Publications by authors named "Prajakta Kirdat Patil"

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecological condition that disrupts women's health due to irregularities in menstrual frequency, duration, and volume, often resulting in a significant impact on daily life and productivity. Accurate diagnosis of AUB is critical but complicated by its varied etiologies and presentations. Recent advancements in imaging techniques, particularly the Morphological Uterus Sonographic Assessment (MUSA), have enhanced the diagnostic precision of uterine pathologies such as fibroids and adenomyosis.

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Unilateral virginal hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition with an unknown etiology, though it is thought to result from hypersensitivity of the end organs to normal levels of gonadal hormones. We present the case of a 17-year-old girl who initially showed gradual growth after thelarche; however, in the last three to four months, there was a rapid increase in size, leading to psychological and physical problems that also impacted her social life. A clinical examination revealed that her left breast was markedly enlarged compared to the right, and she exhibited a drooping posture.

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  • Vascular malformations of soft tissues are rare but complex lesions that commonly affect children and young adults, often becoming symptomatic later in life, and are significant causes of soft tissue masses.
  • A prospective study conducted at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College involved 50 patients with suspected vascular malformations, utilizing various MRI techniques to accurately identify and classify these conditions.
  • The study found a male predominance among the participants, with an average age of 22.13 years, highlighting the importance of sophisticated imaging for optimal management of vascular abnormalities.
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Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) affects a significant proportion of women, particularly around the ages of menarche and menopause. While ultrasonography is a primary diagnostic tool for AUB, techniques like the International Endometrial Tumor Analysis (IETA) scoring system have enhanced diagnostic accuracy for endometrial abnormalities. IETA provides a standardized approach to evaluating endometrial features, which aids in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions.

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Ewing's sarcoma family of tumors (ESFTs) are a group of small round cell tumors with common morphological and genetic features, including Ewing's sarcoma of bone, primary extra-skeletal Ewing tumors, extraosseous Ewing sarcoma (EES), and Askin tumors. EES presenting as a primary renal mass is an exceedingly uncommon aggressive tumor with limited reported cases in the literature and often mimics other renal malignancies on imaging. We present a case of a 31-year-old man presenting with left flank pain and abdominal fullness of short duration.

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Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a rare autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS). We present a unique case of MOGAD complicated by pachymeningitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the dura mater. The clinical presentation included vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.

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Cholangiocarcinoma of the common bile duct (CBD) presenting as empyema of the gallbladder is a rare entity that poses a risk of septicemia, septic shock, peritonitis, and abscess formation. This case report describes an elderly female presenting with pain in the right hypochondrium, a positive Murphy's sign, and a history of regurgitation and constipation. It highlights the value of imaging in the early diagnosis of this rare presentation of underlying malignancy.

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Hemifacial spasm (HFS) arises from involuntary, recurrent, irregular tonic-clonic-like contractions of the muscles innervated by the facial nerve. Typically, compression of the facial nerve root exit on the same side is attributed to either a vascular loop or a mass located in the cerebellopontine (CP) angle. Dolichoectasia, alternatively termed dilated arteriopathy, is characterized by arterial dilatation, elongation, and tortuosity.

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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.*
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