Description
In this inaugural case of the week radiology lecture, we discuss the imaging appearance of cecal volvulus!
Key points include:
* Cecal volvulus occurs when there is twisting of cecum around the mesentery with proximal large bowel obstruction.
* Cecum normally 9 cm, rest of large bowel 6 cm.
* Topogram (scout view) extremely helpful.
* Vector typically points towards LUQ, but instead of worrying about vector direction, look for proximal dilated small bowel (as opposed to large bowel) to differentiate from sigmoid volvulus.
* Complications include pneumoperitoneum = bowel perforation (Rigler’s sign, falciform ligament sign) and pneumatosis = cecal ischemia.
In this radiology lecture, we review the ultrasound appearance of ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma!
Key teaching points include:
* Serous cystadenocarcinoma is the common ovarian malignancy and most common ovarian epithelial tumor
* High-grade and low-grade types
Peak incidence 6th-7th...
Published 05/02/24
In this radiology lecture, we review the ultrasound appearance of parathyroid adenoma!
Key teaching points include:
* Benign tumor of the parathyroid glands
* Most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism: Elevated serum calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels
* Ultrasound: Solid,...
Published 04/04/24