Skeletal radiology
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Pyomyositis is a relatively rare entity in temperate climates. Because of its rarity and its nonspecific clinical and radiographic findings, pyomyositis may be misdiagnosed and may cause severe morbidity and mortality. We present magnetic resonance imaging findings in two cases of pyomyositis. Magnetic resonance imaging was helpful in differentiating other pathological processes from pyomyositis, outlining the extent of involvement, and localizing the fluid collection.
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Historical Article
Paleoradiologic evaluation of the Egyptian royal mummies.
We examined radiographs of 12 Egyptian royal mummies obtained by two of the authors (W. R. and J. E. ⋯ In 11 of the 12 cases, there was chondrocalcinosis of intervertebral discs or menisci, probably an artifact of embalming. Visceral packing and skeletal deformity due to wrapping were observed, as well. Radiology provides important paleopathologic and archeologic information for the accurate, comprehensive study of Egyptian mummies.
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Twenty-one computed tomographic (CT) and 17 conventional sinographies were performed on 17 patients with lesions in the musculoskeletal system. The CT sinography was superior to the conventional examination in all cases, giving detailed information on the relationship between the sinuses and neighboring soft tissue and skeletal structures. CT sinography is recommended as the primary method for examination of musculoskeletal sinuses.