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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (summary)

This is a basic article for medical students and other non-radiologists Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are focal dilatations of the abdominal aorta that are 50% greater than the proximal normal segment or >3 cm in maximum diameter. Reference article This is a summary article; read more in o...

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Riche-Cannieu anastomosis

Riche-Cannieu anastomosis describes a common interneural communication between the median nerve and the ulnar nerve in the hand. Gross anatomy Generally, this anastomosis is specifically between the deep palmar branch of the ulnar nerve and the recurrent branch of the median nerve, although ma...

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Multiple rib fractures

Andrew Murphy

Published 02 Aug 2016

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Mesenteric lipoma

Mesenteric lipomas are uncommon benign fat-containing lesions. Pathology Like other lipomas, they are comprised of mature adipocytes. Radiographic features Although described on both CT and ultrasound, they are more commonly seen on CT. Ultrasound Usually seen as a well-encapsulated, homog...

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