Amina Ben Salem

Right Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Associated With Hepatic Pulmonary Fusion: A Case Report.

We present a case of male newborn presented with respiratory distress at 21 hours of life. The patient was operated for right congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Hepatic pulmonary fusion (HPF) was found at surgery.

Post Traumatic Dorsal Mass of a Child Hand: Rhabdomyosarcoma Must Be Suspected

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a highly malignant soft tissue tumor accuring in children. Strongly suggestive history of trauma is recognized as an etiological factor of RMS. rapidly growing, persistent firm, or non-mobile lesions appearing after trauma should raise the suspicion of malignancy. If doubt exists, radiological exams must be performed because appearance of RMS is highly suggestive. We report a case of 8-year-old girl with a history of trauma how’s developed RMS of the dorsum of his left hand and we describe radiological appearances suggesting this diagnosis

Anterior Urethral Valve: Uncommon Association with Renal Duplicity

Anterior urethral valves (AUVs) is an unusual cause of congenital obstruction of the male urethra, being 15–30 times less common than posterior urethral valves. We present a case of AUV diagnosed at 24th gestational week. Ultrasonography and fetal MRI revealed hydronephrotic kidneys with ureteral duplicity, a distended bladder and perineal cystic mass which confirmed dilated anterior urethra in a male fetus. Diagnosis was confirmed postnatally by voiding cystourethrogram and surgery.

Imaging of neck masses in the neonate

INTRODUCTION Neck masses occurring in the neonatal period and early infancy consist of vascular tumors, vascular malformations, benign and malignant soft tissue tumors and other developmental lesions. Although some lesions can be diagnosed on clinical grounds, others can only be diagnosed by imaging. Beyond diagnosis, imaging plays a significant role in evaluating the location and extent of a lesion for possible intervention. METHODS AND MATERIALS Clinical series descriptive study with a retrospective examination of neonates with masses of the neck. US were performed in all patients, CT in 3 cases and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 4 cases. RESULTS Cervical teratoma was found in 4 cases, neuroblastoma in 2 cases and cystic lymphangioma in 2 cases. Prenatal diagnosis was performed in 2 cases. Fine-needle biopsy confirmed diagnosis in the two cases of neuroblastoma. CONCLUSION Imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis and pretreatment planning of neck masses. Ultrasound is often used for initial evaluation. Computed tomography (CT) provides additional information with regard to the extent and internal composition of the mass. Magnetic resonance imaging may be needed in some cases for preoperative assessment.