Items tagged “aps”
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Ficat and Arlet classification of osteonecrosis of the femoral head
The Ficat and Arlet classification uses a combination of plain radiographs, MRI, and clinical features to stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
Classification
stage 0
plain radiograph: normal
MRI: normal
clinical symptoms: nil
stage I
plain radiograph: normal or minor osteopenia
MRI: ...
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Modified CT severity index (pancreatitis)
The modified CT severity index is an extension of the original CT severity index (CTSI) which was developed by Balthazar and colleagues in 1990 for distinguishing mild, moderate and severe forms of acute pancreatitis.
The original CT severity index has been followed internationally and has been...
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Filarial dance sign
The filarial dance sign refers to a twirling motion of microfilariae (e.g. W. bancrofti) in dilated lymphatic channels. It is identified as a characteristic sign of scrotal filariasis.
The dilated channels are identified with the absence of color flow on color Doppler study and the microfilaria...
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Scrotal filariasis
Scrotal filariasis is a manifestation of filariasis and refers to scrotal involvement from parasitic nematodes of the superfamily Filarioidea.
Epidemiology
Known disease of the tropics and subtropics and a cause of morbidity in Asia, Africa and the Western Pacific regions 2.
Clinical presenta...
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Neonatal pneumothorax
Neonatal pneumothorax describes pneumothoraces occurring in neonates. It is a life-threatening condition, associated with high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis is a challenge especially when the amount of air is small and may accumulate along the anterior or medial pleural space.
Epidemio...
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Medial stripe sign
The medial stripe sign refers to an area of increased lucency at the interface of the medial lung and the mediastinum on a chest radiograph in a case of medial pneumothorax. A small pneumothorax generally accumulates anteriorly or medially which may be difficult to detect, hence this sign holds ...
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Voiding cystourethrography
Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG), also known as a micturating cystourethrography (MCU), is a fluoroscopic study of the lower urinary tract in which contrast is introduced into the bladder via a catheter. The purpose of the examination is to assess the bladder, urethra, postoperative anatomy an...
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Intravenous urography
Intravenous urography (IVU) is a radiographic study of the renal parenchyma, pelvicalyceal system, ureters and urinary bladder using intravenous contrast medium. This exam has been largely replaced by CT urography.
Terminology
The term "urography" refers to evaluation of the entire urinary tr...
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Retroperitoneal hydatid infection
Retroperitoneal hydatid infection refers to the presence of hydatid cyst in the retroperitoneal region of the abdomen.
For a general discussion, and for links to other system specific manifestations, please refer to the article on hydatid disease.
Pathology
It is generally seen secondary to ...
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Retained barium in appendix
Retained barium in appendix refers to the presence of barium in appendix beyond 72 hours from the start of procedure.
Proposed significance
Previously used as a sign of appendicitis.
Actual significance
Retained barium outlining the appendiceal lumen allows evaluation of its width and contou...
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