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Dropped gallstones are a common complication during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The formation of an abdominal abscess related to the dropped gallstones is rare because the majority of these calculi do not cause complications. Ultrasound is a usually used first-line imaging modality to detect gallstones in the abscess. CT scan may be used to confirm the diagnosis of abscess and for topographic analysis. We report the case of a lady presented to the emergency department 2 months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy; for acute cholecystitis; with acute abdomen and fever. Laboratory values revealed an elevated white blood cell count (WBC) and C-reactive protein concentration (CRP). The diagnosis of intra-abdominal abscess was evoked by ultrasound and contrast-enhanced CT, and confirmed by laparoscopy. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the importance of searching and recognizing dropped gallstone within collection, particularly in the context of previous laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Congenital bilateral perisylvian syndrome, also known as bilateral periopercular syndrome or perisylvian polymicrogyria, is an exceptionally rare neurological disorder characterized by homogeneous clinicoradiological symptoms. There are consequently wide spectrums of clinical manifestations. In perisylvian syndrome. MRI is the preferred imaging technique. We describe the case of a female 8-year-old child who has a history of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. and was identified to have bilateral perisylvian syndrome based on MR imaging findings.

Bronchopulmonary cancer muscle metastases are uncommon, especially when they are visible. They can impact any muscle in the body, but the psoas, diaphragmatic, and paravertebral muscles have a clear advantage. We present a case of lateral pterygoid muscle metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung in a 70-year-old habitual smoker (40 packs per year) presents headaches more marked on the right and progressively worsening. A complementary brain MRI revealed a well-limited oval formation with irregular contours in hypo signal T1 hyper signal T2 heterogeneous, with area of central necrosis of the right pterygoid muscle, which was revealed to be a secondary location of bronchopulmonary malignancy after further examination (CT scan of the cervico-thoraco-abdomino-pelvic region, TEP scan, and biopsy). Moreover, muscle metastases are rarely revealing of primary cancer.

Infarction of the spinal cord is a rather rare occurrence. Paraparesis or quadriparesis with vibration and proprioceptive senses sparing are symptoms of anterior cord syndrome. Ischemic anterior cord syndrome can result from an obstruction of the anterior spinal artery or the Adamkiewicz Artery. Spinal infarction due to abdominal aortic aneurysm with intramural thrombosis is an extremely rare condition, because of its rarity, it presents a diagnostic difficulty to clinicians, which may result in an inaccurate or delayed diagnosis. We present a case of spontaneous spinal cord infarction due to a previously asymptomatic aortic aneurysm with intraluminal thrombus, with a review of the literature.

Leiomyoma is a benign tumor that arises from smooth muscle. It may be encountered at any part of the body especially the uterus. However, scrotal localization is very uncommon, hence it often requires radiologic and pathology correlation to establish an accurate diagnosis and make optimal decisions for subsequent treatment. We present a case of an 82-years-old male, presenting with a left scrotal mass. Ultrasound and MRI demonstrated a left paratesticular mass. Surgery was then indicated and pathology results were consistent with a scrotal leiomyoma.

Biliary involvement during abdominal tuberculosis is extremely uncommon and represents a challenging diagnosis that can easily be mistaken for a malignant etiology. We report the case of a 40 years old male who presented with anorexia, chronic abdominal pain, and progressive obstructive jaundice. Abdominal computed tomography demonstrated distal narrowing with wall thickening of the main biliary duct, along with enlarged lymph nodes and signs of portal hypertension. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging showed a long distal biliary stricture, suggestive of malignancy, with dilated intrahepatic radicles. The diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma was initially suggested. However, given his young age and other imaging findings, the patient underwent laparoscopic biopsy which revealed epithelioid cell granuloma with caseating necrosis consistent with tuberculous origin.