Emphysematous pancreatitis: a rare entity with characteristic radiological findings

Emphysematous pancreatitis. Radiological curiosity or a cause for concern?

CONTEXT Emphysematous pancreatitis is a rare, potentially fatal variant of severe acute pancreatitis with gas in the pancreatic bed. There are isolated case reports describing this condition. OBJECTIVE This report summarizes our experience with the management of this condition in order to compare its clinical characteristics, microbiological and radiological features, surgical management and ...

Emphysematous Pancreatitis

Characteristic Radiological findings in Preterm Infants with Missed Intestinal Perforation

BACKGROUND Pneumoperitoneum on radiological imaging is typical in intestinal perforation in necrotizing enterocolitis [NEC]. However, it is not seen in all cases and intestinal perforation is missed on occasions. We present a series of preterm infants with characteristic x-ray findings that on exploration revealed missed intestinal perforation. METHODS Retrospective review of neonates with in...

Gelatinous Ascites: A Characteristic Finding of a Rare Entity

A 70-year-old man with significant past medical history f hypertension, atrial fibrillation and cerebral vascular disase was admitted for anorexia, weight loss (10 kg) and ncreased abdominal girth for the past 3 months. On examnation, a voluminous ascites was noted, with no signs of hronic liver disease. Laboratory studies showed an isoated elevation of serum inflammatory markers (C-reactive ro...

Neuromyelitis Optica in Children: A Rare Entity

     Neuromyelitis optica (also known as Devic's disease or Devic's syndrome) is an uncommon disorder in pediatric age group, and is characterized by acute or subacute optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. Here we report an 11- year- old female child with relapsing Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) confirmed by positive NMO- IgG antibody and had clinical recovery with high dose methyl prednisolone t...