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Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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Dual-Source Cardiac Computed Tomographic Technique, Anatomy, and Normal VariantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The advent of fast multislice computed tomography (CT) has ushered in a new era in the noninvasive evaluation of the heart. Cardiac structures can now be quickly evaluated with exquisite detail in a noninvasive manner. Cardiac CT is increasingly being used for the noninvasive evaluation of coronary arteries, procedural planning, and evaluating chest pain in certain clinical situations. Dual-source CT is a recent technological development that has helped improve spatial and temporal resolution for cardiac CT imaging. It is one of many “next generation” CT technologies that are now pushing image quality to new levels. Th...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Todd Noce, Neil Gupta, Anthony Posteraro, Christine Kim Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Cutaneous Melanoma: Role of Ultrasound in the Assessment of Locoregional SpreadEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article illustrates the various aspects of locoregional spread of cutaneous melanoma, as imaged with grayscale ultrasound (US) and Doppler techniques. High-resolution US allows recognition of small, clinically occult melanomatous foci within the skin and lymph nodes. Consequently, it plays a major role in locoregional staging and follow-up of patients with cutaneous melanoma. We discuss the possibilities and limitations of US in the initial staging (primary melanoma, satellite metastasis, in-transit metastasis, and lymphadenopathy), selection for sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure, patient follow-up, detection of re...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Orlando Catalano, Alfredo Siani Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Cross-Sectional Imaging of Primary Thoracic Sarcomas with Histopathologic Correlation: A Review for the RadiologistEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Numerous forms of primary sarcoma can arise from the heart, pericardium, great vessels, lungs, chest wall, and breasts. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography currently play important roles in determining the extent of primary thoracic sarcoma involvement, potential for resectability, and response to therapy. The purpose of this article is to review the various forms of primary sarcoma that may affect the thorax as well as illustrate pertinent cross-sectional radiologic findings with histopathologic correlation. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Jonathan R. Dillman, Perry G. Pernicano, Jonathan B. McHugh, Anil K. Attili, Bassem Mourany, Renee W. Pinsky, Peter J. Strouse, Ella A. Kazerooni Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Visualization of Benign Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of Hand and WristEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The differential diagnosis of benign tumors and tumor-like lesions of the hand and wrist region is important with regard to choosing the therapy (medical versus surgical), or to decide to just follow-up the lesion. In most of the cases the proper analysis of MRI findings in correlation with the patient's history is sufficient to meet a specific diagnosis. However, diagnostic confusion is not uncommon as there are numerous lesions affecting the hand and wrist region. This pictorial essay offers a practical radiological approach to benign tumors and tumor-like lesions of the hand and wrist region based on most frequently obs...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Tarkan Ergun, Hatice Lakadamyali, Alihan Derincek, Nefise Cagla Tarhan, Ahmet Ozturk Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Computed Tomographic Appearances of Hepatic Vascular LesionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Improvements in Imaging technology have revolutionized liver imaging and allowed the recognition of abnormalities arising from various architectural components such as vessels and biliary ducts of the liver. A spectrum of various hepatic vascular disorders as demonstrated by multidetector CT (MDCT) is presented in this review article. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Lye Quen Hon, Arul Ganeshan, Sarfraz Nazir, Sara Upponi, Helen Bungay, Raman Uberoi, Dinuke Warakaulle Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings of Dense Pulmonary Emboli in Oncologic PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Pulmonary embolism is a frequent condition for which multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) plays an important role in its detection. Occasionally, on MDCT studies, dense linear branching opacities may be found within the pulmonary vessels. They represent dense emboli within the pulmonary arteries (DEPA). These may occur in oncologic patients that undergo specific treatments or interventional procedures, such as cement embolus from vertebroplasty, catheter or coil migration after embolization procedures, radioactive seed embolus in patients treated with local brachytherapy for prostate, lung, or liver cancer, and also in...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Alberto Villanueva, Maria Lourdes Díaz, Armando Sánchez, Eva Castañer, Gorka Bastarrika, Jordi Broncano, Loreto Garcia del Barrio Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Acute Knee Dislocation: Review of an Elusive EntityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The knee consists of three articulations: the patellofemoral, the tibiofemoral, and the proximal tibiofibular joint. Any of these joints can dislocate. Dislocations are uncommon, tend to spontaneously reduce, and can be difficult to detect on clinical examination. There are, however, telltale imaging features and the radiologist may be the first to suggest the correct diagnosis. A timely diagnosis is important as some forms are associated with limb-threatening complications. Lateral patellofemoral dislocation, in the acute setting, is typically an injury of young athletes and usually spontaneously reduces at the time of tr...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Sangita Kapur, Robert D. Wissman, Michael Robertson, Sadhna Verma, Michael C. Kreeger, Robert J. Oostveen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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Radiological Manifestations of Skeletal LymphomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a review of the radiological imaging of skeletal lymphoma with conventional radiographs, computed tomography, scintigraphic studies, and magnetic resonance imaging. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: John O'Neill, Karen Finlay, Eric Jurriaans, Lawrence Friedman Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Pediatric Cranial Doppler Sonography in Children: Non-Sickle Cell ApplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article presents an overview of transcranial Doppler, well known for its use as a screening tool in children with sickle cell disease. However, there are many other pediatric applications in which cranial Doppler ultrasound can supply otherwise unavailable information regarding neurovascular flow dynamics. Images illustrate examples of normal anatomy and pathologic conditions that can be evaluated with cranial Doppler ultrasound. Characteristic imaging features of various pediatric applications of cranial Doppler ultrasound are discussed and illustrated. This image presentation discusses cranial Doppler ultrasound tec...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Amy M. Soetaert, Lisa H. Lowe, Christopher Formen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Non-Electrocardiogram-Gated Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography Findings of Cardiac Pathology in Oncologic PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) plays an essential role in oncologic imaging as the modality of mapping out the treatment strategy at staging, assessing response to the treatment, and following up patient outcome after the treatment. Even without electrocardiogram gating, MDCT provides accurate information about the heart. In the group of oncologic patients, different tumoral and non-tumoral-related heart disorders can be found, for example, metastatic cardiac involvement (approximately 10% of patients with lung or breast cancer will develop metastases to the heart), paraneoplastic cardiac disorders, non-tumor...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Maria Lourdes Díaz, Alberto Villanueva, Gorka Bastarrika, Beatriz Zudaire, Loreto García del Barrio, Jose Juan Noguera Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Hysterosalpingography: Technique and ApplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) remains an important radiologic procedure in the investigation of infertility and has become a commonly performed examination due to recent advances of reproductive medicine. HSG demonstrates the morphology of the uterine cavity, the lumina, and the patency of the fallopian tubes. In this review article, we present the technical parameters of the examination, indications, contraindications, and possible complications of HSG. We also illustrate a variety of abnormalities of the uterus and fallopian tubes that can be detected accurately with HSG. We believe that, with the increased demand for HSG,...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 28, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Athanasios Chalazonitis, Ioanna Tzovara, Fotios Laspas, Petros Porfyridis, Nikos Ptohis, Georgios Tsimitselis Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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The Great Mimicker: Fat Necrosis of the Breast—Magnetic Resonance Mammography ApproachEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the role of magnetic resonance mammography and other conventional imaging techniques in the differential diagnosis of fat necrosis. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 24, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Sergi Ganau, Lidia Tortajada, Fernanda Escribano, Xavier Andreu, Melcior Sentís Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Diagnosis and Management of Pseudoaneurysms: An UpdateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
“Pseudoaneurysm” is a term that describes disruption of an artery with patent flow in a defined space beyond the confines of the vessels. A pseudoaneurysm can involve any vascular bed and is usually associated with direct arterial injury or erosion of an artery by an adjacent tumor or inflammation. In this article, we discuss different clinical settings and various imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, as well as conventional angiography used for the diagnosis of pseudoaneurysms. We also describe the role of newer endovascular, percutaneous, and traditional surgical...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 24, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Baljendra S. Kapoor, Heather L. Haddad, Souheil Saddekni, Mark E. Lockhart Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Potential Pitfalls and ArtifactsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With the recent use of 18-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) for tumor staging and treatment response, it is important to recognize many pitfalls, artifacts, and benign uptakes that are commonly encountered. Normal physiology can explain many regions of increased FDG activity, as well as incidental benign tumors and benign metabolic conditions. Recognition of characterization of benign causes and physiologic variants for FDG uptake are discussed to avoid improper characterization as a malignancy. A basic understanding of PET/computed tomographic physics is also discussed, in relation to attenuat...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 24, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Xia Wang, Spencer Koch Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Multidetector Computed Tomography of the Acute Abdomen in the Immunocompromised Host: A Pictorial ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Immunocompromised patients include those receiving chemotherapy for malignant disease, post-transplant patients, patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and those receiving steroids for autoimmune diseases. Advances in transplantation, oncology, and the treatment of AIDS have extended these patients' life expectancies and thereby increased the immunocompromised population. Classical clinical signs of abdominal sepsis may be absent in the immunocompromised host. Consequently, the radiologist is increasingly called on to diagnose specific acute intra-abdominal complications associated with immunodeficiency. ...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 24, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Simon P. Spencer, Niall Power, Rodney H. Reznek Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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Radiofrequency and Microwave Ablation of the Liver, Lung, Kidney, and Bone: What Are the Differences?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article outlines the physics behind RF and microwave heating, discusses relevant properties of the liver, lung, kidney, and bone for thermal ablation and examines the roles of RF and microwave ablation in these tissues. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 20, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Christopher L. Brace Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Liver and Biliary Tree in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a great modality for the assessment of the liver and biliary tree in the pediatric population. In this review, we illustrate and discuss MRI technique and a variety of congenital abnormalities and acquired conditions including infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, benign, and malignant processes. The role of magnetic resonance angiography and magnetic resonance venography is discussed in hepatic tumors and portal hypertension. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography protocol is also addressed. Although ultrasound remains a screening tool and computer tomography is readily available, M...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 20, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Pedro A.B. Albuquerque, D. Alicia Morales Ramos, Ricardo Faingold Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Ultrasound of Wrist PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ultrasound is a valuable imaging modality for evaluation of patients presenting with wrist pain. An important advantage is the ability to correlate the site of pain or discomfort with the underlying sonographic appearance. The capacity to dynamically assess the wrist and use the contralateral asymptomatic wrist for comparison purposes are strengths of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool. This pictorial review deals with the sonographic assessment of the commonly encountered wrist pathologies. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 20, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Srinivasan Harish, John O'Neill, Karen Finlay, Erik Jurriaans, Lawrence Friedman Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Computed Tomographic Appearance of Chest Ports and Catheters: A Pictorial Review for Noninterventional RadiologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medical practice has expanded the need for long-term central venous catheterization. Chest ports play an important role in the management of oncology patients who need frequent blood products, chemotherapy, and other intravenous drugs. Imaging-guided placement of chest ports and catheters (CR) is a safe and efficacious procedure. Moreover, many cases of catheter-induced central thrombosis go unrecognized, but the incidence of pulmonary embolism in this group may be as high as 12%. Multi-detector computed tomography represents the main imaging method in the follow-up of oncologic patients. We review the radiologic features,...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 20, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Maria Lourdes Díaz, Alberto Villanueva, Maria Jose Herraiz, Jose Juan Noguera, Alberto Alonso-Burgos, Gorka Bastarrika, Maria Jose Etulain Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Computed tomographic appearance of chest ports and catheters: a pictorial review for noninterventional radiologists.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medical practice has expanded the need for long-term central venous catheterization. Chest ports play an important role in the management of oncology patients who need frequent blood products, chemotherapy, and other intravenous drugs. Imaging-guided placement of chest ports and catheters (CR) is a safe and efficacious procedure. Moreover, many cases of catheter-induced central thrombosis go unrecognized, but the incidence of pulmonary embolism in this group may be as high as 12%. Multi-detector computed tomography represents the main imaging method in the follow-up of oncologic patients. We review the radiologic featu...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - March 21, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Díaz ML, Villanueva A, Herraiz MJ, Noguera JJ, Alonso-Burgos A, Bastarrika G, Etulain MJ Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Ultrasound of wrist pain.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ultrasound is a valuable imaging modality for evaluation of patients presenting with wrist pain. An important advantage is the ability to correlate the site of pain or discomfort with the underlying sonographic appearance. The capacity to dynamically assess the wrist and use the contralateral asymptomatic wrist for comparison purposes are strengths of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool. This pictorial review deals with the sonographic assessment of the commonly encountered wrist pathologies. PMID: 19298910 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - March 21, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Harish S, O'Neill J, Finlay K, Jurriaans E, Friedman L Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Magnetic resonance imaging of the liver and biliary tree in children.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a great modality for the assessment of the liver and biliary tree in the pediatric population. In this review, we illustrate and discuss MRI technique and a variety of congenital abnormalities and acquired conditions including infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, benign, and malignant processes. The role of magnetic resonance angiography and magnetic resonance venography is discussed in hepatic tumors and portal hypertension. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography protocol is also addressed. Although ultrasound remains a screening tool and computer tomography is readily availabl...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - March 21, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Albuquerque PA, Morales Ramos DA, Faingold R Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Radiofrequency and microwave ablation of the liver, lung, kidney, and bone: what are the differences?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article outlines the physics behind RF and microwave heating, discusses relevant properties of the liver, lung, kidney, and bone for thermal ablation and examines the roles of RF and microwave ablation in these tissues. PMID: 19298912 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - March 21, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Brace CL Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Technical essentials of hepatic Doppler sonography.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Doppler ultrasound is an important diagnostic tool for detecting hepatic vascular abnormalities, especially following liver transplantation. Doppler ultrasound has an advantage over computed tomography or other imaging modalities in that it is noninvasive, can be used intraoperatively or immediately postoperatively at the patient's bedside, and is free from radiation hazard. Doppler ultrasound is also sensitive to very slow flow and is not limited by an optimal temporal window because it is a real-time examination. However, this examination is highly operator-dependent. For a proper evaluation of patient hemodynamic st...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - February 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kim MJ, Kim KW, Kim SY, Kim JK, Won HJ, Shin YM, Kim PN, Lee MG Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Microwave ablation technology: what every user should know.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article attempts to provide an overview of each of these components, outline their functions and roles, and provide some insight into what every potential microwave ablation user should know about systems in development. PMID: 19179193 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - February 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Brace CL Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Practical applications of nuclear medicine in imaging breast cancer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses four practical applications based on the use of radionuclides in the evaluation of breast malignancy, focusing on scintimammography, preoperative tumor localization procedure using radioactive seeds, sentinel nodal scintigraphy, and F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography. PMID: 19179194 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - February 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Nguyen BD, Roarke MC, Karstaedt PJ, Ingui CJ, Ram PC Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Multidetector computed tomography of the mesocolon: review of anatomy and pathology.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The anatomy of the mesocolon can be seen on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scans, and its most important anatomic landmarks are the mesocolic vessels. The high spatial resolution of the current generation scanner coupled with the ability to generate high quality multiplanar images is very helpful in the delineation of the mesocolon. These vessels include the ileocolic and right colic vessels for the ascending mesocolon, the middle colic vessels for the transverse mesocolon, and the inferior mesenteric vein for the sigmoid and descending mesocolon. Knowledge of the anatomic landmarks of the mesocolon can help ...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - February 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Ramachandran I, Rodgers P, Elabassy M, Sinha R Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Magnetic resonance arthrography of superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions: a practical approach to interpretation.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses a practical approach to interpretation of MR arthrography exams for the evaluation of suspected SLAP lesions. PMID: 19179196 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - February 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Lin E Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Issues in imaging malignant neoplasms of the female reproductive system.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses the most common female reproductive tract neoplasms (ie, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers) and the role of ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography in their diagnosis and management. Imaging features that impact on clinical diagnostic or treatment algorithms are highlighted and illustrated. Finally, recent technical advances that demonstrate promise are described. PMID: 19041037 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 3, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Holalkere NS, Katur AM, Lee SI Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Pharyngeal Dysphagia: what the radiologist needs to know.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses the various radiographic findings in normal and abnormal states of the pharynx, an anatomically and functionally complicated segment of the gastrointestinal tract. PMID: 19041038 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 3, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Grant PD, Morgan DE, Scholz FJ, Canon CL Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Vascular closure devices: a comparative overview.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The use of closure devices is widespread and becoming more common. Radiologists performing arterial access procedures should be aware of when and how to use them, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various devices, and any complications that may occur. This review intends to provide an overview of these devices, focusing on how they work, their efficacy in achieving hemostasis, any risks associated with their use, and our view as to which should be used for particular indications. There are three main categories of vascular closure devices: collagen based, suture based, and staples and clips. Newer generati...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 3, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Hon LQ, Ganeshan A, Thomas SM, Warakaulle D, Jagdish J, Uberoi R Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Radiofrequency ablation of lung lesions: practical applications and tips.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article aims to minimize the learning curve for performing RFA of lung lesions by examining the technical difficulties more commonly encountered and offering practical tips and applications. PMID: 19041040 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 3, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Roy AM, Bent C, Fotheringham T Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Magnetic resonance imaging features of the discrete epiphyseal radiolucency: a problem-solving approach to differential diagnosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discrete radiolucencies in the epiphysis of the long bones may be a major radiographic finding in many arthropathies and synovial-based processes, and also in various osteolytic tumors and tumor-like lesions. In addition, a number of miscellaneous bone disorders, particularly infection and avascular necrosis, may present as discrete epiphyseal radiolucencies. Magnetic resonance imaging is frequently used in the diagnostic workup of these lesions. Our purpose was to review and illustrate, in a problem-solving approach, the potential contributions of magnetic resonance imaging in the characterization of discrete epiphyse...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - October 2, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Mellado JM, Bencardino JT, del Palomar LP Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging features of lesions of the renal medulla and sinus.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the salient imaging features of various malignant, benign neoplastic, and nonneoplastic lesions of the sinus and medulla. PMID: 18823867 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - October 2, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Nikolaidis P, Gabriel H, Khong K, Brusco M, Hammond N, Yagmai V, Casalino D, Hoff F, Patel S, Miller F Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Computed tomographic enterography and enteroclysis: pearls and pitfalls.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Computed tomographic (CT) enterography and enteroclysis improve visualization of the small bowel mucosa and wall in comparison with traditional CT and fluoroscopic studies by distending the small bowel through enteric hyperhydration with a negative contrast agent. Although CT enterography is performed with oral hyperhydration, CT enteroclysis requires the placement of an enteroclysis tube, often in patients who are unable to orally consume the amount of liquid. When tolerated, CT enterography is often preferred due to its lack of invasiveness. Magnetic resonance enterography and enteroclysis are other modalities that a...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - October 2, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Dave-Verma H, Moore S, Singh A, Martins N, Zawacki J Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

More than just stones: a pictorial review of common and less common gallbladder pathologies.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although stone disease is by far the most commonly encountered pathology of the gallbladder, there are several other important disease processes affecting it. These include adenomyomatosis, cholesterolosis, polyps, porcelain gallbladder, acalculous cholecystitis, xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis, emphysematous cholecystitis, gallbladder cancer, and gallbladder hemorrhage. The purpose of this article was to review the different gallbladder pathologies encountered in everyday radiological practice and to describe their features in the standard imaging modalities. PMID: 18662598 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 31, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Ash-Miles J, Roach H, Virjee J, Callaway M Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Ultrasound-guided therapeutic procedures in the musculoskeletal system.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ultrasound allows the exploration of most of the musculoskeletal system, including lytic bone lesions. Its flexibility, availability, and low cost make it the best tool to guide interventional therapeutic procedures in any musculoskeletal system lesion visible on ultrasound. These techniques include drainages of abscesses, bursitis, hematomas or muscular strains, treatment of cystic lesions (ganglions, Baker's cysts), arthrocentesis, injection of substances in joints and soft tissues, and aspiration of calcific tendinitis. Although the puncture of joints for arthrocentesis and injection of substances are performed by c...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 31, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: del Cura JL Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Ultrasound of muscle.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This pictorial review illustrates the ultrasound appearances of pathological conditions affecting muscle with particular emphasis on extended field-of-view imaging. PMID: 18662600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 31, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Vlychou M, Teh J Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Magnetic resonance imaging findings of golf-related injuries.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews a wide range of injuries that are encountered in golfers and describes the magnetic resonance imaging findings of each of these injuries. PMID: 18662601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - July 31, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Sutcliffe J, Ly JQ, Kirby A, Beall DP Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cystic Adnexal Lesions During Pregnancy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Management of cystic adnexal lesions diagnosed during pregnancy is a challenging issue for obstetricians. The range of treatment options changes from immediate surgery to close follow-up. This pictorial essay illustrates the magnetic resonance imaging findings of various cystic adnexal lesions in pregnant patients. Magnetic resonance imaging may help in better characterization of some of the cystic adnexal lesions diagnosed during pregnancy without exposing the fetus to ionizing radiation. PMID: 18502322 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 27, 2008 Category: Radiology Authors: Oto A, Ernst R, Jesse MK, Saade G Tags: Curr Probl Diagn Radiol Source Type: journals