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Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging findings of prostatic pure leiomyomas

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the imaging findings of prostatic tumors nonadenocarcinoma on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging. Methods: A total of 200 patients underwented multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate for screening for prostate cancer, from August 2013 to Septem...

Complicated Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Initially Diagnosed as Atrial Myxoma

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016

Evaluation of morphological changes in pharynx with dynamic CT and MRI in snoring patients

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (9), 2016
Background: Identifying the craniofacial abnormalities that cause snoring and the narrowest area of the upper airway creating obstructions can help to determine the proper method of treatment. Aim: To identify the factors that can cause snoring and the areas of the airway that are the most likely to coll...

Understanding the international consensus for acute pancreatitis: classification of atlanta 2012

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 29 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction: Contrast computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are widely used due to its image quality and ability to study pancreatic and peripancreatic morphology. The understanding of the various subtypes of the disease and identification of possible complications requires a fami...

Osteomyelitis caused by Sporothrix schenckii in an immunocompetent patient

Abstract Sporotrichosis is the most common subcutaneous mycosis in South America and its association with zoonotic transmission remains a relevant public health problem in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The disease most commonly presents as subacute or chronic cutaneous lesions, although dissemination to variou...

Angiomas venosos y cefalea en pediatría: un caso clínico

Rev. chil. pediatr; 87 (4), 2016
Introducción: Los angiomas venosos (AV) son entidades benignas que infrecuentemente presentan síntomas. Objetivo: Reporte de un caso y revisión del tema. Caso clínico: Escolar, de sexo femenino, 6 años, que inicia cefaleas bifrontales frecuentes 3-4 veces por semana, en relación con trabajo académ...

A review on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with clinically nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma by the Neuroendocrinology Department of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

ABSTRACT Clinically nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) are the most common pituitary tumors after prolactinomas. The absence of clinical symptoms of hormonal hypersecretion can contribute to the late diagnosis of the disease. Thus, the majority of patients seek medical attention for signs and sympt...

Upper airway morphology in Down Syndrome patients under dexmedetomidine sedation

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (4), 2016
Abstract Background and objectives: Children with Down Syndrome are vulnerable to significant upper airway obstruction due to relative macroglossia and dynamic airway collapse. The objective of this study was to compare the upper airway dimensions of children with Down Syndrome and obstructive sleep apn...

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: an Update

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (2), 2016
Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease and represents the main cause of sudden death in young patients. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and cardiac computed tomography (CCT) are noninvasive imaging methods with high sensitivity and specificity, usefu...

Endometriosis diafragmática: a propósito de un caso
Diaphragmatic endometriosis: about a case

ANTECEDENTES: La endometriosis afecta entre 5 al 15% de las mujeres en edad reproductiva. La presentación torácica es una entidad de baja frecuencia (menos del 1% de todos los casos de endometriosis), y puede localizarse en vía aérea, parénquima, pleuras o diafragma. Sus manifestaciones clínicas ha...