Five patients known to be HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)-positive--that is, susceptible to AIDS--presented with symptoms initially thought to be indicative of lumbar disc lesions. Signs of nerve root or cauda equina compression were found in all five patients. Lumbar radiculography and, in one patient, computerised tomography produced no evidence of compressive pathology. We recommend that ...

A 48-year-old Chinese woman presented with progressive right-sided sensorineural hearing loss. Computerised tomography showed asymmetrical widening of the right internal acoustic canal. Post-gadolinium magnetic resonance images demonstrated marked enhancement of an intracanalicular tumour. The diagnosis of acoustic neuroma was confirmed surgically. The approach to imaging of deafness, particula...

In the present paper, we report an extremely rare case of a 4-year-old girl who developed a frontal lobe intracerebral abscess following adenotonsillectomy. This was diagnosed by computerised tomography at scan 21 days post-tonsillectomy when she presented with bilateral sixth nerve palsies. We believe that intracranial complications should be considered in any patient who present with headache...

Injuries to the first rib synchondrosis are uncommon in sport. The potential for serious complications following posterior displacement is similar to that seen with posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. Clinical examination and plain radiography may not provide a definitive diagnosis. Computerised tomography is the most appropriate imaging modality if this injury is suspected. Posterior...