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Transaxonal degenerations of cerebellar connections: the value of anatomical knowledge

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (5), 2020
ABSTRACT Transaxonal degenerations result from neuronal death or the interruption of synaptic connections among neuronal structures. These degenerations are not common but may be recognized by conventional magnetic resonance imaging. Objective: The learning objectives of this review include recognition...

Carcinoma tímico: causa de alargamento mediastinal

RESUMO: Relatamos o caso de um paciente do sexo feminino, 76 anos, com tosse há seis meses. Os exames laboratoriais estavam normais. Na radiografia do tórax observou-se alargamento do mediastino no terço médio do tórax. Posteriormente, foram realizadas tomografia computadorizada e ressonância magnÃ...

ELAPE: rol actual en el tratamiento del cáncer de recto bajo

Rev. cir. (Impr.); 72 (2), 2020
Resumen En este artículo se discute el origen del concepto ELAPE ( extralevator abdominoperineal excision) en el tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer del recto bajo, las variantes técnicas asociadas con la resección "cilíndrica", las indicaciones actuales, las limitaciones técnicas asociadas y los re...

Quiste de duplicación gástrica en el adulto: una rara entidad

Rev. cir. (Impr.); 72 (2), 2020
Resumen Objetivo Reportar el caso clínico de un quiste de duplicación gástrica en un paciente adulto. Materiales y Método Paciente de sexo masculino de 70 años con una tumoración quística supramesocólica, con síntomas digestivos inespecíficos. La imagenología solicitada no determinó la et...

Gadolinium-enhanced MRI reveals dynamic development of endolymphatic hydrops in Ménières disease

Abstract Introduction: Meniere's disease is associated with impaired hearing, tinnitus, vertigo, and aural fullness. Many anatomical studies have suggested idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops as the pathological basis of Meniere's disease, which now can be visualized by using gadolinium -enhanced magnetic ...

Added value of dynamic magnetic resonance images in pelvic floor dysfunction

ABSTRACT Purpose Pelvic floor dysfunction has a high prevalence in the adult population. The Dynamic and Multiplanar Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor (DMRIPF) represents an ideal tool for multidisciplinary management. The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the added value of the Dynamic and Multiplan...

Mandibular condyle depth analysis in magnetic resonance of patients with temporomandibular disorders

Int. j. morphol; 38 (2), 2020
The study of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) through imaging, is useful for the analysis of intra-articular procedures in view of its complex anatomy. Precise knowledge of the depth at which the TMJ is located is required to achieve an ideal puncture technique. The aim of this study was to measure the ...

Coexistence of papilledema and pseudopapilledema after remission of idiopathic intracranial hypertension by bariatric surgery

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 83 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT A 37-year-old woman complained of headaches following bilateral visual loss in the past two years. She was obese and had undergone bariatric surgery three months earlier, followed by a considerable weight loss. Neuro-ophthalmic examination revealed a bilateral swollen optic disk. After a compute...