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In the new era of functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the utility of chest MRI is increasing exponentially due to several advances, including absence of ionizing radiation, excellent tissue contrast and high capability for lesion characterization and treatment monitoring. The application of several of these diagnostic weapons in a multiparametric fashion enables to better characterize thymic epithelial tumors and other mediastinal tumoral lesions, accurate assessment of the invasion of adjacent structures and detection of pathologic lymph nodes and metastasis. Also, "do not touch lesions" could be identified with the associated impact in the management of those patients. One of the hot-spots of the multiparametric chest MR is its ability to detect with acuity early response to treatment in patients with mediastinal malignant neoplasms. This has been related with higher rates of overall survival and progression free survival. Therefore, in this review we will analyze the current functional imaging techniques available (18F-Fluorodeoxiglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography, diffusion-weighted imaging, dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, diffusion tensor imaging and MR spectroscopy) for the evaluation of mediastinal lesions, with a focus in their correct acquisition and post-processing. Also, to review the clinical applications of these techniques in the diagnostic approach of benign and malignant conditions of the mediastinum.
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Resumen Los tumores pardos son una forma localizada de osteítis fibrosa no neoplásica, secundaria a hiperparatiroidismo (primario o secundario). Hacen parte de las alteraciones del metabolismo mineral y óseo de la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC). Se manifiestan como lesiones líticas, expansivas, asociadas a masas de tejidos blandos, que pueden estar localizadas en cualquier parte del esqueleto, con predilección por las costillas, clavículas, pelvis, fémur, huesos faciales y mandíbula. Reportamos dos casos de paciente con ERC en terapia de reemplazo renal (TRR), con hiperparatiroidismo secundario y tumores pardos localizados en mandíbula, arcos costales y cuerpos vertebrales, con manifestaciones radiológicas atípicas. Conclusión: los tumores pardos hacen parte de las alteraciones óseas de los pacientes con ERC. El aspecto benigno en los estudios de imágenes (lesiones expansivas sin destrucción de la cortical) en el contexto de un paciente con hiperparatiroidismo, pueden sugerir el diagnóstico. (Acta Med Colomb 2018; 43: 221-225).
Abstract Brown tumors are a localized form of non-neoplastic osteitis fibrosa, secondary to hyperparathyroidism (primary or secondary). They are part of the alterations of the mineral and bone metabolism of chronic kidney disease (CKD). They manifest as lytic, expansive lesions associated to soft tissue masses that can be located in any part of the skeleton with predilection for the ribs, clavicles, pelvis, femur, facial bones and jaw. Two cases of patients with CKD in renal replacement therapy (RRT), with secondary hyperparathyroidism and brown tumors located in the jaw, costal arches and vertebral bodies, with atypical radiological manifestations are described. Conclusion: brown tumors are part of the bone disorders of patients with CKD. The benign appearance in imaging studies (expansive lesions without destruction of the cortex) in the context of a patient with hyperparathyroidism, may suggest the diagnosis. (Acta Med Colomb 2018; 43: 221-225).
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Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Insuficiência Renal Crônica , Densidade Óssea , HiperparatireoidismoRESUMO
Los quistes tímicos multiloculados son lesiones generalmente adquiridas, que se diagnostican de manera incidental en la mayoría de pacientes y se asocian con condiciones de naturaleza diversa, como: inflamación, infección, trauma y radioterapia. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 55 años con un quiste tímico multiloculado, sin antecedentes de importancia o condición clínica particular al momento del diagnóstico.
Multiloculated thymic cysts are acquired lesions, diagnosed incidentally in most patients and associated with other conditions such as inflammation, infection, trauma and radiothera. We present the case of a 55-year-old woman with a multilocular thymic cyst, with no relevant history or particular clinical condition at the time of diagnosis.
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Humanos , Neoplasias do Timo , Timo , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Cisto MediastínicoRESUMO
El linfoma de células del manto hace parte del subgrupo de linfomas no Hodgkin (LNH). Este se manifiesta con adenopatías, esplenomegalia, síntomas B y compromiso cutáneo asociado a enfermedad diseminada. El compromiso esplénico se presenta como: Esplenomegalia sin lesión focal; lesiones sólidas únicas o múltiples e infiltración del bazo sin cambios morfológicos ni lesiones focales. La aparición de linfoma con lesiones quísticas es extremadamente rara, se encuentran solo unos cuantos casos en la literatura, ninguno de ellos en el bazo. Se expone el caso de una paciente de 59 años de edad, quien consultó por dolor abdominal intermitente. En los estudios diagnósticos se observó esplenomegalia con lesiones sólidas y quísticas. Se realizó esplenectomía con estudio histopatológico que confirmó compromiso por linfoma de células del manto.
Mantle cell lymphoma is a Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). In cases of disseminated disease, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, B-symptoms and skin disease are present. Lymphoma affecting the spleen has several radiologic presentations, ranging from normal appearance, to splenomegaly or multiples focal solid lesions. Cystic presentation of lymphoma is rare and few cases have been reported, none of them involving the spleen. We report a case of a 59-year old female patient with cystic spleen lesions that after splenectomy were diagnosed as Mantle cell lymphoma.