Vascular complications in cases of acute pancreatitis - CT scan based study.

Objective: To record the incidence of vascular complications in cases of acute pancreatitis.

Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study was performed at the Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, from October 31, 2012 to October 31, 2014, and comprised computerised records and computerised tomography scan images related to cases of pancreatitis.

Results: Of the 210 patients included, 97(46.

Anomalous origin of right vertebral artery from right external carotid artery.

A 50 years old male was admitted with sub-arachnoid haemorrhage. Angiographic examination revealed an abnormal origin of the right vertebral artery from the right external carotid artery. Multiple variations in the origin of right vertebral artery have been reported in literatures.

Gorlin-goltz syndrome.

Multiple jaw cysts are a characteristic manifestation of basal cell nevus (Gorlin) syndrome. Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is characterized by symptoms primarily involving the skin, central nervous system, and skeletal system. In 90% of the patients, nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is associated with recurring odontogenic keratocysts.

Gossypiboma in the early postoperative period: computed tomography appearance.

Recognition of postoperatively retained foreign body, referred euphemistically as gossypiboma, is essential but is very often considerably delayed. Legal implications as well as confusing configuration patterns cause considerable dilemma in the accurate diagnosis. A good understanding of the radiological appearances of this foreign body helps in appropriate early management of such patients.