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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer ranks as the most common primary malignant tumor in men and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in men. Prostatic adenocarcinoma is by far the most common histological type and is the primary focus of this article. Epidemiology It is primarily a disease of the...
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Iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis

Iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a thrombus in the iliac vein (common, external or internal) and/or common femoral vein obstructs the venous outflow from the lower limb leading to marked edema. DVT of the IVC or the more distal lower limb veins may also be present. Terminology...
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Crossover sign (femoroacetabular impingement)

The crossover sign, also known as the 'figure of 8' sign, is a plain film sign that indicates acetabular retroversion 2. Acetabular retroversion is a form of pincer morphology and predisposing factor for femoroacetabular impingement and is thought to promote osteoarthritis of the hip 3.  Radiog...
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Uterus

The uterus is an extraperitoneal hollow, thick-walled, muscular organ of the female reproductive tract that lies in the lesser pelvis. Gross anatomy The uterus has an inverted pear shape. It measures about 7.5 cm in length, 5 cm wide at its upper part, and nearly 2.5 cm in thickness in adults....
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Psoas muscle abscess

Psoas abscess is a collection of pus located in the iliopsoas muscle compartment. It can occur either via contiguous or hematogenous spread from distant sites. It has a relatively rare incidence, nevertheless timely diagnosis and treatment is important as it significantly reduces morbidity and ...
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Fetal dosimetry

NB: Please consult original article(s) and discuss with your local radiology department/radiation physicist before making any clinical decision. Although radiation exposure to the gravid uterus is to be avoided whenever possible, and only deliberately performed after careful weighing up of the ...
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Extraperitoneal bladder rupture

  Diagnosis almost certain
Vikas Shah
Published 15 Jun 2018
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Ultrasound CT X-ray
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Vesicovaginal fistula

  Diagnosis certain
Farah Abu Jebbeh
Published 30 Dec 2023
94% complete
Fluoroscopy
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Mullerian duct anomaly with renal agenesis and lying down adrenal sign

  Diagnosis certain
Sze Yuen Lee
Published 20 Apr 2023
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Seminal vesicle stones

Seminal vesicle stones or calculi refer to solid mineralized pieces of material within the seminal vesicles. Epidemiology Seminal vesicle calculi are rare and have been mainly reported after the age of 40 years 1. Associations Seminal vesicle calculi are often associated with hematospermia. ...
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Common iliac lymph nodes

The common iliac lymph nodes are found surrounding the common iliac artery and vein which is located above the bifurcation of the external and internal iliac vessels and distal to the aortic bifurcation (in a majority of patients at the L4 level and a minority at the L3 or L5 level) and medial t...
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Radiation-induced enteritis

Radiation-induced enteritis is a small bowel pathology resulting from toxic effects of radiotherapy on the small bowel wall and vasculature.  Epidemiology 5-15% of patients treated with radiotherapy (usually >4500 cGy) develop chronic radiation enteropathy. Terminology Enteritis is inflammat...
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Endometrial carcinoma

  Diagnosis certain
Abbas M. Mahmood
Published 07 Jul 2021
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Ureteric calculi

Ureteric calculi or stones are those lying within the ureter, at any point from the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) to the vesicoureteric junction (VUJ). They are the classic cause of renal colic-type abdominal pain. They are a subtype of the broader pathology of urolithiasis. Epidemiology The li...
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Proximal femoral fractures (summary)

This is a basic article for medical students and other non-radiologists Proximal femoral fractures are a heterogeneous group of fractures that occur in and around the hip. The commonest type of fracture in this region is the femoral neck fracture. They can occur anywhere between the joint surf...
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Colonic anastomotic leak

Colonic anastomotic leaks can occur in the early or late postoperative phase when an enteric anastomosis fails. This results in the leak of intraluminal content extraluminally 4.  Terminology If an anastomotic leak occurs within 30 days post-operation, it is termed an "early" anastomotic leak,...
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Valsalva maneuver

The Valsalva maneuver is the forced expiration of air against a closed airway, resulting in increased intra-abdominal, intrathoracic, and pharyngeal pressure. It can be performed against a closed glottis or by one closing the mouth and pinching the nose while forcibly exhaling. It is commonly u...
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Aggressive angiomyxoma

Aggressive angiomyxomas are rare tumors that arise in the pelvis and typically cross the levator ani muscles. Despite its name, it is essentially a benign tumor and the term "aggressive" is due to a predilection for local recurrence. Only rarely does it metastasize. Epidemiology It is seen pre...
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Vesicovaginal fistula

Vesicovaginal fistulas are abnormal fistulous connections between the urinary bladder and vagina, resulting in an involuntary discharge of urine through the vagina. Epidemiology The overall incidence of vesicovaginal fistula is unknown but was reported to be 2.11 per 100 births in Nigeria 1. ...
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Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis (or uterine adenomyosis) is a common uterine condition of ectopic endometrial tissue in the myometrium, sometimes considered a spectrum of endometriosis. Although most commonly asymptomatic, it may present with menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea. Pelvic imaging (i.e. ultrasound, MRI) may ...

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