Browsing by Author "Santorcuato, Francisca"

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    Duodenal hematoma: multiple etiologies for an underestimated diagnosis. Case series
    (2024) Schiappacasse, Giancarlo; Gonzalez, Pablo; Campos, Óscar; Del Campo Fernanda; Santorcuato, Francisca
    El hematoma duodenal corresponde a la acumulación de sangre en la pared del duodeno debido a una rotura vascular de la capa subserosa. Las etiologías más frecuentes son traumas abdominales cerrados, trastornos de coagulación, pancreatitis, iatrogenia y vasculitis, entre otros. Se puede manifestar como abdomen agudo, obstrucción intestinal o con síntomas inespecíficos. Para el diagnóstico es fundamental considerar factores de riesgos y apoyo en estudios imagenológicos. En este trabajo se describen tres casos de hematoma duodenal en pacientes de distintas edades, con registro ecográfico y/o tomográfico. Duodenal hematoma refers to the accumulation of blood in the wall of the duodenum due to a vascular rupture of the subserosa layer. The most common etiologies are closed abdominal trauma, coagulation disorders, pancreatitis, iatrogenesis, and vasculitis, among others. It can manifest as acute abdomen, intestinal obstruction, or with non-spe-cific symptoms. For diagnosis, it is essential to consider risk factors and support with imaging studies. In this paper, three cases of duodenal hematoma in patients of different ages are described with ultrasound and/or tomographic records
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    Imaging in lingual abscess: a case report
    (2024) Campos, Oscar; Aris, Ricardo; Santorcuato, Francisca; Whittle, Carolina; Figueroa, Liberto; Pedregal, Pedro
    BackgroundLingual abscess corresponds to an infection that manifests itself as a painful swelling in the tongue with purulent material inside. This is a rare entity and the information available in the literature is limited and based on clinical case reports. Therefore, the diagnosis, etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment are not fully defined.Case presentationThe aim of this work was to describe the imaging of a case of lingual abscess, focusing on imaging evaluation using ultrasound and computed tomography (CT ), and comparing the diagnostic utility of both modalities in smaller lingual abscesses. This case was treated with antibiotics and adequate drainage was per-formed, with good evolution.ConclusionsTongue abscess is a rare pathology due to the various mechanisms that the tongue has to avoid infec-tions; however, it is a diagnosis that we must consider. CT may be sufficient to diagnose it on imaging, but in smaller lesions, ultrasound with a high-frequency transducer provides more information.Keywords Abscess, Tongue diseases, Glossalgia, Ultrasonography, Case reports

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