A young adult male was admitted after suffering polytrauma due to road traffic accident. Emergency radiography showed pelvic fracture. Computed tomography (CT) scan was performed which revealed presence of comminuted displaced fracture of left superior pubic ramus. Fracture line was extending till pubic symphysis but no symphyseal diastasis was noted. In addition, a part of urinary bladder was ...

The pelvic finger is a rare anatomical abnormality characterized by the development of a bony structure in the soft tissues adjacent to the pelvis. Its origin is still unknown, but the theory suggests an abnormality occurring at the stage of mesenchymal bone growth during the first six weeks of embryogenesis. We present the case of a 40-year old patient, very athletic seeing the doctor for mech...

INTRODUCTION Pelvic digit is a rare congenital anomaly where bone develops in the soft tissue adjacent to normal skeletal bone. The condition is benign and is usually discovered accidentally. On a plain radiography, pelvic digit typically appears as a rib- or phalanx-like bone structure with a clear cortex and medulla related to the pelvis, often with a pseudoarticulation at its base. CASE PR...

BACKGROUND Unstable posterior ring injuries of the pelvis are a challenge to pelvic surgeons, and their treatment has been controversial. The functional outcomes of such injuries following either percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation or conservative treatment remain to be elucidated. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 32 consecutive patients with unstable pelvic ring injuries w...

Malignant melanoma in children is rare. It can arise from congenital melanocytic nevi. In pediatric patients, diagnosis of melanoma is difficult and challenging because the physicians have a low index of suspicion. Marrow metastasis in malignant melanoma especially in children is extremely uncommon. Here, the authors reported a 5 year old girl who was presented with a 4 month history of pelvic ...

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge levels and attitudes pediatric dentists regarding use dental radiography through an online survey. Materials Method: A data collection form consisting a total 17 questions 2 basic parts, which was prepared in accordance with current guidelines European Academy Pediatric Dentistry 2020, used. first part sociodemographic characteristics part...

Schwannomas are peripheral nerve sheath tumors usually detected in adults which extremely rare pediatric population and when present they commonly associated with Neurofibromatosis type 2. While frequently observed the head, neck, extremities, could be anywhere body including abdominal cavity. The most common site for intraabdominal schwannomas is stomach pelvic rare. imaging characteristics qu...

BACKGROUND Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an important cause of acute respiratory disease in ambulatory care settings. The objective of this study was to assess the accuracy of medical history and physical examination in diagnosing CAP. METHODS Pediatric residents prospectively completed a questionnaire documenting patients' medical history and physical examination whenever a chest rad...