Imaging of Spine Fractures With Emphasis on the Craniocervical Junction
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Gabriela Santos-Nunez, Hao S. Lo, Hemang Kotecha, Joe Jose, Aly AbayazeedSpinal cord injury often times is a catastrophic result of trauma. Delay in diagnosis may result in increased morbidity and mortality. Cross-sectional imaging is now increasingly used as a first-line diagnostic modality in the setting of trauma for recognition of spine fractures and ligamentous injuries that might be missed on routine radiographs. The learning objectives of this article are to review the anatomy of the spine and understand the mechanis...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Finger and Thumb
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Juliann Giese, Christopher CernigliaSoft tissue digital injury of the hand is a common presenting complaint in the emergency setting. Although initial work-up requires physical examination and radiographs, many of these entities may be radiographically occult and solely appreciated on ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). If undiagnosed, these conditions may lead to sequela of untreated disease including early osteoarthritis, pain, permanent deformity, and immobility. Soft tissue finger injuries that may not ...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer and the Role of Imaging
Publication date: June 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, Volume 39, Issue 3Author(s): Brett W. CarterLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality and accounts for more deaths than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined. Traditionally, treatment options have included surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Continual advances in the characterization of lung cancer have resulted in the development of effective immunotherapies. These agents help the immune system recognize tumors as foreign, stimulate the immune system, and relieve the inhibition that allows the growth and spread of ca...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging on Lung Cancer and Treatment with Targeted Therapy
Publication date: June 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, Volume 39, Issue 3Author(s): Girish S. Shroff, Marcelo F. Benveniste, Patricia M. de Groot, Brett W. Carter, Carol C. Wu, Chitra Viswanathan, Mylene T. TruongThe identification of genetic mutations known as oncogenic driver mutations that lead to the growth and survival of cancer cells has been an important advance in the field of oncology. Treatment in advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has transitioned from a more general approach to a more personalized approach based on genetic mutations of the cancer itself. Common mutations detected in p...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging of Radiation Treatment of Lung Cancer
Publication date: June 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, Volume 39, Issue 3Author(s): Marcelo F. Benveniste, Sonia L. Betancourt Cuellar, Daniel Gomez, Girish S. Shroff, Brett W. Carter, Ana Paula A. Benveniste, Edith M. MaromRadiation therapy is an important modality in the treatment of patients with lung cancer. Recent advances in delivering radiotherapy were designed to improve loco-regional tumor control by focusing higher doses on the tumor. More sophisticated techniques in treatment planning include 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiothera...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Management of Incidental Lung Nodules
This article focuses on the CT imaging characteristics and clinical behavior of pulmonary nodules, with review of the current management guidelines that reflect this knowledge. (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Understanding Lung-RADS 1.0: A Case-Based Review
This article reviews the Lung-RADS categories and management recommendations using a case-based approach. (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Incidental Findings on Lung Cancer Screening: Significance and Management
This article aims to highlight some of the incidental findings detected by low-dose CT (LDCT) performed for lung cancer screening and to present an overview of currently accepted management recommendations. (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
PET/CT Interpretative Pitfalls in Thoracic Malignancies
Publication date: June 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, Volume 39, Issue 3Author(s): Girish S. Shroff, Bradley S. Sabloff, Mylene T. Truong, Brett W. Carter, Chitra ViswanathanApplications of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in the thorax include the evaluation of solitary pulmonary nodules, staging and restaging of oncologic patients, assessment of therapeutic response, and detection of residual or recurrent disease. Accurate interpretation of PET/CT requires knowledge of the physiological distribution of [18 F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose, as well as artifacts and quantitative er...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Postoperative Imaging and Complications in Resection of Lung Cancer
Publication date: June 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, Volume 39, Issue 3Author(s): Patricia M. de Groot, Mylene T. Truong, Myrna C.B. GodoySurgical resection offers the best hope of cure for patients with operable early-stage lung cancer. Wedge resection, segmentectomy, lobectomy, or pneumonectomy may be performed depending on the size and location of the tumor. Radiologists must be familiar with the types of surgical resection utilized in the treatment of lung carcinoma and with their normal and abnormal postsurgical appearance on imaging studies. Prompt identification of postoperative complications on im...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Letter From Editor: Lung Cancer
Publication date: June 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, Volume 39, Issue 3Author(s): Gabriela Gayer (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Stroke Mimics: The Quest for Leptomeningeal Anastomoses and Isolated Diffusion-Weigthed MR Signal
Publication date: Available online 6 June 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Humberto Morales, Marshall KongStroke is caused by occlusion of a medium- or large-sized vessel in the brain. The treatment with either intravenous or intra-arterial thrombolysis is based on an accurate and time-sensitive diagnosis. On clinical and imaging grounds a number of entities—seizures, toxic-metabolic, infectious, or demyelinating diseases—can mimic stroke. Identifying them is paramount as the treatment differs significantly. Prior imaging reviews have focused on the nonterritorial distribution of these mimics. H...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pediatric Emergencies: Imaging of Pediatric Head Trauma
Publication date: Available online 31 January 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): William T. O’Brien, Marguerite M. Caré, James L. LeachPediatric head trauma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children and may be seen in the setting of accidental or abusive injuries. Although many of the patterns of head injury are similar to adults, the imaging manifestations of head injury in children are more complex due to the developing brain and calvarium. Additionally, there are unique considerations for mechanisms of injury in children, to include abusive head trauma and birth-related injuri...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Essentials of Head Trauma Imaging
Publication date: Available online 8 February 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Courtney Frey, J. Michael HazenfieldHead trauma is a common indication for neuroimaging in the emergency room. CT is the modality of first choice, as it is quick, safe, and effective in evaluating for life-threatening intracranial hemorrhage and mass effect. CT is also best for evaluating for skull fractures, which may alter management and lead to further imaging studies. MRI is reserved for selected patients, particularly when the clinical exam does not match the CT imaging findings, such as in diffuse axonal injury. Eme...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Intracranial Hemorrhage Imaging
Publication date: Available online 27 February 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Amin F. Saad, Ruchir Chaudhari, Nancy J. Fischbein, Max WintermarkIntracranial hemorrhage is a medical event frequently encountered in the clinical practice of radiology that has significant potential for patient morbidity and mortality. The expedient and accurate identification of intracranial hemorrhage as well as elucidation of the underlying cause can assist in optimizing the care of these patients. In this review, we attempt to familiarize the reader with the imaging appearance of multiple types of intracranial hemo...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
