Anatomical variations in the circle of Willis on magnetic resonance angiography in a south Trinidad population.

Objectives: This article seeks to determine the prevalence of a complete circle of Willis (CoW) and its common morphological variations in a south Trinidad population, while also investigating the influence of gender, age, and ethnicity on CoW morphology.

Methods: A prospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study was done on the magnetic resonance images for consecutive patients who had a brain MRI/magnetic resonance angiography at a tertiary health institution in south Trinidad between October 2019 and September 2020. Patients with significant cerebrovascular disease and/or a history of prior neurosurgical intervention were excluded.

Case of a Giant Appendicolith.

Appendicoliths are calcified deposits located within the appendiceal lumen, usually measuring less than 1 cm in diameter. Appendicoliths greater than 2 cm in the largest diameter are uncommon and referred to as giant appendicoliths. Generally, patients with giant appendicoliths are asymptomatic, with these being detected incidentally on X-ray or computed tomography (CT).

Quality of Life and Health Status Among Patients Receiving Renal Replacement Therapy in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies.

Purpose: The determinants of quality of life for patients on renal replacement therapy vary across the world. The aim of this study is to determine the quality of life of patients on renal replacement therapy in Trinidad and Tobago and predictors thereof.

Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study took place over a 1-year period.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans associated with trauma: A case report.

A case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in a 22-year old female associated with blunt trauma of the mid-upper back is presented in the current study with a review of the literature. DFSP is a rare slow growing sarcoma of the soft tissue most commonly seen on the trunk and upper extremities with a low to intermediate grade malignant potential, high chance of local invasion and a high local recurrence rate. The literature search revealed that both non-congenital mutation as well as trauma serve a role in the development of this dermal neoplasm, but the exact mechanism by which trauma may predispose to development of DFSP is unknown.