Thrombophlebitis of abdominal veins as an unusual cause for acute abdomen: avoiding the diagnostic pitfalls.

The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review the imaging appearances of the spectrum of thrombophlebitis of abdominal veins on computed tomography (CT) scans. Thrombophlebitis of abdominal veins is rare but mimics other more common conditions presenting with acute abdomen. Due to non-specific presenting symptoms, signs and laboratory findings, diagnosis is largely reliant on imaging, particularly CT which is readily available in the emergency setting.

Randomized trial comparing effects of weight loss by liraglutide with lifestyle modification in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Background & Aims: We compared the effects of weight loss induced with the glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist liraglutide, with that of lifestyle modification, followed by weight maintenance after discontinuing intervention, in obese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Methods: Thirty obese (mean age 40.7 ± 9.

Comparative effects of liraglutide 3 mg vs structured lifestyle modification on body weight, liver fat and liver function in obese patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A pilot randomized trial.

We compared the effects of weight loss induced by the glucagon-like peptide 1-agonist liraglutide with a structured lifestyle intervention in obese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Obese (body mass index ≥30 kg/m , mean weight 96.0 ± 16.

Imaging findings and clinical features of abdominal vascular compression syndromes.

Objective: This article describes the typical imaging findings and clinical features that are associated with four abdominal vascular compression syndromes. We explain the underlying pathophysiology that results in these clinical syndromes so that the patient subset who will benefit from treatment can be identified.

Conclusion: The abdominal vascular compression syndromes discussed here are uncommon and are potentially easily missed on a cursory review of radiologic examinations, particularly in a nonspecific and vague clinical setting.

Solitary necrotic nodule of the liver: radiologic-pathologic correlation in a case with unusual imaging features.

Solitary necrotic nodule of the liver (SNNL) is rare. Generally thought to be nonmalignant, it is often mistaken for malignancy based on imaging findings alone. We present a case of a hepatitis B carrier who was found to have a new sonographically detected hepatic lesion.

Common and less-common renal masses and masslike conditions.

As an increasing number of imaging examinations are performed, a greater number of incidental renal lesions are detected. Apart from the usual cysts and solid renal cell carcinomas, a variety of unusual benign and malignant renal lesions exist. Imaging is invaluable in characterizing these lesions and is confirmatory in some benign lesions.

Utility of multiplanar and three-dimensional reconstructions from computed tomography performed for maternal indications for visualizing fetal anatomy and estimating gestational age.

Objective: The purpose of this article was to determine the usefulness of multiplanar and 3-dimensional (3D) reconstructions of computed tomographic (CT) data from scans performed for maternal indications for visualizing fetal anatomy and estimating gestational age.

Materials And Methods: Eighteen pregnant patients who had abdominopelvic CT scanning performed for maternal indications formed the study group. Two independent reviewers created multiplanar and 3D-reconstructed images of the fetus from these CT scans and analyzed them for fetal anatomy and gestational age.