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Brown-Séquard syndrome is characterized by loss of motor function (i.e. hemiparaplegia), loss of vibration sense and fine touch, loss of proprioception (position sense), loss of two-point discrimination, and signs of weakness on the ipsilateral (same side) of the spinal injury. This is a result of a lesion affecting the dorsal column-medial ...
All patients are reviewed for contraindications prior to MRI scanning. Medical devices and implants are categorized as MR Safe, MR Conditional or MR Unsafe: [6] MR-Safe – The device or implant is completely non-magnetic, non-electrically conductive, and non-RF reactive, eliminating all of the primary potential threats during an MRI procedure.
The thyroid gland can have variable CT scan findings, such as calcifications, single or multiple nodules, cysts, or diffuse enlargement. [ 1] Thyroid calcifications on a CT scan can be seen in both benign and malignant thyroid lesions. Sonographic examination of the thyroid can differentiate between micro-calcifications, which are highly ...
Their previous recommendations from 2009 state that women should have a conversation with their healthcare provider about breast cancer risk and screening then consider screening after age 40 and ...
Thyroid nodules are nodules (raised areas of tissue or fluid) which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. [ 1] They may be hyperplastic or tumorous, but only a small percentage of thyroid tumors are malignant. Small, asymptomatic nodules are common, and often go unnoticed. [ 2] Nodules that grow larger or produce symptoms may ...
Thyroid storm is characterized by an acute onset of symptoms of hyperthyroidism ( fast heart rate, restlessness, agitation) accompanied by other features such as fever (temperatures often above 40 °C/104 °F), hypertension, mental status changes, diarrhea, and vomiting. [ 11]
Updated August 11, 2024 at 2:52 PM. FORT WORTH – The CrossFit Games in Fort Worth were expected to continue on Friday after an athlete drowned Thursday morning in Marine Creek Lake. Lazar Dukic ...
Iodinated contrast. Contrast CT of a patient with brain metastases from breast cancer, before (left) and after (right) injection of iodinated contrast. Iodinated contrast is a form of water-soluble, intravenous radiocontrast agent containing iodine, which enhances the visibility of vascular structures and organs during radiographic procedures.