Incidence and changes in endometrial-leiomyoma fistula following uterine artery embolization: a single-center retrospective analysis.

Objectives: To investigate whether the number and size of endometrial-leiomyoma fistulas (ELFs) change following uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyoma and the correlation between ELFs and vaginal discharge (VD).

Materials & Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of 100 patients who underwent UAE at a single institution between May 2016 and March 2021. They all underwent MRI at baseline, 4 months, and 1 year after UAE.

Hemoptysis due to a lung metastasis of renal cell carcinoma: A case report.

A 53-year-old man with a history of surgery for renal cancer was referred to our hospital due to massive hemoptysis. Contrast-enhanced CT revealed a well-enhanced pulmonary nodule suggestive of a tumor (diameter of 16 mm), which was considered a causal lesion. Bronchial artery embolization was successfully performed and subsequently hemoptysis disappeared.

Sunitinib maleate administration before percutaneous CT-guided cryoablation for large renal cell carcinoma: A case report.

A 60-year-old woman taking anti-platelet drugs was referred to the hospital for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma. CT revealed that the tumor had a diameter of 5 cm and hyper-vascularity. Percutaneous CT-guided cryoablation (CA) was indicated.

Uro-lymphatic fistula associated with urolithiasis: A case report.

Uro-lymphatic fistulas are rare, and involve communication between the renal collecting system and the lymphatic system. The disorder is usually caused by the obstruction of lymphatic vessels due to several diseases, leading to chyluria. Here, we report the case of a patient with a uro-lymphatic fistula, considered to be associated with urolithiasis.

Definitive Radiotherapy for Penoscrotal Extramammary Paget's Disease: A Case Report with Long-Term Follow-Up.

Penoscrotal extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is a rare intraepithelial adenocarcinoma in older male patients, and no effective nonsurgical treatment strategies are currently available. The aim of this study was to report the usefulness of external radiotherapy (RT) for penoscrotal EMPD in an inoperable elderly patient. This report presents the treatment of an 89-year-old man with widespread penoscrotal EMPD.

Transcatheter arterial embolization for a symptomatic Tarlov cyst with hemorrhage due to an underlying arteriovenous fistula.

Symptomatic sacral perineural cysts (Tarlov cysts) accompanied by intra-cyst hemorrhage are rare. The treatment strategies have not been established. We report a 57-year-old woman with severe back pain due to a Tarlov cyst accompanying intracyst hemorrhage.

Timing of Uterine Artery Embolization for Leiomyoma during the Menstrual Cycle.

Purpose: To investigate differences in outcomes of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyoma when performed during different phases of the menstrual cycle.

Materials And Methods: In this single-institution retrospective analysis, 111 premenopausal patients (median [range] age, 44 [33-52] years) undergoing UAE for symptomatic leiomyoma between June 2014 and February 2020 were included. Twenty-one patients underwent UAE in the menstrual phase (the early follicular phase), 27 in the late follicular phase, and 63 in the luteal phase.

Posterior lumbar subcutaneous edema as the rare sign of IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura): A case of a child.

Posterior lumbar subcutaneous edema (PLSE) is often found on MRI in adults with obesity or various lumbar conditions. We report a case of a 6-year-old boy with IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) along with PSLE observed on CT and MRI. The finding is markedly rare in patients with IgA vasculitis, with only limited cases previously reported in the literature.

Organized Chronic Subdural Hematoma Treated with Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization and Small Craniotomy: Two Case Reports.

The most preferred treatment for organized chronic subdural hematoma (OSDH) remains controversial. Although a large craniotomy has been reported to be necessary and effective for the treatment of an OSDH, a craniotomy is associated with postoperative hemorrhagic complications and recurrence. Although middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization has been reported to be effective for a refractory chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH), its efficacy for an OSDH remains unclear.

Ice Ball Cracks on CT During Cryoablation for Renal Tumors: A Retrospective Analysis.

Purpose: To evaluate the frequency of ice ball cracks on CT during cryoablation of renal tumors and assess the severity of hemorrhagic complications associated with this finding.

Materials And Methods: Between March 2014 and March 2019, 130 patients underwent CT-guided cryoablation using cryoprobes with a diameter of 1.5 mm for 138 renal tumors (mean diameter, 23.

[A Case of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus Successfully Treated by Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy].

A man in his 50s was referred to our hospital with a liver tumor detected by ultrasonography during a medical checkup. Enhanced CT scan and MRI showed hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)in S8 of the liver. Laparoscopic partial hepatectomy was performed.

Intra-Arterial Lidocaine Administration for Anesthesia after Uterine Artery Embolization with Trisacryl Gelatin Microspheres for Leiomyoma.

Purpose: To evaluate whether administration of lidocaine into the uterine artery for anesthesia immediately after uterine artery embolization (UAE) with trisacryl gelatin microspheres (TAGM) for leiomyoma is safe and effective.

Materials And Methods: In a single-institution retrospective study, 100 patients underwent UAE using TAGM with a pruned tree endpoint between June 2014 and April 2019. The first 50 patients (control group) underwent UAE without lidocaine; in the second 50 patients (study group), lidocaine was administered into the uterine artery immediately after UAE.

[Consideration of Surgical Treatment for Ileus Symptoms Associated with Progressing Cancer in Our Hospital].

Introduction: Many cases of terminal cancer develop ileus symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal distension. The causes of ileus symptoms include peritoneal dissemination, localized recurrence, etc. The treatments include octreotide acetate, decompression measures such as ileus tube, and surgical treatment.

Insufficient Leiomyoma Infarction in Uterine Artery Embolization: Relationship with Tumor Location.

Purpose: To evaluate which leiomyoma location in the uterus predicts insufficient tumor infarction after uterine artery embolization (UAE).

Materials And Methods: In this single-institution retrospective study, 45 patients (mean age, 43.4 y ± 4.

[A Case of Advanced Cardia Gastric Cancer with Pernicious Anemia].

A 70s male was referred to our hospital with anemia that was detected during a medical checkup. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed advanced cardia gastric cancer. A diagnosis of pernicious anemia was made due to the macrocytic hyperchromic anemia and detection of intrinsic factor antibody.

Susceptibility weighted MRI after uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma.

Purpose: To evaluate whether susceptibility-weighted MR imaging (SWI) findings are associated with tumor infarction on contrast-enhanced MRI (CE-MRI) after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyoma.

Methods: This was a single institution, retrospective study. Between February 2016 and April 2017, 27 consecutive patients underwent UAE and completed SWI and CE-MRI before and 1 week after UAE.

Volume of embolic agents in uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma: relation to baseline MRI.

Purpose: To assess whether pre-procedural MRI findings predict the volume of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres (TAGM) used in uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyomas.

Material And Methods: This was a retrospective, single-institution study. Between June 2014 and December 2017, 73 patients with leiomyomas underwent UAE with TAGM alone.

[Subarachnoid Hemorrhage of Unknown Origin at Initial Imaging Investigation].

In some patients with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH), initial imaging investigations may not be able to detect a bleeding source;repeat imaging may be necessary to reveal these lesions. We reviewed a consecutive series of 45 patients with SAH and negative initial digital subtraction angiograms(DSA)during a 15-year period. The aims were to document the frequency and reason for the negative initial investigations, to determine the appropriate modality and timing of repeat examinations, and to investigate the identified bleeding sources.