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Imaging of ring-shaped lateral ventricular nodules (RSLVNs)
Ring-shaped lateral ventricular nodules (RSLVN) are small and round nodules attached on the ependyma of lateral ventricles with unknown nature. They are considered “leave me alone lesions” and differential di...
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MRI appearance of anaplastic extraventricular ependymoma
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Imaging of cerebral amyloid angiopathy–related inflammation (CAA-ri)
CAA-ri is a reversible and rare encephalopathy that may manifest in patients with CAA. In this short article, we describe CT and MRI findings of CAA-ri in a 67-year-old man presented to emergency with sudden a...
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Internal carotid artery dissection related to abnormalities of styloid process: is it only a matter of length?
Vascular Eagle syndrome, due to im**ement of the extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) by the styloid process (SP), is an uncommon and not yet widely recognized cause of ICA dissection.
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Head CT in centenarians: emergency and non-emergency findings
Our retrospective study evaluates head CTs performed in our Hospital in the last 11 years (2009–2019) in centenarian patients.
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The “ABC” of Neck Calcifications: a Practical Guide
Imaging of the neck is fascinating and challenging. This region includes air tracts and different structures as glandular parenchyma, muscles, vessels, bones, and nerves. The correct interpretation of neck cal...
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Intestinal “stones bag” in Crohn’s disease
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Imaging of intracranial fat: from normal findings to pathology
The presence of intracranial adipose tissue is often overlooked, although it may be detected in different physiological (dural sinuses or falx deposition of fat) and pathological (lipoma, dermoid cyst, subarac...
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An Uncommon Polyp of the Right Colon: an Unusual Presentation of Melanoma
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Open AccessCalcified brain metastases may be more frequent than normally considered
To verify the incidence of calcified brain metastases (CBM), illustrating the different presentation patterns and histology of primary tumor.
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An unusual cause of large bowel perforation: ingestion of a clam valve
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Imaging of extraventricular neurocytoma: a systematic literature review
Extraventricular neurocytoma (EVN) was firstly described in 1997. The current literature regarding imaging of EVN is limited to sporadic case reports and case series. EVN is still poorly considered in the diff...
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Degree of microstructural changes within T1-SE versus T1-GE hypointense lesions in multiple sclerosis: relevance for the definition of “black holes”
To retrospectively evaluate the different performances of T1-SE and T1-GE sequences in detecting hypointense lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS), to quantify the degree of microstructural damage within lesions ...
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Horseshoe adrenal gland associated with spinal and vascular anomalies
Horseshoe (or butterfly) adrenal gland (HAG) is an exceedingly rare congenital abnormality compared to horseshoe kidney. Here we present computed tomography findings of HAG in a 70-year-old man, associated wit...
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Open AccessImaging of cranial nerves: a pictorial overview
The human body has 12 pairs of cranial nerves that control motor and sensory functions of the head and neck. The anatomy of cranial nerves is complex and its knowledge is crucial to detect pathological alterat...
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Open AccessAn all-in-one UniSam vector system for efficient gene activation
We have generated a drug-free, all-in-one dCAS9-SAM vector that can activate endogenous gene expression with the potential to modify cell fate. We demonstrate that this strategy can be used in a number of cell...
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An updated view of hypothalamic–vascular–pituitary unit function and plasticity
The activity of hypothalamic neurons is modified by inputs leading to heterogeneous activity; a small proportion of the total population can drive pituitary ho...
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Open AccessExistence of long-lasting experience-dependent plasticity in endocrine cell networks
Experience-dependent plasticity of cell and tissue function is critical for survival by allowing organisms to dynamically adjust physiological processes in response to changing or harsh environmental condition...
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Open AccessAcute thrombosis of the superior mesenteric artery in a 39-year-old woman with protein-S deficiency: a case report
Acute thromboembolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery is a condition with an unfavorable prognosis. Treatment of this condition is focused on early diagnosis, surgical or intravascular restoration o...
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Single-incision laparoscopic right colectomy for cancer: a single-centre preliminary experience
The rationale for single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is minimizing morbidity, as well as improving cosmetic results of laparoscopic approach. This technique has been used for a variety of procedures a...
