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Arachnoid cysts are one of the most frequently encountered intracranial space-occupying lesions in daily neurosurgery and neuroradiology practice. Majority of arachnoid cysts, particularly those of smaller sizes, have a benign uneventful lifetime course. Certain symptoms may indicate serious complications related to underlying arachnoid cysts. Hemorrhage is one of the most fearsome complications of arachnoid cysts and almost all reported cases in the literature have undergone surgical correction. In this study, we aimed to present clinical and radiologic follow-up findings in two adult cases of intracranial arachnoid cyst with spontaneous intracystic hemorrhage and associated subdural hematoma, one of which was successfully treated conservatively. In addition, we broadly summarized and discussed pertinent studies in the English literature.

Ectopic intrathoracic liver tissue is extremely rare. Studies are mainly limited to case reports. In the vast majority of reported cases, a diagnosis of intrathoracic liver tissue was made either after a thoracic surgery or during a postmortem examination. However, once included in differential diagnosis, surgical intervention or biopsy procedures may be avoided with optimal diagnostic approach. In the present study, we conducted a literature review and proposed a new classification method for accessory liver within the thoracic cavity. This approach may provide a better understanding of underlying pathophysiology and aid in determination of optimal diagnostic modality and clinical management of such cases. According to our literature review, type II ectopic liver is the most common subtype followed by types I and III. All types can be definitively diagnosed with imaging modalities. On the other hand, it is important to prevent patients, particularly children, from unnecessary radiation exposure during performance of sophisticated diagnostic imaging modalities. Ultrasound is a safe, low-cost and accessible imaging modality that has not been previously reported in diagnosis of this entity. With addition of Color Doppler Imaging, ultrasound may allow for diagnosis with high precision in types I and II, as demonstrated in the present study. Based on long-term follow-up of a case reported here, this study also illustrates the natural course of this entity via non-operative management. This approach may prevent an unnecessary surgical intervention.

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of persistent trigeminal arteries (PTAs) using computed tomography (CT) angiography, emphasize its major characteristics, and compare the ndings with those reported in the relevant literature. MethodsPatients who underwent cerebral CT angiography in our radiology clinic for any preliminary diagnosis between December 2013 and December 2020 were included in this retrospective study. The patients were reviewed in terms of their age, sex, and the presence of PTAs. The localization of the PTA, vascular connection, PTA type (according to Saltzman and Salas classi cation), and vascular pathology at the level of anastomoses were examined in the patients with PTAs. ResultsA total of 1150 patients, (632 [55%] males and 518 [45%] females) were included in this study. A total of seven (0.6%) patients had PTAs. PTAs were located on the right and left sides in 3 (43%) and 4 (57%) patients, respectively. A total of 3 (43%), 2 (28%), and 2 (28%) cases were classi ed as types I, II, and III PTA based on the Saltzman classi cation, respectively. Moreover, 4 (57%) and 3 (43%) cases were lateral and medial types based on the Salas classi cation, respectively. ConclusionIn conclusion, understanding the diagnosis and classi cation of PTAs is crucial for the diagnosis of possible vascular pathologies by neuroradiologists and physicians performing neurovascular interventional procedures or operations. If these vascular pathologies remain undetected, they may cause fatal bleeding or embolism during surgeries and endovascular procedures.

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Objective: We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value and comparison of sonoelastography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in differentiation of benign and malignant breast masses. Method: Forty-five patients who were referred to our Radiology Department for the biopsy of a known breast mass following a breast MRI were evaluated by sonoelastography using a 5-scaled Tsukuba scoring system and measurements of ADC values on diffusion weighted MRIs. Contribution of the Tsukuba scores and ADC values of the masses to the conventional methods were evaluated. Results: Histopathological results of all masses with Tsukuba scores 1 and 2 were evaluated as benign. Histopathological results of 37.5% of patients with a Tsukuba score of 3 were found to be benign and 62.5% of the patients were found to be malignant. Histopathologically 80% of the patients with a Tsukuba score of 4 were evaluated to have malignant, while all (100 %) of the patients with a Tsukuba score of 5 were considered to have malignant disease. Statistically significant correlation was found between the histopathological results and Tsukuba scoring system (p<0.05). Sonoelastographic sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative predictive values were 83.3%, 96.3%, 93.7% and 89.6%, respectively in the patients with Tsukuba scores of 4 and 5. The mean ADC values of histopathologically proven malignant, and benign masses were 0.95±0.17x10-3 mm 2 /sec and 1.37±0.16x10-3 mm 2 / sec, respectively. The mean ADC value of histopathologically proven malignant masses was significantly lower than histopathologically proven benign masses (p<0.01). At sonoelastographic evaluation, one false-positive and 5 false-negative results were found. Three out of 4 false-negative results were diagnosed correctly using ADC values. False-negativity was detected in one lesion diagnosed based on both sonoelastographic results, and ADC values. Conclusion: We think solely sonoelastography or ADC evaluations are inadequate, however, can be used in differentiation of benign and malignant breast masses.

PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence of persistent trigeminal arteries (PTAs) using computed tomography (CT) angiography, emphasize its major characteristics, and compare the findings with those reported in the relevant literature.MethodsPatients who underwent cerebral CT angiography in our radiology clinic for any preliminary diagnosis between December 2013 and December 2020 were included in this retrospective study. The patients were reviewed in terms of their age, sex, and the presence of PTAs. The localization of the PTA, vascular connection, PTA type (according to Saltzman and Salas classification), and vascular pathology at the level of anastomoses were examined in the patients with PTAs.ResultsA total of 1150 patients, (632 [55%] males and 518 [45%] females) were included in this study. A total of seven (0.6%) patients had PTAs. PTAs were located on the right and left sides in 3 (43%) and 4 (57%) patients, respectively. A total of 3 (43%), 2 (28%), and 2 (28%) cases were classified as types I, II, and III PTA based on the Saltzman classification, respectively. Moreover, 4 (57%) and 3 (43%) cases were lateral and medial types based on the Salas classification, respectively.ConclusionIn conclusion, understanding the diagnosis and classification of PTAs is crucial for the diagnosis of possible vascular pathologies by neuroradiologists and physicians performing neurovascular interventional procedures or operations. If these vascular pathologies remain undetected, they may cause fatal bleeding or embolism during surgeries and endovascular procedures.

Introduction Excess iron accumulation occurs mainly in organs such as reticuloendothelial cells, the pituitary gland, and the pancreas in beta-thalassemia because of blood transfusions. In the present study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between T2* values on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinically diagnosed pituitary endocrinological disorders in children with thalassemia major. Methods This study enrolled patients diagnosed with beta-thalassemia at pediatric hematology outpatient clinics. In the study, in addition to the medical history of the patients, routinely performed tests, including hemoglobin electrophoresis, routine biochemical tests, and tests for pubertal development (follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol, testosterone, etc.), as well as iron deposition measured by hepatic MRI T2* (STAR) sequence, were retrospectively assessed. A total of 29 patients were enrolled. Results Hypothyroidism was detected in 34.6% (9/26) of patients, short stature in 37% (10/27), and pubertal retardation in 50% (14/28) of the patients. There was no significant correlation between hypothyroidism and pituitary MRI T2* values. No significant correlation was found between laboratory parameters and pituitary MRI examination. Although the sensitivity of T2* levels could rise above 80%, their specificity remained low. This is one of the major limitations of the pituitary MR T2* study for the prediction of short stature. The best lower cut-off level of MR T2* to predict short stature was found 14.6 ms. Conclusion The diagnostic specificity pituitary MR examination levels for short stature were detected as low. Thus, the clinical standardization and validation of pituitary MR T2* values examination are needed before clinical follow-up and multifaceted studies are needed.