Retrospective review of patients with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) detected by 64-slice multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT). To evaluate the role of CT scan as the primary modality of imaging in suspected cases of CVT. Between October 2006 and September 2007, 53 patients, suspected to have CVT, underwent CT scan of the brain. Out of these, 33 patients were included in the study, who underwent non-contrast CT (NCCT), CT venous angiogram (MDCTA) and magnetic resonance venogram. Two blinded readers evaluated the NCCT and MDCTA. Final diagnosis was obtained after consensus reading of all the imaging by the two readers. Out of the total 33 patients, 20 patients were detected to have thrombosis of one or more of the cerebral venous sinuses or veins, at the concluding consensus reading. MDCTA together with NCCT could identify thrombosis in all of the 20 patients, i.e., 100% sensitivity and specificity. Sixty-four-slice MDCTA together with NCCT provided 100% sensitivity and specificity for the identification of CVT. It can be considered as a cost-effective and widely available, primary imaging modality in emergency situations.

We conclude that when a paracardiac cystic, pulsatile lesion with dilated pulmonary arteries are seen in the fetus in utero then other features associated with the syndrome, such as TOF and the presence or absence of the ductus arteriosus should be looked for. In our case there was no ductus arteriosus.

Dislocation of the ulnar nerve with snapping triceps syndrome has been implicated as a cause of cubital tunnel syndrome. Patients with this condition may clinically present with a snapping sensation at the elbow upon flexion along with ulnar neuropathic symptoms. Though demonstration of this condition is possible by static MRI images, ultrasound can be used as a more accessible and inexpensive modality for attaining diagnosis. This pictorial essay emphasises the technique, findings and role of dynamic ultrasound in the diagnosis of this entity.

Giant right atrium is a rarely reported condition, especially in intrauterine life. It may be mistaken with pericardial effusion and Ebstein's anomaly, which are more common causes of right atrial enlargement. We present a case of prenatal diagnosis of giant right atrium detected at 29 weeks of gestation by fetal echocardiography.