MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cyst'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:28:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174615&cid=t_108949_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fimaging-that-can-reliably-distinguish-between-benign-and-malignant-pancreatic-cysts%2F2011.08.29 Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has been demonstrated to be able to differentiate between benign and potentially malignant pancreatic cysts. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Physical Sciences, Inc., Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Brandeis University have published their findings in Biomedical Optics Express. In their study they used surgically removed pancreas specimens of patients with pancreatic cysts to assess them with OCT and compare the results with histology examinations. OCT was able to reveal specific morphological characteristics used to differentiate between the low-risk and high-risk cysts. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174615 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:53 +0100 5174615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419230&cid=t_108949_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fdr-malpani-tells-you-what-to-do-if-your.html There's always a lot of anxiety when you have to go a doctor - and this is especially true when you have to do your tests to find out if you are fertile or not.When your test results come back as abnormal, this is often your like your worst nightmare coming true ! The first response is often one of disbelief - maybe the lab mixed up my sample ?Then start the mind games ! Oh God - does this mean I will never be able to have a baby ? Will we ever be able to fix this problem ? Will my spouse leave me if I cannot have a baby ?Rule number one - please do not panic ! Remember that every problem has a solution - even if it may not be a very palatable one initially !Please look at the silver lining - you are actually better off , because now at least we know what the problem is . The known enemy c... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419230 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:40:00 +0100 4419230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326939&cid=t_108949_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fchocolate-cysts-how-we-manage-them-at.html A chocolate cyst of the ovary ( also known as an endometrioma, endometrioid cyst, or endometrial cyst) is found in some infertile women who have endometriosis. In this disease, the inner lining of the uterus ( called the endometrium ) grows in various abnormal locations within the pelvis . One of the commonest sites this aberrant endometrial tissue can be found in is the ovary. With every menstrual period, this tissue grows, enlarges , bleeds, and sloughs off . Here it forms a cyst; and because the contents of this cyst are black, tarry and thick, they resemble dark chocolate , hence the name ! ( I feel that sometimes doctors can have a perverse sense of humor . For most women, the word chocolate produces happy feelings, because chocolates are a woman’s favourite treat. To label a diseas... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326939 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:52:00 +0100 4326939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318274&cid=t_108949_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F01%2Ftreatment-nonparasitic-splenic-cysts%2F Although uncommon, nonparasitic cysts are a treatment dilemma, particularly when they occur in children. Generally, most experienced authors recommend operative intervention when the cysts is > 4-5 cm or symptomatic. A variety of procedures have been tried with the optimal technique yet to be developed, although a spleen-sparing technique is desired. Partial splenectomy, percutaneous ultrasound-guided or laparoscopic cyst fenestration, unroofing with omental packing, and cyst wall removal with argon beam coagulation are described techniques. Cyst recurrences generally mandate splenectomy. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318274 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:40:09 +0100 4318274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780423&cid=t_108949_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ftreating-endometriosis-in-infertile_23.html I saw a patient who was at her wit's end. She had already had two laparoscopies for treating endometriosis. Since she was still not pregnant, she had gone to a third gynecologist. He did an ultrasound scan and found that the chocolate cyst had recurred; and was advising her to undergo a third surgery to "fix" the problem.We find this is a very common tragedy which plays out frequently. The diagnosis of endometriosis is often done by the first doctor, while doing a diagnostic laparoscopy. He "treats" the problem by burning off the lesions, and dividing the adhesions. When the woman does not get pregnant after this, she gets a second opinion from an expert. This expert often pooh-poohs the surgical skills of the first doctor, and suggests that he needs to do another laparoscopy, in order to ... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780423 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:11:00 +0100 3780423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784330&cid=t_108949_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fwhy-infertile-couples-need-to-look-for.html Many infertile couples are very confused about how their treatment. Unfortunately, many gynecologists add to their confusion. Thus, if an infertile woman is found to have endometriosis, they will spend a lot of time, money and energy on "treating " the endometriosis with medicines. Similarly, the woman has irregular periods, they will concentrate on trying to "regularise the cycle" !Why are these approaches flawed ?The truth is that we really do not have any effective treatment for endometriosis. This is hardly surprising, when you consider that we do not even know what causes this enigmatic disease ! While we are very good at suppressing this medically ( with GnRH analogs), this suppression is only temporary. Even worse, while these medicines are very effective as suppressing the endometr... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784330 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:45:00 +0100 3784330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780424&cid=t_108949_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fwhy-infertile-couples-need-to-look-for.html Many infertile couples are very confused about how their treatment. Unfortunately, many gynecologists add to their confusion. Thus, if an infertile woman is found to have endometriosis, they will spend a lot of time, money and energy on "treating " the endometriosis with medicines. Similarly, the woman has irregular periods, they will concentrate on trying to "regularise the cycle" !Why are these approaches flawed ?The truth is that we really do not have any effective treatment for endometriosis. This is hardly surprising, when you consider that we do not even know what causes this enigmatic disease ! While we are very good at suppressing this medically ( with GnRH analogs), this suppression is only temporary. Even worse, while these medicines are very effective as suppressing the endometr... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780424 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:45:00 +0100 3780424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567966&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fspinal-intradural-arachnoid-cyst-mri.html Intradural spinal arachnoid cysts are secondary to a congenital deficiency within the arachnoidal trabecula, especially in the septum posticum, or are the result of adhesions resulting from previous infection or trauma. Reported by -Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567966 Sun, 16 May 2010 05:50:00 +0100 3567966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519553&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Ffirst-branchial-cleft-cyst-ct.html First branchial cleft cyst are of two types--Type I cysts are located near the external auditory canal. Most commonly, they are inferior and posterior to the tragus (base of the ear), but they may also be in the parotid gland or at the angle of the mandible. Type I cysts may be difficult to distinguish from a solid parotid mass on clinical examination. Type II cysts are associated with the submandibular gland or found in the anterior triangle of the neck. Thin capsular enhancement is noted on post contrast scans.Reported by Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519553 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:43:00 +0100 3519553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267038&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fextradural-arachnoid-cyst-mri.html Extradural arachnoid cysts in the spine are rare and are seldom a cause of spinal cord compression. They are thought to arise from congenital defects in the dura mater, and they almost always communicate with the intrathecal subarachnoid space through a small defect in the dura. Submitted by Dr Sangeeta Aneja, MD Head of Dept, LLRM MeerutFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267038 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:24:00 +0100 3267038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015365&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fhydatid-cyst-ct.html Two cases of hydatid cysts in lung and exophytic lesion in the left lobe of liver diagnosed in last two days on CT. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015365 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:32:00 +0100 3015365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667523&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fcalcified-bakers-cyst.html Note the calcified baker's cyst on plain skiagram.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667523 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:06:00 +0100 2667523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2046623&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fmultiple-arachnoid-cysts-ct.html Arachnoid cysts are CSF-filled intraarachnoidal collections. They are most commonly located in the middle cranial fossa followed by suprasellar and quadrigeminal cisterns, posterior fossa, cerebral convexities, and interhemispheric fissure. This is an exceptional case with the coexistence of multiple arachnoid cysts in three different locations.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2046623 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:10:00 +0100 2046623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1996192&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fspinal-arachnoid-cyst-mri.html Spinal arachnoid cysts are relatively uncommon lesions that may be intradural or extradural with the intradural variety being rare . The majority of intradural spinal arachnoid cysts occur in the thoracic region with only 15% in the cervical region and 5% in the lumbar region . Most are dorsal to the spinal cord (80%). Secondary intradural spinal arachnoid cyst formation is uncommon and is known to occur due to various causes such as trauma, surgery, lumbar puncture, intrathecal injections, arachnoiditis and inflammation.MRI is useful to assess the size, nature and extent of the cystic lesion as well as the mass effect on the cord and associated signs of meningeal inflammation. Increased CSF signal intensity on T1 weighted images leading to loss of CSF–cord interface is strongly suggesti... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1996192 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:32:00 +0100 1996192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1855942&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fcolloid-cyst-mri.html The term colloid cyst refers to only neuroepithelial cysts that arise in the anterosuperior third ventricle, near the foramina of Monro. The cysts are lined by a single layer of epithelial cells and are typically filled with a thick, viscous mucus that has an array of ingredients, including blood products, macrophages, cholesterol crystals, and numerous metallic ions, such as copper, iron, magnesium, aluminum, and phosphorus. This is a 18 year old female who presented with complaints of headache. Note the cyst is hyperintense on T1 weighted image.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.c... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1855942 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:12:00 +0100 1855942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809615&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fparameniscal-cyst.html s occur relatively infrequently. They are usually associated with horizontal cleavage tears. However, isolated cysts without meniscal pathology have also been reported.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809615 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:49:00 +0100 1809615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1782520&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fradiology-grandrounds-xxvii.html Here is a case of unusual branchial cyst for the Radiology Grand Rounds submitted by Dr MGK Murthy and Dr Sumer Sethi of Teleradiology Providers. Concept and Archive of the Radiology Grand Rounds is available at- Radiology Grand RoundsAs per King’s criteria any cyst arising outside the midline of the neck and having lymphoepithelial characteristics should be regarded as a branchial cyst. Such cysts are found more commonly in females and usually occur in the 2nd or 3rd decade of life. They are most commonly found in the anterior triangle of the neck anterior to the upper third of the sternomastoid. A cyst occupying the posterior triangle is extremely rare. However these cysts have been reported to occur in all the regions of the neck, and even in the mediastinum and the abdomen. Hence the... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1782520 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:30:00 +0100 1782520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1733710&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fnew-website-for-information-on-hydatid.html Here is a new information website by Dr Elfortia (President - Meditrranean & African Society of Ultrasound (MASU)President - Libyan Society of Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology (LSUMB).Misurata Teaching Hospital, Department of Radiology) and Dr Sumer Sethi (Consultant Radiologist, Vimhans, CEO-Teleradiology Providers www.teleradproviders.com Blog - Sumer's Radiology Site http://sumerdoc.blogspot.com Editor-in-chief,The Internet Journal of Radiology, Director DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) www.damsdelhi.com for latest updates on the radiology of hydatid cyst. Hydatid Cyst http://hydatidcyst.infoAll readers are welcome to send their experiences on Radiology of hydatid cyst and they will be included on the website with due credit to them. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://ww... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1733710 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:36:00 +0100 1733710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696029&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fgrowing-fracture.html This is T2 weighted MR images of child with history of head injury and reveals post injury gliosis in the left parietal region and leptomeningeal cyst also called as the Growing Fracture.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696029 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:46:00 +0100 1696029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1688916&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Farachnoid-cyst-mri.html Arachnoid cysts represent benign cysts that occur in the cerebrospinal axis in relation to the arachnoid membrane and do not communicate with the ventricular system. They usually contain clear, colorless fluid that is most likely normal cerebrospinal fluid, but they rarely contain xanthochromic fluid. Most are developmental anomalies. On MRI, arachnoid cysts appear as well-defined nonenhancing intracranial masses that are isointense to CSF.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1688916 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:40:00 +0100 1688916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677339&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F353304766%2Fstitches-out.html On Wednesday, Gracie had two external stitches removed from each end of the incision, and also had the steri-strips removed. Unfortunately, Grace's sensory issues overtook her ability to control... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677339 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1677339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1658205&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F347484989%2Fgraces-recovery.html Yesterday was a much easier day for Gracie. We switched her to plain Tylenol, and suddenly we had compliance with the meds. It was such a relief. She is moving around a lot more, and I think I told... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1658205 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:10:00 +0100 1658205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1657375&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F346627448%2Ffinding-courage-through-sharing-july.html This month's topic is to share about anything that has been on your heart or has mattered to your family over the past month. Our daughter, Grace, had surgery for a thyroglossal duct cyst in her... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1657375 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:08:00 +0100 1657375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655647&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F346095407%2Fgracie-update.html Dr. Martin called this afternoon to give us the pathology report on Grace's cyst. The pathology report indicated that her cyst was indeed a thyroglossal duct cyst. There were markers of inflamation... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655647 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:12:00 +0100 1655647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652535&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F345309711%2Fday-after-surgery.html Black bird singing in the dead of night... Take these broken wings and learn to fly... All your life... You were only waiting for this moment to arise... Black bird singing in the dead of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652535 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:55:00 +0100 1652535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652536&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F345159109%2Fday-of-surgery-pictures.html The posts I made during Grace's hosptital stay simply don't report the day as well as these pictures. Enjoy! We are so proud of you, Gracie. Saying goodbye to Meggie. In the day surgery Child Life... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652536 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:22:00 +0100 1652536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652537&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F345021168%2Fhome.html We arrived home around 1:30pm. I'll update the blog later with some pictures. Thank goodness for home. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652537 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:46:00 +0100 1652537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652538&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F344739873%2Fgetting-better.html Grace is much improved today. Of course, she is pretty high as a kite on her vicadin. :) She slept until 9:30am when we woke her up to eat. She grabbed a strawberry poptart from Charlie's hand, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652538 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:55:00 +0100 1652538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652539&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F344558563%2Fdrain-is-out-discharge-orders-coming.html Dr. Martin was just here. He examined the area, and then pulled out the drain. He is still pleased with how her wound looks. The good news is that he said we can go home later. First, she'll have... [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652540 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:57:00 +0100 1652540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649280&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F344100866%2Fwant-to-run.html Wow... Charlie found out that one of his students is here today so he went to visit him for a moment. As I'm sitting here with Gracie, I'm having a hard time keeping it together. Post traumatic... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649280 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:50:00 +0100 1649280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649281&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F344025337%2Ffun-with-hospitals.html Well, there was some confusion post surgery. We were supposed to go see her in recovery, but they never called us back there. We were suddenly told that we should meet the nurse in the hallway to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649281 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:40:00 +0100 1649281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649282&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F343928169%2Fsurgery-is-done.html She is waking up now after 1 1/2 hours of anesthesia. We still can't see her though. It will be about another half hour before we can see her in recovery. Dr. Martin came out to talk to us, though.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649282 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:03:00 +0100 1649282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649283&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F343911538%2Fstill-in-surgery.html Everything was backed up in surgery today so she wasn't taken into surgery until 2:30pm. It was supposed to start around 1pm. She did well with being NPO since 9:30am. I was amazed she didn't ask... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649283 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:39:00 +0100 1649283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646324&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F343225367%2Fgratitudes.html It has been a rough day for me emotionally. I guess life's recent events snuck up on me. Tomorrow's surgery for Grace is especially in my thoughts. Right before bed, Grace said, "I think I'm a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646324 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:17:00 +0100 1646324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642788&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F342182676%2Fapprehensive.html Well, we are rapidly approaching Grace's surgery this Wednesday, the 23rd, to have her thyroglossal duct cyst removed. The good news is that the antibiotics did their job, and the infection is gone.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642788 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:34:00 +0100 1642788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603386&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F330756260%2Fanother-check-up.html Yesterday, Grace was supposed to visit with a nurse practitioner for a pre-operative check-up. When Charlie brought Grace in the office, he caught Grace's surgeon's attention and said, "You may want... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603386 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:38:00 +0100 1603386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1583016&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F328222949%2Faugmentin-seems-to-already-be-making.html The augmentin seems to already be making the swelling go down. The redness is fading too. Grace is not very pleased with the taste of the medicine, and unfortunately gets to put up with it for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1583016 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:34:00 +0100 1583016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1582193&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F327792749%2Fgraces-cyst-is-infected.html The last couple of days Grace has been telling me that the cyst in her throat has been painful. I've been paying attention to it but from what I could tell it didn't appear red and the inside of her... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1582193 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:10:00 +0100 1582193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488636&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F303134124%2Fgraces-surgery-scheduled.html Charlie just called me. The scheduler called him at work to arrange the date of Grace's surgery. It will be on July 23rd at 1:00 p.m. To me, that is a funny coincidence of a date. That is the date... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488636 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:58:00 +0100 1488636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478179&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F300793358%2Fultrasound.html Grace's ultrasound went well today. She cooperated well, and she wanted to watch the screen as the radiologist rolled the wand around on her neck. Charlie held her neck, and I held her hand. She was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478179 Thu, 29 May 2008 20:55:00 +0100 1478179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475366&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F300270523%2Fno-ultrasound-today.html Yesterday when we met with Dr. M's nurse, she gave us information about getting an ultrasound on Grace's neck. She informed us that we could just drop into a pediatric radiology clinic and get a scan... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475366 Thu, 29 May 2008 03:06:00 +0100 1475366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472665&cid=t_108949_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F299453208%2Fthyroglossal-duct-cyst.html It turns out our pediatrician's best guess of a birth defect was right on the money. Grace visited the ENT today, and he feels that the lump in her neck is something called a thyroglossal duct cyst.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472665 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:58:00 +0100 1472665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451696&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Faneurysmal-bone-cyst-of-talus.html "Usually it occurs in abnormal bone due to local haemodynamic factors of venous obstruction or AV fistulae. it can arise from chondroblastoma, a chondromyxoid fibroma, an osteoblastoma, a giant cell tumor, or fibrous dysplasia. Less frequently, it results from some malignant tumor. It can be itraosseous or from surface and invade the soft tissues. Peak age is 16 yr old girl. Only 3% ocur in foot like in our case. MRI-Fluid- fluid levels are depicted only when the patient is lying motionless for about 10 minutes and when the scans are obtained in the plane perpendicular to that of the fluid levels. Fluid-fluid levels also are seen in many other bone lesions, such as giant cell tumors, and in telangiectatic osteosarcomas. MRI shows low to intemediate signal intensity both on t1 and t2 alon w... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451696 Sun, 18 May 2008 16:26:00 +0100 1451696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432303&cid=t_108949_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Faneurysmal-bone-cyst-of-neural-arch.html Primary tumors of the vertebrae are rare in infancy and childhood. An aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare, expanding benign lesion that appears most commonly in children and young adults, but can occur later in life. When the cyst appears in the spine, the neural arch is the most frequently involved portion of the vertebrae, although other parts of the body can occasionally be affected. On radiographic examination, the lesion usually appears as an expanding, lytic process, surrounded by a thin cortical shell. In our case, findings from both CT and MRI were suggestive of aneurysmal bone cyst. Case by Dr MGK Murthy,Sr Consultant Radiologist&Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDConsultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology Providers Editor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology Director, DAMS (Del... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432303 Fri, 09 May 2008 05:31:00 +0100 1432303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513811&cid=t_108949_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F31%2Fbasketball-jazz-and-now-cancer-for-wayman-tisdale%2F Filed under: Daily news, Celebrity news, SportsAward-winning jazz musician and former basketball star Wayman Tisdale revealed this week on his website that he has been diagnosed with cancer, that he will begin a six-month course of chemotherapy this week, and that his prognosis for recovery is excellent.The 6-foot-9 former Oklahoma Sooners basketball great -- who played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and Phoenix Suns and helped score gold on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team -- reports that he broke his leg in a fall at his Los Angeles home last month.After his fall, Tisdale's doctors determined a cyst in his right knee caused the injury. The cyst, identified as cancer, was then removed. Following chemotherapy, Tisdale, 42, will undergo knee-replacement surgery.T... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513811 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 513811