Distinction between chondromatosis and its progression to low grade chondrosarcoma is difficult at histological level, and must involve incorporation of clinical and radiographical data. Although preliminary, our study suggests that reduced or absent expression of Bcl2 is associated withmalignant transformation of chondromatosis.
Spontaneous epidural haematoma is rare in pregnancy and only five cases have been reported. We present a case of a 31-year-old female G2P1 who at 32 weeks of gestation developed progressive ascending paralysis and numbness to a level of approximately T4. An urgent MRI of the spine was performed, which demonstrated a posterior epidural lesion at T1-T4 level. The lesion showed signal changes consistent with an epidural haematoma in the hyperacute stage. An emergency cesarean section was performed followed by spinal decompression and removal of an epidural haematoma. The patient's neurological function subsequently improved. The diagnosis and management of spontaneous epidural haematoma in pregnancy is presented with a review of the literature.
Access to sonographers and sonologists is limited in many communities around the world. Telerobotic sonography (robotic ultrasound) is a new technology to increase access to sonography, providing sonographers and sonologists the ability to manipulate an ultrasound probe from a distant location and remotely perform ultrasound examinations. This narrative review discusses the development of telerobotic ultrasound systems, clinical studies evaluating the feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of telerobotic sonography, and emerging use of telerobotic sonography in clinical settings. Telerobotic sonography provides an opportunity to provide real‐time ultrasound examinations to underserviced rural and remote communities to increase equity in the delivery of diagnostic imaging.
The arm port in this study did not negatively impact subject satisfaction and quality of life for this cohort. Most subjects rated the device utility highly and felt that the port was a positive enhancement to their treatment, one that they would possibly utilise again in future, if need be.
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