Imaging features of intra-abdominal and intra-pelvic causes of hirsutism
AbstractHirsutism is a relatively common disorder which affects approximately 5% to 15% of women. It is defined by excessive growth of terminal hair in women, which primarily affects areas dependent on androgens, such as the face, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Hirsutism can be caused by a variety of etiologies, which are most often not lifethreatening. However, in some cases, hirsutism can be an indicator of more serious underlying pathology, such as a neoplasm, which may require further elucidation with imaging. Within the abdomen and pelvis, adrenal and ovarian pathologies are the primary consideration. The goal of this...
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Contrast-enhanced CT in the differential diagnosis of bladder cancer and paraganglioma
ConclusionThe corticomedullary phase of CECT plays an important role in the preoperative differential diagnosis of BPG and bladder cancer.Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Performance of VI-RADS in predicting muscle-invasive bladder cancer after transurethral resection: a single center retrospective analysis
ConclusionVI-RADS had moderate sensitivity and accuracy but low specificity for detection of MIBC following TURBT, with moderate inter-reader agreement.Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Transitioning from interventional radiology: ideas for the inevitable
ConclusionAs the taxing work and long hours are so ubiquitous for IRs, and as burnout is so common, transitioning from IR is highly likely eventually for IRs. The varied transition experiences highlighted in this report hopefully will be helpful for current and aspiring IRs. (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Comparison of urethral parameters in females presenting cystoceles with and without stress urinary incontinence based on dynamic magnetic resonance imaging: are they different?
ConclusionCystocele patients with SUI have a higher point Aa, more anterior bladder protrusion, and greater urethral mobility than those without SUI. Bladder neck mobility is independently associated with SUI in females with cystoceles.Registration number: NCT03146195. (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

A radio-anatomical study of median arcuate ligament syndrome: unveiling the morphology and morphometry of median arcuate ligament, celiac trunk, and superior mesenteric artery
ConclusionThis study provides comprehensive morphometric data on the anatomical relationship between the MAL and the celiac trunk. In contrast to available literature which says the average MAL thickness of  >  4 mm is an indicator of increased thickness, we observed much higher average thickness in the studied population. The findings contribute to a better understanding of normal anatomical variations which can serve as reference values for accurate radiological diagnosis of MALS. The histological ex amination revealed the heterogeneous nature of the MAL tissue composition, suggesting variable mechanical properti...
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 17, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Gorgon sign in abdominal wall endometriosis
Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Deep learning-based multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) nomogram for predicting Ki-67 expression in rectal cancer
ConclusionThe nomogram based on deep learning can help clinicians accurately and conveniently predict the expression status of Ki-67 in rectal cancer.Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Improved overall image quality in low-dose dual-energy computed tomography enterography using deep-learning image reconstruction
ConclusionsDLIR significantly reduces image noise at the same slice thickness, but significantly improves spatial resolution and lesion conspicuity with thinner slice thickness in DECTE, compared to conventional ASIR-V40% 5  mm images, all while providing 50% radiation dose reduction. (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Assessment of pelvic organ prolapse with the Pelvic Inclination Correction System: defining the normal range and threshold to pathology
ConclusionPICS measurements reliably differentiate patients from volunteers in the anterior and middle compartment. Future studies need to identify a reliable threshold for the posterior compartment. PICS and PCL measurements are strongly correlated.Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Added value of DCER-features to clinicopathologic model for predicting metachronous metastases in rectal cancer patients
ConclusionThis study suggests that DCER-Features have added value for the clinicopathological model to predict metachronous metastasis in patients with rectal cancers.Graphical Abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Pancreatic congenital anomalies and their features on CT and MR imaging: a pictorial review
ConclusionThe imaging findings of CT and MRI are essential for the correct diagnosis of congenital pancreatic anomalies.Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for high-grade serous ovarian cancer: radiologic –pathologic correlation of response assessment and predictors of progression
ConclusionHGSC response to neoadjuvant therapy by CT S-PCI did not predict pathologic CRS score, optimal debulking, or progression, revealing discordance between imaging, pathologic, biochemical, and surgical assessments of tumor response. (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Whole-lesion iodine map histogram analysis in the risk classification of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: comparison with single-slice iodine concentration measurements
ConclusionsBoth whole-lesion IM histogram analysis and single-slice IC measurement can differentiate LG-GISTs and HG-GISTs with similar diagnostic performances. (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Detection of urinary tract stones on submillisievert abdominopelvic CT imaging with deep-learning image reconstruction algorithm (DLIR)
ConclusionULD CT with Deep Learning Image Reconstruction maintains a good diagnostic performance in urolithiasis, with better image quality than hybrid iterative reconstruction and a significant radiation dose reduction.Graphical abstract (Source: Abdominal Imaging)
Source: Abdominal Imaging - March 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research