Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography by Iury Oliveira Castro, Carlos Estrela, Vinícius Rezende Souza, Lawrence Gonzaga Lopes, João Batista de Souza

“…The objective of this paper is to report a dental fusion case focusing on clinical and radiographic features for the diagnosis. Method. To report a case of right maxillary lateral incisor fusion and a supernumerary tooth, the anatomy of the root canal and dental united portion were assessed by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). …”
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Fragmenting projectiles: a case report and literature review of the G2 Radically Invasive Projectile by Andrew Bernard, Matthew Bernard, Christine M Dahlhausen, Andrew M Kirk

“…The G2 Radically Invasive Projectile (G2 Research, Winder, Georgia, USA) (G2RIP) is a frangible, rapidly expanding bullet resulting in a distinct pattern of injury consisting of diffuse hemorrhage with multicavity trauma as well as unique radiographic features of the projectile. To efficiently manage patients injured by the G2RIP, trauma surgeons must be aware of these distinct characteristics, and of previous patterns in effective management such as liberal damage control and extensive use of CT. …”
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Hyperplastic Dental Follicle: A Case Report and Literature Review by Ligia Buloto Schmitd, Diego Maurício Bravo-Calderón, Cleverson Teixeira Soares, Denise Tostes Oliveira

“…This paper reinforces the importance of association between clinical history and radiographic features with microscopic pericoronal follicle examination for diagnosis of this hamartomatous lesion.…”
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Unusual Presentation of Leiomyoma in the Hindfoot by Abdullah Zaher, Jaouad Yasser, Daniel Badaro, Noureddine Sekkach

“…It is difficult to confirm the diagnosis clinically and radiographically, yet a histologic evaluation can affirm the diagnosis. …”
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Steroids and/or Cytotoxic Agents Should Be Used Early in the Management of Patients with IPF -- The Pro Argument by Sat Sharma

“…These disorders present with similar clinical features of shortness of breath, diffuse pulmonary infiltrates on chest radiograph, and histologically, a varying combination of inflammation and fibrosis. …”
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Endodontic Management of Mandibular Second Premolar with Vertucci Root Canal Configuration Type V by Shahzad Ali Shah

“…The major cause of endodontic failure in missed canals is that it harbors bacteria and other microorganisms. Careful radiographic interpretation and clinical examination of the pulp chamber will be helpful in locating canal orifices. …”
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Associations between the Cervical Vertebral Column and Craniofacial Morphology by L. Sonnesen

“…In these recent studies, visual assessment of the cervical vertebral column and cephalometric analysis of the craniofacial skeleton were performed on profile radiographs of subjects with neutral occlusion, patients with severe skeletal malocclusions and patients with OSA. …”
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Molariform Mesiodens in Primary Dentition by Sachin B. Mangalekar, Tajammul Ahmed, M. Zakirulla, Halawar Sangmesh Shivappa, F. B. Bheemappa, Chandrashekar Yavagal

“…This paper reports a rare case of the presence of a molariform mesiodens in the primary dentition. On clinical and radiographic examination, flaring of the primary central incisors was seen, with a molariform mesiodens consisting of multiple lobes or tubercles on the occlusal surface with the well-formed root. …”
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Clinical management of confluent canals by Gianluca Gambarini, Ivona Bago, Adrianna Adamek-Mrozowska, Byron Tsivos

“…Confluent canals are potentially dangerous for endodontic rotary instruments because they are rarely detected with periapical radiographs and they usually create an abrupt curvature, with a small radius less than two millimeters and a high degree of the curvature close up to 90 degree. …”
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Compound Odontoma Associated with Dentigerous Cyst Incidentally Detected in an Adult Patient: Tomography and Histological Features by Mattia Manfredini, Susanna Ferrario, Luca Creminelli, Elisabetta Kuhn, Pier Paolo Poli

“…In general, the expansive nature of cystic lesions requires their surgical excision, different from isolated nonsymptomatic odontomas that can be monitored radiographically. However, to the best of our knowledge, there is scarce evidence currently available reporting on the presence of odontoma-associated cystic lesions in the oral cavity. …”
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Case Report: Surgical treatment of lumbar ligamentum flavum cysts combined with spinal instability causing radiculopathy by Keshi Yang, Keshi Yang, Changbin Ji, Changbin Ji, Dawei Luo, Dawei Luo, Jiwei Yin, Jiwei Yin, Xiaozhe Wu, Xiaozhe Wu, Hui Xu, Hui Xu

“…The patient underwent cyst resection and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.ResultsThe patient underwent follow-up for 3 years postoperatively and remained asymptomatic, with favorable radiographic results.ConclusionsCysts resection and TLIF for ligamentum flavum cysts combined with spinal instability can achieve sufficient and effective decompression while simultaneously restoring spinal stability. …”
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Myocardial Infarction in Neonates: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge by Manuel Rodríguez Martínez, Eladio Ruiz González, Anna Parra-Llorca, Máximo Vento Torres, Marta Aguar Carrascosa

“…We describe the case of a 4-day-old term baby who presented with respiratory distress and distal acrocyanosis. The chest radiograph demonstrated cardiomegaly without pleural effusion, and examination revealed hepatomegaly. …”
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Cystic Echinococcosis: Late Rupture and Complication of a Stable Pulmonary Cyst by J Fisher, Y Shargall, S Krajden, F Moid, V Hoffstein

“…The cyst was first noted in 1998, and was followed for 10 years during which time he remained asymptomatic with minimal radiographic change. One year later, in 2009, he presented with acute rupture of the cyst causing empyema. …”
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Incidental Rickets in the Emergency Department Setting by John V. Zurlo, Shaun R. Wagner

“…Vitamin D deficiency rickets is a childhood osteomalacia, with impaired skeletal development and potentially skeletal deformities. The radiographic findings of rickets are many but include widening, fraying, and cupping of the metaphysis. …”
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The Eye in the Neck: Removal of a Sewing Needle from the Posterior Pharyngeal Wall by Samit N. Unadkat, Rishi Talwar, Neil Tolley

“…The needle was only identified through cervical spine radiographs. Even subsequent pharyngoscopy, laryngoscopy, and upper oesophagoscopy all proved to be unremarkable with the patient eventually requiring a left neck exploration to remove the needle. …”
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Poikiloderma with neutropenia: a case report by Jebran Chekr, Jan Andraws, Jubran Elias, Diana Alasmar

“…Clinical examinations, laboratory tests, radiographic imaging, and genetic analyses have been conducted, with the latter being essential and definitive for diagnosis. …”
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A Case of Lower-Pole Moiety Ureteral Stenosis Close to Ureteropelvic Junction in an Incomplete Duplicated Collecting System Managed by Retrograde Balloon Dilatation that Needed a 2... by Seiichi Saito

“…A 71-year-old woman presented at our institution with the chief complaints of left back pain and fatigue. Radiographic examination revealed left ureteral stenosis close to ureteropelvic junction of the lower-pole with a left incomplete duplicated collecting system. …”
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Rifampicin for Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus Caused by Drug-Induced Acute Liver Injury as Assessed by the RUCAM Classification by Ali R. Ahmadi, Maria Chicco, Marcel van den Berge

“…Extensive laboratory testing, radiographic imaging, and liver biopsy excluded a majority of potential pathologies. …”
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Vaginal Angiomyofibroblastoma: A Case Report and Review of Diagnostic Imaging by Sarah Eckhardt, Renee Rolston, Suzanne Palmer, Begum Ozel

“…We describe a patient with a 4 cm vaginal AMFB and the relevant preoperative radiographic imaging findings. Conclusion. Preoperative diagnosis of AMFB remains difficult. …”
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Intramedullary Chondrosarcoma of Proximal Humerus by Pratiksha Yadav, Dolly Thakkar, S. S. Thind

“…A 60-year-old female presented with pain and hard swelling involving the left arm for 5 months. Radiograph showed a lucent expansile intramedullary lesion with matrix calcification and associated soft tissue mass. …”
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