Ventral Wrist Tumor with Numbness of the Fingers
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Chia-Wei Lin (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Thigh Mass
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Hong-Jen Chiou (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Hard, Tender Mass at the Submandibular Region and Trunk
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Chee-Wai Mak , Wen-Sheng Tzeng , Yu-Ting Kuo , I-Ha Lao (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Early Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Han-Ching Chang , Tsung-Hong Chiu , T'sang-T'ang Hsieh , Liang-Ming Lo For women in the early stages of pregnancy, the intrauterine gestational sac cannot yet be seen. Both adnexal regions, the posterior cul-de-sac and the cervical canal should therefore be imaged to avoid missing the very rare cases of early cervical pregnancy. Color Doppler ultrasound can locate the exact site of implantation and confidently confirm the diagnosis of cervical pregnancy. Early diagnosis is important for early intervention and reduces the...
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pseudoaneurysm of the Breast Treated with Percutaneous Ethanol Injection
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Mein-Kai Gueng , Yi-Hong Chou , Chui-Mei Tiu , See-Ying Chiou , Ya-Fang Cheng The incidence of complications following core needle biopsy (CNB) or fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the breast is low, and the subsequent need for surgical management of any complication is rare. We herein report such a case in whom a pseudoaneurysm of the breast developed 2 days after a manually guided FNAC of a benign breast lesion. Percutaneous ethanol injection for treatment of the pseudoaneurysm was successfully done with remai...
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A Waving Horn on the Big Mitral Annulus Calcification: Caseous Calcification of the Mitral Annulus with Abscess Formation
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Li-Tan Yang , Hsuan-Yin Wu , Chwan-Yau Luo , I-Chuang Liao , Wei-Chuan Tsai Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (CCMA) is a rare variant of mitral annular calcification. It comprises a combination of calcium, fatty acids, and cholesterol, and is characterized by heterogeneity in echocardiographic images, with peripheral areas of calcification surrounding a central area of echolucency, resembling a periannular mass. Here, we describe a case of CCMA combined with a mitral annulus abscess, manifesting as a waving, ...
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Hepatic Portal Venous Gas in a COPD Patient
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Mei-Fwa Wong , Wan-Ching Lien Although hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is usually associated with a grave prognosis, favorable outcomes have been reported in some conditions. A rare case demonstrates the transient occurrence of HPVG in a patient with aerophagia when chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurred, and disappearance after symptoms resolved. The patient's recovery was uneventful and he did not suffer from any abdominal catastrophe. These findings may support the mechanical theory for the occurrence of...
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation of Soft-tissue Tumors and Assessment of Treatment Response with Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Preliminary Study Using Rabbit VX2 Tumor Model
Conclusion Extracorporeal HIFU treatment for soft-tissue tumor may be a feasible approach with adjustment of input energy level. For post-treatment assessment, functional MRI techniques including DCE-MRI and ADC map may be useful and complementary to conventional MRI. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Obturator Hernia: The “Little Old Lady's Hernia”
We present here the case of a patient who was quickly diagnosed by ultrasonography and hence underwent surgery without significant complications. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The Role of Doppler Sonography in Distinguishing Malignant from Benign Breast Lesions
Conclusion Hypervascularity of a breast mass is the most reliable sign in Doppler ultrasound to predict its possibility of malignancy. However, it appears that the use of RI alone has little value in differentiating between malignant and benign breast lesions. Pathological findings are still the gold standard for diagnosing the type of breast nodules. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Child–Pugh Score and Ascites for Predicting Economic Outcomes in Adult Patients with Acute Hepatitis
Conclusion The Child–Pugh score and sonographic findings can be used to predict medical resource utilization in patients with acute hepatitis in the emergency department. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Ultrasonography for Proper Endotracheal Tube Placement Confirmation in Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients: Two-center Experience
Conclusion Real-time tracheal ultrasonography is an accurate method for identifying endotracheal tube position during cardiopulmonary resuscitation without the need for interruption of chest compression. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Color Doppler Misoprostol Response Study (CDMRS): An Evaluation Tool for Patients Awaiting Myomectomy
Conclusion In conclusion, we suggest that all patients scheduled for myomectomy have prior CDMRS to evaluate the degree of vascularity and to assess if they have an appropriate response to misoprostol administered rectally, so that there is minimal or no blood loss during surgery. This preoperative assessment will decrease physician apprehension, with less intraoperative blood loss and morbidity. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Prehospital Ultrasound
Publication date: June 2014 Source:Journal of Medical Ultrasound, Volume 22, Issue 2 Author(s): Jen-Tang Sun , Chun-Yen Huang , Yi-Shin Huang , Shyh-Shyong Sim , Kah-Meng Chong , Hsiu-Po Wang , Wan-Ching Lien Ultrasound is a commonly used diagnostic tool in clinical conditions. With recent developments in technology, use of portable ultrasound devices has become feasible in prehospital settings. Many studies also proved the feasibility and accuracy of prehospital ultrasound. In this article, we focus on the use of prehospital ultrasound, with emphasis on trauma and chest ultrasound. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Hepatic Portal Venous Gas: Review of the Literature and Sonographic Implications
In conclusion, the number of cases with ultrasound-diagnosed HPVG is increasing. The etiology of HPVG should be searched and coincident imaging findings, including pneumatosis intestinalis, should be evaluated. (Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - October 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
