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We present an example of the typical positive images of drowning on post-mortem computed tomography before discussing the relevance of each of them for the diagnosis of drowning in a forensic setting.

The aim of this study was to identify specific unusual prenatal ultrasound (US) patterns of the adrenal gland and to propose a systematic approach for diagnosis. Six fetuses with unusual aspects of one or both adrenal glands, detected during routine prenatal US screening, were evaluated. Prenatal and postnatal management are described. A checklist of US features was created to perform a detailed analysis of adrenal lesions and guide prenatal management; this includes the time of appearance, location, growth, vascularization, structure, and presence of findings suggestive of malignancy.

In proven SARS-CoV-2 infection, both the Omicron variant and vaccination were associated with lower frequency of typical COVID-19 chest CT patterns and lesser extent of disease compared with the Delta variant and nonvaccination.

To study the feasibility of perinatal post-mortem computed tomography angiography (PMCTA) and to evaluate the informations provided.

L'augmentation attendue de l'incidence des cancers souligne l'importance des besoins de formation spécifique des médecins dans ce domaine, qu'il s'agisse de spécialistes oncologues ou de médecins généralistes. En France, les études médicales de deuxième cycle (DCEM) sont caractérisées par une formation mixte qui inclue un enseignement théorique à la faculté et un apprentissage pratique hospitalier. Le stage clinique représente une part majeure de la formation médicale générale et joue un rôle clef dans la détermination ultérieure du choix de la spécialité. La qualité pédagogique de ces stages est dépendante de multiples paramètres, au premier rang desquels se trouve la nécessité pour les enseignants de planifier de façon rigoureuse l'apprentissage souhaité. Nous rapportons notre expérience de planification systématique de l'enseignement hospitalier de la cancérologie aux étudiants de DCEM à l'institut Paoli-Calmettes (Marseille, France), un centre régional de lutte contre le cancer. Elle comprend l'analyse des besoins éducatifs, la formulation des objectifs et des moyens d'apprentissage, ainsi que le choix des moyens d'évaluation des étudiants et de l'activité d'apprentissage.

Abstract: Background: Intralobar sequestration (ILS) associated with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is a well-known entity. This hybrid form has many considerations for an appropriate management. This report aims to analyze pitfalls in the diagnosis, treatment, and thoracoscopic procedure pertaining to this association. Methods: Between May 2004 and September 2007, 23 fetal lung lesions were diagnosed prenatally and managed at the authors’ institution. Seven of these lesions were the hybrid form of ILS-CCAM. The records for these lesions were reviewed retrospectively. Results: In all seven fetuses, prenatal ultrasound diagnosed congenital lung abnormalities. In three cases, fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a macrocystic lesion supplied by an aberrant vessel. In all cases, the intrauterine evolution remained uncomplicated. All the newborns were asymptomatic at birth. Chest computed tomography (CT) performed at the age of 1 month showed the aberrant vessel in five cases. A regression of the lesion was noted in one patient and that of the aberrant vessel in another patient. Elective thoracoscopic lobectomy of the affected lobe was performed for six patients. The average age at the time of intervention was 5 months. At this writing, one patient is under observation due to resolution of the lesion. The operating time ranged from 80 to 160 min. One conversion to thoracotomy was required. All surgically treated patients had an uneventful hospital course. Histopathologic examination confirmed the association of intralobar sequestration with Stocker type 2 CCAM in five cases and with CCAM type 1 in one case. Conclusions: Prenatal diagnosis of the ILS-CCAM association was possible, as was resolution of one or both components of this lesion. Preoperative identification of the aberrant vessel is important for prevention of operative morbidity. This should be controlled before the lobectomy is begun.

AbstractVentricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare but well-known complication after valvular endocarditis. The lesion was localised exactly where pre-operative CT scan showed lack of enhancement in the postero-lateral wall of the left ventricle. This case demonstrates how much attention must be paid to myocardial CT images and emphazises the need of close follow-up in patients with infective endocartitis.

Pediatric radiology has faced and passed many challenges over the years. The 33rd Postgraduate Course and 47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) gave us the opportunity to see the presence of many young and enthusiastic pediatric radiologists. The topics presented during the first 2 days of the postgraduate course were very wide: neuropediatric radiology, chest imaging, and heart and vessels, gastrointestinal and genitourinary radiology, in addition to musculoskeletal and fetal imaging. A large series of scientific sessions were held, particularly focusing on MRI and its use in tissue characterization, prognosis assessment and treatment follow-up of many conditions, both congenital and acquired. Molecular and functional imaging were at the very heart of the symposium lectures.

To show the feasibility of full multiphase post-mortem CT angiography using the technique of ultrasound-guided femoral arterial puncture and a standard CT injector.

To define the computed tomography (CT) semiology of post-mortem gas collections linked to putrefaction, post-mortem “off-gassing” and decompression illness (DI) after fatal diving accidents and to establish CT diagnostic criteria for different causes of death in diving.