Acute presentation of pediatric splenic torsion
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2019 Wandering spleen is a rare condition that is a result of congenital splenic hypermobility due to an abnormality or absence of the normal splenic ligamentous attachments [1].
Logan M. Bond +3 more
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Torsion of the Falciform Ligament Diagnosed by Imaging Tests – Case Report of an Unusual Disease
Prague Medical Report, 2023 The falciform ligament is a peritoneal double layer that anatomically divides the right and left hepatic lobes. Abnormality of the falciform ligament is rare – less than 20 cases of torsion of the falciform ligament have been reported to date in adults ...
Bruna Suda Rodrigues +5 more
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Complete testicular-epididymal dissociation presenting as adult chronic orchialgia
Urology Case Reports, 2022 Complete testicular epididymal dissociations are exceedingly rare conditions where the epididymis and the vas deferens are completely dissociated from the testicle.
David G. Ortega +3 more
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Assessment of biventricular function by three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in adolescents and young adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection. a pilot study. [PDF]
, 2019 Background. The purpose of the study was to assess biventricular parameters of wall deformation with three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (3DSTE) in adolescents and young adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) on ...
Ajassa, Camilla +12 more
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Pleuropericardial cyst torsion: case report [PDF]
Einstein (São Paulo), 2010 Pericardial cysts account for 12-18% of all mediastinal masses. They are usually asymptomatic and incidentally detected. However, when large, they can cause symptoms.
Davi Wen Wei Kang +6 more
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Splenic Torsion in Heterotaxy Syndrome with Left Isomerism: A Case Report and Literature Review
Diagnostics, 2022 Splenic torsion is an unusual condition that results in congenital abnormality, especially in the visceral abnormal arrangement. We report the case of an 8.5-year-old boy with features in the right upper quadrant.
I Nok Cheang +4 more
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Does the somatosensory temporal discrimination threshold change over time in focal dystonia? [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: The somatosensory temporal discrimination threshold (STDT) is defined as the shortest interval at which an individual recognizes two stimuli as asynchronous. Some evidence suggests that STDT depends on cortical inhibitory interneurons in the
Belvisi, Daniele +6 more
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Plasticity and dystonia: a hypothesis shrouded in variability. [PDF]
, 2020 Studying plasticity mechanisms with Professor John Rothwell was a shared highlight of our careers. In this article, we discuss non-invasive brain stimulation techniques which aim to induce and quantify plasticity, the mechanisms and nature of their ...
A Albanese +52 more
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Inferior oblique weakening surgery on ocular torsion in congenital superior oblique palsy [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 AIM:To investigate changes in fundus excyclotorsion after inferior oblique myectomy or myotomy.METHODS:The records of 21 patients undergoing strabismus surgery by a single surgeon between 2009 and 2012 were examined.
Jinho Lee +3 more
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Cerebellum: an explanation for dystonia? [PDF]
, 2017 Dystonia is a movement disorder that is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal movements and postures, as well as by non-motor symptoms, and is due to abnormalities in different brain areas.
Berardelli, Alfredo, Bologna, Matteo
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