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Objective: To conduct a survey on the use of the term "interstitial lung abnormalities" in radiology reports in Brazil, propose an appropriate Portuguese-language translation for the term, and provide a brief review of the literature on the topic. Materials and Methods: A survey was sent via electronic message to various radiologists in Brazil, asking about their familiarity with the term, which translation of the term they use in Portuguese, and whether they use the criteria proposed by the Fleischner Society. Results: A total of 163 responses were received, from all regions of Brazil. Although the vast majority (88%) of the respondents stated that they were familiar with the term "interstitial lung abnormalities", there was considerable variation regarding the equivalent term they used in Portuguese. Conclusion: We suggest that the term "anormalidades pulmonares intersticiais" be used in order to standardize radiology reports and disseminate knowledge of these findings in Brazil.

Objetivo: Fazer um levantamento sobre o uso do termo interstitial lung abnormalities nos laudos radiológicos no Brasil, propor uma tradução para o termo e fazer uma breve revisão sobre o tema. Materiais e Métodos: Foi enviada uma pesquisa, por meio de mensagem eletrônica, para diversos radiologistas de todo o Brasil, questionando sobre a familiarização com o termo, qual tradução em português utilizam e se usam os critérios propostos pela diretriz da Sociedade Fleischner. Resultados: Foram recebidas 163 respostas de todas as regiões do Brasil e a grande maioria dos radiologistas respondeu estar familiarizado com o termo interstitial lung abnormalities (88%), mas houve grande variação em relação ao termo utilizado como tradução para o português. Conclusão: Sugerimos a padronização do termo "anormalidades pulmonares intersticiais", a fim de uniformizar os relatórios radiológicos e difundir esta entidade no País.

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Introducción. La neoplasia sólida pseudopapilar de páncreas, también conocida como tumor de Frantz, es una patología poco frecuente, que comprende menos del 3 % de los tumores pancreáticos, y la mayor incidencia se observa en mujeres jóvenes entre la segunda y tercera década de la vida. Su etiología es desconocida. El tratamiento de elección es la resección quirúrgica sin linfadenectomía cuando se encuentra bien localizado. Inclusive aún cuando hay evidencia de metástasis o invasión local, el manejo quirúrgico sigue siendo el tratamiento de elección. Caso clínico. Mujer de 24 años de edad, con masa abdominal palpable, dolorosa, de tres semanas de evolución. La tomografía computarizada mencionó como presunción diagnóstica un tumor de origen pancreático. En la laparotomía se encontró una masa dependiente del cuerpo del páncreas. Se realizó pancreatectomía distal radical con esplenectomía y omentectomía parcial en bloque. Resultados. Durante la cirugía no se presentaron complicaciones y hasta el sexto mes de seguimiento, la evolución fue adecuada y sin recidiva tumoral. Conclusiones. Ante la presencia de masa abdominal, con compromiso pancreático documentado por tomografía computarizada, se debe considerar el diagnóstico de neoplasia sólida pseudopapilar de páncreas, o tumor de Frantz. El tumor de Frantz es una entidad poco frecuente que generalmente se diagnostica de forma incidental o por síntomas inespecíficos en estadios avanzados. El diagnóstico y manejo de esta neoplasia representa un reto y la resección quirúrgica continúa siendo el tratamiento indicado.

Introduction. Solid pseudopapillary neoplasia of the pancreas, also known as Frantz tumor, is a rare pathology, comprising less than 3% of pancreatic tumors, and the highest incidence is observed in young women between the second and third decades of life. Its etiology is unknown. The treatment of choice is surgical resection without lymphadenectomy when it is well located. Even when there is evidence of metastasis or local invasion, surgical management remains the treatment of choice. Clinical case. A 24-year-old woman presented with a palpable, painful abdominal mass of three weeks' duration. The computed tomography mentioned a tumor of pancreatic origin as a presumptive diagnosis. At laparotomy, a mass dependent on the body of the pancreas was found. Radical distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy and en bloc partial omentectomy was performed. Results. During the surgery there were no complications and until the sixth month of follow-up, the evolution was adequate and without tumor recurrence. Conclusions. In the presence of an abdominal mass, with pancreatic involvement documented by computed tomography, the diagnosis of solid pseudopapillary neoplasia of the pancreas, or Frantz tumor, should be considered, which must be treated surgically. Frantz tumor is a rare entity that is generally diagnosed incidentally or due to nonspecific symptoms in advanced stages. The diagnosis and management of this neoplasia represents a challenge and surgical resection continues to be the indicated treatment.

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Introdução: O implante de prótese mamárias é uma das cirurgias mais realizadas no mundo. Ao longo do tempo, diversos materiais foram utilizados com objetivo de reconstituir o volume mamário. Apesar das melhorias técnicas, cirúrgicas e da segurança dos implantes atuais, os pacientes são confrontados com potenciais complicações "não usuais": rupturas intracapsulares e extracapsulares, hematomas tardios e deformidade de contorno, silicone intralinfonodal ou herniação da cápsula fibrosa. A ressonância magnética (RMN) é a modalidade de imagem mais útil para investigação dessas complicações. Método: Trata-se de uma série de casos em que foram levantadas alterações ditas "não usuais", pela baixa frequência ou ausência na citação da literatura, após cirurgias de inclusão de prótese de silicone. Os dados foram coletados da experiência pessoal da clínica privada de um dos autores, na cidade de Brasília-DF, entre abril de 2015 e março de 2023. Resultados: Foram um total de 211 pacientes avaliados, e foram encontradas alterações menos frequentes nas RMN de 12 pacientes (5,68%), das quais: 5 com volumosa quantidade de líquido pericapsular, 3 com granuloma capsular, 1 seroma tardio com conteúdo hemorrágico,1 rotura intra e extracapsular, 1 nódulo junto à cápsula fibrosa do implante, 2 linfonodopatia axilar ipsilateral, 1 silicone intralinfonodal, 1 edema do músculo peitoral, 2 tumor desmoide e 1 herniação da cápsula fibrosa. Conclusão: Estima-se que existam 50 milhões de mulheres com próteses de mama no mundo. Com base nesse dado, o número de complicações ditas "não usuais" passa a ser um desafio diagnóstico para o cirurgião plástico e o radiologista.

Introduction: Breast prosthesis implantation is one of the most performed surgeries in the world. Over time, different materials were used to reconstitute breast volume. Despite technical and surgical improvements and the safety of current implants, patients are faced with potential "unusual" complications: intracapsular and extracapsular ruptures, late hematomas and contour deformity, intra-nodal silicone, or herniation of the fibrous capsule. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most useful imaging modality for investigating these complications. Method: This is a series of cases in which so-called "unusual" changes were reported, due to their low frequency or lack of mention in the literature, after surgeries to include a silicone prosthesis. The data were collected from the personal experience of one of the authors in his private clinic, in the city of Brasília-DF, between April 2015 and March 2023. Results: A total of 211 patients were evaluated, and less frequent changes were found in the MRI of 12 patients (5.68%), of which: 5 with a large amount of pericapsular fluid, 3 with capsular granuloma, 1 late seroma with hemorrhagic content, 1 intra and extracapsular rupture, 1 nodule close to the implant's fibrous capsule, 2 axillary lymph node disease ipsilateral, 1 intra-nodal silicone, 1 pectoral muscle edema, 2 desmoid tumor and 1 herniation of the fibrous capsule. Conclusion: It is estimated that there are 50 million women with breast implants in the world. Based on this data, the number of so-called "unusual" complications becomes a diagnostic challenge for the plastic surgeon and radiologist.

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Introducción. El cáncer de vesícula biliar es una de las neoplasias más frecuentes de la vía biliar y la mayoría de los casos se diagnostican de forma incidental o en estadios avanzados. En Colombia existen pocas publicaciones acerca de la prevalencia y características clínicas de pacientes con cáncer insospechado de vesícula biliar. El objetivo de este trabajo fue actualizar la información existente. Métodos. Estudio de tipo transversal basado en registros médicos. Como variable de resultado se definió el hallazgo incidental de patología maligna reportado por un patólogo y el subtipo histológico. Se midieron variables demográficas, clínicas y quirúrgicas. Se calcularon OR con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza (IC95%). Resultados. De los 2630 casos analizados, en cuatro se hizo diagnóstico de cáncer incidental de vesícula, con una prevalencia del 0,15 %. Se encontraron como características asociadas al cáncer incidental de vesícula, la edad, el antecedente de cáncer y la presencia de pólipos. Conclusiones. Esta es una patología poco frecuente en la población evaluada, lo que permite afirmar que no es necesario realizar estudios prequirúrgicos más amplios de forma rutinaria, a menos que el paciente presente alguno de los factores asociados.

Introduction. Gallbladder cancer is one of the most common neoplasms of the bile duct and most cases are diagnosed incidentally or in advanced stages. In Colombia, there are few publications about the prevalence and clinical characteristics of patients with unsuspected gallbladder cancer. The objective of this work was to update the existing information. Methods. Cross-sectional study based on medical records. The incidental finding of malignant pathology reported and the histological subtype were defined as the outcome variable. Demographic, clinical and surgical variables were measured. ORs were calculated with their respective 95% CI. Results. Of the 2630 cases analyzed, four were diagnosed with incidental gallbladder cancer, with a prevalence of 0.15%. Characteristics associated with incidental gallbladder cancer were age, history of cancer and the presence of polyps. Conclusions. This is a rare pathology in the population evaluated, which allows us to recommend that it is not necessary to routinely perform more extensive presurgical studies, unless the patient presents any of the associated factors.

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Presentación del caso. Se trata de una paciente femenina de 45 años con antecedentes de hipertensión arterial y múltiples cirugías por cáncer, entre ellas, cáncer de tiroides, carcinoma de parótida, cáncer de mama y cáncer endometrial. De manera incidental se identificó una lesión en el hemisferio cerebeloso derecho en una tomografía de senos paranasales, que fue confirmada a través de una resonancia magnética cerebral. La lesión presentaba una apariencia estriada, característica de gangliocitoma displásico del cerebelo o enfermedad de Lhermitte-Duclos. Considerando los antecedentes de diversos tipos de cáncer y los criterios de diagnóstico propuestos por el Consorcio Internacional Cowden y la Red Nacional Integral del Cáncer, se estableció el diagnóstico de síndrome de Cowden que había pasado desapercibido hasta el momento. Intervención terapéutica. Posteriormente, la paciente fue hospitalizada debido al crecimiento de una masa metastásica en el hemicuello derecho con afectación del plexo braquial, adenopatías cervicales, infraclaviculares y axilares derechas. Evolución clínica. En la actualidad, se encuentra recibiendo tratamiento paliativo con el objetivo de controlar los síntomas y mejorar su calidad de vida, ya que expresó su negativa a someterse a una intervención quirúrgica de resección tumoral

Case presentation. The report is of a 45-year-old female patient with a history of high blood pressure and multiple surgeries for cancer, including thyroid cancer, parotid carcinoma, breast cancer, and endometrial cancer. Incidentally, a lesion in the right cerebellar hemisphere was identified in a tomography of the paranasal sinuses, which was later confirmed in a brain magnetic resonance. The lesion had a striated appearance, characteristic of dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cerebellum or Lhermitte-Duclos disease. Considering the history of various types of cancer and the diagnostic criteria proposed by the International Cowden Consortium and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the diagnosis of Cowden syndrome, which had gone unnoticed until now, was established. Treatment. Subsequently, the patient was hospitalized due to the growth of a metastatic mass in the right hemicollar with involvement of the brachial plexus, cervical, infraclavicular, and right axillary lymph nodes. Outcome. She is receiving palliative treatment to control the symptoms and improve her quality of life, since she expressed her refusal to undergo tumor resection surgery

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Abstract Objective: To conduct a survey on the use of the term "interstitial lung abnormalities" in radiology reports in Brazil, propose an appropriate Portuguese-language translation for the term, and provide a brief review of the literature on the topic. Materials and Methods: A survey was sent via electronic message to various radiologists in Brazil, asking about their familiarity with the term, which translation of the term they use in Portuguese, and whether they use the criteria proposed by the Fleischner Society. Results: A total of 163 responses were received, from all regions of Brazil. Although the vast majority (88%) of the respondents stated that they were familiar with the term "interstitial lung abnormalities", there was considerable variation regarding the equivalent term they used in Portuguese. Conclusion: We suggest that the term "anormalidades pulmonares intersticiais" be used in order to standardize radiology reports and disseminate knowledge of these findings in Brazil.

Resumo Objetivo: Fazer um levantamento sobre o uso do termo interstitial lung abnormalities nos laudos radiológicos no Brasil, propor uma tradução para o termo e fazer uma breve revisão sobre o tema. Materiais e Métodos: Foi enviada uma pesquisa, por meio de mensagem eletrônica, para diversos radiologistas de todo o Brasil, questionando sobre a familiarização com o termo, qual tradução em português utilizam e se usam os critérios propostos pela diretriz da Sociedade Fleischner. Resultados: Foram recebidas 163 respostas de todas as regiões do Brasil e a grande maioria dos radiologistas respondeu estar familiarizado com o termo interstitial lung abnormalities (88%), mas houve grande variação em relação ao termo utilizado como tradução para o português. Conclusão: Sugerimos a padronização do termo "anormalidades pulmonares intersticiais", a fim de uniformizar os relatórios radiológicos e difundir esta entidade no País.

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Resumo Os fibroelastomas são o segundo tumor cardíaco benigno mais comum. São estruturas pequenas, avasculares, com uma dimensão média de 9mm, podendo atingir até 70mm, habitualmente aderentes à superfície das válvulas cardíacas (válvulas aórtica e mitral são as mais comumente afetadas, seguidas das válvulas tricúspide e pulmonar). A etiologia não é clara, sendo a hipótese de formação de microtrombos nas margens de coaptação das válvulas a mais aceite. Na ecocardiografia apresentam aspeto pediculado, móvel, com superfície filamentosa, tipicamente com uma aparência pontilhada nas margens e ecolucente. Do ponto de vista clínico, podem estar associados a fenómenos embólicos, no entanto, na maioria dos casos o diagnóstico é incidental. Apresentamos de seguida quatro casos de diagnóstico incidental de fibroelastomas nas quatro válvulas cardíacas, diagnosticados por ecocardiograma transtorácico (ETT) (Vídeo 1; Figura 1). Vídeo 1 Da esquerda para a direita, de cima para baixo: fibroelastomas no folheto anterior da válvula tricúspide, folheto anterior da válvula mitral, cúspide esquerda da válvula pulmonar e cúspide esquerda da válvula aórtica, cada um correspondendo a um doente diferente. Em: http://abccardiol.org/supplementary-material/2024/12102/2023-0222_IM_video01.mp4 Figura 1 Da esquerda para a direita, de cima para baixo: fibroelastomas no folheto anterior da válvula tricúspide, folheto anterior da válvula mitral, cúspide esquerda da válvula pulmonar e cúspide esquerda da válvula aórtica, cada um correspondendo a um doente diferente.

Abstract Fibroelastomas are the second most common benign cardiac tumor1. They are small avascular structures with a mean size of 9mm, ranging up to 70mm, usually attached to the heart valves' surface (aortic and mitral are the most affected, followed by tricuspid and pulmonary valves). Their etiology is unclear, but the hypothesis of coalescence of microthrombus at the coaptation margins of valves is the most widely accepted theory. On echocardiography, they are pedicled, mobile, with a filamentous surface, and usually have a speckled appearance with echolucencies and a stippled pattern near the edges. Clinically, they may be associated with embolic phenomena; however, in most cases, the diagnosis is incidental. We present a series of four clinical cases with an incidental diagnosis of fibroelastomas across the four cardiac valves as assessed by transthoracic echocardiography (Video 1; Figure 1). Video 1 From left to right and top to bottom: fibroelastomas of the anterior leaflet of the tricuspid valve, anterior leaflet of the mitral valve, left cusp of the pulmonary valve and left cuspid of the aortic valve, each corresponding to a different patient. Link: http://abccardiol.org/supplementary-material/2024/12102/2023-0222_IM_video01.mp4 Figure 1 From left to right and top to bottom: fibroelastomas of the anterior leaflet of the tricuspid valve, anterior leaflet of the mitral valve, left cusp of the pulmonary valve and left cuspid of the aortic valve, each corresponding to a different patient.

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ABSTRACT Littoral cell angioma is an extremely rare splenic vascular tumor originating from the cells lining the splenic red pulp sinuses. Approximately 150 cases of littoral cell angioma have been reported since 1991. Its clinical manifestation is usually asymptomatic and is mostly diagnosed as an incidental finding through abdominal imaging. Herein, we present a case of littoral cell angioma in a 41-year-old woman with no previous comorbidities, which initially presented as a nonspecific splenic lesion diagnosed on imaging in the emergency room. The patient was treated through laparoscopic intervention.

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Aim of the study: Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) is a rare glioneuronal tumor usually found in the temporal lobe of children and young adults. DNETs are commonly associated with drug-resistant partial seizures, with most cases diagnosed before age 20. Asymptomatic brain tumors are rare in the general healthy population, and the frequency of incidental DNETs in adults remains unknown.Materials and methods: We report the case of a 34-year-old healthy man who presented with a facial rash but was incidentally found to have a large T1 hypointense lesion in the left temporal cortex on neuroimaging. The patient opted for surgical removal of the mass, which was subsequently identified as a DNET, positive for a fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) mutation.Results: This case report presents the first incidentally discovered DNET in an adult without epilepsy, highlighting its atypical presentation. In addition, the presence of an FGFR mutation emphasizes its role in DNET pathogenesis and potential therapeutic implications. DNETs exhibit varied behavior based on age, tumor location, and cortical dysplasia.Conclusions: In this case, the absence of seizure onset may be attributed to the lack of cortical dysplasia. Further research is needed to understand the incidence of DNETs and their association with seizure onset and cortical dysplasia.

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Gerbode Defect (GD) is a rare congenital heart disease that mainly affects the upper portion of the membranous septum, generating a shunt between the left ventricle and the right atrium. Even though most cases are congenital, it has also been reported acquired cases due to cardiac surgery, infective endocarditis, acute ischemic heart disease, and invasive percutaneous procedures. The diagnostic workup includes the clinical evaluation and the echocardiographic study. Here, we present the case of a 43-year-old adult patient with an incidental finding of a congenital GD in the context of acute appendicitis. Imaging plays a role in the diagnostic workup of congenital diseases; in this case, it allowed us to identify more details and the decision-making for our patient.

El defecto de Gerbode (DG) es una cardiopatía congénita rara que afecta principalmente a la porción superior del tabique membranoso, generando un shunt entre el ventrículo izquierdo y la aurícula derecha. Aunque la mayoría de los casos son congénitos, también se han descrito casos adquiridos debidos a cirugía cardiaca, endocarditis infecciosa, cardiopatía isquémica aguda y procedimientos percutáneos invasivos. El estudio diagnóstico incluye la evaluación clínica y el estudio ecocardiográfico. Presentamos el caso de un paciente adulto de 43 años con un hallazgo incidental de un DG congénito en el contexto de una apendicitis aguda. La imagen desempeña un papel importante en el estudio diagnóstico de las enfermedades congénitas; en este caso nos permite identificar más detalles y sirve para la toma de decisiones como en nuestro paciente.

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Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of histogram analysis on unenhanced computed tomography (CT) for differentiating between adrenal adenomas and pheochromocytomas (PCCs). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively identified patients with proven PCCs who had undergone CT examinations between January 2009 and July 2019 at one of two institutions. For each PCC, we selected one or two adenomas diagnosed within two weeks of the date of diagnosis of the PCC. For each lesion, two readers scored the size, determined the mean attenuation, and generated a voxel histogram. The 10th percentile (P10) was obtained from the conventional histogram analysis, as well as being calculated with the following formula: P10 = mean attenuation - (1.282 × standard deviation). The mean attenuation threshold, histogram analysis (observed) P10, and calculated P10 (calcP10) were compared in terms of their diagnostic accuracy. Results: We included 52 adenomas and 29 PCCs. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the mean attenuation threshold were 75.0%, 100.0%, and 82.5%, respectively, for reader 1, whereas they were 71.5%, 100.0%, and 81.5%, respectively, for reader 2. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the observed P10 and calcP10 were equal for both readers: 90.4%, 96.5%, and 92.6%, respectively, for reader 1; and 92.3%, 93.1%, and 92.6%, respectively, for reader 2. The increase in sensitivity was significant for both readers (p = 0.009 and p = 0.005, respectively). Conclusion: For differentiating between adenomas and PCCs, the histogram analysis (observed P10 and calcP10) appears to outperform the mean attenuation threshold as a diagnostic criterion.

Objetivo: Avaliar a acurácia diagnóstica da análise por histograma na tomografia computadorizada (TC) sem contraste para a diferenciação entre adenomas adrenais e feocromocitomas (FCCs). Materiais e Métodos: Identificamos, retrospectivamente, pacientes com diagnóstico de FCC confirmado que foram submetidos a exames de TC entre janeiro de 2009 e julho de 2019 em duas instituições distintas. Para cada FCC, selecionamos um ou dois adenomas diagnosticados em até duas semanas da data do diagnóstico do FCC. Para cada lesão, dois leitores pontuaram o tamanho, determinaram a atenuação média e geraram um histograma com os voxels das imagens. O percentil 10 (P10) foi obtido a partir da análise convencional do histograma, além de ser calculado com a seguinte fórmula: P10 = atenuação média - (1,282 × desvio-padrão). O limiar de atenuação média, o P10 da análise por histograma (P10 observado) e o P10 calculado (P10calc) foram comparados em termos de acurácia diagnóstica. Resultados: Foram incluídos 52 adenomas e 29 FCCs. A sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia do limiar de atenuação média foram de 75,0%, 100,0% e 82,5% para o leitor 1, respectivamente, e de 71,5%, 100,0% e 81,5% para o leitor 2, respectivamente. A sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia do P10 observado e do P10calc foram idênticas para os dois leitores: 90,4%, 96,5% e 92,6%, respectivamente, para o leitor 1; e 92,3%, 93,1% e 92,6%, respectivamente, para o leitor 2. O aumento da sensibilidade foi significativo para ambos os leitores (p = 0,009 e p = 0,005, respectivamente). Conclusão: Para a diferenciação entre adenomas e FCCs, a análise por histograma (P10 observado ou P10calc) parece superar o limiar de atenuação média como critério diagnóstico.

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Fundamento: As calcificações de artérias coronárias (CAC) mostram-se como fator preditivo de doenças cardiovasculares (DCV). A tomografia computadorizada (TC) de tórax com protocolo de aquisição de baixa dose apresenta acurácia na identificação de CAC e propicia achados incidentais dessas calcificações, que são comumente negligenciados. Este estudo analisará a prevalência de achados incidentais de calcificação em artérias coronárias em indivíduos não cardiopatas submetidos à TC de tórax. Métodos: Estudo transversal consecutivo de caráter analítico e descritivo. Foram incluídos indivíduos de ambos os sexos que realizaram TC de tórax por encaminhamento, acima de 18 anos e não cardiopatas. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de prontuários e ficha de anamnese auto aplicada. As variáveis referentes às CAC e à extensão do comprometimento foram obtidas a partir da reavaliação das imagens de TC de tórax disponíveis no sistema da instituição. Os exames foram anonimizados e avaliados por dois médicos radiologistas experientes. Considerou-se como estatisticamente significativo p≤0,05. Resultados: Foram analisados 397 exames. Encontrou-se prevalência de calcificações em 176 (44%) dos casos. A existência dessas calcificações coronárias está relacionada à idade (p<0,001). As calcificações possuem relação com o sexo (p = 0,03) com maior razão de chance de desenvolvimento em homens (odds ratio [OR] = 1,55). O tabagismo (p<0,001), o sedentarismo (p<0,001), a hipertensão arterial sistêmica (p<0,001), o diabetes mellitus (p = 0,04) e as dislipidemias (p<0,001) mostraram associação positiva. Conclusão: A prevalência de achados incidentais de CAC foi de 44%; variam em maior número entre leve e grave; maior razão de chance no sexo masculino e aumento da prevalência com a idade. Portanto, a TC de tórax mostra-se um efetivo método para avaliar as CAC, e juntamente com a história clínica do paciente pode ser utilizada para medir os fatores de risco para doenças cardiovasculares e intervir no desfecho do quadro.(AU)

Introduction: Coronary artery calcifications (CAC) are shown to be a predictive factor of cardiovascular diseases. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest with a low-dose acquisition protocol is accurate in identifying CAC and provides incidental findings of these calcifications, which are commonly overlooked. This study will analyze the prevalence of incidental findings of calcification in coronary arteries in non-cardiac individuals undergoing chest CT. Methods: Consecutive cross-sectional study of an analytical and descriptive nature. Individuals of both genders who underwent chest CT by referral, over 18 years of age and without heart disease were included. Data collection was carried out using medical records and a self-applied anamnesis form. The variables referring to the CAC and the extension of the impairment were obtained from the reassessment of the chest CT images available in the institution's system. The exams were anonymized and evaluated by two experienced radiologists. P≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: 397 exams were analyzed. A prevalence of calcifications was found in 176 (44%) of the cases. The existence of these coronary calcifications is related to age (p<0.001). Calcifications are related to gender (p = 0.03) with a higher odds ratio of development in men (odds ratio [OR] = 1.55). Smoking (p<0.001), sedentary lifestyle (p<0.001), systemic arterial hypertension (p<0.001), Diabetes Mellitus (p = 0.04), and dyslipidemia (p<0.001) showed a positive association. Conclusion: The prevalence of incidental CAC findings was 44%; vary in greater numbers between mild and severe; higher odds ratio in males and increased prevalence with age. Therefore, chest CT proves to be an effective method to assess CAC, and together with the patient's clinical history, it can be used to measure risk factors for CVD and intervene in the outcome of the condition.(AU)

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Objective: Describe incidental tomographic in the sample, correlating them with risk factors for chest diseases and sociodemographic data. Methods: This is a retrospective and observational study covering 162 patients admitted to the COVID sector of the HU/UFJF, from April 1, 2020, to July 7, 2021, with a confirmed laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19. The variables were described in absolute and relative frequencies. The comparison of the correlation between the outcome variable (the tomographic findings) for independent samples was performed using Pearson's chi-square test (without correction) or Fisher's test when relevant. Results: Of the 162 patients, 15.4% had a solitary pulmonary nodule; 14.8% had multiple pulmonary nodules; 1.8%, lung mass; 3.1%, mediastinal mass, and 9.3% had mediastinal adenomegaly. Findings such as excavations, pleural effusion, emphysema, PTE, pneumothorax, chronic interstitial disease, cavitation, aneurysms, and significant atheromatosis, classified in this study in the "Other" category showed impressive results, with an overall prevalence of 81.5%. This study demonstrated that 34% of patients had two or more types of incidental CT findings and that 88.3% of patients had at least some type of incidental CT finding. Conclusion: The pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 infections has brought a series of challenges and lessons learned to healthcare teams around the world. The massive implementation of highly sensitive diagnostic methods, such as chest tomography, ends up bringing an additional challenge, which is to deal with incidental findings, making good clinical reasoning necessary to avoid unnecessary investigations and not leave without diagnosis and treatment of diseases in early and asymptomatic stages (AU)

Objetivo: Descrever os achados incidentais tomográficos na amostra, correlacionando-os com fatores de risco para doenças torácicas e dados sociodemográficos. Método: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo e observacional, abrangendo 162 pacientes admitidos no setor COVID do HU/UFJF, no período de 1º de abril de 2020 a 7 de julho de 2021, com diagnóstico laboratorial confirmado de COVID-19. As variáveis em frequências absolutas e relativas foram descritas. A comparação da correlação entre a variável desfecho (os achados tomográficos) para amostras independentes foi realizada por meio do teste qui-quadrado de Pearson (sem correção) ou Fisher quando pertinente. Resultado: Dos 162 pacientes, 15,4% apresentavam nódulo pulmonar solitário; 14,8%, nódulos pulmonares múltiplos; 1,8%, massa pulmonar; 3,1%, massa mediastinal e 9,3%, adenomegalia mediastinal. Achados como escavações, derrame pleural, enfisema, TEP, pneumotórax, intersticiopatia crônica, cavitação, aneurismas e ateromatose significativa, classificados, neste estudo, na categoria "Outros", apresentaram resultados impactantes, com uma prevalência global de 81,5%. Este estudo demonstrou que 34% dos pacientes apresentavam 2 ou mais tipos de achados tomográficos incidentais e que 88,3% dos pacientes apresentavam pelo menos algum tipo de achado tomográfico incidental. Conclusão: A pandemia de infecções pelo SARS-CoV-2 trouxe uma série de desafios e aprendizados para as equipes de saúde em todo o mundo. A realização maciça de métodos diagnósticos de elevada sensibilidade, como a tomográfica de tórax, acaba por trazer um desafio adicional, que é o de lidar com achados incidentais, fazendo-se necessário um bom raciocínio clínico para evitar investigações desnecessárias e não deixar sem diagnóstico e tratamento doenças em fases iniciais e assintomáticas

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Abstract Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of histogram analysis on unenhanced computed tomography (CT) for differentiating between adrenal adenomas and pheochromocytomas (PCCs). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively identified patients with proven PCCs who had undergone CT examinations between January 2009 and July 2019 at one of two institutions. For each PCC, we selected one or two adenomas diagnosed within two weeks of the date of diagnosis of the PCC. For each lesion, two readers scored the size, determined the mean attenuation, and generated a voxel histogram. The 10th percentile (P10) was obtained from the conventional histogram analysis, as well as being calculated with the following formula: P10 = mean attenuation - (1.282 × standard deviation). The mean attenuation threshold, histogram analysis (observed) P10, and calculated P10 (calcP10) were compared in terms of their diagnostic accuracy. Results: We included 52 adenomas and 29 PCCs. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the mean attenuation threshold were 75.0%, 100.0%, and 82.5%, respectively, for reader 1, whereas they were 71.5%, 100.0%, and 81.5%, respectively, for reader 2. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the observed P10 and calcP10 were equal for both readers: 90.4%, 96.5%, and 92.6%, respectively, for reader 1; and 92.3%, 93.1%, and 92.6%, respectively, for reader 2. The increase in sensitivity was significant for both readers (p = 0.009 and p = 0.005, respectively). Conclusion: For differentiating between adenomas and PCCs, the histogram analysis (observed P10 and calcP10) appears to outperform the mean attenuation threshold as a diagnostic criterion.

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar a acurácia diagnóstica da análise por histograma na tomografia computadorizada (TC) sem contraste para a diferenciação entre adenomas adrenais e feocromocitomas (FCCs). Materiais e Métodos: Identificamos, retrospectivamente, pacientes com diagnóstico de FCC confirmado que foram submetidos a exames de TC entre janeiro de 2009 e julho de 2019 em duas instituições distintas. Para cada FCC, selecionamos um ou dois adenomas diagnosticados em até duas semanas da data do diagnóstico do FCC. Para cada lesão, dois leitores pontuaram o tamanho, determinaram a atenuação média e geraram um histograma com os voxels das imagens. O percentil 10 (P10) foi obtido a partir da análise convencional do histograma, além de ser calculado com a seguinte fórmula: P10 = atenuação média - (1,282 × desvio-padrão). O limiar de atenuação média, o P10 da análise por histograma (P10 observado) e o P10 calculado (P10calc) foram comparados em termos de acurácia diagnóstica. Resultados: Foram incluídos 52 adenomas e 29 FCCs. A sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia do limiar de atenuação média foram de 75,0%, 100,0% e 82,5% para o leitor 1, respectivamente, e de 71,5%, 100,0% e 81,5% para o leitor 2, respectivamente. A sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia do P10 observado e do P10calc foram idênticas para os dois leitores: 90,4%, 96,5% e 92,6%, respectivamente, para o leitor 1; e 92,3%, 93,1% e 92,6%, respectivamente, para o leitor 2. O aumento da sensibilidade foi significativo para ambos os leitores (p = 0,009 e p = 0,005, respectivamente). Conclusão: Para a diferenciação entre adenomas e FCCs, a análise por histograma (P10 observado ou P10calc) parece superar o limiar de atenuação média como critério diagnóstico.

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INTRODUCTION: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) have high node metastasis rates. Occasionally after thyroidectomy, the pathological report reveals node metastasis unintentionally resected. The present study aimed to evaluate the prognosis of these patients. METHODS: A retrospective cohort of patients submitted to thyroidectomy with or without central compartment neck dissection (CCND) due to PTC with a minimum follow-up of five years. RESULTS: A total of 698 patients were included: 320 Nx, 264 pN0-incidental, 37 pN1a-incidental, 32 pN0-CCND and 45 pN1a-CCND. Patients with node metastasis were younger, had larger tumors, higher rates of microscopic extra-thyroidal extension, and angiolymphatic invasion and most received radioiodine therapy. Treatment failure was higher in patients pN1a-incidental and pN1a-CCND (32% and 16%, respectively; p < 0.001-Chi-square test). Disease-free survival (DFS) was lower in patients pN1a-incidental compared to patients Nx and pN0-incidental (p < 0.001 vs. Nx and pN0-incidental and p = 0.005 vs. pN0-CCND) but similar when compared to patients pN1a-CCND (p = 0.091)-Log-Rank test. Multivariate analysis demonstrated as independent risk factors: pT4a (HR = 5.524; 95%CI: 1.380-22.113; p = 0.016), pN1a-incidental (HR = 3.691; 95%CI: 1.556-8.755; p = 0.003), microscopic extra-thyroidal extension (HR = 2.560; 95%CI: 1.303-5.030; p = 0.006) and angiolymphatic invasion (HR = 2.240; 95%CI: 1.077-4.510; p = 0.030). CONCLUSION: Patients that were pN1a-incidental were independently associated with lower DFS.

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Anomalias coronarianas são menos frequentes em relação às doenças coronarianas adquiridas, como a aterosclerose, e têm sido implicadas como causa de eventos cardiovasculares. Este relato de caso descreve um achado incidental por angiografia de coronária direita anômala com origem no seio coronariano esquerdo e trajeto intra-arterial, após episódio de morte súbita abortada. A análise do Heart Team indicou como melhor tratamento a abordagem percutânea com implante de stent farmacológico em origem de coronária direita, procedimento este que foi realizado com sucesso. Este relato de caso e estudos recentes têm demonstrado que o tratamento percutâneo de anomalias coronarianas é uma opção segura para pacientes selecionados, levando em consideração quadro clínico, estudo anatômico e capacitação da equipe de hemodinâmica

Coronary anomalies are less frequent than acquired coronary diseases, such as atherosclerosis, and have been implicated as a cause of cardiovascular events. This case report describes an incidental finding on angiography of an anomalous right coronary artery with origin in the left coronary sinus and an intra-arterial course, after an episode of aborted sudden death. The Heart Team analysis indicated a percutaneous approach with drug-eluting stent implantation at the origin of the right coronary artery as the best treatment, and the procedure was successfully performed. This case report and recent studies have demonstrated percutaneous treatment of coronary anomalies is a safe option for selected patients, considering clinical presentation, anatomy study, and training of the cath lab team

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Introducción. El retroperitoneo es una estructura que se extiende desde el diafragma hasta la pelvis, está delimitado adelante por el peritoneo parietal, atrás y a los lados por la fascia transversalis y se divide en 9 compartimientos. Se pueden encontrar lesiones primarias o secundarias, cuya evolución clínica varía desde un curso indolente hasta rápidamente progresivo, tanto local como a distancia. Su enfoque, desde el hallazgo hasta el tratamiento, es fundamental para el desenlace oncológico. Objetivo. Analizar la evaluación, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las masas retroperitoneales halladas incidentalmente y brindar un algoritmo de manejo. Métodos. Se hizo búsqueda en bases de datos como PubMed y MedicalKey de literatura referentes a tumores retroperitoneales, su diagnóstico y enfoque terapéutico, con el fin de presentar una revisión sobre el abordaje de las masas retroperitoneales y dar nuestras opiniones. Resultados. Se revisaron 43 referencias bibliográficas internacionales y nacionales, y se seleccionaron 20 de ellas, de donde se obtuvieron datos actualizados, recomendaciones de guías internacionales y experiencias nacionales, con lo cual se estructuró este manuscrito. Conclusiones. Las masas retroperitoneales abarcan un espectro de patologías que establecen un reto diagnóstico por su origen embriológico, localización y baja frecuencia. El diagnostico histológico es de vital importancia desde el inicio, para conocer la evolución natural de la enfermedad, y el manejo multidisciplinario en centros de referencia es fundamental para impactar en los desenlaces oncológicos. Existen variadas modalidades terapéuticas, como quimioterapia, radioterapia y resección quirúrgica con estándares oncológicos

Introduction. The retroperitoneum is an structure that extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis, bounded anteriorly by the parietal peritoneum, posteriorly and laterally by the transversalis fascia, and it is divided into 9 compartments. We can find primary or secondary lesions whose clinical evolution varies from an indolent course to a rapidly progressive one, both local and distant. Its approach from discovery to diagnosis and treatment is essential for the oncological outcomes. Objective. To analyze the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of incidental retroperitoneal masses according to their origin and to provide a management algorithm. Methods. An updated literature search was carried out in databases such as PubMed and Medical Key on retroperitoneal tumors, therapeutic approach and diagnosis, obtaining national and international information to carry out a review article on the approach to retroperitoneal masses.Results. Forty-three international and national bibliographic references were reviewed, based on 20 updated data, recommendations from international guidelines and national experiences were obtained, with which a review and opinion manuscript was structured.Conclusions. Retroperitoneal masses cover a spectrum of pathologies that establish a diagnostic challenge due to their embryological origin, location and low frequency. Histological diagnosis is of vital importance from the beginning to know the natural evolution of the disease and multidisciplinary management in reference centers is essential to impact oncological outcomes. There are many therapeutic modalities from chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical resection with oncological standards

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The persistent left superior vena cava is the most common venous anomaly in the systemic drainage in adults and tends to be asymptomatic. The persistent left superior vena cava causes rhythm disorders such as tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias. We report a case of persistent left superior vena cava diagnosed in a 53-year-old female patient admitted due to an acute coronary syndrome associated with unstable bradycardia. A transvenous peacemaker impressed the left atrium; therefore, a transthoracic echocardiogram was required to diagnose persistent left superior vena cava. The patient needed management with percutaneous intervention; she had an adequate evolution and subsequent discharge from the intensive care unit.

La vena cava superior izquierda persistente es la anomalía venosa más frecuente en el drenaje sistémico en adultos; tiende a ser asintomática, pero causa trastornos del ritmo como taquiarritmias o bradiarritmias. Se presenta un caso de vena cava superior izquierda persistente diagnosticada en una paciente de 53 años hospitalizada por un síndrome coronario agudo asociado a bradicardia inestable. Un marcapasos transvenoso dejó una impresión en la aurícula izquierda, por lo que se requirió un ecocardiograma transtorácico para diagnosticar la vena cava superior izquierda persistente. La paciente necesitó una intervención percutánea con una adecuada evolución y se le dio el alta de la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

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The persistent left superior vena cava is the most common venous anomaly in the systemic drainage in adults and tends to be asymptomatic. The persistent left superior vena cava causes rhythm disorders such as tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias. We report a case of persistent left superior vena cava diagnosed in a 53-year-old female patient admitted due to an acute coronary syndrome associated with unstable bradycardia. A transvenous peacemaker impressed the left atrium; therefore, a transthoracic echocardiogram was required to diagnose persistent left superior vena cava. The patient needed management with percutaneous intervention; she had an adequate evolution and subsequent discharge from the intensive care unit

La vena cava superior izquierda persistente es la anomalía venosa más frecuente en el drenaje sistémico en adultos; tiende a ser asintomática, pero causa trastornos del ritmo como taquiarritmias o bradiarritmias. Se presenta un caso de vena cava superior izquierda persistente diagnosticada en una paciente de 53 años hospitalizada por un síndrome coronario agudo asociado a bradicardia inestable. Un marcapasos transvenoso dejó una impresión en la aurícula izquierda, por lo que se requirió un ecocardiograma transtorácico para diagnosticar la vena cava superior izquierda persistente. La paciente necesitó una intervención percutánea con una adecuada evolución y se le dio el alta de la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

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INTRODUCTION: By 2021, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) published the last version of their secondary findings (SF) reporting recommendations for cases in which a person receives a genetic test. OBJECTIVE: To determine in a sample of the Colombian population the prevalence of SF for the 59 genes on the ACMG SF v2.0 list associated with 27 genetic diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study was developed by examining the sequences of 160 exomes. Based on the ACMG guidelines, a variant classification algorithm was designed to filter and select reportable SF. RESULTS: Eleven pathogenic variants were identified in 13/160 (8.13%) patients in genes APOB, BRCA2, CACNA1S, COL3A1, LDLR, MYBPC3, PCSK9, PKP2, PMS2 and RYR2. No association was found between the sociodemographic variables and the SF to report (P > 0,05). CONCLUSION: We reported the first approach of actionable pathogenic variants spectrum in the Colombian population. Given the frequency found in this study and the clinical impact of genomic variants on health, it is essential to actively search for SF having the opportunity to receive genetic counselling, prevention and clinical management.

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