Adrenal myelolipomas (AMLs) are rare benign adrenal tumours containing adipose and hematopoietic tissue as a result of reticuloendothelial cell metaplasia. In this case report, we describe the diagnostic evaluation and the operative management of a giant adrenal myelolipoma in a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1731032
Background: The pancreas has a normal echogenicity that is comparable to or slightly higher than that of the liver. Fat accumulated around the pancreas determines pancreatic echogenicity, and ultrasound scan is a crucial diagnostic and screening tool for its assessment. Objective...
Background: The pancreas can be imaged using ultrasound to provide details on its size, echotexture, ductal anatomy, and surrounding tissues. Diagnostic and interventional procedures can be easily completed quickly and for a low cost. Objectives: To determine the normal pancreati...
Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Datonye Christopher Briggs, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Chioma Okechukwu, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Background: An important sign of congenital heart disease (CHD), myocardial dysfunction and foetal congestive cardiac failure is cardiomegaly, which is detected using the assessment of the cardiothoracic (CT) ratio. Objective: To evaluate the foetal CT ratio and its relationship...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v11i3221
Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Abednigo Ojanerohan Addah, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2023
Background: The portal vein is one of the main sources of blood supply of the liver. About three quarters of the liver blood flow is from the portal vein. Objectives: To assess the mean normal portal vein diameter in healthy pregnant women, and correlate our observation with mate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i2794
Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Obinna Isidore Onyia, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology·2023
Background: About 75% of the liver blood flow is from the portal vein, while the remaining 25% comes from the hepatic artery. One of the main abnormalities of the portal system is portal hypertension, and the portal vein diameter is key in make this diagnosis. Objectives: To asse...
Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Olakunle Ifeoluwa Makinde, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Simeon Chijioke Amadi, Abednigo Ojanerohan Addah & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2022
Background: Hysterosalpingography is an investigative modality used in the evaluation of the uterine cavity, fallopian tubes, and adjacent peritoneal cavity following the injection of contrast material through the cervical canal. Objective: To determine the relationship between a...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i12591
Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology·2023
Background: During normal pregnancy, the size of the thyroid gland and hormone production increase. There is increased thyroid stimulation in pregnancy, which leads to an increase in the size of the thyroid gland. Objectives: To determine changes in thyroid volume (TV) in pregnan...
Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Obinna Isidore Onyia, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Abednigo Ojanerohan Addah & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology·2023
Background: The hepatic artery is a branch of the coeliac trunk, and supplies 25% of the total blood flow to the liver, while the portal vein is formed by the mesenteric and splenic veins, and accounts for the remaining 75% of hepatic blood supply. Objectives: To compare the port...