fourth day. On the day of symptom onset approximately 4 days after exposure, the false-negative rate remains at 40 %, and it reaches its lowest to 20% at around three days after symptoms during which test has the highest accuracy. After this again the false-negative rate increases reaching 66% on day 21 after exposure. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Role of CT chest</b></div><div><br /></div><div>CT findings were not part of the diagnostic criteria for COVID-19. However, CT findings have been used controversially as a surrogate diagnostic test by few including me being fast and highly sensitive. </div><div>I would like to mention that CT is not recommended for follow-up imaging to assess disease progression. Chest X-ray is considered to be the best for bedside follow-up in this regard. However, chest Xray is much less sensitive than chest CT, so its very common to have normal chest Xray in early or mild disease. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityzOvUHOfK4boh2EHKqkf2Z_X3XeWTFx0kBZGsYYWXBSFPyg_umLfiXqM52vATHUKwgi5APcFczPjg1RudVp4Nny8L-gx6ZhDQAXkrOK_JzU74iubHZhWmKTTxilVBf9gbEluIDAEh_0/s810/CT+chest+corona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityzOvUHOfK4boh2EHKqkf2Z_X3XeWTFx0kBZGsYYWXBSFPyg_umLfiXqM52vATHUKwgi5APcFczPjg1RudVp4Nny8L-gx6ZhDQAXkrOK_JzU74iubHZhWmKTTxilVBf9gbEluIDAEh_0/s320/CT+chest+corona.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CT Chest with typical GGO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbb7SDzWj4We80f4UKgt_oQjh6RsdEvRyCWn3h9cAafoBV-mYoWJUwPJ5IxnH22d3bQKsRukK2Cn7QpI8d5eu5I4iDgv5zGg_NL2Z8DC6DHEMDCjZs6qAKdScweDC2-8Fgv4hFWKl-jw/s500/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="500" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbb7SDzWj4We80f4UKgt_oQjh6RsdEvRyCWn3h9cAafoBV-mYoWJUwPJ5IxnH22d3bQKsRukK2Cn7QpI8d5eu5I4iDgv5zGg_NL2Z8DC6DHEMDCjZs6qAKdScweDC2-8Fgv4hFWKl-jw/w320-h267/unnamed.jpg" title="Normal Chest Xray of same patient" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Normal Chest Xray of the same patient </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>CT protocol</b> is non-contrast spiral chest CT. Iodinated contrast medium is only indicated when one need to do CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) for suspected pulmonary thromboembolism.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Primary findings </b>of COVID-19 on chest radiograph and CT are those of atypical pneumonia or organizing pneumonia. The most frequent is airspace opacities, often described as consolidation and ground-glass opacity, often bilateral, peripheral, and lower zone predominant. Fibrotic bands and traction bronchiectasis can be seen when the disease is resolving.</div><div>Pleural effusion and lymphadenopathy are rare, rather they are not the features of the disease.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Other common ancillary lab tests </b>which are performed in a hospitalised patient are CBC for lymphopenia, increased prothrombin time (PT), increased lactate dehydrogenase, CRP, ESR, D-dimer, serum amylase. Mildly deranged liver function tests are common, primarily elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Alkaline phosphatase (AKP) and gamma‐glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels remain normal.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Complications</b> during the disease which contributes in mortality are acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), acute thromboembolic disease, pulmonary embolism, acute cardiac injury due to elevated troponin levels, myocardial ischemia, cardiac arrest, myocarditis. These complications are more common when there are associated comorbidities like obesity, older age, and diabetes.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Rx</b>, no definitive treatment or vaccine exists as of now however, dexamethasone, a kind of steroid has a crucial role in changing the outcome of clinically bad patients. Antiviral therapy such as Tab Fabiflu recently launched in the market and is available with a prescription.</div>Dr Balaji Anvekarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206166747225590926noreply@blogger.com4