The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed unique, sudden challenges to health care systems. This is true particularly in the context of ultrasound logistics given the risks of inherent prolonged close contact of patients with sonographers and equipment during sonographic image acquisition. We describe the adaptations and modifications in scheduling, workflow, and imaging protocols implemented in our radiology department ultrasound division (a large urban academic center).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor (D-TGCT), otherwise known as pigmented villonodular synovitis, is a locally aggressive tumor which can show multiple recurrences but is rarely associated with metastasis. A handful of studies have elucidated the imaging features and clinical course in metastatic D-TGCT with malignant transformation on histology. However, only 5 cases of metastatic D-TGCT with benign histological features have been reported in the literature, with the clinical course and prognosis reported in only 1 case.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe present the case of a 76-year-old man with gastroduodenal intussusception secondary to a gastric hyperplastic polyp. Intussusception in the adult population occurs infrequently. Our patient presented with gastroduodenal intussusception, which is very uncommon and accounts for <10% of all types of intussusception.
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