Hepatic adenomatosis in liver cirrhosis
Publication date: 2017Source: European Journal of Radiology Open, Volume 4Author(s): Sonja Gordic, Swan N Thung, Sasan Roayaie, Mathilde Wagner, Bachir TaouliAbstractHepatocellular adenoma (HCA) is a benign liver tumor most frequently occurring in women using oral contraception. HCA develops in normal or nearly normal livers and is extremely rare in cirrhosis. The authors present magnetic resonance imaging and histopathologic findings in a 57-year-old man with liver cirrhosis and hepatic adenomatosis.As the differentiation between HCA and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can be difficult with imaging, we would like to highli...
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Systematic review of the safety and efficacy of contrast injection via venous catheters for contrast-enhanced computed tomography
ConclusionContrast injection via CVCs can be performed safely for CECT when using a strict protocol. Quality of scans depended on multiple factors like flow rate, indication of the scan, and cardiac output of the patient. In each patient, an individual evaluation whether to use the CVC as access for contrast media should be made, while bolus tracking may be mandatory in most cases. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Differentiation of prostate cancer lesions in the Transition Zone by diffusion-weighted MRI
ConclusionThe diagnosis efficiency of IVIM parameters was not superior to ADC in the diagnosis of PCa in TZ. Moreover, the combination of mean ADC and mean D did not perform better than the parameters alone significantly; It is feasible to stratify the pathological grade of prostate cancer by mean ADC. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Endovenous laser ablation of spermatic vein for the treatment of varicocele
ConclusionsIn our experience, EVLA of spermatic vein is a feasible and safe treatment in patients with Bahren type I varicocele. The key advantage of this technique is the adoption of a standardized protocol, which remains one of the main problems in gaining scientific evidence in case of coil or sclerosant embolisation (type and number of coils, amount of sclerosant agent etc). (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Influence of patient position and other inherent factors on image quality in two different cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices
ConclusionsHead position can affect the image quality. Tilting the head backward improved image quality in the mandibular region. However, if influenced by other variables e.g. motion artifacts in a clinical situation, remains to be further investigated.Advances in knowledgeImage quality assessed using CNR values to investigate the influence of different patient positions and FOVs. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Primary breast chondrosarcoma: Imaging and pathological findings
We present the case of a 62 year-old woman who was admitted to our institute of radiological sciences for a breast mass developed in the last few months. The final diagnosis was primary breast chondrosarcoma and the surgical treatment performed, based on imaging and pathological findings, was the mastectomy. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A rare presentation of Spigelian hernia involving the appendix
We present an emergent case of a Spigelian hernia involving the appendix. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence: A new perspective
ConclusionsThe SSCD and thinning belong to the same spectrum and are acquired conditions. Increasing prevalence in old age suggests it to be an acquired condition rather than a congenital one. No significant association of these condition was seen with CSOM and cholesteatoma. Vertigo is the predominat symptom bringing the patient to hospital along with Tullio phenomenon. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Performance survey on a new standardized formula for oral signal suppression in MRCP
ConclusionThis large survey shows that the tested product is considered effective by radiologists regarding MRCP image quality. Patients’ feedback on taste and palatability was very positive. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
MRI findings of complications related to previous uterine scars
Publication date: 2018Source: European Journal of Radiology Open, Volume 5Author(s): Leonor Alamo, Yvan Vial, Alban Denys, Gustav Andreisek, Jean-Yves Meuwly, Sabine SchmidtAbstractAlthough the World Health Organization suggests 10–15% as the adequate cesarean delivery rate to assure optimal prognosis for mother and children, cesarean rates have continuously increased worldwide over the last three decades, even in primiparous women. Moreover, uterine scars after myomectomies, complications of obstetrical interventions and more recently, after fetal surgery, are often observed. This review article describes the most commo...
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Phosphoglyceride crystal deposition disease mimicking a malignant tumor
Publication date: 2018Source: European Journal of Radiology Open, Volume 5Author(s): Hiroyuki Tokue, Masayuki Ebara, Ryosuke Takahashi, Azusa Tokue, Yoshito TsushimaAbstractA 45-year-old woman who had undergone surgical repair for an atrial septal defect at the age of 7 years presented with multiple anterior mediastinal masses. Positron-emission tomography (PET) with 2-[18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG) revealed high uptake in the masses. The findings were interpreted as mediastinal malignant tumors with dissemination. Biopsy was performed, and the histological diagnosis was phosphoglyceride crystal deposition disease wit...
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Reconstruction of white matter fibre tracts using diffusion kurtosis tensor imaging at 1.5T: Pre-surgical planning in patients with gliomas
ConclusionsCorticospinal fibre bundles estimated using DK tensor in a 1.5T scanner presented similar properties in patients with brain gliomas as those reported in the literature using DTI-based tractography. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) and non-Gaussian diffusion MRI of the lactating breast
ConclusionIVIM and non-Gaussian diffusion parameters significantly changed between pre- and post-breastfeeding status, and care needs to be taken in interpreting diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) data in lactating breasts. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Cerebral venous thrombosis presenting like a subdural hemorrhage at magnetic resonance imaging: An Italian case report
We report the case of a woman who present a migrant headache, resistant to the therapy. It was at first performed an axial CT scan of the brain that was negative.Afterwards the Patient did an MRI which proves the presence of a hyperintensity rhyme, localized in the left temporal region, in the subdural space, diagnosed like a subdural hemorrhage.Considering the type and increase of headache, neurologist suggest to perform a venography PC sequence that finally demonstrate the correct diagnosis of a filling defect of left spheno-parietal sinus. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Image quality with iterative reconstruction techniques in CT of the lungs—A phantom study
ConclusionsIMR1 Sharp+ was the only reconstruction technique in this study which increased CNR to a large extent, while maintaining all other image quality parameters measured in this study. (Source: European Journal of Radiology Open)
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
