Bilateral hydatid cyst of pulmonary arteries: MR and CT findings

The location of hydatid cysts inside pulmonary arteries has been reported only on rare occasions in the literature and is caused, in the majority of cases, by embolization due to the rupture of hydatid cysts located in the heart; more rarely, hematogenous dissemination from a hepatic focus is the cause. We report a case of a 44-year-old patient with hydatid cysts located in both the right and left pulmonary arteries, whose first clinical reference was hemoptysis. The patient had undergone surgery because of a hepatic hydatid cyst 5 months previously. The importance of this case lies in the infrequent bilateral location in both pulmonary arteries and in the absence of intracardiac hydatid cysts. Received 30 October 1997; Accepted 21 December 1997     

TRUS, CT and MRI findings of hydatid disease of seminal vesicles

Hydatid disease of the urogenital system, especially seminal vesicles and prostate, or retroperitoneum is a very rare condition. Secondary dissemination of seminal vesicles has not been described before. We describe the transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS), CT and MRI findings of a secondary solitary hydatid cyst of the left seminal vesicle, in a patient with disseminated hydatid disease involving all abdominal organs except for right kidney. We obtained typical findings of hydatid cyst at all modalities. Received 13 June 1997; Revision received 23 September 1997; Accepted 14 November 1997     

Primary macronodular hepatosplenic tuberculosis: two cases with US,CT, and MR findings

We describe two cases of primary macronudular hepatosplenic tuberculosis (TB) with US, CT, and MR findings. The clinical presentation of the two patients were not alike. Whereas the first presented with a long indolent course, the second presented with an acute picture. For the first patient TB was not suspected until laparatomy; for the second the diagnosis was made by clinical evaluation with the aid of US and CT, and confirmed by biopsy. Use of MR did not add to the diagnosis. Correspondence to: H. Senturk     

Accessory spleen torsion: US, CT and MR findings

Torsion of an accessory spleen is a very unusual entity that can appear with abdominal pain associated with the presence of an avascular mass. We report the case of a 13-year-old boy with torsion and infarction of an accessory spleen presenting as a painful abdominal mass in which imaging examination with US, CT and MR showed a large avascular mass in the upper left abdomen. Received: 16 December 1999 Revised: 24 May 2000 Accepted: 24 May 2000     

A case of bleeding gastric lipoma: US, CT and MR findings

We report a case of gastric lipoma which manifested with an episode of acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Preoperative diagnosis was based on the US, CT, and MRI findings, as the results of gastrointestinal endoscopy were inconclusive. The role of current imaging methods, and particularly of MRI, is discussed. Received: 18 September 1997; Revision received: 19 March 1998; Accepted: 15 April 1998     

Nocardial adrenal abscess: CT and MR findings

To our knowledge, four bacterial adrenal abscesses in adults have already been reported in the international literature, but an adrenal Nocardia abscess has never been described previously. In this report the CT and MR imaging appearances and the differential diagnosis of the entity are discussed. The mass could resemble a malignancy. The observation of a rapid growth and colliquation of the mass helped in distinguishing it from a malignancy. The associated pulmonary infection provided a further clue to the diagnosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by surgery. Received 13 January 1997; Revision received 16 April 1997; Accepted 23 April 1997     

Primary hydatid cyst in the retroperitoneal space: role of CT

Localization of hydatid disease in the retroperitoneal space is extremely rare. We present the CT findings in a patient with echinococcal disease (E. Granulosus) in whom the cyst was localized to the retroperitoneum.     

Multiple intracranial hydatid cysts: MR findings

Multiple intracranial hydatid cysts are uncommon and usually localized in the supratentorial compartment. We report a case studied by CT and MR of multiple intracranial hydatid cysts scattered in various anatomic sites: supratentorial, infratentorial and also intraventricular. Correspondence to: J. M. Pumar Cebreiro     

CT and MR imaging of desmoplastic fibroblastoma

Desmoplastic fibroblastoma (collagenous fibroma) developing as a slowly enlarging lower abdominal mass is described. The lesion had inhomogeneous low signal intensity (SI) on T1-weighted images, and mixed SI as low SI within high SI on T2-weighted images. On post-contrast T1-weighted images, the mass showed inhomogeneous enhancement. Histologically, the areas showing low SI on both post-contrast T1- and T2-weighted images consisted of dense collagenous components and reduced cellularity compared with the areas showing high SI on them.     

Cranial fasciitis in an adult: CT and MR imaging findings

Cranial fasciitis is a rare bone lesion in childhood. We report the first case in an adult, with CT and MR imaging, and suggest some diagnostic keys. Received: 5 August 1998; Revision received: 6 November 1998; Accepted: 25 November 1998     

CT and MR findings of a retrorectal cystic hamartoma confused with an adnexal mass on ultrasound

We describe the imaging features of a tailgut cyst mistaken for an adnexal mass. A pelvic ultrasound in a 28-year-old woman showed a 10-cm hypoechoic left pelvic mass. Having not seen the left ovary, the radiologist concluded that the mass was an endometrioma. CT disclosed a retrorectal cystic lesion with wall calcifications and internal septa. MR confirmed the extra-ovarian location of the tumor, which was hyperintense on T2-weighted images and had an intermediate signal on T1-weighted images. Surgery revealed a retrorectal cystic hamartoma. Radiological diagnosis of a tailgut cyst requires first correct localization of the tumor and then differentiation from other retrorectal masses.     

Marchiafava-Bignami disease: CT and MR findings

We describe characteristic findings in a patient with Marchiafava-Bignami disease who was serially imaged with CT and MR. Involvement of the entire corpus callosum was visualized with both types of imaging. Following administration of gadolinium-DTPA, the lesion was clearly enhanced in the subacute stage. Correspondence to: S. Otake     

Well-differentiated liposarcoma of the retroperitoneum with a fat–fluid level: US, CT, and MR appearance

We report a case of retroperitoneal liposarcoma with a fat–fluid level that has not been previously described. A 36-year-old man presented with abdominal distension. Ultrasonography, CT, and MR imaging showed a tumor with a fat–fluid level; nondependent fluid was characteristic of fat. Liposarcoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of tumors exhibiting a fat–fluid level. Received 27 February 1997; Revision received 21 May 1997; Accepted 26 May 1997     

Nasopharyngeal teratoma: CT and MR findings

Teratomas of the nasopharynx occur usually in neonates. We present a case of teratoma which was discovered in an adult, and which relapsed after 34 years. The conventional radiograms, CT, MR, and histologic appearances are described. Received 3 January 1996; Revision received 1 March 1996; Accepted 4 March 1996     

Sneddon's syndrome: MR imaging findings

Sneddon's syndrome is a systemic disease characterized by generalized livedo racemosa and cerebrovascular disease. We present a case of Sneddon's syndrome which has typical dermatological lesions and occipital infarct demonstrated by both CT and MRI.     

Thoracoabdominal duplication cyst: US, CT and MR findings

A rare case of thoracoabdominal duplication is reported. Radiological workup including US, CT and MR provided the correct diagnosis. The US revealed the cystic nature of the lesions, whereas CT and MR showed their relationship with the diaphragm and each other. Coronal- and sagittal-plane MR images were helpful in demonstrating the extension of the lesions. The patient was discharged after an uneventful surgery and recovery. The histological evaluation revealed the cyst lined with single-layered columnar epithelium and the cyst wall contained submucosal mucous glands with underlying smooth muscle and also some mature chondroid elements with bronchogenic origin. Radiological findings and differential diagnosis are discussed. Received 6 November 1995; Revision received 5 January 1996; Accepted 2 February 1996     

CT, MR, and spect findings in a general paresis

CNS changes in a case with general paresis were investigated by X-ray computed tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance (MIR), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). CT and MR showed a mild degree of diffuse cortical atrophy and the dilatation of lateral ventricles with no signs of ischemic lesions or inflammations. On the other hand, SPECT using ¹²³I-N-isopropyl-p-iodoamphetamine (¹²³I-IMP demonstrated marked reduction of the cerebral blood flow especially in the bilateral frontal and temporal cortices. Moreover, the reduction of the blood flow was significantly improved after the antisyphilitic therapy, correlated with the improvement of the mental disorders. These observations suggested that the SPECT is a useful method to evaluate the brain dysfunctions, and to assess the effect of antisyphilitic therapy in the patients with general paresis.     

CT and MR findings of brain aspergillosis

CT and MR findings of a case of brain aspergillosis with histopathologic correlation are reported. On both CT and MR images, there were multiple lesions in the corticomedullary junction (CMJ) that appeared to disrupt the cortical sulci and that were not enhanced by intravenous contrast material. In most of these lesions, there were centrally located structures that were enhanced by intravenous contrast material and that appeared to be continuous from markedly enhanced adjacent dilated cortical vessels. Histopathologic examination of the autopsy specimen showed multiple hemorrhagic infarcts in the CMJ with remaining dilated cortical vessels that had been thrombosed by aspergillus hyphae.     

Aortitis with antiphospholipid antibodies: CT and MR findings

Two cases of aortitis associated with the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs) are reported. Only CT and MR imaging were able to show these unusual form of aortitis preferentially affecting the outer aortic tunics. We conclude that aortitis could be a new manifestation of primary antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and the initial pathological process before the development of aortic thrombosis, reported as a classical complication of APS. Received 11 August 1997; Revision received 8 January 1998; Accepted 4 February 1998