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Cystitis cystica
Cystitis cystica is the same condition as ureteritis cystica and is closely related to cystitis glandularis. It is a relatively common chronic reactive inflammatory disorder that occurs in the setting of chronic irritation of the bladder mucosa.
Epidemiology
Cystitis cystica is seen in various...
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Metastatic melanoma
Metastatic melanoma is known for its aggressive nature and for its ability to metastasize to a variety of atypical locations, which is why it demonstrates poor prognostic characteristics.
Epidemiology
Melanoma accounts for ~5% of all skin cancers, however, it remains the leading cause of death...
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Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE), also known as a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), (plural: epiphyses) is a relatively common condition affecting the physis of the proximal femur in adolescents. It is one of the commonest hip abnormalities in adolescence and is bilateral in 20-40%...
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Ureteral stricture
Ureteral or ureteric strictures are narrowing of the ureter that result in functional obstruction. They can occur anywhere along the ureter but are commonly seen at the ureteropelvic junction.
Epidemiology
The incidence of post-ureteroscopy strictures has increased from 0.5 to 1.4% 1,2. Studie...
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Uterosacral ligament
The paired uterosacral ligaments are one of the supporting structures of the uterus. Uterosacral ligaments are not infrequently affected in cases of deep infiltrating endometriosis.
Gross anatomy
The paired uterosacral ligaments are extraperitoneal structures which extend posteriorly from the ...
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Vesicovaginal fistula
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02 Nov 2015
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Combined flexion-extension cervical spine fractures with traumatic spinal cord injury
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16 Aug 2016
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Internal iliac artery
The internal iliac artery (also known as the hypogastric artery, but internal iliac is the accepted term in the TA) is the smaller terminal branch of the common iliac artery. It supplies the pelvic walls, pelvic viscera, external genitalia, perineum, buttock and medial part of the thigh.
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Adrenal gland trauma
Adrenal gland trauma most commonly results from blunt force trauma.
Epidemiology
Adrenal gland trauma is present on 1-2% of CT imaging in blunt trauma although the occurrence is thought to be much higher as injury has been demonstrated at 28% in one autopsy series 1-4.
The right adrenal glan...
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Normal long appendix
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14 Aug 2021
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Pelvic congestion syndrome
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03 Aug 2021
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Superior hypogastric nerve block
Superior hypogastric nerve block is a valuable tool for pain relief in the setting of uterine fibroid embolization. This procedure results in significant ischemic pain, peaking at 6-8 hours and lasting approximately 24 hours, then followed by a lesser degree of post-embolization pain which can l...
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Internal hernia
Internal hernias (alternative plural: herniae) are protrusions of the viscera through the peritoneum or mesentery but remaining within the abdominal cavity.
Epidemiology
Internal hernias have a low incidence of <1% and represent a relatively small proportion, up to 5.8%, of presentations with ...
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Acute appendicitis
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11 Oct 2022
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Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), also known as Forestier disease, is a common condition characterized by bony proliferation at sites of tendinous and ligamentous insertion. It primarily affects the spine of older individuals. On imaging, it manifests as flowing bridging anterior ...
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Pelvic ring fractures - acetabulum and pubic rami
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17 May 2023
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Pelvic ring fracture
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12 Oct 2011
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Ovary
The ovaries (TA: ovarium 9) are paired female gonads of the reproductive and endocrine systems. They lie within the ovarian fossa on the posterior wall of the true pelvis and form part of the adnexa.
Gross anatomy
The ovaries are firm and ovoid in shape and measure approximately 1.5-3.0 cm × ...
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Bilateral pelvic kidneys with fusion and malrotation
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27 Jun 2021
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Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
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16 Jul 2011
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