BACKGROUND
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) is a multifunctional cytokine that has been detected in several human cardiac-related conditions, including congestive heart failure and septic… (More)
We present the MR findings in a case of tophaceous gout of the lumbar spine with cauda equina compression, mimicking an epidural abscess. The diagnosis was clinically unsuspected and confirmed at… (More)
We describe a case of histologically proved osmotic demyelination syndrome. In addition to abnormal T2 signal within the pons and thalami, MR showed linear enhancing lesions at the cortical medullary… (More)
There are 24 individual vertebrae: seven cervical, 12 thoracic and five lumbar. The five (fused) sacral vertebrae and the coccyx (made up of 3–5 rudimentary vertebrae) are not always classed as being… (More)
Five lesions were studied to elucidate the histogenesis of cartilage in peripheral fibromas. Cytological features suggested direct transformation from fibroblast-like cells to chondrocytes… (More)