Diagnostic Accuracy of Standalone T2 Dixon Sequence Compared with Conventional MRI in Sacroiliitis.

 The aim of this article was to assess the profile of T2-weighted (T2W) multipoint Dixon sequence and conventional sequences in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of sacroiliac joints for the diagnosis of active and chronic sacroiliitis.  Prospective observational study.  Thirty-seven patients with sacroiliitis underwent MRI with conventional coronal oblique short tau inversion recovery, T1W sequences, and T2W multipoint Dixon sequences.

Clinical Presentation, Imaging, and Management of Segmental Arterial Mediolysis: A Rare Vascular Disorder.

 Our objective was to analyze the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and the management of segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) in different case scenarios within our medical institution.  We retrospectively analyzed 13 cases of SAM in our institution from July 2017 to March 2020. The images from the cases were collected from picture archiving and communication system (PACS) along with other pertinent clinical information from the hospital's information system.

May-Thurner syndrome.

May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a venous compression syndrome in which the left common iliac vein (LCIV) is compressed between the lower lumbar spine and the right common iliac artery (RCIA). Variations are known where in the right lower limb can be affected. While most of the cases are asymptomatic, it can cause severe morbidity in symptomatic individuals, most commonly deep vein thrombosis and post thrombotic sequelae.

A Rare Case of Right Trigeminal Neuralgia Due to Dural Arteriovenous Fistula.

Trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) is often caused by a neurovascular conflict at the root entry zone of the fifth nerve. Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) accounts for 3%-4% cases of TGN. We report a posttraumatic head injury patient, presenting with gait ataxia and right facial pain.

Thoracic Trauma: Aortic Injuries.

Thoracic aortic injuries caused by high impact trauma are life-threatening and require emergent diagnosis and management. With improvement in the acute care services, an increasing number of such injuries are being managed such that patients survive to undergo definitive therapies. A high index of clinical suspicion is required to order appropriate imaging.

Non-aortic vascular findings on chest CT angiogram: including arch vessels and bronchial arteries.

CT angiogram (CTA) has become the modality of choice for imaging of thoracic vascular pathologies, involving the aorta and the pulmonary arteries. Apart from showing exquisite details of these large arteries, pathologies and anatomic variants of their branches can also be studied to a great extent. The major branches of aortic arch can be affected by a wide variety of pathologies ranging from atherosclerosis to trauma and vasculitis.

Endovascular management of a coronary artery to pulmonary artery fistula with detachable balloons: a case report.

Coronary arteriovenous (AV) fistulae are rare congenital anomalies and encompass a wide variety of communications between the coronary artery and the pulmonary or systemic vasculature. Symptoms depend on the presence and severity of myocardial malperfusion secondary to coronary artery steal phenomenon at rest or exertion. These fistulae are traditionally treated by open surgery.

Anatomical Variations of the Middle Turbinate Concha Bullosa and its Relationship with Chronic Sinusitis: A Prospective Radiologic Study.

 A pneumatized turbinate, also called concha bullosa, is a normal anatomical variant of the paranasal sinus region. Depending on the site of pneumatization, the concha is classified into extensive, bulbous or lamellar type. The middle turbinate concha bullosa has been implicated as a possible etiological factor in chronic sinusitis.