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Background
The advent of Spiral Computed Tomographic (CT) angiography has provided the patients a non-invasive, accurate and fast modality of imaging the vasculature.Methods
Spiral CT angiography was performed in 30 patients to evaluate intracranial circulation using standard protocols of data acquisition. The images were processed and reconstructed in 3-dimension to delineate anatomy and pathology accurately.Results
The study established that CT angiography is an accurate modality for evaluating the intracranial circulation in a variety of abnormalities. It is safe both in terms of being non-invasive and exposure to radiation. It has a distinct advantage over other non-invasive modalities of imaging like MRI in the evaluation of patients with metallic stents and clips.Conclusion
CT angiography has tremendous potential in imaging the intracranial vasculature. It is unquestionably safer than catheter angiography as it avoids arterial puncture and intra-arterial catheter manipulation. It is fast and capable of producing excellent 3-dimensional images of the intracranial vasculature.Key Words: Neurovascular imaging, Spiral CT, CT Angiography 相似文献2.
Background
Contrast enhanced MRI is today considered the investigation modality of choice in detection and characterization of focal liver lesions. The conventional MRI contrast media like Gadolinium (Gd) chelates undergo elimination through the urinary pathway and are not selectively concentrated or metabolized in the liver. Gadobenate dimeglumine (Chemical name: Gadolinium-BOPTA) is a promising newer liver specific MRI contrast medium having additional properties of selective uptake and biliary excretion by hepatocytes. Our study was designed as a pilot study to evaluate the utility of Gd-BOPTA in detection and characterization of focal liver lesions.Methods
Fifty-three consecutive patients with focal liver lesions (excluding only simple hepatic cysts) detected on ultrasonography and CT abdomen, were prospectively subjected to standardized MRI protocol for the liver, using Gd-BOPTA as the intravenous contrast medium. An additional T1W axial scan of the liver was incorporated in the study protocol, at a delay of 2 h post-contrast, in all patients.Results
In the study population, the combination of USG and contrast enhanced CT abdomen findings were adequate to reach a definitive diagnosis in 70% of the patients. The liver specificity of Gd-BOPTA contributed to improved lesional characterization in 9/50 patients (18%) on the delayed phase images.Conclusion
The study revealed that the liver specific properties of Gd-BOPTA can be used to obtain additional information to improve characterization of focal hepatic lesions, when delayed phase scans are included in the study protocol. 相似文献3.
Aim
To evaluate the feasibility and impact of diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW MRI) as the first line neuroimaging of stroke at a district general hospital.Methods
Prospective audit of all in‐patients admitted with clinically suspected acute stroke and referred for imaging over a consecutive 17 week period. The data collected included scan type, time from cerebral event to imaging request, and time from formal radiological request to neuroimaging. Clinicians'' (general physicians, neurologists, and radiologists) perceptions were assessed by a questionnaire.Results
148 patients had neuroimaging for clinically suspected stroke during this period. Eighty one per cent of patients (120 of 148) had DW MRI as first line. Ninety two per cent of these patients had DW MRI within 24 hours of the formal radiological request. Twenty eight patients did not undergo DW MRI because lack of MRI safety, clinical state, unavailability because of maintenance service or lack of trained staff. Clinicians found the introduction of the DW MRI based service a significant improvement on computed tomography, especially for equivocal cases.Conclusion
DW based MRI service is both feasible and sustainable in the setting of a district general hospital and most clinicians feel that this is a significant improvement to stroke services. 相似文献4.
Kun Zhang Qingjun Wang Haiyi Wang Huiyi Ye Aitao Guo Weidong Duan 《European journal of medical research》2014,19(1)
Background
Patients with congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV) often suffer from additional medical complications such as hepatic tumors and cardiac malformations.Case presentation
Congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV) is a rare malformation. We present a case of a 16-year-old Chinese girl with CAPV with multiple pathology-proven hepatic focal nodular hyperplasias (FNHs) and ventricular septal defect (VSD). The CT and MRI features of this case are described, and previously reported cases are reviewed.Conclusions
CAPV is a rare congenital anomaly and in such patients, clarifying the site of portosystemic shunts, liver disease, and other anomalies is critical for appropriate treatment selection and accurate prognosis determination. Close follow-up, including laboratory testing and radiologic imaging, is recommended for all CAPV patients. 相似文献5.
S. Dashottar A.K. Singh J. Debnath C.G. Muralidharan R.K. Singh Suman Kumar 《Medical Journal Armed Forces India》2015,71(2):145-151
Background
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays an important role in the evaluation and management of adenomyosis. In this study, we first diagnosed the adenomyosis on MRI and then we analyzed the MRI changes in the uterus in pre and post intrauterine progesterone implants cases.Method
All the patients with clinical diagnosis of menorrhagia or dysmenorrhea were screened by Ultrasonography (USG) of the pelvis. Patients with heterogeneous echo texture of the uterus were then evaluated by the MRI of the pelvis. All patients with MRI findings suggestive of adenomyosis formed the study group.Result
On MRI study 60 patients were diagnosed as adenomyosis, 68.33% had diffuse adenomyosis and 31.66% had focal adenomyosis. 83% of diagnosed adenomyosis cases had high intensity signal foci which were seen in 75% cases of diffuse adenomyosis and 100% cases of focal adenomyosis. 50 diagnosed adenomyosis cases were then reviewed after 03 months, 06 months and 12 months to see for any change in the MRI findings in the post intrauterine implant cases. On follow up MRI after post progesterone intrauterine implant, 50% of the cases showed reduction in the high intensity signals, 10% of the cases showed mild reduction in the junctional zone thickness with no significant change in the uterine size.Conclusions
It is inferred that MR imaging is not only helpful in diagnosing but also helpful in monitoring the effects of hormonal therapy in adenomyosis. 相似文献6.
Walter S Campbell James R Campbell William W West James C McClay Steven H Hinrichs 《J Am Med Inform Assoc》2014,21(5):885-892
Objective
This research investigated the use of SNOMED CT to represent diagnostic tissue morphologies and notable tissue architectures typically found within a pathologist''s microscopic examination report to identify gaps in expressivity of SNOMED CT for use in anatomic pathology.Methods
24 breast biopsy cases were reviewed by two board certified surgical pathologists who independently described the diagnostically important tissue architectures and diagnostic morphologies observed by microscopic examination. In addition, diagnostic comments and details were extracted from the original diagnostic pathology report. 95 unique clinical statements were extracted from 13 malignant and 11 benign breast needle biopsy cases.Results
75% of the inventoried diagnostic terms and statements could be represented by valid SNOMED CT expressions. The expressions included one pre-coordinated expression and 73 post-coordinated expressions. No valid SNOMED CT expressions could be identified or developed to unambiguously assert the meaning of 21 statements (ie, 25% of inventoried clinical statements). Evaluation of the findings indicated that SNOMED CT lacked sufficient definitional expressions or the SNOMED CT concept model prohibited use of certain defined concepts needed to describe the numerous, diagnostically important tissue architectures and morphologic changes found within a surgical pathology microscopic examination.Conclusions
Because information gathered during microscopic histopathology examination provides the basis of pathology diagnoses, additional concept definitions for tissue morphometries and modifications to the SNOMED CT concept model are needed and suggested to represent detailed histopathologic findings in computable fashion for purposes of patient information exchange and research.Trial registration number
UNMC Institutional Review Board ID# 342-11-EP. 相似文献7.
Three dimensional reconstruction of the pancreas based on the virtual Chinese human--female number 1
Zhou ZM Fang CH Huang LW Zhong SZ Wang BL Zhou WY 《Postgraduate medical journal》2006,82(968):392-396
Objective
To study the three dimensional (3D) reconstruction and 3D visualisation of the pancreas and create anatomy of the digitalised visual pancreas so as to construct a concrete basis for virtual operation and surgical operation on pancreas.Methods
The digital imaging data of pancreas, duodenum, common bile duct, arteries, and veins were obtained from the virtual Chinese human—female 1 (VCH‐F1). The image data were investigated and 380 images ascertained of pancreas picked up from images numbers 2617 to 2996. Finally, the images from number 2574 to 3017 were adopted to segment and processed using ACDSee and Photoshop so as to reconstruct 3D pancreas digitally. The data of pancreatic surfaces were transformed into Visualization Toolkit (VTK). The GUI program written with VC+ was used to display this VTK file and realise 3D visualisation of the pancreas.Results
3D reconstruction and visualisation of the pancreas and the peri‐pancreatic structures (the duodenum, the common bile duct,the inferior vena cava, the portal vein vessels, the aorta, the coeliac trunk vessels) was successful. The 3D and visualised pancreas manifested itself with its complete structure as well as its adjacency to other tissues.Conclusion
The 3D reconstruction and 3D visualisation of the pancreas based on the digital data of VCH‐F1 produces a digitally visualised pancreas, which promises a novel method for virtual operation on the pancreas, clinical operation on the pancreas, and anatomy of 3D visualised pancreas. 相似文献8.
Evaluation of angiography as the sole imaging study for the proximal aortic neck prior to EVAR
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Stephen A Badger Nityanda Arya William Loan Chee V Soong 《The Ulster medical journal》2009,78(3):166-170
Background
Angiographic assessment is an alternative to computerised tomography (CT) prior to endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). We evaluated angiography in aortic neck morphology assessment as an alternative investigation.Methods
Patients admitted for elective or emergency EVAR were assessed by pre-operative CT and intra-operative angiography. The proximal and distal aortic neck diameters, and neck length were measured. Measurements were expressed as median (95% CI).Results
35 patients (20 male) were assessed from August 2003 to January 2005 for elective (26) and emergency (9) EVAR. In the overall group, the proximal neck diameter was 22.0mm (21.0–23.0) on CT, and 20.7mm (19.3–22.3) on angiography. The distal neck diameter was 23.0mm (22.0–24.0) on CT, and 22.3mm (20.3–24.6) on angiography, while the neck length was only slightly greater on angiography [23.0mm (17.5–28.4)] relative to CT [23.0mm (20.0–28.0)]. The stent-grafts deployed were oversized by 26.8% (± 14.8%) relative to the CT measurements, and 33.7% (± 15.6%) relative to angiographic measurements. Good correlation was found for all three measurements between CT and angiography.Conclusions
Angiography alone is inadequate for endovascular aneurysm repair. Although it has timesaving potential, the accuracy achieved is not sufficient to use alone. 相似文献9.
Introduction
It is becoming increasingly common to request computed tomography (CT) to rule out space occupying lesions before lumbar puncture (LP), even in patients with no clinical signs. Imaging trends within a busy district general hospital in Oxfordshire, UK were analysed with results used to clarify when imaging should be considered mandatory.Method
A retrospective six month sample was obtained comprising all adults considered for LP. Observed frequencies of abnormal examination findings compared with abnormal investigations were used to determine sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive, and negative predictive values to assess the validity of using a normal clinical examination as a basis for excluding CT.Results
64 patients were considered for LP. In total, 58 patients underwent LP, with a single patient receiving two. After an abnormal CT scan, six patients did not undergo a planned LP. In all six of these cases subarachnoid haemorrhage was detected, and in all cases this was considered a probable diagnosis. In no case was an LP precluded by an unsuspected space occupying lesion. Neurological examination showed a sensitivity of 0.72 (0.52 to 0.93), specificity 0.78 (0.64 to 0.91), positive predictive value 0.61 (0.41 to 0.83), and negative predictive value 0.85 (0.73 to 0.97).Discussion
The high sensitivity and negative predictive values support normal neurological examination as an effective predictor of normal CT scan. This permits the recommendation in cases where subarachnoid haemorrhage is not suspected, a CT scan can be avoided provided there are no abnormal findings on physical or fundoscopic examination. 相似文献10.
Background
A retrospective assessment of contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scan findings in histopathologically proven cases of carcinoma of the gallbladder (GB) was performed to review its role in diagnosis, staging and assessment of surgical resectability.Methods
All the patients had been subjected to a standardised abdominal helical computed tomography scan. Orally administered iodinated contrast was used for opacification of bowel and dynamic intravenous injection of non-ionic iodinated contrast for studying the lesional enhancement and vascular structures.Results
The presence of focal or diffuse mass lesions in the gallbladder fossa, infiltration of a liver and second part of duodenum were the most reliable diagnostic features in carcinoma gallbladder. Regional spread was better delineated on CT scan as compared with ultrasonography.Conclusion
CT scan is an effective method for evaluating, characterizing and detecting the spread of GB carcinomas.Key Words: Gall Bladder, Carcinoma, Computed Tomography 相似文献11.
Background
Neoplasms of the parathyroid are common but parathyroid carcinoma is exceptionally rare. In contrast to most other malignant endocrine tumours that are usually less hormonally active, malignant parathyroid tumours are hyper functional. Malignant parathyroid tumours pose a diagnostic dilemma for the pathologist.Objective
To study the clinicopathological profile of a case series of parathyroid neoplasms and determine features which facilitate a malignant diagnosis.Methods
A retrospective analysis of seven cases of surgically treated parathyroid tumours over a three-year period at a single centre was done. Clinical, haematological, biochemical, and radiological data was accrued from medical records. The histopathology slides were reviewed along with the clinicopathological profile in an attempt to delineate markers of malignancy.Results
Patients ranged from 30 to 58 years of age. Males and females were approximately equal. Weakness and bone pain were the commonest presenting symptoms. Over 50% had significant hypercalcaemia and all had elevated serum parathormone. Clinically apparent mass was seen in only one. All tumours were successfully localised using CT scan and MRI. Thick fibrous capsule and broad septal fibrosis was seen in both the carcinomas; these were thin in the adenomas. Mitotic counts of 1-3 per high power field (HPF), capsular invasion and nodal metastasis were noted in the malignant tumours.Conclusion
Elevated serum calcium and parathormone values point to a parathyroid neoplasm. Current imaging modalities are successful in localising the tumour preoperatively. Markedly elevated serum calcium, broad fibrous bands, mitotic counts and capsular invasion are indicators of malignancy.Key Words: Parathyroid, Adenoma, Carcinoma 相似文献12.
Biruk L Wamisho Daniel Admasie Bayush E Negash Mihiret W Tinsay 《Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi》2009,21(2):62-65
Objectives
To measure the strength of agreement in clinical, radiological and histopathological diagnosis of osteosarcoma in a 5 year study period.Setting
Addis Ababa University, Black-Lion (‘Tikur Anbessa’) Hospital-BLH, is the country''s highest tertiary level referral and teaching hospital. The departments involved in this study (Radiology, Pathology and Orthopedics) receive referred patients from all over the country.Methods
All bone tumor patients, presenting to the three departments at BLH between the study period, December, 2003 – March, 2008 were recruited for the study. 51 patients with radiological diagnosis of osteosarcoma of the extremities were identified and their clinical and histopathological diagnoses reviewed in detail. All patients had a clinical examination, plain radiographs and biopsies of the affected part of the extremity. Radiographs of selected difficult cases were discussed at joint orthopedic & radiologic sessions every week. The radiological and histopathological diagnoses made were categorized separately using WHO classification of bone tumors. Strength of agreement between radiological and histopathological diagnoses was measured using Cohen''s Kappa test.Results
Of the total of 216 bone tumor patients presented and biopsied in the five year period, fifty one (51) had osteosarcoma of extremity bones. Commonest age affected by osteosarcoma was 16 (7–55years) and sex ratio was 1:1. Osteosarcoma was also the single most common clinical, radiological and histological diagnosis made. Considering all bone tumors presented together, the study indicated that radiological diagnosis was confirmed by similar histological diagnosis in 172 out 205 cases (84 %) and the corresponding Cohen''s Kappa value (0.82) showed excellent level of agreement between radiological and histological diagnoses of all bone tumors. The agreement between radiological and histopathological diagnoses of osteosarcoma of the limbs was 84.5%.Conclusion
There is an excellent agreement between clinical, radiological and histopathological diagnoses of bone tumors in general and osteosarcoma in particular. In setups where there is limited or no histopathological service, joint clinical and radiological decision could lead to a higher degree of accuracy in diagnosis of bone tumors, especially osteosarcoma. Radiological diagnosis of bone tumors at Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa is excellent. 相似文献13.
Background
Locking compression plate (LCP) fixation of juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb is a new modality of operative management.Methods
Twenty-five consecutive cases of juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb were fixed with LCP and results were analyzed.Results
All fractures healed in good anatomical position in 6–8 weeks with good functional outcome.Conclusion
LCP is a reliable fixation device for juxta articular and diaphyseal fractures of upper limb. 相似文献14.
Ashutosh Chauhan Pranjal Kulshrestha Sanjay Kapoor Harkirat Singh M.J. Jacob Maneel Patel Manomoy Ganguly 《Medical Journal Armed Forces India》2012,68(4):322-327
Background
Evaluation of a clinically N0 neck is mandatory in cases of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck region in order to determine the need to address the neck. The study was designed to compare the accuracy of PET/CT scan with that of USG and CECT Neck in assessing clinically N0 neck in cases of squamous cell carcinoma of upper aerodigestive tract.Methods
Single center, prospective, study over a 2 year period. All Cases of squamous cell carcinoma of upper aerodigestive tract with no palpable neck lymphadenopathy and who were scheduled for surgery were evaluated with USG, CECT and 18F-FDG PET/CT, of the neck. Post operative histopathology was correlated with pre-operative nodal status. Statistical analysis was done using the chi square test.Results
In the 49 patients enrolled, 51 neck sides underwent dissections. Sensitivity of USG, CECT and PET-CT was 4.76%, 23.80% and 71.43% respectively while the specificity was 93.33%, 93.33% and 96.67% respectively. The positive predictive value (PPV) calculated for USG, CECT and PET-CT was 33.33%, 71%, 93.5% respectively while the negative predictive value (NPV) 58.33%, 63.63% and 82.85% respectively.Conclusions
In N0 neck in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, though FDG-PET-CT is more accurate than either USG or CECT in staging of the neck, it is not accurate enough to alter the current treatment paradigm. 相似文献15.
Purpose
Follow-up of vascular changes in a patient with congenital retinocephalofacial vascular malformation syndrome.Methods
MRI and cerebral angiography.Results
In a 36-year-old man, magnetic resonance im aging of the skull and cerebral angiography revealed left intracranial arteriovenous malformations. Follow-up observation of 27 years revealed no essential change of retinal and cerebral arteriovenous malformations. Additional congenital deficits in this patient were described.Conclusion
Patients with retinal arteriovenous malformations should be early examined with neuroradiological methods. 相似文献16.
Background
A study of first indigenous titanium dental implant developed by DRDO was undertaken at INMAS, Delhi. The aim was to establish the time taken for osseointegration, along with objectives to define the time of implant loading and compare the osseointegration of indigenous dental implants with already established dental implant systems.Methods
21 subjects rehabilitated using 39 indigenous dental implants were evaluated by bone SPECT before implantation and at regular intervals towards establishing the aim and objectives.Results
The rise followed by fall in Osteoblastic activity indicates the postoperative physiologic changes, which peaked at 2 weeks (mean) post-implantation and falls off to pre-implantation levels in 12 weeks (mean) indicating completion of osseointegration, healing and time of loading.Conclusion
It can be summarized that the Osteoblastic activity of indigenous dental implants completes within three months, which can be taken as the time required for complete healing/osseointegration and loading the implants. On comparison with the available data of already established implants the figures appear similar, indicating indigenous implants to be similar in biologic behaviour. 相似文献17.
Background
With the trend of shortening the treatment time and reducing patient discomfort/inconveniences immediate loading of implants has emerged as an alternative approach for replacing missing natural teeth. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of immediate implant loading protocol over conventional implant loading protocol in partially edentulous mandible.Methods
Twenty patients were selected from out patients department who needed the replacement of one of the missing mandibular first molar. They were divided into two groups. In Group A patients implants were loaded with immediate implant loading protocol, whereas in Group B they were loaded with conventional loading protocol. Periimplant bone loss and soft tissue health were measured and compared using OPG and IOPA radiographs 06 and 12 months after implant placement.Results
One implant failed in immediate loading group (Group A), whereas all implants survived in conventional loading group (Group B). The average periimplant bone loss after 6 months and 1 year for Group A were 0.69 mm and 1.09 mm respectively, whereas it was 0.74 mm and 1.13 mm respectively for Group B. The difference in the bone loss between Group A and B was not statistically significant.Conclusion
Immediate implant loading protocol has a highly acceptable clinical success rate in partially edentulous lower jaw although implant survival rate is slightly inferior to conventional loading protocol. 相似文献18.
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Background
Biliary Atresia and Neonatal Hepatitis are the two major causes of Persistent Neonatal Jaundice. Differentiation is done by biochemical and radiological tests. Radiological investigations use intra-or extra-hepatic biliary dilation for diagnosing biliary atresia but this is not always reliable.Methods
14 neonates with persistent conjugated hyperbilirubinemia who had undergone hepato-biliary scintigraphy were retrospectively evaluated and those having Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia were analyzed with reference to operative findings.Results
11 out of 14 had Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia during operation whereas 3 proved to be false positive.Conclusion
Mebrofenin hepato – biliary scintigraphy is a simple, safe, accurate and cost effective investigation for diagnosis of biliary atresia.Key Words: Biliary Atresia, Neonatal Jaundice, Hepato-biliary scintigraphy 相似文献20.
Rebecca Schnall James J Cimino Leanne M Currie Suzanne Bakken 《J Am Med Inform Assoc》2011,18(3):305-308