Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following ultrasound-guided renal cyst aspiration.

Interventional radiology plays a critical role in offering minimally invasive procedures, resulting in increased patient comfort. However, of the millions of patients undergoing interventional procedures each year, many suffer from pre-procedural psychological stressors related to fear of discomfort and diagnostic uncertainty. We describe a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken heart syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy, following ultrasound-guided renal cyst aspiration in a patient with severe anxiety in anticipation of the interventional radiology procedure.

Extraosseous marrow fat: an MRI sign of acute aggressive osteomyelitis.

MRI plays a critical role in the evaluation of osteomyelitis. However, MRI findings of osteomyelitis are not entirely specific and may mimic infiltrative tumors. We describe a case of extraosseous extruded medullary fat with a tiny transcortical tract caused by acute osteomyelitis, diagnosed by MRI and confirmed with intraoperative findings and pathology.

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: a radiographic review.

Purpose: To provide a review of the etiology, clinical presentation, and imaging findings of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome.

Methods: A literature review of 24 relevant articles regarding SMA syndrome was performed.

Results: Clinicians and radiologists with a high index of suspicion based on symptomatology may pursue radiologic investigation in the form of upper gastrointestinal (GI) series and contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography (CT).