The electromyographic assessment of the flexor carpi radialis muscle (FCRM) in the context of an upper limb extensors' deficiency helps physicians in differentiating radial nerve damage from C7 radicular impairment. Ultrasound (US)-guided electromyography (EMG) is mandatory to locate this muscle, particularly in the case of muscle atrophy, denervation, and neuromuscular disorders. The aim of this manuscript is to illustrate the anatomical specific features of the FCRM and the technical procedure of FCRM EMG with US guidance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe extensor indicis proprius muscle (EIPM) is considered a key muscle in the assessment of the level of the neurologic lesion causing any motor or sensory medio-cubital impairment of the hand. The aim of this study is to illustrate the anatomical peculiarities of the EIPM, the ultrasound (US) anatomy of the inferoposterior part of the forearm, and the technique of US-guided electromyography (EMG) of the EIPM. The US-guided EMG of the EIPM is technically easy and safe for young practitioners, provided there is a good knowledge of US anatomy of the inferoposterior part of the forearm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntra-vesical foreign bodies can be of variable nature and etiology, their introduction can be voluntary or not. The motivations most frequently associated with the presence of foreign bodies within the bladder are of a sexual or erotic nature. Various objects have been inserted into the bladder and many patients fail to remove them themselves and are very embarrassed to seek medical advice, which is the origin of a clinical picture which is most often atypical which occurs in a patient particular terrain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe posterior tibial muscle (PTM) is a key muscle in diagnosing the level of the neurologic lesion that causes steppage gate that is a paralysis of nervous origin of the muscles ensuring the foot dorsiflexion. The aim of this manuscript is to illustrate the anatomical peculiarities of the PTM, the ultrasound (US) anatomy of the infero-posterior part of the leg, and the technique of US-guided electro-neuro-myography (ENMG) of the PTM, which is considered a key muscle in the diagnosis of the neurological lesion causing steppage gate. The US-guided ENMG of the PTM is technically easy and safe for young practitioners provided there is a good knowledge of US anatomy of the infero-posterior part of the leg.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrachal villous adenoma is a rare entity. We aimed to share a case of a giant villous adenoma that was treated surgically. Surgery was uneventful and flow up was normal.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGiant adrenal cysts represent rare clinical entities that are usually discovered incidentally. Here, we describe a patient who presented with nonspecific upper abdominal left pain. Imaging studies revealed a huge left adrenal cyst.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSmall bowel diverticulosis represents an uncommon pathology that is often misdiagnosed, since it causes non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. It is defined by the existence of multiple diverticula, which are located most frequently in the jejunum. Diagnosis often occurs following the presentation of related complications such as diverticulitis, haemorrhage, perforation or obstruction.
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