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J Lafuente

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PubMed1987

CT demonstration of extension of renal angiomyolipoma into the inferior vena cava in a patient with tuberous sclerosis.

The authors present a case of tumor thrombus in the inferior vena cava produced by angiomyolipoma in a young woman with tuberous sclerosis. Diagnosis was made by computed tomography (CT) by measuring the attenuation values of the tumor thrombus. The values obtained were characteristic of fat, demonstrating that tumoral invasion was the cause of the thrombus. To our knowledge, this is the first description of such an association shown by CT in the literature.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Spongiform encephalopathy with extensive involvement of white matter.

We report a proven case of CJD with prolonged clinical course and white matter involvement which consisted of severe, widespread myelin damage in the forebrain and cerebellum but with sparing of the internal capsule. Histologically, there was status spongiosus of the involved white matter with axonal loss, proliferation of hypertrophic astrocytes and scattered and perivascular foamy macrophages. White matter lesions have not been considered to be a significant feature of CJD. In the last few years, however, a few cases have been described with prominent degeneration of cerebral white matter. We believe that our findings corroborate the existence of an entity that at present may only be defined as spongiform panencephalopathy.

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PubMed1987

Autosomal dominant endosteal hyperostosis. Report of a Spanish family with neurological involvement.

The first reported Spanish family with autosomal dominant endosteal hyperostosis is presented and two members in two different generations studied. Neurological involvement with sensorineural hearing loss, chronic intracranial hypertension, and mild corticospinal tract abnormalities were found in one case with radiological evidence of progressive bone disease at follow-up. In addition to mild hydrocephalus, CT-scan of the head documented a reduction in size of the posterior fossa and encroachment of the foramen magnum. A pattern of selective increase in the bone fraction of serum alkaline phosphatase was also recorded. This family supports the view that severe forms of endosteal hyperostosis are not confined to the autosomal recessive variant, as individuals with the autosomal dominant form may also show relentless progression to neurological involvement during adulthood.

Alkaline Phosphatase↗
PubMed1986

Ultrasound diagnosis of ruptured hydatid cyst of the liver with biliary obstruction.

Communication between a hydatid cyst of the liver and biliary tract results in a clinical picture of obstructive jaundice because of occupation of the extrahepatic biliary tract by intracystic material. Five cases of this complication are presented. Ultrasound criteria for diagnosis are analyzed, based on previous publications as well as our own experience.

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Posttraumatic cerebellar hematoma.

A posttraumatic cerebellar hematoma in a 12-year-old boy is reported. It was observed by CT scan that the hematoma is discharged incompletely into the subdural space. The surgical treatment was successful with complete recovery. It is suggested that CT scan should be performed as soon as possible in cranial trauma with cerebellar signs.

Brain Injuries↗