Journal of Clinical and Medical Images (ISSN 2640-9615)

Author name: Clinical and Medical Images

Profile of Giant Abdominal Masses: An Experience of 30 Cases and Review of Literature

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Giant abdominal mass has not been a common presentation in the era of advanced radiological diagnostic modalities especially in socio-educationally well developed societies. In developing nations like India, patients with Giant abdominal masses do present, requiring surgical consultation/interventions. Majority of the times these are cystic masses, but solid giant abdominal masses […]

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Post-Intubation Tracheoesophageal Fistula in Severe SARS-Cov-2 – COVID-19 Patient: Unexpected Finding During Swallowing Test

1. Abstract COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, led to an increase in intensive care admission for massive interstitial pneumonia. Many patients underwent long periods of endotracheal intubation for mechanical ventilation and subsequent tracheostomy. The most common complications related to these maneuvers are known: laryngotracheal granulomas, webs, stenosis and malacia. Less

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Gall Bladder Empyema Due to Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Presenting as a Giant Gall Bladder

1. Clinical Image A 71-year-old male with no significant past medical history presented to our hospital with 3 weeks history of fevers, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased oral intake, and weight loss of about 30 pounds. He also noticed a swelling in the right upper quadrant of 2 weeks duration. Physical examination revealed a large

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Misunderstood case of tuberous sclerosis: can the bone evaluation be a helpful guide in the diagnostic challenge?

1. Abstract Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is a genetically determined disorder with tendency to hamartomas in various tissues. Due to its rare prevalence and clinical heterogeneity, the diagnosis is often delayed or even missed. This should be avoided considering promising therapeutic strategies and life-threatening complications. Bone lesions do not fall within major or minor criteria; however,

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An Interventional Echocardiographic Screening Program for First-Degree Relatives of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Is It Practical?

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV) represents one of the most common congenital cardiac anomalies with a prevalence of 0.5-2% in the general population. Literature demonstrated that the prevalence of BAV among First-Degree Relatives (FDR) of those with diagnosed BAV ranges from 7.3% to 9.1%. BAV has diverse genetic etiologies that vary from

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The Vascular Trauma of the Right Axillary Hollow by A Metal Bar About an Operated Case

1. Case Report A 12-year-old child with no known medical and surgical history admitted to the ANDRE FESTOC center of the Luxembourg hospital in BAMAKO for an open trauma to the right axillary hollow by a metal bar secondary to a domestic accident. On admission, he is hemodynamically stable with blood pressure 110/60 mmhg, pulse=93

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Air-Containing Space: Significantly in Predicting EGFR Mutation for Early Lung Adenocarcinoma Appearing as Subsolid Nodule

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: To demonstrate the interrelation between computed tomography (CT) characteristics and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation status in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma manifested as subsolid nodule. 1.2. Method: A total of 202 patients with appearance as subsolid nodules on CT images and pathologically confirmed as early-stage lung adenocarcinoma were enrolled in this

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Endoscopic Removal of Colloid Cysts and its Significance

1. Introduction Endoscopic surgery has truly revolutionised the surgical management of colloid cysts. Their central and deep location within the third ventricle has historically demanded a great degree of surgical skill and demand on the patient. Endoscopic excision of colloid cysts is currently well established as a minimally invasive and highly effective technique associated with

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