Abdomen
CT Abdominal diseases, Acute abdominal pain, Renal stones, Pancreatitis, Diverticulitis, Abdominal aortic aneurysm, Bowel obstruction, organ injury after trauma
Myelolipoma
Myelolipoma is a benign tumor-like lesion composed of mature adipose (fat) tissue and haematopoietic (blood-forming) elements in various proportions.
Myelolipomas can present in the adrenal gland, or outside of the gland. Read more…
Categories: Abdomen Tags: Myelolipoma
Pseudoaneurysm of the Superior Mesenteric Artery
Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm rupture is a rare complication of chronic pancreatitis, with severe prognosis and high mortality.
Angiography is usually required for confirmation of the diagnosis, but transabdominal ultrasound and CT angiography are useful noninvasive diagnostic methods. Read more…
Categories: Abdomen Tags: Artery, Mesenteric, Pancreatic, Pseudoaneurysm, Superior
Aortic aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is a general term for any swelling (dilation or aneurysm) of the aorta to greater than 1.5 times normal, usually representing an underlying weakness in the wall of the aorta at that location. While the stretched vessel may occasionally cause discomfort, a greater concern is the risk of rupture, which causes severe pain; massive internal hemorrhage; and, without prompt treatment, death occurs rapidly. Read more…
Number of View: 1334Wilms’ tumor
Wilms’ tumor or nephroblastoma is cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children, rarely in adults. Its common name is an eponym, referring to Dr. Max Wilms, the German surgeon (1867–1918) who first described this kind of tumor. Read more…
Number of View: 1042Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease, also known as regional enteritis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms. It primarily causes abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody if inflammation is at its worst), vomiting (can be continuous), or weight loss, but may also cause complications outside the gastrointestinal tract such as skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye, tiredness, and lack of concentration. Read more…
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