Publications by authors named "Kushal Bothara"
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- Avascular necrosis (AVN) is the death of bone tissue due to disrupted blood supply, often seen in the femoral head, and this study investigates MRI's role in diagnosing it early.
- Conducted at a hospital in India, the research analyzed 30 patients with hip pain, comparing diagnoses made via plain radiographs and MRI; MRI correctly identified AVN in all cases, while radiographs missed many.
- The study concludes that relying only on X-rays can overlook critical stages of AVN; MRI is superior in detecting the condition early due to its advanced imaging capabilities.
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- * A young adult male with anosmia since childhood exhibited signs of incomplete sexual development and underwent imaging tests, which revealed missing olfactory bulbs and small testes.
- * The MRI played a key role in diagnosing Kallmann syndrome by showing typical brain and hormonal characteristics, while the anterior pituitary appeared normal.
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- Acute necrotizing encephalopathy of childhood (ANEC) is a serious neurological condition marked by quick-onset brain issues, often linked to viral infections, and has a high mortality rate with potential long-term effects for survivors.
- Differentiating ANEC from acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is crucial, as most ADEM patients typically recover, whereas ANEC tends to be more severe.
- A case study of an eight-year-old boy illustrates ANEC's symptoms, including fever and seizures, with MRI showing distinct bilateral thalamic lesions indicative of the condition.*
