3T MRI improves the detection of transmantle sign in type 2 focal cortical dysplasia.

Purpose: Type 2 focal cortical dysplasia (FCD2) is one of the main causes of refractory partial epilepsy, but often remains overlooked by MRI. This study aimed to elucidate whether 3T MRI offers better detection and characterization of FCD2 than 1.5T, using similar coils and acquisition time.

Focal myositis of the calf following S1 radiculopathy.

Objectives: To determine the clinical, pathological, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics and outcome of focal myositis of the calf associated with S1 radiculopathy.

Methods: Case report and systematic review of literature using a literature review based on a Medline search from 1950 to 2006. Only cases with myositis documented on muscle biopsy examination were included.

[E coli spondylitis after ureteroscopy for lithiasis].

The authors report a rare complication of ureteroscopy for stones of the lumbar ureter: Escherichia coli spondylitis.