This document discusses various anomalies of the biliary tree that can occur during embryonic development, including choledochal cysts, anomalous pancreatobiliary junction, annular pancreas, and biliary atresia. It describes the embryology of the biliary system and pancreas. Common anomalies are discussed such as their presentation, diagnosis using imaging modalities, classification systems, and management approaches including various surgical procedures.
This document discusses various gallbladder and biliary tree pathologies that can be detected on sonography. It describes the sonographic appearance and features of gallstones, biliary sludge, acute and chronic cholecystitis, porcelain gallbladder, adenomyomatosis, cholesterol polyps, gallbladder carcinoma, choledochal cysts, Caroli's disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, Mirizzi syndrome, bacterial cholangitis, and cholangiocarcinoma. Mobility is key to differentiating stones from other entities. Sludge appears as low-level echoes without shadowing. Gallbladder wall thickening and distention indicate acute cholecystitis. Calcification causes hyperechoic
Presentation1.pptx imaging of the peritoneum and mesentry.Abdellah Nazeer
The document provides an overview of peritoneal anatomy and imaging of peritoneal lesions. It describes the layers of the peritoneum and defines anatomical structures like the mesentery and omentum. Common pathologies seen in imaging are summarized, including cystic lesions like pseudomyxoma peritonei and lymphangiomas. Solid lesions such as peritoneal metastases, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and mesothelioma are also reviewed. Imaging features of various peritoneal diseases are presented along with illustrations to aid diagnosis.
This document discusses various radiographic imaging modalities used in evaluating inflammatory bowel disease, specifically ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Plain abdominal x-rays, barium enemas, colonoscopy, and CT scans can detect signs of active disease like wall thickening, strictures, and complications. MRI is also used and can distinguish between inflammatory and fibrotic lesions. Ultrasound is useful for evaluating perianal abscesses and fistulas. Overall, different imaging techniques provide information about disease activity, extent, and complications to help diagnose and monitor inflammatory bowel conditions.
1) The document discusses various imaging modalities used to diagnose conditions that present with acute abdomen such as abdominal pain, including plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
2) Common causes of acute abdomen discussed include appendicitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, small bowel obstruction, mesenteric lymphadenitis, epiploic appendagitis, urolithiasis, ruptured aneurysm, and acute pancreatitis.
3) Imaging findings for diagnosing these conditions are provided, with ultrasound and CT noted as important first-line tests to identify the cause of acute abdomen and exclude serious complications.
RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY OF SMALL INTESTINE AND INTRODUCTION TO SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUC...Mohammad Naufal
1) The document provides an overview of the radiologic anatomy of the small intestine and introduces small bowel obstruction.
2) Key details include the anatomy and relations of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Valvulae conniventes are described.
3) Small bowel obstruction is a common condition that can be evaluated using plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, or CT enterography. Findings suggestive of obstruction include dilated bowel loops and air-fluid levels.
- Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that affects the bile ducts. It can originate in the intrahepatic, perihilar, or distal bile ducts.
- Risk factors include primary sclerosing cholangitis, parasitic infections, hepatolithiasis, and viral infections like HCV and HBV.
- Diagnosis involves blood tests, imaging like MRI/MRCP and ERCP, and biopsy. Surgery is the main treatment for resectable tumors while chemotherapy may be given for unresectable cases. The prognosis is poor even after resection due to high recurrence rates.
1) The liver document provides an overview of the anatomy of the liver, its surfaces, ligaments, segments, vasculature including the hepatic veins, arteries and portal vein.
2) It describes the variations that can occur in the extrahepatic vasculature and the implications for surgery.
3) Surgical procedures like cholecystectomy and hepatectomy are discussed in the context of the relevant anatomy and how variations can impact the surgery.
This document discusses various anomalies of the biliary tree that can occur during embryonic development, including choledochal cysts, anomalous pancreatobiliary junction, annular pancreas, and biliary atresia. It describes the embryology of the biliary system and pancreas. Common anomalies are discussed such as their presentation, diagnosis using imaging modalities, classification systems, and management approaches including various surgical procedures.
This document discusses various gallbladder and biliary tree pathologies that can be detected on sonography. It describes the sonographic appearance and features of gallstones, biliary sludge, acute and chronic cholecystitis, porcelain gallbladder, adenomyomatosis, cholesterol polyps, gallbladder carcinoma, choledochal cysts, Caroli's disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, Mirizzi syndrome, bacterial cholangitis, and cholangiocarcinoma. Mobility is key to differentiating stones from other entities. Sludge appears as low-level echoes without shadowing. Gallbladder wall thickening and distention indicate acute cholecystitis. Calcification causes hyperechoic
Presentation1.pptx imaging of the peritoneum and mesentry.Abdellah Nazeer
The document provides an overview of peritoneal anatomy and imaging of peritoneal lesions. It describes the layers of the peritoneum and defines anatomical structures like the mesentery and omentum. Common pathologies seen in imaging are summarized, including cystic lesions like pseudomyxoma peritonei and lymphangiomas. Solid lesions such as peritoneal metastases, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and mesothelioma are also reviewed. Imaging features of various peritoneal diseases are presented along with illustrations to aid diagnosis.
This document discusses various radiographic imaging modalities used in evaluating inflammatory bowel disease, specifically ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Plain abdominal x-rays, barium enemas, colonoscopy, and CT scans can detect signs of active disease like wall thickening, strictures, and complications. MRI is also used and can distinguish between inflammatory and fibrotic lesions. Ultrasound is useful for evaluating perianal abscesses and fistulas. Overall, different imaging techniques provide information about disease activity, extent, and complications to help diagnose and monitor inflammatory bowel conditions.
1) The document discusses various imaging modalities used to diagnose conditions that present with acute abdomen such as abdominal pain, including plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
2) Common causes of acute abdomen discussed include appendicitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, small bowel obstruction, mesenteric lymphadenitis, epiploic appendagitis, urolithiasis, ruptured aneurysm, and acute pancreatitis.
3) Imaging findings for diagnosing these conditions are provided, with ultrasound and CT noted as important first-line tests to identify the cause of acute abdomen and exclude serious complications.
RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY OF SMALL INTESTINE AND INTRODUCTION TO SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUC...Mohammad Naufal
1) The document provides an overview of the radiologic anatomy of the small intestine and introduces small bowel obstruction.
2) Key details include the anatomy and relations of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Valvulae conniventes are described.
3) Small bowel obstruction is a common condition that can be evaluated using plain radiography, ultrasound, CT, or CT enterography. Findings suggestive of obstruction include dilated bowel loops and air-fluid levels.
- Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that affects the bile ducts. It can originate in the intrahepatic, perihilar, or distal bile ducts.
- Risk factors include primary sclerosing cholangitis, parasitic infections, hepatolithiasis, and viral infections like HCV and HBV.
- Diagnosis involves blood tests, imaging like MRI/MRCP and ERCP, and biopsy. Surgery is the main treatment for resectable tumors while chemotherapy may be given for unresectable cases. The prognosis is poor even after resection due to high recurrence rates.
1) The liver document provides an overview of the anatomy of the liver, its surfaces, ligaments, segments, vasculature including the hepatic veins, arteries and portal vein.
2) It describes the variations that can occur in the extrahepatic vasculature and the implications for surgery.
3) Surgical procedures like cholecystectomy and hepatectomy are discussed in the context of the relevant anatomy and how variations can impact the surgery.
This document contains descriptions and images related to the pancreas. It includes 26 figures showing various pancreatic conditions visualized through imaging techniques like barium swallows, CT scans, MRI, ERCP and angiograms. The figures show examples of pancreatic calcification, cysts, cancers, inflammation and other abnormalities. Each figure is accompanied by a brief caption explaining the medical finding or condition depicted.
This document discusses solitary liver lesions, categorizing them as benign tumours, infections, trauma, malignant tumours or other. It provides detailed information about cavernous haemangioma, including that it is the most common benign liver tumour, often appearing as a well-defined hypodense lesion on imaging with characteristic enhancement. Hepatic abscesses and hydatid cysts are also described, noting ultrasound, CT and MRI findings help differentiate bacterial vs parasitic abscesses and stages of cyst growth.
This document discusses various imaging techniques for the small intestine, including their indications, advantages, and disadvantages. Conventional radiography has limited ability to distinguish abnormalities due to overlying bowel loops. Barium studies like follow through and enteroclysis provide better distension but have low yield. Ultrasound is useful for detecting terminal ileitis but relies on operator skill. CT enteroclysis and CT enterography provide extraluminal detail but involve radiation. MR enteroclysis is preferable to CT in children due to lack of radiation, but images can be degraded by peristalsis. No single technique is considered the gold standard.
Presentation1.pptx, radiological imaging of divertiular disease and diverticu...Abdellah Nazeer
This document summarizes the key radiological imaging techniques used to diagnose and monitor diverticular disease and diverticulitis of the colon. It describes the epidemiology and pathophysiology of diverticular disease. Computed tomography is outlined as the gold standard imaging method, able to detect wall thickening, inflammation, abscesses, fistulas, and complications. Ultrasound, barium enema, and magnetic resonance imaging are also discussed. The document presents various images demonstrating diverticulitis findings on the different modalities.
The term acute abdomen defines a clinical syndrome characterized by the sudden onset of severe abdominal pain requiring emergency medical or surgical treatment.
It is one of the most frequent reasons for presentation of an adult to the emergency department, ranging from 4% to 10% of admissions.
A prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential to minimize morbidity and mortality in these patients.
The differential diagnosis includes a spectrum of infectious, inflammatory, ischemic, obstructive, hemorrhagic, and neoplastic disorders.
The acute abdomen can also reflect extra-abdominal conditions, including cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine, or metabolic disorders.
This document contains radiological images showing various acute abdominal conditions:
1) Ultrasound images show mesenteric lymphadenitis causing ileocolic intussusception in a child, seen as enlarged lymph nodes and the classic "doughnut sign".
2) CT scans of a elderly woman show multiple small bowel intussceptions caused by metastatic lung cancer, seen as bowel wall thickening and enteroenteric invaginations.
3) CT images demonstrate an enteroenteric intussusception without obstruction in the small bowel.
Gall bladder & biliary tract anomalies and variantsSanal Kumar
This document describes the normal anatomy of the gallbladder and biliary tract, as well as common anatomical variations and anomalies. It discusses the normal divisions and structures of the gallbladder and cystic duct. It then covers several anomalies including agenesis of the gallbladder, gallbladder duplication, wandering gallbladder, gallbladder torsion, and variations in gallbladder shape. The document also discusses ectopic locations of the gallbladder and variations in cystic duct insertion and bile duct anatomy.
This document summarizes various malignant focal liver lesions including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), hepatoblastoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICCA), and metastases. It describes the epidemiology, risk factors, imaging appearance and characteristics of each lesion on ultrasound, CT and MRI. Common imaging findings include arterial phase enhancement on CT/MRI for HCC and FLC due to their hypervascular nature. Hepatoblastoma often demonstrates intralesional hemorrhage, necrosis and calcifications. ICCA typically shows delayed central enhancement on CT. Metastases exhibit a variety of appearances depending on the primary tumor and degree of necrosis.
This document provides an overview of sonographic signs of inflammation and edema, with a focus on echogenic fat. It describes echogenic fat as the most significant sonographic sign of inflammation. Key points include: echogenic fat appears brighter than normal fat and its degree of brightness correlates to the degree of inflammation; tracing the distribution of echogenic fat can help identify the source of inflammation and reach a specific diagnosis; and differentiating between inflamed organs surrounded by echogenic fat versus inflamed fat itself. The document emphasizes integrating sonographic findings with clinical and laboratory details.
Presentation1.pptx, radiological imaging of pleural diseases.Abdellah Nazeer
This document discusses radiological imaging modalities for evaluating pleural diseases, including plain X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI. It describes various pleural diseases such as pleural effusions, pneumothorax, empyema, and tumors. Pleural effusions are explained in detail, outlining causes such as increased fluid formation or decreased absorption. CT and MRI images demonstrate examples of pleural diseases. The document also covers focal pleural lesions, thickening, calcification, and masses as well as malignant mesothelioma, solitary fibrous tumors, and pleural metastases.
Presentation1.pptx, radiological imaging of small bowel disease.Abdellah Nazeer
Radiological imaging is useful for diagnosing and evaluating congenital anomalies and diseases of the small bowel. Common congenital anomalies include atresia, stenosis, duplications and malrotations which can cause obstruction. Radiography is often the initial test to determine if obstruction is present in neonates with symptoms. Various imaging modalities like ultrasound, CT and MRI help diagnose more complex anomalies. Small bowel tumors are rare but can be benign like lipomas, leiomyomas and adenomas, or malignant like carcinomas and lymphomas. Imaging plays a key role in detecting and characterizing small bowel abnormalities.
The document discusses the embryology, anatomy, clinical features, investigations and imaging findings of acute pancreatitis. Regarding embryology, it describes how the pancreas develops from dorsal and ventral buds that fuse. For anatomy, it outlines the relationships of different parts of the pancreas. It also summarizes the etiology, pathophysiology and scoring systems used to classify severity of acute pancreatitis. Imaging findings on ultrasound, CT and MRI are summarized to diagnose and characterize acute pancreatitis and its complications.
This document discusses liver lesions and their appearance on various imaging modalities. It covers benign lesions like hemangioma, focal nodular hyperplasia and hepatic adenoma. Malignant primary lesions discussed are hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatoblastoma. Imaging features of hypervascular and hypovascular lesions on multiphasic CT are summarized. Hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors and clinical presentation are outlined. Imaging appearance of HCC on ultrasound, CT and MRI is described in detail. Hepatic metastases are also discussed along with hypervascular metastatic lesions.
This document discusses the radiological anatomy and pathologies of the stomach. It begins with an overview of examination techniques including endoscopy, barium meal, CT, and endoscopic ultrasound. It then describes the anatomy of the stomach and surrounding structures. The main pathologies discussed are gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, neoplasms, and congenital anomalies. For inflammatory conditions like gastritis and peptic ulcers, the document outlines imaging findings and distinguishing features of different types. It similarly discusses imaging features that help differentiate benign from malignant ulcers.
The document discusses cholelithiasis (gallstones) and acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder). It covers the prevalence and types of gallstones, risk factors, potential complications, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment options. For acute cholecystitis, conservative treatment with antibiotics and fluids is usually attempted first to resolve the inflammation before delayed cholecystectomy once symptoms subside.
radiological anatomy of retroperitoneum powerpointDactarAdhikari
brief and concise on radiological anatomy of retroperitoneum
includes topic like pararenal space,perirenal space,fascial plane,retroperitoneum hematoma and sign of mass origin
This document provides an overview of gallbladder and bile duct anatomy, ultrasound techniques, and common abnormalities. It discusses the anatomy of the gallbladder and bile ducts. Key points include the normal sonographic appearance of the gallbladder and distinguishing features of various gallbladder abnormalities like stones, polyps, and wall thickening. It also reviews bile duct anatomy and variants, ultrasound technique, and pathologies that can cause bile duct dilation or wall thickening such as stones, cancer, and cystic diseases. Evaluation of both the gallbladder and bile ducts is important using ultrasound.
colon anatomy, anatomy of large intestine, anatomy of large bowel, histology of large intestine, large intestine, histology, colon, appendices epiploica, taenia coli, haustrautions, ilio caecal valve
This document provides information about cholangiocarcinoma, a malignant tumor arising from the biliary tree. It discusses the incidence, clinical presentation, locations, growth patterns, staging, and radiographic features. Cholangiocarcinoma is usually seen in the elderly and presents with painless jaundice. It can be located in the hilar region or peripherally. On imaging, it may appear as a mass, infiltrate along bile ducts, or have an intraductal growth pattern. Staging uses the Bismuth-Corlette classification. Key radiographic findings include dilated intrahepatic ducts, hilar lesions causing central obstruction without a clear mass, and encasement of portal veins
Abstract
This case report describes the diagnosis and management of a large mesenteric cyst in a 55 year old lady who presented with abdominal distension & with mass in the left upper quadrant. Mesenteric cysts are rare, benign, abdominal tumors to which <1000 cases have been reported in the literature. While 40% of cases are incidental findings found either through physical examination or imaging, they can cause non-specific abdominal symptoms including pain, altered bowel habits, nausea/vomiting or anorexia. Less commonly, 10% of cases can present with bowel obstruction, volvulus, torsion or shock. In general, the lack of characteristic clinical and radiological features presents as a diagnostic difficulty.
The mainstay in imaging is computerized tomography (CT). CT identifies and helps aid the decision to pursue a laparoscopic or open laparotomy approach, where complete surgical resection is the ultimate goal. In our patient a CT Abdomen & Pelvis showed a large, loculated cystic mass measuring 30cm in cranio-caudal length and 16cm in the transverse and anterior/posterior diameter. While different approaches have been described in the literature to surgically resect such cysts, our approach was largely reflective of size and adherence to surrounding structures in this case. A laparotomy was performed using an upper mid-line 7 cm incision; 4500cc of fluid was aspirated from the cyst which was found to originate from the small bowel mesentery. A complete resection of the multi-loculated cystic sac was done that included the resection of the middle mesenteric vein. The post-operative period was uneventful. The patient was discharged on post-operative day 2. The Histopathology identified the mass as a multi-loculated peritoneal inclusion-type cyst.
This document contains descriptions and images related to the pancreas. It includes 26 figures showing various pancreatic conditions visualized through imaging techniques like barium swallows, CT scans, MRI, ERCP and angiograms. The figures show examples of pancreatic calcification, cysts, cancers, inflammation and other abnormalities. Each figure is accompanied by a brief caption explaining the medical finding or condition depicted.
This document discusses solitary liver lesions, categorizing them as benign tumours, infections, trauma, malignant tumours or other. It provides detailed information about cavernous haemangioma, including that it is the most common benign liver tumour, often appearing as a well-defined hypodense lesion on imaging with characteristic enhancement. Hepatic abscesses and hydatid cysts are also described, noting ultrasound, CT and MRI findings help differentiate bacterial vs parasitic abscesses and stages of cyst growth.
This document discusses various imaging techniques for the small intestine, including their indications, advantages, and disadvantages. Conventional radiography has limited ability to distinguish abnormalities due to overlying bowel loops. Barium studies like follow through and enteroclysis provide better distension but have low yield. Ultrasound is useful for detecting terminal ileitis but relies on operator skill. CT enteroclysis and CT enterography provide extraluminal detail but involve radiation. MR enteroclysis is preferable to CT in children due to lack of radiation, but images can be degraded by peristalsis. No single technique is considered the gold standard.
Presentation1.pptx, radiological imaging of divertiular disease and diverticu...Abdellah Nazeer
This document summarizes the key radiological imaging techniques used to diagnose and monitor diverticular disease and diverticulitis of the colon. It describes the epidemiology and pathophysiology of diverticular disease. Computed tomography is outlined as the gold standard imaging method, able to detect wall thickening, inflammation, abscesses, fistulas, and complications. Ultrasound, barium enema, and magnetic resonance imaging are also discussed. The document presents various images demonstrating diverticulitis findings on the different modalities.
The term acute abdomen defines a clinical syndrome characterized by the sudden onset of severe abdominal pain requiring emergency medical or surgical treatment.
It is one of the most frequent reasons for presentation of an adult to the emergency department, ranging from 4% to 10% of admissions.
A prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential to minimize morbidity and mortality in these patients.
The differential diagnosis includes a spectrum of infectious, inflammatory, ischemic, obstructive, hemorrhagic, and neoplastic disorders.
The acute abdomen can also reflect extra-abdominal conditions, including cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine, or metabolic disorders.
This document contains radiological images showing various acute abdominal conditions:
1) Ultrasound images show mesenteric lymphadenitis causing ileocolic intussusception in a child, seen as enlarged lymph nodes and the classic "doughnut sign".
2) CT scans of a elderly woman show multiple small bowel intussceptions caused by metastatic lung cancer, seen as bowel wall thickening and enteroenteric invaginations.
3) CT images demonstrate an enteroenteric intussusception without obstruction in the small bowel.
Gall bladder & biliary tract anomalies and variantsSanal Kumar
This document describes the normal anatomy of the gallbladder and biliary tract, as well as common anatomical variations and anomalies. It discusses the normal divisions and structures of the gallbladder and cystic duct. It then covers several anomalies including agenesis of the gallbladder, gallbladder duplication, wandering gallbladder, gallbladder torsion, and variations in gallbladder shape. The document also discusses ectopic locations of the gallbladder and variations in cystic duct insertion and bile duct anatomy.
This document summarizes various malignant focal liver lesions including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), hepatoblastoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICCA), and metastases. It describes the epidemiology, risk factors, imaging appearance and characteristics of each lesion on ultrasound, CT and MRI. Common imaging findings include arterial phase enhancement on CT/MRI for HCC and FLC due to their hypervascular nature. Hepatoblastoma often demonstrates intralesional hemorrhage, necrosis and calcifications. ICCA typically shows delayed central enhancement on CT. Metastases exhibit a variety of appearances depending on the primary tumor and degree of necrosis.
This document provides an overview of sonographic signs of inflammation and edema, with a focus on echogenic fat. It describes echogenic fat as the most significant sonographic sign of inflammation. Key points include: echogenic fat appears brighter than normal fat and its degree of brightness correlates to the degree of inflammation; tracing the distribution of echogenic fat can help identify the source of inflammation and reach a specific diagnosis; and differentiating between inflamed organs surrounded by echogenic fat versus inflamed fat itself. The document emphasizes integrating sonographic findings with clinical and laboratory details.
Presentation1.pptx, radiological imaging of pleural diseases.Abdellah Nazeer
This document discusses radiological imaging modalities for evaluating pleural diseases, including plain X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI. It describes various pleural diseases such as pleural effusions, pneumothorax, empyema, and tumors. Pleural effusions are explained in detail, outlining causes such as increased fluid formation or decreased absorption. CT and MRI images demonstrate examples of pleural diseases. The document also covers focal pleural lesions, thickening, calcification, and masses as well as malignant mesothelioma, solitary fibrous tumors, and pleural metastases.
Presentation1.pptx, radiological imaging of small bowel disease.Abdellah Nazeer
Radiological imaging is useful for diagnosing and evaluating congenital anomalies and diseases of the small bowel. Common congenital anomalies include atresia, stenosis, duplications and malrotations which can cause obstruction. Radiography is often the initial test to determine if obstruction is present in neonates with symptoms. Various imaging modalities like ultrasound, CT and MRI help diagnose more complex anomalies. Small bowel tumors are rare but can be benign like lipomas, leiomyomas and adenomas, or malignant like carcinomas and lymphomas. Imaging plays a key role in detecting and characterizing small bowel abnormalities.
The document discusses the embryology, anatomy, clinical features, investigations and imaging findings of acute pancreatitis. Regarding embryology, it describes how the pancreas develops from dorsal and ventral buds that fuse. For anatomy, it outlines the relationships of different parts of the pancreas. It also summarizes the etiology, pathophysiology and scoring systems used to classify severity of acute pancreatitis. Imaging findings on ultrasound, CT and MRI are summarized to diagnose and characterize acute pancreatitis and its complications.
This document discusses liver lesions and their appearance on various imaging modalities. It covers benign lesions like hemangioma, focal nodular hyperplasia and hepatic adenoma. Malignant primary lesions discussed are hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatoblastoma. Imaging features of hypervascular and hypovascular lesions on multiphasic CT are summarized. Hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors and clinical presentation are outlined. Imaging appearance of HCC on ultrasound, CT and MRI is described in detail. Hepatic metastases are also discussed along with hypervascular metastatic lesions.
This document discusses the radiological anatomy and pathologies of the stomach. It begins with an overview of examination techniques including endoscopy, barium meal, CT, and endoscopic ultrasound. It then describes the anatomy of the stomach and surrounding structures. The main pathologies discussed are gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, neoplasms, and congenital anomalies. For inflammatory conditions like gastritis and peptic ulcers, the document outlines imaging findings and distinguishing features of different types. It similarly discusses imaging features that help differentiate benign from malignant ulcers.
The document discusses cholelithiasis (gallstones) and acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder). It covers the prevalence and types of gallstones, risk factors, potential complications, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment options. For acute cholecystitis, conservative treatment with antibiotics and fluids is usually attempted first to resolve the inflammation before delayed cholecystectomy once symptoms subside.
radiological anatomy of retroperitoneum powerpointDactarAdhikari
brief and concise on radiological anatomy of retroperitoneum
includes topic like pararenal space,perirenal space,fascial plane,retroperitoneum hematoma and sign of mass origin
This document provides an overview of gallbladder and bile duct anatomy, ultrasound techniques, and common abnormalities. It discusses the anatomy of the gallbladder and bile ducts. Key points include the normal sonographic appearance of the gallbladder and distinguishing features of various gallbladder abnormalities like stones, polyps, and wall thickening. It also reviews bile duct anatomy and variants, ultrasound technique, and pathologies that can cause bile duct dilation or wall thickening such as stones, cancer, and cystic diseases. Evaluation of both the gallbladder and bile ducts is important using ultrasound.
colon anatomy, anatomy of large intestine, anatomy of large bowel, histology of large intestine, large intestine, histology, colon, appendices epiploica, taenia coli, haustrautions, ilio caecal valve
This document provides information about cholangiocarcinoma, a malignant tumor arising from the biliary tree. It discusses the incidence, clinical presentation, locations, growth patterns, staging, and radiographic features. Cholangiocarcinoma is usually seen in the elderly and presents with painless jaundice. It can be located in the hilar region or peripherally. On imaging, it may appear as a mass, infiltrate along bile ducts, or have an intraductal growth pattern. Staging uses the Bismuth-Corlette classification. Key radiographic findings include dilated intrahepatic ducts, hilar lesions causing central obstruction without a clear mass, and encasement of portal veins
Abstract
This case report describes the diagnosis and management of a large mesenteric cyst in a 55 year old lady who presented with abdominal distension & with mass in the left upper quadrant. Mesenteric cysts are rare, benign, abdominal tumors to which <1000 cases have been reported in the literature. While 40% of cases are incidental findings found either through physical examination or imaging, they can cause non-specific abdominal symptoms including pain, altered bowel habits, nausea/vomiting or anorexia. Less commonly, 10% of cases can present with bowel obstruction, volvulus, torsion or shock. In general, the lack of characteristic clinical and radiological features presents as a diagnostic difficulty.
The mainstay in imaging is computerized tomography (CT). CT identifies and helps aid the decision to pursue a laparoscopic or open laparotomy approach, where complete surgical resection is the ultimate goal. In our patient a CT Abdomen & Pelvis showed a large, loculated cystic mass measuring 30cm in cranio-caudal length and 16cm in the transverse and anterior/posterior diameter. While different approaches have been described in the literature to surgically resect such cysts, our approach was largely reflective of size and adherence to surrounding structures in this case. A laparotomy was performed using an upper mid-line 7 cm incision; 4500cc of fluid was aspirated from the cyst which was found to originate from the small bowel mesentery. A complete resection of the multi-loculated cystic sac was done that included the resection of the middle mesenteric vein. The post-operative period was uneventful. The patient was discharged on post-operative day 2. The Histopathology identified the mass as a multi-loculated peritoneal inclusion-type cyst.
The surgical management of the gastric ulcers and the tumors of the stomachBeshr Nammouz
The Surgical Management of The Gastric Ulcers and The Tumors of The Stomach
A surgical perspective of stomach cancer
Surgical approach to gastric ulcer
This document discusses various topics related to stomach and duodenal surgery, including:
1. Surgical anatomy of the stomach, blood supply, venous drainage, and nerve supply.
2. Peptic ulcers, including common sites, causes, pathology, and types such as duodenal and gastric ulcers.
3. Clinical features, investigations, treatment including medical and surgical options, and complications of peptic ulcers.
4. Other topics discussed include gastric polyps, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Mallory-Weiss syndrome, and benign and malignant tumors of the stomach.
This document provides information on gastric carcinoma, including:
1. It describes the classification, epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, histology, staging, clinical features, investigations, and management of gastric adenocarcinoma.
2. The main risk factors include H. pylori infection, dietary nitrites, genetic mutations, and polyps. Gastric adenocarcinoma is classified based on cell type, location, depth of invasion, and metastasis.
3. Management involves endoscopic resection for early cancers, while advanced cancers are treated with surgery such as gastrectomy, with or without chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Complications and palliative care are also discussed.
Abdominal Splenosiscausing Hydronephrosis- A Case Reportsemualkaira
Splenosis is anuncommenprocess ofintra abdominal or extra abdominal splenic tissue seeding, mostly post traumatic.The issueof splenosismostly comesupinpatientspresentingwith suspicious nodules inthe abdominal or chest cavity. It is exactly these patients with a history of blunt abdominal trauma who should be considered as candidates for having splenosis and should be screened with a proper medical history and with the use of novel non invasive imaging modalities thus sparing the patients unnecessary and potentially dangerous procedures.
Abdominal Splenosiscausing Hydronephrosis- A Case Reportsuppubs1pubs1
Splenosis is anuncommenprocess ofintra abdominal or extra abdominal splenic tissue seeding, mostly post traumatic.The issueof splenosismostly comesupinpatientspresentingwith suspicious nodules inthe abdominal or chest cavity. It is exactly these patients with a history of blunt abdominal trauma who should be considered as candidates for having splenosis and should be screened with a proper medical history and with the use of novel non invasive imaging modalities thus sparing the patients unnecessary and potentially dangerous procedures.
1. Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death and often presents with jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss, or new-onset diabetes. Diagnosis involves blood tests, CT, MRI, EUS, and biopsy.
2. Surgical management includes Whipple procedure for head tumors or distal pancreatectomy for body/tail tumors. Palliative options relieve biliary/duodenal obstruction and pain via stenting, bypass, or celiac plexus block.
3. Adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy after surgery can increase survival compared to surgery alone. Neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX increases resectability of borderline resect
This document discusses a case of intestinal obstruction in a patient with a history of colon cancer. It provides background on the patient's symptoms and signs, including abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, and hemoccult-positive stool. The next steps are described as an abdominal series to determine the level and severity of obstruction. The pathophysiology of mechanical bowel obstruction is traced, involving distention, pain, potential ischemia and necrosis. Nursing management focuses on acute pain, risk for deficient fluid volume, risk for imbalanced nutrition, and ineffective tissue perfusion monitoring.
Presentation2.pptx, radiological imaging of gastric lesions.Abdellah Nazeer
This document provides an overview of gastric pathology that can be imaged radiologically. It begins with the normal gross anatomy and appearances of the stomach. It then discusses various non-neoplastic anomalies, infections, ulcers, polyps, hypertrophic gastropathies, and other non-neoplastic lesions that can affect the stomach. The document proceeds to discuss dysplasia, neuroendocrine tumors, carcinomas, lymphomas, stromal and other tumors, as well as features related to staging and evaluating treatment effects of gastric conditions. Throughout it provides examples of various pathologies and the radiological features used to image them.
This document discusses gastric carcinoma and gastric lymphoma. It begins with the epidemiology, risk factors, and routes of spread of gastric cancer. It then describes various radiological procedures used to image gastric carcinoma such as CT, MRI, PET, and barium studies. It discusses the radiographic and CT findings of early and advanced gastric cancers, including Borrmann classification correlated with CT findings. Lymph node metastasis and TNM staging criteria are also covered.
Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive disease characterized by permanent destruction and fibrosis of the pancreatic tissue. It can be categorized into different types including relapsing, chronic cholecysto-pancreatitis, and obstructive. The main symptoms are pain and weight loss due to malabsorption. Diagnosis involves lab tests, imaging like CT, and ERCP. Treatment includes conservative measures like pain medications and enzymes, or surgical options like drainage procedures or pancreatic resection to relieve symptoms.
The stomach has sphincters at both ends that control passage of food. It temporarily stores, mechanically breaks down, and chemically digests food with acids and enzymes. Cancer commonly spreads from the stomach through local invasion, lymphatic routes, and peritoneal dissemination. Risk factors include H. pylori infection, smoking, and genetic conditions. Presentation is often nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. Endoscopy with biopsy confirms diagnosis. Staging involves endoscopic ultrasound, CT, PET, and laparoscopy to determine tumor depth and metastasis extent. Prognosis depends on tumor and node characteristics.
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2. GASTRIC CARCINOMA
Predisposing factors
1.H.pylori infection
2.Gasctic ulcers
3.Chronic gastritis-atrophic or pernicious anemia
4.Gastric adenomas
5.Cigarete smoking and alcohol consumption
6.Nitrosamines in the preservation of foods
8.Partial gastrectomy-bilous reflux
9.Barrets esophagus
10.Radiation therapy
11.Genetic Factors
Clinical presentation and management
History
Most gastric cancers present at an advanced stage. The
presentations equally non-specific -5A’s
(Asthenia, abdominal pain, Anorexia,Anaemia
Achlorhydria)
1.Weight loss (asthenia) most common symptom
2. Abdominal pain .This may be epigastric, substernal, or
back. Abdominal pain may mimic that of benign peptic
ulcer disease, with relief of pain obtained by ingesting
antacids, H2-blockers, and food. In other patients, pain is
worse after eating
3. Anorexia and vomiting are present, especially if distal
tumors cause pyloric obstruction.
There is also associated dyspepsia and early satiety.
4. Constipation- Because of reduced dietary intake, this is
common.
5. Both acute and chronic upper gastrointestinal bleeding
may occur, with hematemesis and melena, though frank
hemorrhage occurs infrequently, usually in less than 10%
of patients.
6. Anemia- Weakness and fatigue related to anemia and
also due to weight loss due to decreased dietary intake.
Worsening angina pectoris and dyspnea may be related to
progressive anemia.
7. Dysphagia is an important symptom of adenocarcinoma
of the fundus of the stomach, which involves the
cardioesophageal junction.
Symptoms suggestive of metastasis include:
-Jaundice may be present secondary to liver metastasis or
extension of the cancer into the porta hepatis.
-Large bowel involvement by metastasis spreading
through the gastrocolic ligament may be mistaken for
primary colonic cancer and may cause large intestinal
obstruction.
-Bone pain or neurologic symptoms of cord compression
signal metastatic disease.
Predisposing factors
-Alcohol intake
-Cigarette smoking
-History of treatment for PUD-gastric ulcer and H. pylori
-History of GIT cancer
-Familial history
-Diet
-Radiation
Physical examination
May not reveal abnormality except in advanced disease.
1.Anemia
2.Jaundice may be present if liver metastases are
extensive or positioned at the porta hepatis
3. Recent weight loss with temporal wasting and loss of
muscle mass. May also be dehydrated
4. Lymph node enlargement, particularly in the left
supraclavicular area (or Virchow's signal node) or the left
side of the neck. Termed Troisier’s sign
- Umbilical nodules indicate the presence of metastatic
disease.(sister Mary Joseph’s sign)
5. Palpable abdominal mass if the cancer is large or
hepatic enlargement related to metastatic disease, gastric
dilatation, and a succussion splash.
6. Malignant ascites can occur with metastatic gastric
cancer.
7-Rectal examination may reveal a rectal "shelf"
(Blumer's shelf). Metastases are thought to spread by
gravity to the true pelvis and form the shelf noted on
rectal examination.
-Rarely, acanthosis nigricans may be found on
examination of the patient's skin, particularly in the
axillae or other body folds.
-ovarian metastases (Krukenberg tumor)
-Superficial thrombophlebitis on the legs (Trousseau's
sign), It is also associated with pancreatic cancer.
Investigations
Imaging
1.Gastroscopy, biopsy, and cytology-Gold standard
-Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy provides the best
overall method of diagnosing gastric cancer.
-Both biopsy and brush cytologic evaluation should be
done, because they are complementary.
In general, the more biopsies obtained, the higher the
diagnostic yield. At least four to six biopsy specimens
should be obtained from each separate lesion for
histology.
2.Barium meal –double contrast(with Air)
In absence of an upper GI endoscopy, this can be done.
Some of the abnormalities noted include
-Lack of distensibility of the stomach
-An ulcerated mass or mass effect surrounding an ulcer
-A mass in any portion of the stomach
-Enlarged gastric folds
-Obstructing lesions at the cardioesophageal junction or at
the pylorus.
3.Endoscopic ultrasonography
Combnes endoscopy and ultrasonography to produce
detailed images of the stomach wall allowing an accurate
assessment of depth of tumor invasion.
It is more accurate in assessing depth of cancer invasion
and also appears to be more accurate in determining
cancer spread to regional lymph nodes.
3. 4. CT-scan
-Used to evaluate gastric wall thickness, direct extension
of tumor into adjacent organs, regional and retroperitoneal
lymph node enlargement, ascites, and liver metastases
thus stage the tumour.
-CT has been shown to predict with reasonable accuracy
which patients can undergo curative surgery and which
tumors are unresectable.
5.Abdominal ultrasonography
Seeding of peritoneum and in females the krunkenburg
tumors can be visualized
6.Laparascopy
-Stage of the tumour
-Assess Lymph node involvement
-Biopsy for diagnosis
-Peritoneal washout for cytology
-Check on the operability of the tumour
CXR-involvement
Laboratory
1. FHG –evaluation of the anemia-mcrocytic
hypochromic picture due to chronic blood loss but may
also be megaloblastic in pernicious anaemia.
2.Liver function tests in jaundiced patients
Evaluation of the bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and 5'-
nucleotidase may indicate metastatic liver disease.
3.Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
Concentration may be elevated in patients with gastric
cancer, usually with advanced disease. If CEA level is
elevated preoperatively and becomes normal after
surgery, it can be used in follow-up evaluations lke in
colonic cancer.
4. Stool test for occult blood is frequently positive, and
melena occurs occasionally.
Staging of gastric cancer TNM
TX.TO,TIS
T1 tumors invade to the submucosa
T2 invade the muscularis propria
T3 penetrate the serosa/adventitia
T4 invade adjacent structures.
Nodes
N1 if there are metastases to peri gastric nodes
N2 if regional lymph nodes are involved
N3-IVC and Aorta nodes
MX-Metastasis can’t be assessed.
M1-Presense of metastasis
MANAGEMENT
Surgery
Gastrectomy
-Early disease-mucosal
-Mucosal resection at endoscopy use of lugols iodine plus
wide excision confined to <2cm
-Enhanced by cold knife which is lazer tipped knife for
resecting tumours.
Invasive tumour confined to stomach.
Issues are:
a)Extent of gastric resection
b)Extent of lymph node resection.
Extent of gastric resection
Adequate gastrectomy implies surgical margins in the
stomach free of tumour.
Partial Gastrectomy
-Billroth surgery with Gastrojejunostomy. This is done
when tumour is distal
-Adequate resection margins in the stomach are defined as
an 8- to 10-cm proximal and distal clearance in the
unstretched stomach.
-Failure to resect the stomach widely with microscopic
clear margins is highly detrimental to survival. If the
resection margin is not confirmed to be free of
microscopic disease
Total gastrectomy
-Proximal tumours-cardia and fundal tumours necessitates
total gastrectomy.
-This carries a lower risk of recurrence or a second gastric
cancer in long-term survivors.
-Total gastrectomy with a Roux-en-Y esophago-
jejunostomy to prevent alkaline reflux.
-The preferred method of reconstruction after total
gastrectomy is as a Roux-en-Y with a 60-cm Roux to
prevent bile reflux.
-Gastric cancer at the cardia the tumour may infiltrate the
lower oesophagus, and a 10-cm oesophageal clearance is
advised to be certain of clear resection margins.
-Thus surgery involves principles of gastric as well as
oesophageal surgery, and in certain respects it should be
regarded as a separate entity.
Extent of lymphadenectomy
R0 gastrectomy does not remove any lymph node group,
R1 gastrectomy removes those nodes in group I (N1),
which are predominantly perigastric lymph nodes, but
leaves a large portion of the greater omentum. Nodes
along the lesser curvature, greater curvature, sub-pyloric
nodes,
R2 gastrectomy carries the same criteria for adequate
gastric removal but includes lymphadenectomy to remove
Group II (N2) nodes en bloc with stomach.
In general the entire greater omentum is removed, with
the superior leaf of the transverse mesocolon, pancreatic
capsule, and lesser omentum.
Lymph node dissection starts by removing the nodes
along the gastroduodenal artery to its origin at the hepatic
and is continued laterally to the porta hepatitis along the
common hepatic artery. The nodes are cleared medially
along the common hepatic artery to the coeliac axis which
is cleared and continued along the splenic artery to the
hilum of the spleen. Supra pancreatic and retropancreatic
nodes and nodes along porto-hepatis
R3 gastrectomy attempts to remove nodes in Group III
(N3) and involves pancreatic and splenic resection. Nodes
involved include those along IVC and Aorta
.
4. Palliative surgery
Palliative operation to relieve gastric outlet obstruction
for unresectable tumours.
1. Billroth II -Resection of the distal stomach, closing the
transected duodenum and stomach and restoring
continuity by a gastrojejustomy to the posterior wall of
the stomach-
2.Gastrostomy
3.Stents in gastro esophageal junction
Non-operative palliation, including laser therapy and
intubation for dysphagia, and interstitial laser therapy for
bleeding gastric cancers.
Radiotherapy
Gastric adenocarcinoma has generally been regarded as
radioresistant and, although it is less sensitive than
squamous cell carcinoma, useful response and tumour
shrinkage has been achieved in patients given palliative
radiotherapy for malignant dysphagia.
The major limitation to radiotherapy has been the problem
of achieving a dose that will spare adjacent normal tissue,
including the liver and the small intestine
Chemotherapy
-Gastrointestinal cancers are generally unresponsive to
chemotherapy, but gastric cancers appear to be more
sensitive than most and in particular respond better than
colorectal cancer.
-Despite evidence to suggest that combined chemotherapy
is better, most studies have been performed with single
agents. Mitomycin C, doxorubicin, 5-fluorouracil, and the
nitrosoureas will produce tumour shrinkage in up to 30
per cent of patients with advanced disease.
-The combination of 5-fluorouracil, doxorubicin, and
mitomycin C at present represents the most effective
regimen for advanced gastric cancer
Follow up
1.CEA assay to detect recurrence of tumour
2. Follow endoscopies if mucosal resection at endoscopy.
Prevention of Gastric cancer
1.Tripple therapy to eradicate H.pylori
2. Good nutrition-Vitamins C,E, A intake.
3. Endoscopy in strong family history or patients post-
gastrectomy.