Clinical imaging
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Review Case Reports
Inadvertent insertion of a nasogastric tube into the brain: case report and review of the literature.
The inadvertent insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) into the brain of a trauma patient with skull base fractures is reported. A 52-year-old male with head trauma was referred following a car accident with an NGT in situ. ⋯ The NGT was immediately removed manually. The patient finally went through neurosurgical operation because of an extradural hematoma, with normal postoperative course and outcome.
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Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is a rare disorder that is being diagnosed more frequently with the increasing availability of advanced imaging and more accurate histopathology. It occurs most commonly in nonsmoking, middle-aged women. ⋯ It is important to recognize this condition as it is considered a precursor of peripheral carcinoid tumors. This article will present a case of this uncommon condition with review of the literature, imaging findings, and clinical presentation.