Pulmonary ligament consists of 2 serosal layer of pleura that connect the lower lobe to the mediastinum.Author analyse and present CT appearance of pulmonary ligament of the 40 normal and abnormal patients on the basisof anatomic knowledge from the cross section of cadaver. Left pulmonary ligament is more frequency visualized thanthe right. The most important CT landmark in localizing pulmonary ligament is the esophagus where the ligamentattaches on its lateral wall. Pitfalls in CT identification of pulmonary ligament are right phrenic nerve andright pericardiacophrenic vessels which emerge from the lateral wall of the IVC and wall of the emphysematousbulla in the region of the pulmonary ligament.
Cadaver ; Esophagus ; Humans ; Ligaments ; Phrenic Nerve ; Pleura

Fat containing masses, except mediastinal lipomatosis, of the thorax are uncommon. In spite of uncommonoccurences, as CT can detect not only the fat content but also the presence and character of the non-fattycomponent of the mass, accurate preoperative diagnosis can usually be made in most cases of fat containingmediastinal masses. Authors report 6 cases of fat containing mediastinal masses, that were diagnosedpreoperatively by CT scan, comprising 2 cases of limpoma(combined with plexiform neurofibroma in a case), 1liposarcoma, 1 thymolipoma, and 2 cases of omental hernia through Morgagni foramen.
Diagnosis ; Hernia ; Lipomatosis ; Neurofibroma, Plexiform ; Thorax ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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Abruptio Placentae* ; Female ; Pregnancy

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Bronchiectasis* ; Bronchography*

The characteristic radiographic and CT findings of Iobar atelectasis are well known. However, Iobar atelectasis is a dynamic process, and atypical presentations may occur due to a number of different causes. Familiarity with the various typical and atypical radiographic findings of Iobar atelectasis is important for correct diagnosis. The aim of this manuscript is to illustrate the spectrum of radiographic findings of Iobar atelectasis and to correlate the radiographic findings with the CT findings. The review will illustrate examples of typical and atypical Iobar atelectasis, including combined Iobar atelectasis, peripheral Iobar atelectasis, migrating Iobar atelectasis, rounded atelectasis involving the entire lobe and Iobar atelectasis mimicking paravertebral and mediastinal masses.
Diagnosis ; Pulmonary Atelectasis* ; Recognition (Psychology)

The characteristic radiographic and CT findings of Iobar atelectasis are well known. However, Iobar atelectasis is a dynamic process, and atypical presentations may occur due to a number of different causes. Familiarity with the various typical and atypical radiographic findings of Iobar atelectasis is important for correct diagnosis. The aim of this manuscript is to illustrate the spectrum of radiographic findings of Iobar atelectasis and to correlate the radiographic findings with the CT findings. The review will illustrate examples of typical and atypical Iobar atelectasis, including combined Iobar atelectasis, peripheral Iobar atelectasis, migrating Iobar atelectasis, rounded atelectasis involving the entire lobe and Iobar atelectasis mimicking paravertebral and mediastinal masses.
Diagnosis ; Pulmonary Atelectasis* ; Recognition (Psychology)

In this animal study, comedones were induced by topical application of oleic acid onto the rabbit ear canal and the histopathologic and ultrastructural changes in response to topical application of HO and hexane extracts of red ginseng, and saponin were measured. No microscopical difference was observed between treatment groups. Nucle ir remnants were observed in the horny cell layer as well as the thinning of the granular cell layer. Scattered and decreased keratohyaline granules were also noted. Six weeks after initiation of treatment, we observed the thinning of epidermis and veappearance of granular cell layer with normal keratohyaline granules. After treatment, scanning electron microscopy showed a decrease in the size of comedones, and loosened and desquamating horny cells in the comedones. From the above results, it could be concluded that Panax ginseng extracts might have effects on the keratinization process of the skin.
Animals ; Ear Canal ; Epidermis ; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning ; Oleic Acid ; Panax* ; Saponins ; Skin

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Diffusion* ; Teicoplanin*

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Cesarean Section* ; Female ; Pregnancy