Riccardo De Robertis Lombardi

A Rare Case of Incidental Pancreatic Arteriovenous Malformation Correctly Diagnosed with MDCT

CONTEXT Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations are a rare entity that can be incidentally discovered during MDCT examinations. CASE REPORT We describe a rare case of asymptomatic arteriovenous malformation presenting at MDCT as a hypervascular mass in the pancreatic head. CONCLUSION Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations are a rare entity, often asymptomatic, that can be correctly diagnosed by MDCT, especially with the use of specific electronic reconstructions.

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of pancreatic tumours

Indication/purpose: To review contrast‐enhanced ultrasound features of the most common pancreatic tumours.

Neoplasms of the Ovary

Adnexal masses (AMs) are common findings among both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. The main goals of an initial diagnostic work-up for an AM are to rule out malignancy and to differentiate between AM requiring surgical intervention and those that can be managed conservatively. Among the gynecological sources, diagnostic entities can be broadly separated into functional or physiological, inflammatory, or neoplastic lesions. The latter category can be split into the following sub-categories: epithelial–stromal tumors, sex cord–stromal tumors, germ cell tumors, and secondary tumors. It is also crucial to consider the clinical context of each individual patient diagnosed with an AM. Multimodality imaging assessment plays a key role in the management of adnexal masses and helps to plan the most appropriate therapeutic approach.