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 | Sarcoidosis in a dental surgeon: a case report. |  Figure 2: Particles of calcium phosphate found in the lung biopsy.Bottom Line: Although the causes of sarcoidosis are still unknown, past and current studies have provided evidence that this disease may be associated with occupational exposure to specific environmental agents.We describe a case of sarcoidosis in a dental surgeon with... | Checchi L, Nucci MC, Gatti AM, Mattia D, Violante FS - J Med Case Reports (2010) |
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 | Enhanced in vitro antiproliferative effects of EpCAM antibody-functionalized paclitaxel-loaded PLGA nanoparticles... |  f5: Characterization of paclitaxel loaded nanoparticles by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM was used for imaging and to study the surface morphology of the paclitaxel loaded nanoparticles.Bottom Line: To specifically deliver paclitaxel (PTX) to retinoblastoma (RB) cells, the anionic surface-charged poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) NPs loaded with paclitaxel were conjugated with epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) antibody for enhancing site-specific... | Mitra M, Misra R, Harilal A, Sahoo SK, Krishnakumar S - Mol. Vis. (2011) |
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 | Percutaneous endovascular management of recurrent aneurysm of transplant renal artery anastomosed to... |  Figure 0001: Fluoroscopic images: A- Aneurysm and stenosis of the graft artery. B- Undeployed stent-graft in place. C- Inflated balloon. D- After angioplasty and covered stent-graft placementBottom Line: Transplant renal artery aneurysm presents with hypertension, graft dysfunction and bleeding.We report a case of percutaneous covered stent-graft for recurrent aneurysm with stenosis of transplant renal artery.To our knowledge this is the first report of successful... | Hegde UN, Rajapurkar MM, Gang SD, Lele SS - Indian J Urol (2008) |
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 | Cardioembolic stroke in atrial fibrillation-rationale for preventive closure of the left atrial appendage. |  Figure 1: Angiographic contrast filling defect in the contast shadow of the LAA (white arrows) indicating a spherical thrombus, which was not diagnosed by TOE. Note the TOE probe at the left margin and the loop of the pigtail catheter (striped arrow), indicating the...Bottom Line: Unfortunately, this treatment is often contraindicated, particularly in the elderly, in whom risk of stroke is high.Moreover, given the risk of major bleeding, there is reason to be skeptical of the net benefit when warfarin is used in those patients.This work... | Leithäuser B, Park JW - Korean Circ J (2009) |
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 | Laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy for caecal volvulus. |  Figure 2: Contrast enema showing abrupt cut off in the ascending colon due to caecal volvulus.Bottom Line: A case of acute caecal volvulus is presented where laparoscopy was used to avoid a major laparotomy.A technique is described for safe deflation of the caecum, which allowed a small incision for resection and anastomosis. | Kelly MD, Bunni J, Pullyblank AM - World J Emerg Surg (2008) |
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 | Cholesterol granuloma of the tympanic membrane presenting as a blue eardrum. |  Figure 3: After elevation of the tympanomeatal flap, the inner surface of the tympanic membrane showed this round, brownish mass which had a glistening surface (arrow indicates) with severely thickened pars tensa at the posteroinferior quadrant.Bottom Line: In addition, a pinhole perforation noted in the anterosuperior area revealed a brown discharge.New bone formation was confirmed in the mastoid antrum and epitympanum, and the epitympanum was blocked by new bone.The tympanic membrane revealed a round, brownish... | Jang CH, Kim JS, Cho YB - Yonsei Med. J. (2009) |
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 | Unusual complication of urethral catheterization: a case report. |  Figure 1: Instillation of contrast media through a Foley catheter to assess proper positioning. The foley catheter tip was found in the right lower ureter, and there was extravasation of contrast media around the right ureter.Bottom Line: During a routine urethral catheter change in a 38-yr-old woman, a 14-Fr Foley catheter was accidentally placed into the right ureter through the ureteral orifice.The position of the catheter was confirmed by retrograde urogram through urethral catheter.Percutaneous... | Kim MK, Park K - J. Korean Med. Sci. (2008) |
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 | Laparoscopic repair of a posttraumatic left-sided diaphragmatic hernia complicated by strangulation and... |  Figure 2: Diagnostic laparoscopic procedure of posttraumatic left-sided diaphragmatic hernia complicated by strangulation and colon obstruction.Bottom Line: Both cases were successfully treated with laparoscopy.We found that laparoscopy is a safe, successful, and gentle procedure not only for diagnosis but also for treatment of complicated PDH.The postoperative course and long-term follow-up (range, 12 to 30 months)... | Andreev AL, Protsenko AV, Globin AV - JSLS (2010 Jul-Sep) |
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 | Abdominal aortic calcification in dialysis patients: results of the CORD study. |  Figure 5: Plain X-ray of (A) a 59-year-old patient with abundant abdominal aortic calcification (AAC = 21) and (B) a 73-year-old patient with no calcific deposits in the abdominal aorta (AAC = 0).Bottom Line: Calcification (AAC score >or= 1) was present in 81% of the patients; its severity increased significantly from L1 to L4 (P < 0.0001) and affected all of these segments in 51% of patients.Independent predictors for the presence and severity of calcification... | Honkanen E, Kauppila L, Wikström B, Rensma PL, et al. - Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. (2008) |
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 | Laparoscopic repair of blunt traumatic anterior abdominal wall hernia. |  Figure 3: Cecum after delivery from the abdominal wall hernia. Note deserosalized area in center of picture.Bottom Line: Traumatic abdominal wall hernia is a relatively uncommon finding secondary to blunt trauma.We report a unique case of laparoscopic diagnosis and immediate repair of a traumatic anterior abdominal wall hernia after blunt abdominal trauma. | Munshi IA, Ravi SP, Earle DB - JSLS (2002 Oct-Dec) |
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 | Adenosquamous carcinoma of extrahepatic bile duct: a case report. |  Figure 4: The percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy shows an ingrowing mass in the perihilar area.Bottom Line: The histopathologic findings showed adenosquamous carcinoma.Nine months after the radiotherapy, the laboratory findings and the abdominal computed tomography revealed biliary obstruction and progressive hepatic metastasis.The combined modality therapy of external... | Lim SH, Yang HW, Kim A, Cha SW, Jung SH, Go H, et al. - Korean J. Intern. Med. (2007) |
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 | Three-dimensional imaging for hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases: Emphasis on clinical utility. |  Figure 0001: 3-D surface-rendering image of a gallbladder polyp (arrow) in a 30-year-old man. On pathologic examination after cholecystectomy, this lesion was confirmed to be an adenomatous polypBottom Line: Three-dimensional (3D) imaging allows disease processes and anatomy to be better understood, both by radiologists as well as physicians and surgeons. 3D imaging can be performed with USG, CT scan and MRI, using different modes or rendering that include surface-shaded... | Kim SJ, Choi BI, Kim SH, Lee JY - Indian J Radiol Imaging (2009) |
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 | McKusick-Kaufman or Bardet-Biedl syndrome? A new borderline case in an Italian nonconsanguineous healthy... |  Figure 1: Photograph of the hands shows postaxial polydactyly with six digits on either hand (postaxial hexadactyly)Bottom Line: HMC, CHD, and PAP defects can also occur in BBS-6, and there is a significant clinical overlap between MKS and BBS-6 in childhood.Here, we report the results of molecular analysis of MKKS in a female proband born in an Italian nonconsanguineous healthy family... | Chetta M, Bukvic N, Bafunno V, Sarno M, Magaldi R, et al. - Indian J Hum Genet (2011) |
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 | Ductal recanalization and stenting for late presenters with TGA intact ventricular septum. |  Figure 2: Successful recanalization followed by stenting of the duct was done. A small luminal defect was seen inside the stented portionBottom Line: The ductal stent was removed during arterial switch surgery.The procedure was successful in 5/6 patients.Ductal stenting resulted in left ventricular preparedness within 7-14 days.Four patients underwent successful uneventful arterial switch surgery. | Kothari SS, Ramakrishnan S, Senguttuvan NB, et al. - Ann Pediatr Cardiol (2011) |
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 | Flipper coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus. |  Figure 16: Small PDA in a large adult patient. This was crossed with an innominate catheterBottom Line: Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus is now a well established therapeutic option.In this paper, we illustrate step by step the technique of Flipper coil closure of small (<3mm) ducts. | Grech V, Degiovanni J - Images Paediatr Cardiol (2007) |
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 | Prevalence of transfusion transmitted virus (TTV) genotypes among HCC patients in Qaluobia governorate. |  Figure 2: Ethidium bromide stained gel electrophoresis of TTV-PCR product after digestion with restriction enzyme.Bottom Line: The more prevalence genotype was detected in the positive serum samples was genotype 1 (35.7%) in HCC patients, (50%) in LC and (63.3%) in healthy individuals, Genotype 5 (21.4%), (25.5%) and (18.2%) in HCC, LC and healthy individuals respectively.This study... | Hafez MM, Shaarawy SM, Hassan AA, Salim RF, et al. - Virol. J. (2007) |
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 | A patient with melorheostosis manifesting with features similar to tricho-dento-osseous syndrome: a case... |  Figure 1: Radiographic pantogram showed total anodontia, in addition there was inverted V shaped dysplastic mental protuberance (arrow).Bottom Line: Mutations in the 13 exons and flanking intronic regions of the LEMD3-gene have not been detected.His phenotypic features were consistent but not completely diagnostic for tricho-dento-osseous syndrome (TDO).We report what might be a novel syndromic association.Melorheostosis... | Al Kaissi A, Skoumal M, Roetzer K, Grill F, et al. - J Med Case Reports (2008) |
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 | Incredibly late thromboses in first generation drug eluting stents: a case series. |  Figure 5: Angiogram showing thrombosis of DES in Left Circumflex artery.Bottom Line: The drug-eluting stents have decreased the incidence of instent restenosis compared to bare metal stents.But, the incidence of late and very late stent thrombosis has increased with the drug-eluting stents.We are here, reporting three cases of incredibly late... | Shaik Z, Mohammed KS, Siddiqi A, Mohammed I, et al. - Cases J (2009) |
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