Publications by authors named "Esraa Al-Jabbari"

Objective: To identify structure, benefits, and shortcomings of a multi-institutional virtual visiting professorship (VVP) program from 2020 to 2022, 2 years after inception and after gradual resumption of an in-person, prepandemic academic environment.

Methods: An IRB-exempt, 70-question survey about structure, benefits, and shortcomings of the VVP program was distributed to its participants (14 breast imaging departments across the U.S.

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This case report shows the use of computed tomography (CT) imaging in evaluating a 53-year-old male patient presenting with anogenital wart like lesions. The patient was suspected of having condyloma acuminata. The significant extent of condyloma acuminata, as seen in this case, is a relatively uncommon finding.

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Gynecological malignancies including primary cervical cancers are frequently treated with chemotherapy and radiation. Fistulas affecting the gynecological organs and surrounding cavities are a known consequence of radiotherapy due to focal necrosis of the regional mucosa. In this report, we will demonstrate a rare case of a posterior vaginal wall rupture with resulting fistulization into the peritoneal cavity in a 50-year-old female patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix status postchemoradiotherapy.

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This case report describes the findings of septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) in a young adult male with a history of intravenous drug use who initially presented with signs and symptoms of acute sepsis. The patient underwent evaluation by computed tomography (CT) imaging as well as blood cultures and echocardiography, which confirmed the diagnosis of SPE secondary to Staphylococcus aureus positive bacterial endocarditis. In this case report, we discuss the presentation and characteristic CT imaging findings of SPE as well as highlight the value of this imaging modality in the timely diagnosis and management of this urgent condition.

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Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal obstruction. Nutcracker syndrome occurs as the result of external compression of the left renal vein. Although they share a similar pathophysiology, SMA and nutcracker syndrome occurring simultaneously is rare.

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Isolated case reports and small series in radiologic and surgical literature relay the different modes of clinical presentation that arise secondary to spillage of gallstones during surgery. We report a case of a 70-year-old female who presented with a 2-week history of right-sided abdominal pain. CT (computerized tomography) imaging findings demonstrated multiple peripherally enhancing hypoattenuating lesions in the right subphrenic space abutting the hepatic dome, concerning for abscesses.

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Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a major health problem especially in the aging population. There is a need for safe treatment that restores the cartilage and reduces the symptoms. The use of stem cells is emerging as a possible option for the moderate and severe cases.

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