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Testicular seminoma
Testicular seminomas are a type of germ cell tumor and the most common testicular tumor, accounting for ~45% of all primary testicular tumors. This article concerns only testicular seminomas; however, seminomas can arise outside of the testis, most often within the anterior mediastinum (see arti...
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Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is an uncommon primary tumor of the peritoneal lining. It shares epidemiological and pathological features with - but is less common than - its pleural counterpart, which is described in detail in the general article on mesothelioma. Other abdominal subtypes (al...
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Colorectal cancer (summary)
This is a basic article for medical students and other non-radiologists
Colorectal cancer, also called colorectal carcinoma (CRC), is the most common cancer of the gastrointestinal tract and the second most frequently diagnosed malignancy in adults. CT and MRI are the modalities most frequently...
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Question 1621
This 35-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and a prior history of seizures. Ultrasound examination showed large heterogeneous lesions in both kidneys. CT is performed. Abdominal MRI performed 2 days later is also provided. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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CT abdomen-pelvis (protocol)
The CT abdomen-pelvis protocol serves as an outline for an examination of the whole abdomen including the pelvis. It is one of the most common CT protocols for any clinical questions related to the abdomen and/or in routine and emergencies. It forms also an integral part of trauma and oncologic ...
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Question 2470
A 50-year-old woman presents with upper abdominal pain and undergoes CT of the abdomen and pelvis. There is a cystic lesion in the pancreas with no septations or enhancement, and a visible connection to the normal caliber pancreatic duct. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap
Transplantation of a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap is a commonly used surgical procedure for breast reconstruction following mastectomy.
An autologous myocutaneous flap consisting of abdominal skin, subcutaneous fat, the rectus abdominis muscle, and adjoining vasculature ...
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Typhlitis
Typhlitis, also known as neutropenic colitis, is a necrotizing inflammatory condition which typically originates in the cecum and, often extends into the ascending colon, appendix or terminal ileum, by the time of presentation. In general patients are immunocompromised, usually neutropenic.
Ter...
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Acute abdominal pain
Acute abdominal pain is a common acute presentation in clinical practice. It encompasses a very broad range of possible etiologies and diagnoses, and imaging is routinely employed as the primary investigative tool in its modern management.
Terminology
A subgroup of patients with acute abdomina...
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Rhabdomyosarcoma of the foot
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29 Mar 2020
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Gardner syndrome
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21 Dec 2019
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Pseudocirrhosis
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07 Jul 2017
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Malignant intussusception
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26 Mar 2022
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
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08 Feb 2024
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Pathological fracture of the femoral shaft - renal cell carcinoma metastasis
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27 Dec 2013
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Large B cell lymphoma - presenting as lytic bone lesions
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25 Mar 2019
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Hepatic pseudocirrhosis
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09 Jul 2017
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Locally advanced gastroduodenal adenocarcinoma
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20 Sep 2022
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Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly refers to an increase in size or enlargement of the liver.
Pathology
Etiology
Hepatomegaly can result from a vast range of pathology including, but not limited to, the following:
malignancy/cellular infiltrate
multiple metastases
lymphoma(s)
leukemia(s)
hepatocellular carci...
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Skeletal muscle metastases
Skeletal muscle metastases are uncommon compared to other sites and are generally seen in the context of widespread metastatic disease.
Epidemiology
Post-mortem rates of skeletal metastases vary between 0.03% and 17% 1.
Clinical presentation
Most commonly asymptomatic 2,3.
Pathology
Com...
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