Harris Newmark

Chronic calcific tendinitis of the neck

The authors present the first three cases of chronic calcific tendinitis of the neck. This condition is diagnosed radiologically by the presence of calcification located just inferior to the anterior tubercle of C1. The calcification is at the insertion of the longus colli muscle. No soft tissue swelling is present and the patients are asymptomatic.

Tuberous sclerosis evaluated by computerized tomography.

Abstract The authors present a case of tuberous sclerosis that shows the typical intracranial and renal changes which were seen on computerized tomography. We know of no other similar report with both abnormalities shown. These findings include intracranial calcifications, especially subependymal, and multiple heterogeneous renal masses. The latter, angiomyolipomas, are contrast enhancing densities with some low attenuation densities equivalent to fat. We feel that in the appropriate clinical setting computerized tomography can be diagnostic of this affliction.

Computed tomography of acute cervical spine tendinitis

The authors present the first case of acute calcific tendinitis of the neck seen on computed tomography. Although clinical presentation and routine radiographs suggested the diagnosis, computed tomography established it by illustrating calcification of the longus colli muscle that was not seen on the radiographs. The illustrations and interesting aspects of the case are described.

Primary yolk sac tumor of the neck metastasizing to the spine: Seen on CT

The authors present the first case of a primary yolk sac tumor of the neck metastasizing to the spine, demonstrated by computed tomography. It caused a partial block.

Carotid body tumor seen on computed tomography

Abstract A case of a carotid body tumor seen on computed tomography is presented. Both the CT and angiographic images are illustrated.

Breast cancer metastasizing to the spleen seen on computerized tomography

Abstract The author presents a case of a left upper quadrant mass seen on computerized tomography. It showed peripheral contrast enhancement with a necrotic center. Initially, the appearance of the mass suggested a pancreatic tumor, pseudocyst, or an abscess, but pathologically it proved to be metastasis to the spleen from an adenocarcinoma of the breast. The interesting aspects of this case are discussed.

A metastatic ovarian tumor involving the dura: Seen on myelography and CT

The authors report a rare case of an ovarian tumor metastasizing to the dura at L2-L3. It was seen at myelography to be intradural and by CT to be within the spinal canal. The latter exam eliminated a lipoma or a dermoid (both possible intradural or extramedullary-intradural tumor) from consideration.

A pitfall in the diagnosis of a subphrenic abscess seen on computerized tomography.

Abstract The authors describe a case in which a delayed diagnosis of an absecess in the right upper quadrant (secondary to a ruptured gallbladder) was caused by a mistaken diagnosis of interposition of the colon between the liver and the diaphragm on a computed tomogram scan and the lack of significant clinical symptomatology. This case report is presented hopefully to enable one to suggest an earlier diagnosis of a similar situation and to illustrate additional pathology on computed tomography scans.

Pilar cyst seen on computed tomography

Abstract The authors present the first case of a pilar cyst detected on computed tomography. Its appearance is described and shown.

Vas deferens calcification seen on computerized tomography

A case is presented of a patient who had vas deferens calcification seen on an intravenous pyelogram and a computerized tomographic scan. The authors feel that the CT appearance has not been presented in the literature before.