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Publications and source records attributed to L Berliner.
A case of giant cavernous hemangioma of the liver complicated by abscess formation and thrombosis is presented. To our knowledge, complication of hepatic hemangioma by an abscess has not been previously reported. The clinical and radiographic features, as well as the management of giant hepatic cavernous hemangiomas is discussed.
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Masses arising in the adrenal gland may be simulated on computed tomography (CT) by a number of anatomical structures and variations, and by certain pathological conditions in adjacent organs. These adrenal pseudotumors include the following: fluid-filled gastric fundus, prominent splenic lobulations, upper pole renal masses, tortuous splenic vessels, and pancreatic masses. These conditions, which represent pitfalls in the diagnosis of adrenal tumors on CT, are demonstrated and discussed. Certain guidelines will be discussed so that these potential pitfalls may be avoided.
Intussusception secondary to long intestinal tubes is a relatively uncommon but potentially fatal occurrence. From 1976 to 1979 we have studied five patients with this complication. The mercury-filled bag stimulates peristalsis, the tube is drawn forward, and there is resultant telescoping and "pleating" of the proximal small bowel. If these pleats become fixed by adhesions, they may act as a lead point for intussusception, even after tube withdrawal. Early diagnosis is essential for effective therapy.
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Computed tomography, barium examinations, and endoscopy play complementary roles in documenting the extent of disease in patients with Crohn's disease. Computed tomography is most often requested for patients with suspected or known intraabdominal or pelvic abscesses. In addition to documenting the presence and extent of abscess formation, other pathological processes in patients with Crohn's disease, may be demonstrated on computed tomography scans. These include thickening and/or contrast enhancement of inflamed bowel wall, inflammatory changes in the mesenteric and perirectal fat, and fistulous tract formation.
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Evaluating children for possible sexual abuse is widely regarded as a difficult clinical endeavor. Practitioners are concerned with both the basis for professional opinions and the accuracy of their ultimate judgments. Current approaches are critically analyzed for conceptual integrity and empirical support. The authors conclude that improvements in practice will be more productive than efforts to devise a procedure for classification of cases. Implications of this approach and recommendations for further research are discussed.