Morphometric analysis of the inferior vena cava and its clinical correlations using abdomino-pelvic computed tomography: Series from a Jordanian population.

Introduction And Importance: This study aimed to determine the impact of DM, HTN and age on IVC dimensions as measured by CT scan relevant to guide interventions in a Jordanian population.

Presentation Of Cases: Two hundred patients were selected from those referred to the Radiology Department, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan for clinical evaluation. Patients were divided into three age subgroups.

Diagnosis of mesenteric panniculitis in the multi-detector computed tomography era. Association with malignancy and surgical history.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence and associations of mesenteric panniculitis (MP) using multi-detector CT (MDCT).

Methods: This retrospective study included 4758 consecutive patients who underwent abdomino-pelvic MDCT between January 2012 and December 2014 at Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan. Radiological database was searched for MP diagnosis and patients with suspected MP were re-evaluated by an experienced radiologist to confirm the diagnosis.

Testicular microlithiasis: Correlation with doppler sonography of testicular arteries and sperm function.

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis and its correlation with Doppler parameters of testicular arteries and sperm function.

Methods: Reports of 1,200 consecutive scrotal sonographic examinations performed at our hospital were reviewed. Patients diagnosed with testicular microlithiasis were recalled for detailed scrotal sonographic examination, including Doppler sonography and sperm function.

Ultrasonographic assessment of splenic volume and its correlation with body parameters in a Jordanian population.

Objectives: To estimate normal linear dimensions and volume of spleen in Jordanians using ultrasonography, and to correlate splenic volume with age and body parameters: height, weight, body surface area (BSA), and body mass index (BMI).

Methods: A prospective pilot study was conducted on 205 volunteers (115 males and 90 females) not known to have any conditions likely to be associated with splenomegaly. The study was performed at the Radiology Department, Jordanian University Hospital, Amman, Jordan, between December 2013 and August 2014.

Chronic gastritis in a gastric diverticulum misdiagnosed as a left adrenal mass.

Gastric diverticula are rare and usually asymptomatic. They are most frequently located on the posterior wall of the stomach. Many of them were reported as adrenal masses.

Utility of free prostate specific antigen serum level and its related parameters in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

We evaluated the role of free prostate specific antigen (f-PSA) serum level and its related parameters in detecting prostate cancer. This retrospective study was conducted between January 2006 and March 2008. Transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy was performed for 107 patients who had total PSA (t-PSA) level of either >4 ng/mL with or without palpable nodule or ≤4 ng/mL with palpable nodule on digital rectal examination.

The role of B-mode ultrasonography in the detection of urolithiasis in patients with acute renal colic.

This study was conducted to assess the diagnostic yield of B-Mode Ultrasonography compared to unenhanced helical CT scan in detecting urinary stones in patients with acute renal colic. This retrospective study comprised of 156 patients who underwent unenhanced urinary tract CT scan and ultrasonography for suspicion of urolithiasis. Both techniques were used to determine the presence or absence, site, size, and number of urinary stones, as well as presence of any other intra-abdominal pathology.

Pituitary magnetic resonance imaging experience in Jordan.

Objective: To assess the pituitary findings as demonstrated on MRI and to compare the results with the data published in the literature.

Methods: One thousand, one hundred and thirty-eight pituitary MRI`s with and without intravenous contrast media (gadolinium) were performed over 6 years from 2001 to 2007 in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan. The patients were referred from various departments and were evaluated for pituitary, other sellar, and juxtasellar abnormalities.

Macrodystrophia lipomatosa with syndactyly.

Macrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL) is a rare form of congenital localized gigantism characterized by hypertrophy of all mesenchymal tissues of the affected digits, with particular overgrowth of fat. Syndactyly is a rare association. We report a case of MDL associated with syndactyly affecting the hand.

Value of serum bilirubin levels in selecting patients for magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography.

Background/aims: To determine the value of serum bilirubin levels in selecting patients for MRCP.

Methodology: The medical records of 142 patients who underwent MRCP between January 2002 and December 2004 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical features, serum bilirubin levels, and MRCP results were recorded.

Arachnoid granulations in the cerebral dural sinuses as demonstrated by contrast-enhanced 3D magnetic resonance venography.

Introduction: Identification of normal filling defects within the intracranial dural sinuses reduces the erroneous diagnosis of the presence of an intrasinus pathologic process. The aim of this prospective study was to assess the prevalence, distribution, and morphological characteristics of arachnoid granulations (AGs) in the dural sinuses.

Methods: This prospective study was carried out on 110 patients who had both normal conventional brain MRI and contrast-enhanced (CE) 3D turbo flash magnetic resonance venography (MRV).

Brown tumor of the femur associated with double parathyroid adenomas.

Severe parathyroid bone disease is a rare clinical presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism. Double parathyroid adenomas are even more rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism. The authors present a case of double parathyroid adenomas in a 48-year-old man, who presented with painful left lower limb swelling, which was slowly growing in size in the last 20 years.

Multiple enchondromatosis Ollier's disease with two primary brain tumors.

A rare case of multiple enchondromatosis associated with 2 primary brain tumors is reported. A 21-year-old female who has diagnosed as Ollier's disease at the age of 9-years was admitted to the hospital with complaint of diplopia and progressive right upper and lower limb weakness. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain depicted 2 intra-axial mass lesions.