A Serous Cystic Tumor and a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor in the Same Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.

A serous cystic tumor is a rare entity that has a benign course. Its imaging characteristics, such as the presence of multiple cysts with or without nodular enhancement, can simulate other cystic or solid lesions of the pancreas. Identification of the enhancing scar with punctate calcifications on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be a distinctive finding suggesting this diagnosis. Neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas are a different and also rare entity. In images, they have early arterial enhancement. In MRI, they are hyperintense on T2 and hypointense on T1, with avid contrast enhancement. A case of a patient with two focal lesions in the pancreas is presented and the importance of integrating clinical findings, semiology in diagnostic images and, if applicable, the histopathological result for the optimal management of pancreatic tumors is illustrated, highlighting the crucial role of a radiologist in this process.

Gadoxetic Acid in MRI: A Five-Year Experience at a High-Complexity Hospital in Colombia.

Objective The objective of the study was to evaluate the use of the hepatospecific contrast agent, gadoxetic acid, for MRI in patients at a high-complexity hospital in Medellin, Colombia, from 2016 to 2022. Materials and methods This was an observational, descriptive, and retrospective cross-sectional study involving patients who had undergone MRI with gadoxetic acid from February 2016 to January 2022. The MRI studies were interpreted by two radiologists specializing in body imaging, each with at least 10 years of experience. The medical records of the identified patients were reviewed. Quantitative variables were presented using either means and standard deviations or medians and interquartile ranges, depending on the distribution of the variables. Qualitative variables were represented through absolute and relative frequencies. Results A total of 100 pharmacy records were collected, leading to a final sample of 75 patients aged between three and 91 years. The primary reason for imaging was to assess focal liver lesions in 58 patients (77.3%), with bile duct injury being the second most common indication in 16 patients (21.3%). A diagnostic alteration was noted in 69.3% of cases (52 patients). Among the 58 focal liver lesions analyzed using a hepatospecific agent, 31 cases (53.4%) were diagnosed as focal nodular hyperplasia. Conclusion Our study reinforces the clinical value of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI in refining diagnostic assessments, particularly in cases involving bile duct and focal hepatic lesions.

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography Diagnosing Post-cholecystectomy Biliary Injuries.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the diagnostic performance of contrasted magnetic resonance cholangiography for detecting bile duct lesions following cholecystectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective case series study was conducted that included patients over 18 years of age with suspected bile duct injury after cholecystectomy, who underwent contrasted magnetic resonance cholangiography, and who also had endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, surgery, or subsequent clinical follow-up. The images were interpreted by two radiologists who assigned the type of lesion according to the Strasberg classification. Qualitative variables were represented by frequencies and proportions, while quantitative variables were described using measures of central tendency and dispersion. Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values were assessed, along with interobserver variability, using the kappa index. RESULTS: We included 20 patients with a median age of 51.5 years (interquartile range: 35), and 14 (70%) were women. In all 20 patients, lesions were identified on magnetic resonance cholangiography, of which 19 were confirmed with the gold standard for a positive predictive value of 100% (hepatobiliary-specific contrast agents) and 92% (extracellular contrast). The most frequent lesions were Strasberg E2 and E4 in five patients each. The kappa index was 1 in determining the presence or absence of bile duct injury and 0.9 in the Strasberg classification. CONCLUSION: Contrasted magnetic resonance cholangiography is a method with high positive predictive value and almost perfect interobserver agreement for diagnosing bile duct lesions after cholecystectomy.

Unraveling Anastomosing Hemangioma: A Case Report.

Anastomosing hemangioma is a rare and benign subtype of capillary hemangioma, a soft tissue tumor. It tends to be asymptomatic, causes abdominal pain and hematuria, and is more common in the genitourinary tract. It can be confused with paragangliomas or ectopic pheochromocytomas. Pathology shares characteristics with angiosarcoma, particularly in well-differentiated areas. Diagnosis without a surgical specimen is difficult and is based on clinical characteristics, laboratories, and imaging behavior similar to hemangiomas in other locations. When in doubt, a diagnosis can be supported by a percutaneous biopsy. The prognosis is good, without relapses or metastases. Early identification with follow-up can avoid surgical interventions.

Endovascular Treatment of Acute Lower Limb Ischemia Associated with Cocaine Use: A Scoping Review.

The endovascular treatment of acute lower limb ischemia associated with cocaine use is an underexplored topic. This scoping review aims to map existing information and point out potential knowledge gaps for future research. We searched databases with a strategy of terms and keywords (Cocaine, Acute, Lower Limb, and Ischemia) for articles related to acute ischemia in the lower limbs and cocaine use. We established eligibility and exclusion criteria and searched without restrictions on language or date of publication. We obtained five case reports published between 2004 and 2015. Most of the patients were men with an average age of 38 years. Treatments were heterogeneous. Most patients showed improvement after surgical thrombectomy. The sample size and variety of interventions limit the generalizability of the results, so it is necessary to do more studies with robust methodologies to standardize treatments and improve the understanding of the condition.

Pheochromocytoma With Brown Adipose Tissue Stimulation: A Case Report.

Brown adipose tissue represents about 1% of the adult body mass and decreases with age. Under variable circumstances, this amount changes, for example, with age or environmental conditions. Pathological states with hypersecretion of catecholamines can induce hypertrophy and hyperplasia in mature brown adipocytes. Consequently, this response can have imaging representation as pseudonodules, a pitfall in imaging interpretation, and may be confused with neoplastic involvement. A case of pheochromocytoma with brown fat stimulation and catecholamine cardiomyopathy is presented.

Neumomediastino espontáneo: una serie de casos / Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: Case Series

El neumomediastino espontáneo es una condición clínica de baja incidencia. Se caracteriza por tener aire libre en el mediastino sin trauma asociado, y se considera un trastorno benigno y autolimitado. El diagnóstico se realiza por sospecha clínica y se confirma con imágenes diagnósticas. Esta entidad ha sido poco informada en la literatura nacional, y se considera que el probable subdiagnóstico se debe al poco conocimiento de sus características clínicas y epidemiológicas en nuestro medio. Se presenta una serie de 11 casos de neumomediastino espontáneo estudiados en dos instituciones de alta complejidad de Medellín, Colombia.

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, a clinical condition with low incidence, is characterized by the presence of free air in the mediastinum without associated trauma, and it is considered a benign and self-limiting disorder. The diagnosis is made by clinical suspicion and is confirmed with diagnostic images. This entity has been little reported in the national literature, considering that the probable underdiagnosis is due to lack of knowledge of its clinical and epidemiological characteristics in our environment. A series of 11 cases of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in patients admitted to two institutions of high complexity in Medellin-Colombia are presented.

Descripción de la biopsia de tiroides con aguja fina guiada con ecografía / Description of the Thyroid Biopsy with Fine Needle Guided with Ecography

Introducción: La biopsia con aguja fina guiada con ecografía (BCAF-E) de nódulos tiroideos es frecuente en nuestro Hospital y no conocemos su desempeño. Objetivo: Conocer el desempeño global y según el método empleado (capilaridad o capilaridad combinada con aspiración) de la BCAF-E de tiroides. Métodos: Estudio de corte transversal retrospectivo. Se recolectaron del archivo digital todas las BCAF-E de tiroides realizadas entre enero de 2010 y junio de 2016. Se obtuvieron 873 biopsias realizadas en 774 pacientes. Se clasificaron según el operador, un total de 11 radiólogos con diferentes años de experiencia. Las biopsias de cada operador se clasificaron según la categoría Bethesda encontrada en el reporte de patología. Los resultados de la biopsia quirúrgica fueron la prueba de oro para el desempeño del método en este subgrupo de pacientes. Resultados: La distribución de suficiencia de la citología fue: 65 (7,4 %) Bethesda 1, 694 (79,5 %) Bethesda 2, 7 (0,8 %) Bethesda 3, 11 (1,3 %) Bethesda 4, 47 (5,4 %) Bethesda 5, 49 (5,6 %) Bethesda 6. A 97 pacientes se les realizó cirugía. Tomando como benignas las categorías Bethesda 1 a 4 y malignas las categorías 5 y 6 resulta para la BCAF-E: sensibilidad 86,75 %, especificidad 85,71 %, VPP 97,29 % y VPN 52,17 %. Conclusión: El desempeño de la BCAF-E de tiroides está influenciado por el número de biopsias realizadas. Hacerla con técnica de capilaridad o combinar la técnica de capilaridad con la de aspiración no tiene diferencia significativa. El desempeño de la citología con respecto a la biopsia quirúrgica es bueno. El procedimiento en el Hospital está dentro de los estándares.

Introduction: Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy of the thyroid nodules (US-FNB) is frequent in our hospital and we do not know its performance. Objective: To know the overall performance and according to the method used (capillarity or capillarity combined with aspiration) of the US-FNB of the thyroid nodules. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study. All US-FNB of the thyroid nodules performed between January 2010 and June 2016 were collected from the digital archive. A total of 873 biopsies were obtained from 774 patients. A total of 11 radiologists with different years of experience were classified according to the operator. The biopsies of each operator were classified according to the Bethesda category found in the pathology report. 97 patients were taken to surgery. The results of the surgical biopsy were the gold standard for the performance of the method in this subgroup of patients. Results: The distribution of cytological adequacy was: 65 (7.4%) Bethesda 1, 694 (79.5%) Bethesda 2, 7 (0.8%) Bethesda 3, 11 (1.3%) Bethesda 4, 47 (5.4%) Bethesda 5.49 (5.6%) Bethesda 6. 97 patients were operated on at the institution. Taking Bethesda categories 1 to 4 as benign and categories 5 and 6 as malignant, results for the US-FNB of the thyroid nodules are: sensitivity 86,75% ; Specificity 85,71% ; PPV 97,29% ; NPV 52,17%. Conclusion: The number of biopsies performed influences the performance of US-FNB of the thyroid nodules. To do it with capillary technique or to combine the technique of capillarity with that of aspiration has no significant difference. The performance of cytology with respect to histopathology is good. The procedure at the hospital is within standards.