Patient comprehension of breast pathology report terminology: The need for patient-centered resources.

Background: As health care continues to evolve toward information transparency, an increasing number of patients have access to their medical records, including result reports that were not originally designed to be patient-facing. Previous studies have demonstrated that patients have poor understanding of medical terminology. However, patient comprehension of terminology specific to breast pathology reports has not been well studied.

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).