Polysplenia Syndrome and the Development of Heart Failure due to Associated Congenital Heart Defect.

Patients with polysplenia syndrome can develop pulmonary hypertension and heart failure due to underlying congenital heart disease, underscoring the need for early recognition and intervention to prevent further progression of the condition.

Acute Abdomen Caused by Infected Mesenteric Cyst.

Computed tomography is essential for timely diagnosing infected mesenteric cysts as a cause of acute abdomen, ultimately requiring complete excision to confirm diagnosis given the potential of malignant transformation.

Cardiac MRI after Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a Young Woman Prompts Diagnosis of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

Familial dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) predisposes to malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has important diagnostic value in demonstrating non-ischemic patterns of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE).

Atypical MRI Presentation of High-Grade Chondrosarcoma in the Proximal Femur.

Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a considerable role in the detection and differentiation of chondrosarcoma (e.g., by cortical breakthrough, peritumoral soft tissue edema, and extra-osseous extension), it is important to be aware of atypical features of common bone tumors.

Fetal brain maceration score on postmortem magnetic resonance imaging vs. conventional autopsy.

Background: Postmortem fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been on the rise since it was proven to be a good alternative to conventional autopsy. Since the fetal brain is sensitive to postmortem changes, extensive tissue fixation is required for macroscopic and microscopic assessment. Estimation of brain maceration on MRI, before autopsy, may optimize histopathological resources.

Granulomatous Lymphocytic Interstitial Lung Disease (GLILD) in Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID).

Granulomatous lymphocytic interstitial lung disease is a non-infectious complication of common variable immunodeficiency. Computed tomography (CT) has an important diagnostic value by demonstrating pulmonary nodules, ground glass opacities, bronchiectasis, subpleural reticulations, lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly.

Insidious Onset of Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis During Oncological Follow-Up.

Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis (PLCH) has to be included in the differential diagnosis of cystic pulmonary lesions on chest computed tomography (CT). CT has important diagnostic value by demonstrating initial centrilobular nodules that in time cavitate and transform into cysts, typically sparing the costophrenic angles.

Extramedullary Acute Myeloid Leukemia Tumor Presenting in the Radial Nerve.

Extramedullary acute myeloid leukemia tumor belongs to the differential diagnosis when a tumor develops in a patient with a history of leukemia, and magnetic resonance imaging is of diagnostic value by demonstrating iso-intensity and hyperintensity compared to skeletal muscle respectively on T1- and T2-weighted images and homogeneous contrast enhancement.

PURSUING OPTIMAL RADIATION DOSE IN PEDIATRIC CARDIAC CT: A REPORT FROM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEUVEN.

Background: Computed tomography (CT) balances between high resolution and low radiation dose. Given the greater radiosensitivity of children, it is appropriate to use child-friendly CT-protocols that reduce radiation dose at acceptable image quality.This article states the radiation dose in pediatric cardiac CT-examinations at university hospital Leuven (Belgium) and compares with findings published by similar medical centers.

MRI of Wallerian Degeneration in the Brainstem: A Pictorial Essay.

Wallerian degeneration of the cerebral peduncle is a common MRI finding after cerebral injury. The degree of peduncular atrophy reflects the extent of damage in the corticospinal tract. The acute phase of Wallerian degeneration is visible with Diffusion-Weighted-Imaging.

Teenage Neurologic Manifestation of a Complex Brain Malformation Consisting of Gray Matter Heterotopia, Schizencephaly and Absent Septum Pellucidum.

: Since some minor congenital brain defects manifest long after birth, even in adults they should be kept in the differential of new epileptic seizures or focal neurologic deficits.

Correction: Glomangiomyoma of the Knee: A Rare Juxtasynovial Presentation.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.2051.

Glomangiomyoma of the Knee: A Rare Juxtasynovial Presentation: Juxtasynovial glomangiomyoma in the joint capsule is a rare location for glomus tumors that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hypervascular synovial-based tumors.

Glomus tumors are benign tumors typically located in the subcutis or deep dermis of the subungual region of the fingers. Histologically, glomus tumors are divided into three subtypes, in descending order of frequency: solid glomus tumor, glomangioma and glomangiomyoma. We report a case of a symptomatic intracapsular juxtasynovial glomangiomyoma of the knee.