Microwave System: A Novel Treatment for Localized Adiposity Reduction in a Latin American Population by Aura Ibeth Ruiz-Rosas, Nelly Patricia Muño-Velasco, Dayana Sofia Rengifo-Bolaños, Tatiana Carolina Reyes-Vivas, Paula Lozano-Bitar, Irene Fusco, Paola Andrea Russy-Buitrago

“…In all patients examined, statistical significant differences were found in pre- and post-treatment skinfold test for each body area: superior abdomen (F(1,27) = 63.13; p=0.001), iliac crest (F(1, 23) = 114.33; p<0.001), posterior waist (F(1, 20) = 27.36; p<0.001), trochanter (F(1, 17) = 26.94; p<0.001), among others. …”
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Retrograde Instillation of Methylene Blue in the Difficult Diagnosis of BPF by F. Ravenna, C. Feo, N. Calia, C. Avoscan, C. Barbetta, G. N. Cavallesco

“…The retrograde instillation of methylene blue, through a drain in the abdomen or the thoracic wall, is a safe, cheap, and practical method that allows the bronchoscopist to identify the presence of a fistula and, more importantly, to identify the exact point on the bronchial tree where a fistula is located. …”
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Study and restoration of the costume of the HuoLang (Peddler) in the Ming Dynasty of China by Zhu Chun, Gao Yuanyuan, Wang Jianping, Zeng Xianyi, Bruniaux Pascal, Liu Kaixuan

“…It is made to resemble a short apron and is wrapped around the abdomen). The study of the painting of peddler in the Ming dynasty in this work provides a reference for future study on ancient Chinese genre paintings of peddler and the restoration of the costumes of the figures in the painting.…”
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Presentation of disseminated neuroblastoma mimicking Bell’s palsy: a case report by Shamaali Gunawardana, Geerthana Jogaprajahpan, Kavinda Dayasiri

“…Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen, performed subsequently, showed an intra-abdominal large paravertebral soft-tissue mass. …”
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Surgical treatment of hepatic Echinococcus granulosus by Waldemar Patkowski, Maciej Krasnodębski, Michał Grąt, Łukasz Masior, Marek Krawczyk

“…Diagnostic protocol included imaging examinations, i.e. ultrasonography and computed tomography of the abdomen. Blood samples where used to proceed sequential enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using Em2plus antigen as well as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect E. granulosus . …”
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Liver laceration as a post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation complication in a person with breast implants: a case report by Min-Jeong Cho

“…She was transported to a nearby hospital where CPR was administered for approximately 30 minutes until she was resuscitated. Subsequently, an abdomen-pelvis computed tomography scan revealed a liver injury. …”
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Leukemia Limfositik Kronik pada Limfoma Non Hodgkin by Rahmi Sahreni, Irza Wahid

“…Imunofenotyping CD 20 positif. USG Abdomen didapatkan hepatosplenomegali dan limfadenopati multipel paraaorta. …”
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Relation of Visceral and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue to Bone Mineral Density in Chinese Women by Ling Wang, Wei Wang, Li Xu, Xiaoguang Cheng, Yimin Ma, Dan Liu, Zhe Guo, Yongbin Su, Qianqian Wang

“…The purpose of our study was to evaluate whether the distribution and volume of abdomen adipose tissue are correlated to trabecular bone mineral density in the lumbar spine. …”
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Intra-Abdominal Hydatid Cyst: Sociodemographics, Clinical Profiles, and Outcomes of Patients Operated on at a Tertiary Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Engida Abebe, Temesgen Kassa, Mahteme Bekele, Ayelign Tsehay

“…Hydatid cyst is caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. The abdomen, specifically the liver, is the most common site affected. …”
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Síndrome de Chilaiditi: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura by Heidy Rego Ávila, Ariel Delgado Rodríguez, Adrián Alejandro Vitón Castillo

“…La radiografía de tórax mostró aire debajo del hemidiafragma, la tomografía de tórax y abdomen encontró presencia de interposición colónica entre el hígado y el hemidiafragma derecho, imitando la presencia de aire libre. …”
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Large Pyoderma Gangrenosum-Like Ulcers: A Rare Presentation of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis by Basheer Tashtoush, Roya Memarpour, Yasmin Johnston, Jose Ramirez

“…We herein report a case of a previously healthy 52-year-old Caucasian man who presented with multiple progressively enlarging painful ulcers on his face, upper extremities, back, and abdomen over a two-month period. Skin biopsies revealed pyoderma gangrenosum-like features. …”
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A Rare Case of Functioning Adrenocortical Oncocytoma Presenting as Cushing Syndrome by Nicola Tartaglia, Pasquale Cianci, Amedeo Altamura, Vincenzo Lizzi, Fernanda Vovola, Alberto Fersini, Antonio Ambrosi, Vincenzo Neri

“…Magnetic resonance of abdomen revealed a right adrenal mass. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy was performed and the tumor was pathologically confirmed as benign adrenocortical oncocytoma. …”
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Keloidal Scleroderma: Case Report and Review by Sama Kassira, Tarannum Jaleel, Peter Pavlidakey, Naveed Sami

“…A 41 year-old woman presented with dark brown, indurated, exophytic nodules over the chest along with smaller hyperpigmented plaques scattered over the abdomen, with concomitant sclerodactyly. The clinical, laboratory, and pathological findings were consistent with a diagnosis of keloidal scleroderma. …”
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Gastric Duplication Cyst: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature by Jai P. Singh, Heena Rajdeo, Kalyani Bhuta, John A. Savino

“…Exam revealed mild epigastric tenderness with a vague palpable mass in left upper abdomen. CT scan showed 8 × 7.4 × 6 cm homogenous, nonseptated cystic mass posterosuperior to pancreatic tail. …”
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Successful Management of Refractory Type 1 Renal Tubular Acidosis with Amiloride by Patrick Oguejiofor, Robert Chow, Kenneth Yim, Bernard G. Jaar

“…Laboratory test showed hypokalemia at 1.6 mmol/l, nonanion metabolic acidosis with HCO3 of 11 mmol/l, random urine pH of 7.0, and urine anion gap of 8 mmol/l. CT scan of the abdomen revealed bilateral nephrocalcinosis. A diagnosis of type 1 RTA likely secondary to Sjögren’s Syndrome was made. …”
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Simple Technique for Augmentation of the Facial Soft Tissue by Francesco Inchingolo, Marco Tatullo, Fabio M. Abenavoli, Massimo Marrelli, Alessio D. Inchingolo, Roberto Corelli, Raffaella Mingrone, Angelo M. Inchingolo, Gianna Dipalma

“…In fact, there are numerous potential fillers that can be utilized during various operations executed in many bodily areas, such as the breast, abdomen, and face. The muscular fascia as well as the dense connective tissue which the surgeon encounters in various bodily areas during some stages of the operation, in fact, can be removed and replaced both by themselves or superimposed in order to increase their thickness. …”
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A Rare Case of Primary Bilateral Adrenal Lymphoma by Veeraraghavan Meyyur Aravamudan, Phang Kee Fong, Yang Shiyao Sam, Pavel Singh, Siok-Bian Ng, Gollamudi Satya Pavan Kumar

“…Computed tomography of the thorax and abdomen and pelvis demonstrated bilateral adrenal masses. …”
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis following enteric fever: A rare autopsy case report by Gwendolyn Fernandes, Pooja Mhashete, Pranav Pramod Patwardhan

“…Investigations for the etiology of fever and blood cultures were negative while the bone marrow aspirate revealed a normocellular marrow. CT abdomen-pelvis showed mild hepatomegaly with enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes. …”
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Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia in a Child: A Case Report of Palliative Chemotherapy and Literature Review Applied to Limited Resources Centers by Natharina Yolanda, Stefanus Gunawan, Max F. J. Mantik, Anjo J. P. Veerman

“…A 3.5-year-old male was referred to our tertiary center due to pallor, enlarging abdomen and neck mass, recurrent fever, and chronic diarrhea. …”
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Lighter Ingestion as an Uncommon Cause of Severe Vomiting in a Schizophrenia Patient by Yahya Atayan, Yasir Furkan Cagin, Mehmet Ali Erdogan, Yılmaz Bilgic, Remzi Bestas, Murat Harputluoglu, Yüksel Seckin

“…A plain radiograph of the abdomen revealed multiple tiny metallic densities. …”
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