Correlation of the Imaging Features of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome With Clinical Findings and Patient Functional Scores.

The relationship among the severity of the imaging features of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS), patient symptoms, and function has not been elucidated. Understanding this relationship helps to improve the prognostic value of imaging. The goal of this study was to examine the correlation of clinical findings, patient pain, and function with severity, as measured with radiographic and 3-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (3D-MRI).

Three-dimensional and 3-Tesla MRI morphometry of knee meniscus in normal and pathologic state.

Introduction: To conduct a morphometric analysis of intact and torn menisci using isotropic meniscus plane three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions on 3-Tesla MRI and compare 2D versus 3D MRI for meniscus tear characterization.

Materials And Methods: One hundred thirty three normal menisci from 92 patients (39 male, 53 female), and 38 arthroscopy-proven torn menisci from 36 patients (23 male, 13 female) were evaluated using 3D isotropic multi-planar MRI reconstructions and 2D MRI. Two observers measured the tibial plateau height and area, meniscal height, axial plane cross-sectional areas, and extrusion of intact menisci.

Recurrent painful ophthalmoplegic neuropathy: MRI findings in 2 patients.

Recurrent painful ophthalmoplegic neuropathy is a form of cranial neuralgia and rare source of pediatric headache. We present 2 children who presented with headaches accompanied by visual symptoms including eye pain, blurry vision, and diplopia. MRI in both patients demonstrated enhancement of the cisternal segment of the oculomotor nerve in the affected side, correlating with the observed symptoms.

MRA and ASL perfusion findings in pediatric reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome.

Reversible vasoconstriction is rare in the pediatric population. Typically manifesting as peripheral vasoconstriction with variable neurologic symptoms, Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is often a diagnosis of exclusion and may not be diagnosed in the absence of angiographic imaging. Shown here are 2 cases of pediatric Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome with disparate MRI findings and arterial spin labeling perfusion findings.

MRI findings of hypomyelination in adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency.

Adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency is a rare genetic disorder with few reported cases in the United States. Magnetic resonance imaging findings in the brain include hypomyelination and low generalized parenchymal volume. Presented here is a case in a 3-month-old male who presented with hypotonia and seizures and was subsequently diagnosed with adenylosuccinate lyase deficiency.

MRI findings of metronidazole neurotoxicity in a pediatric patient with chronic diarrhea.

Neurotoxicity is a rare side effect of metronidazole therapy. Shown here are findings of metronidazole toxicity in a patient, who received chronic metronidazole as prophylaxis for pseudomembranous colitis following bowel resection as an infant. Findings depicted include increased T2 signal in the dentate nuclei and brainstem.

Co-surgeons in breast reconstructive microsurgery: What do they bring to the table?

Introduction: Current research within other surgical specialties suggests that a co-surgeon approach may reduce operative times and complications associated with complex bilateral procedures, possibly leading to improved patient and surgical outcomes. We sought to evaluate the role of the co-surgery team and its development in free flap breast reconstruction.

Methods: A retrospective review of free-flap breast reconstruction by two surgeons from 2011 to 2016 was conducted.