Thursday, March 14, 2013

Emphysematous Pyelitis



Differentiate this entity from emphysematous pyelonephritis, where gas is seen within the renal parenchyma, not just the collecting system.

Emphysematous pyelitis is a less severe diagnosis, requiring only antibiotics in most cases.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Osteosarcoma

Note the aggressive periosteal reaction:
Codman's triangle
Hair on end
Sunburst

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Interhemispheric lipoma vs. Fatty falx




Note:
- Interhemispheric lipoma is associated with agenesis of the corpus callosum.
- Differentiate this appearance from a ruptured dermoid cyst (fat droplets in the SA space).