Minimally Invasive Management and Diagnosis of Ectopic Splenic Pregnancy.

This report describes the case of a 32-year-old woman with ectopic pregnancy in the spleen, which was complicated by active bleeding. The patient complained of intermittent pain in her left side and lower abdomen that lasted several days. The serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) was increased, but no intrauterine gestational sac was found via transvaginal sonography.

Prognostic Value of Tumor Volume, Tumor Volume Reduction Rate and Magnetic Resonance Tumor Regression Grade in Rectal Cancer.

: Rectal cancer poses significant treatment challenges, especially in advanced stages. Radiologic assessment, particularly with MRI, is critical for surgeons and oncologists to understand tumor dynamics and tailor treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to correlate MRI-based tumor volumetric and tumor regression grade analysis in patients with advanced rectal cancer, assessing the impact of preoperative chemotherapy (CT) alone or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) on surgical technique choices.

MRI Evaluation of Rectal Cancer Lymph Node Staging Using Apparent Diffusion Coefficient.

Introduction Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer globally. Lymph node metastases significantly affect prognosis, emphasizing the importance of early detection and management. Despite significant advances in conventional MRI's role in staging, improvements in advanced functional imaging such as diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in identifying lymph node metastases persist.

Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Measuring Perfusion in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Different Tumor Grade: A Preliminary Single Center Study.

Background: Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging is a noninvasive imaging modality that can supply information regarding the tumor anatomy and physiology. The aim of the study was to analyze DCE-MRI perfusion parameters in normal pancreatic parenchymal tissue and PDAC and to evaluate the efficacy of this diagnostic modality in determining the tumor grade.

Methods: A single-center retrospective study was performed.

Value of ultrasonography parameters in diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age associated with hyperandrogenism, oligo-amenorrhea, and infertility. Symptoms and their severity vary among the individuals. If the manifestation is mild, PCOS may remain undiagnosed.

Fistula-unexpected complication after rectal cancer surgery due to Zinner syndrome.

Zinner syndrome is an uncommon developmental defect of men's urogenital system, described as a triad of unilateral kidney underdevelopment, seminal vesicle cysts, and ejaculatory duct blockage. In our report, a patient had a diagnosis of Zinner syndrome only after treating recurrent rectal cancer. The patient presented with a postoperative perineal abscess and fistula.

Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance enterocolonography in assessing Crohn disease activity.

Introduction: Diffusion‑weighted magnetic resonance imaging has the potential to identify inflamed bowel segments in patients with Crohn disease (CD).

Objectives: We aimed to determine diffusion‑weighted imaging (DWI) value to predict active CD and compare apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs) with endoscopic and conventional indices of magnetic resonance imaging of CD activity.

Patients And Methods: Overall, 229 patients with suspected and diagnosed CD prospectively underwent magnetic resonance enterocolonography (MR‑EC) with DWI sequence and ileocolonoscopy.

Lemann Index for Assessment of Crohn's Disease: Correlation with the Quality of Life, Endoscopic Disease Activity, Magnetic Resonance Index of Activity and C- Reactive Protein.

Aim: Crohn's disease (CD) is characterized by continuing inflammation and progressive gut damage. Despite many scoring indices of CD, there is a lack of more global assessment tools for the evaluation of the total disease impact on the gut.

Methods: Fift y-three adult patients with proven CD underwent magnetic resonance enterocolonography (MR-EC), colonoscopy, and clinical activity assessment, including CRP.