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Acute Idiopathic Scrotal Edema: An Important Diagnosis to Consider

Abstract Acute idiopathic scrotal edema is a self-limiting condition characterized by significant skin and dartos fascia swelling, sparing the deeper tissues, testes, and epididymis. Its recognition is essential to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention. We report the case of a 7-year-old boy who presented with complicated acute appendicitis and subsequently developed painless, pronounced scrotal edema and ery...

Polyorchidism: A Rare Entity as an Incidental Finding

Abstract Polyorchidism is a rare condition. Its diagnosis is mostly incidental and its management is still a matter of debate. Herein we report a case of triorchidism and its management. A 6-year-old boy presented with asymptomatic left scrotal swelling. Scrotal ultrasound confirmed hydrocele and described a supernumerary testis on the left side, along with bilateral testicular microlithiasis. Intraoperative ex...

A Systematic Approach to the Diagnosis of Paediatric Neck Masses

Abstract Paediatric neck masses represent a broad spectrum of pathologies, including lesions of congenital, inflammatory, and neoplastic origin. Adequate clinical history and physical examination direct the diagnosis. However, imaging is usually required for the final diagnosis. To better choose the most appropriate imaging modality, and more accurately diagnose these lesions, radiologists should be familiar no...

Congenital Tracheal Stenosis: A Rare Life-Threatening Condition

Abstract Congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) is a rare and life-threatening condition, defined as an intrinsic narrowing of the tracheal lumen caused by complete tracheal cartilage rings. The diagnosis is almost always established during childhood, due to airway obstruction. CTS is usually associated with other congenital anomalies, the vast majority being cardiovascular. Computerized tomography (CT) plays an im...

Salivary Duct Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: a Rare Cancer and a Potential Omi...

Abstract Salivary duct carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor of the salivary glands that most frequently affects the parotid gland in men in their 7th decade of life. It presents as a rapidly growing mass, which develops aggressively with risk of early distant metastases, local recurrence, and high mortality. Imaging findings are nonspecific, but they are essential in the characterization of the lesions and stagi...

Linfangioma abdominal: uma doença rara a propósito de um caso clínico