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Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Tags: Submission Guidelines Source Type: research

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Reveals Masked Post-Baseline Wedge Transplant Biopsy Pseudoaneurysm
We report a case of a patient who underwent cadaveric renal transplantation and developed an AVF and a PA after an on-table wedge biopsy. The PA was missed during the standard Doppler sonographic examination because of its small size but was unmasked with the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Fourteen days after the first CEUS, the procedure was repeated and showed complete thrombosis of the PA. (Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Araujo, N. C., Suassuna, J. H. R. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research

Ovarian Dysgerminoma: A Case Study
Dysgerminomas are rare ovarian malignancies that primarily affect young women and can occur during pregnancy. Clinically, these tumors present with lower quadrant pain and adnexal mass, and laboratory values may include elevated beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). These symptoms, along with the sonographic findings of a large, solid lobulated adnexal mass in young women, strongly suggest an ovarian dysgerminoma in the differential diagnosis. The majority of these tumors will be diagnosed at Stage IA and will respond well to fertility-sparing surgery. This case report demonstrates...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Michael, K. K., Wampler, K., Underwood, J., Hansen, C. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research

Neonatal Abdominal Aortic Thrombus: An Associated Risk of Umbilical Artery Catheterization
Umbilical artery catheterization is considered the standard of care for arterial access in neonates. Studies have shown, however, that umbilical artery catheterization carries a high risk of aortic thrombosis, which can be fatal. Neonatal aortic thrombosis can be difficult to treat appropriately, in part because of the absence of reliable data for this patient population and nonstandardized reporting of the condition. Sonography of the abdominal aorta in neonates provides a noninvasive means of diagnosing the presence and extent of aortic thrombus, which assists in managing the patient’s plan of care. An important ca...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Langan, M. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research

Importance of Early Detection of Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy
Although still rare, the incidence of cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies has increased in the past few years due to the number of cesarean section deliveries being performed. If left untreated, this can have devastating complications for patients, including hemorrhage, uterine rupture, and maternal death. Occurrence of cesarean scar ectopic is about 1 in 2000 pregnancies. Most of these pregnancies have a normal rising beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG), and patients may present asymptomatic, with light spotting during early first trimester and with or without cramping. Due to rarity, there is very minimal awarenes...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Jungkman, O., Anderson, J. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research

Crucial Role of Sonographic Imaging in Early Detection of Emphysematous Cholecystitis
Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening condition that warrants immediate surgical intervention following diagnosis. This condition is associated with a high mortality rate; therefore, early detection is essential in order for intervention and treatment to ensure the best possible patient outcome. Visualization of air within the biliary system is the hallmark of emphysematous cholycystitis, and sonography has proven to be a noninvasive, sensitive imaging modality for detection of air within the biliary system. This case study presents a patient with emphysematous cholecystitis and the role th...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Floyd, T. M., Merideth, K. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research

Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas in a Pediatric Patient
Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) is a rare epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas, with low malignant potential, that usually occurs in young women. With advancing diagnostic imaging techniques and technology, the number of documented SPN cases has increased. Due to a varying morphologic appearance, SPNs often fail to show typical imaging findings, making it difficult to establish a definitive diagnosis. A case is reported of a SPN discovered on a routine abdominal sonogram, further characterized with magnetic resonance imaging, and confirmed with surgical pathology analysis. Sonographers should be aware of this rare path...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Stanley, P., Stanley, C., Ciambotti, J., LeGallo, R., Altes, T. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Tags: Energizing Education Source Type: research

Teratogens and Congenital Heart Disease
The antenatal diagnosis of fetal congenital heart disease (CHD) allows for identification of potentially life-threatening conditions that may occur in the early neonatal period. A suspicion of congenital heart disease often occurs during the routine fetal anatomical survey. Subsequently, fetal echocardiography allows for a more detailed assessment of the cardiac lesion that is necessary in order to plan for delivery and postnatal surgical management. To enhance detection of congenital cardiac anomalies, and in particular ones that are potentially serious, it is important for the obstetrical sonographer to have an understan...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Lynch, T. A., Abel, D. E. Tags: Energizing Education Source Type: research

Enhancing 2D Cervical Length With 3D Cervix Imaging Emphasizing the Center Reference Point
This article describes a three-dimensional ultrasonographic multiplanar imaging method of cervical length measurement by manipulating the center reference point and volume axes. This methodology should yield a more consistent, accurate measurement of the cervical length compared to conventional two-dimensional ultrasonographic methods. Also described are additional software image manipulation techniques to enhance visualization of the relational anatomy of the cervix. Precise utilization of the center reference point and available image reconstruction software augment current two-dimensional morphologic information of the ...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: England, J., Hall, R., Andrews, N. L., Nirgudkar, P., Izquierdo, L. Tags: Energizing Education Source Type: research

Breast Papillomas: A Comprehensive Review
The detection of intraductal breast papillomas can be difficult; however, it is very important for diagnosis and treatment. Although intraductal papillomas are usually benign growths, a small percentage may be malignant. No imaging modality can distinguish between benign and malignant papillomas; that is done only with a biopsy. The symptoms vary greatly, ranging from asymptomatic to nipple discharge to a palpable mass. Multiple modalities, including mammography and ductography, have been used to identify papillomas, while magnetic resonance imaging is used to further evaluate known papillomas. Sonography has been proven c...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Bloom, C. Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research

The Role of Sonographic Imaging to Assess the Pathophysiology of Cording in Patients Treated for Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study
The pathophysiology of cording (visible bands of tissue that can form in the ipsilateral axilla and arm following breast cancer surgery) remains equivocal. Cording can be a painful and functionally limiting condition. Our aim was to assess the role of duplex ultrasonographic imaging as a diagnostic tool for assessment of this condition. We evaluated five women who had undergone surgery for unilateral breast cancer. Cording was identified by self-report and confirmed by physical examination. Duplex ultrasonography was performed within one week of the clinical diagnosis of cording. Duplex ultrasonography failed to identify t...
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: O'Toole, J., Hannon, K., Skolny, M. N., Swaroop, M. N., Elliott, K. N., Ferguson, C. M., Miller, C. L., Jammallo, L. S., Weinberg, I., Schainfeld, R. M., Jaff, M. R., Taghian, A. G. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Arterial Doppler Waveforms: The Confusion Continues
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Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - September 16, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Scissons, R. P., Neumyer, M. M. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - July 13, 2015 Category: Radiology Tags: Submission Guidelines Source Type: research