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Vertebral artery duplication and aneurysms: 64-slice multidetector CT findings.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Duplication of vertebral artery is a very rare finding. Here, we present a case of vertebral artery duplication, cervical vertebral artery aneurysm and multiple intracranial aneurysms in a 59-year-old woman. This is the first case of vertebral artery duplication with cervical vertebral artery and intracranial aneurysms. PMID: 19890113 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kendi AT, Brace JR Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

A rare case of combined soft-tissue and intraosseous arteriovenous malformation of the hand with diffuse periosteal elevation: imaging appearances.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report the imaging appearances of an unusual case of combined soft-tissue and intraosseous arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the hand with marked periosteal elevation in a 12-year-old child. Although associated skeletal changes are common, diffuse periosteal elevation owing to direct communication of the AVM with the subperiosteal space has not, to the best of our knowledge, been reported previously. PMID: 19890114 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Madhusudhan KS, Sharma R, Kandpal H, Kumar A, Gamanagatti S, Jain V, Chumber S Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Intractable bronchopleural fistula caused by radiofrequency ablation: endoscopic bronchial occlusion with silicone embolic material.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 58-year-old man with primary lung cancer underwent lung radiofrequency (RF) ablation. Pneumothorax developed 12 days after lung RF ablation. Despite chest drainage for 1 month, air leakage continued through a bronchopleural fistula. Bronchial occlusion was performed with a silicone embolus, causing cessation of the air leakage. PMID: 19890115 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kodama H, Yamakado K, Murashima S, Takaki H, Uraki J, Nakatsuka A, Shoumura S, Tarukawa T, Shimamoto A, Takao M, Takeda K Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Absence of uterine arteries discovered at fibroid embolisation.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Uterine artery embolisation is an increasingly used modality for the treatment of uterine leiomyomata. A 45-year-old woman with menorrhagia due to fibroids was discovered at uterine artery embolisation to have absent uterine arteries. Knowledge of the potential anatomical variants is important for those carrying out uterine artery embolisation, and further investigation of alternative treatment methods is required. PMID: 19890116 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Maclaran KA, Edmonds DK, Tait P Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Chordoma masquerading as a nerve root tumour -- a clinical lesson.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a rare case of cervical chordoma masquerading radiologically as an extracranial nerve sheath tumour. A laterally situated chordoma (centred extra-osseously in the neural foramen) was diagnosed radiologically as a neurofibroma pre-operatively. We review the key radiological features for diagnosis of chordoma. We consider the importance of pre-operative diagnosis of chordoma in guiding management and in determining survival. PMID: 19890117 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Brennan PM, Summers DM, Ironside J, Fitzpatrick MO Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

CT appearance of persistent left superior vena cava, anomalous right superior pulmonary venous return into the right-sided superior vena cava and a sinus venosus-type atrial septal defect.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present findings of persistent left superior vena cava, anomalous right superior pulmonary venous return into the right-sided superior vena cava and a sinus venosus-type atrial septal defect detected incidentally by CT pulmonary angiography. To our knowledge, there has been no previous case report with all of the above findings detected by CT. In addition to the radiological findings and their clinical significance, the anatomy and embryological explanation of each anomaly is discussed. PMID: 19890118 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Benson RE, Songrug T Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Brain: non-infective and non-neoplastic manifestations of HIV.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of this pictorial review is to display a wide range of non-infective non-neoplastic pathologies such as demyelinating disorders (including the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, tumefactive demyelination and HIV encephalopathy), Parkinson's disease, vascular disorders (including strokes, vasculitis and dural venous sinus thrombosis) and spontaneous subdural bleeding. PMID: 19890119 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Saravanan M, Turnbull IW Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Persistent scrotal lesion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19890120 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - November 1, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Proctor RD, Tung K Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report. Intra-arterial chemotherapy for laryngeal cancer via a non-bifurcating carotid artery.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present an extremely rare case of a non-bifurcating carotid artery through which intra-arterial chemotherapy for laryngeal cancer was administered. The CCA angiogram, as well as ultrasonographic evaluation of the carotid arteries, demonstrated a non-bifurcating CCA that subsequently constituted the ICA. Furthermore, several branches normally given off by the ECA arose directly from the single carotid artery. Superselective intra-arterial infusion of cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II) (CDDP) was subsequently performed. PMID: 19759204 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Murono S, Nakanishi Y, Minami T, Matsui O, Furukawa M, Yoshizaki T Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report. Multilocular cystadenoma of the prostate presenting as a giant pelvic mass.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Here, we report the largest case of a multilocular cystadenoma of the prostate, causing visceral compression and symptoms of obstructive uropathy. The diagnostic and management dilemmas posed by this rare condition are discussed. PMID: 19759205 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Chowdhury MM, Abdulkarim JA Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report. Isolated complete congenital sternal cleft in an adult: MDCT imaging findings.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this report, we describe the multidetector CT (MDCT) images that demonstrate the complete sternal cleft. PMID: 19759206 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Battal B, Karademir I, Bozlar U, Saglam M, Bulakbasi N, Tasar M Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report. Glioblastoma multiforme presenting as a haemorrhagic minimally enhancing mass of the trigone.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a case of a glioblastoma multiforme of the trigone presenting in a 57-year-old man with temporal lobe seizures. Imaging revealed a haemorrhagic minimally enhancing mass of the trigone. Histology showed a high-grade malignant glial-derived neoplasm of World Health Organization Grade IV. PMID: 19759207 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Hambly NM, Farrell MA, Scanlon TG, McErlean A, Kavanagh EC Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report. Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis mimicking metastatic lymph nodes from papillary thyroid carcinoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report two unusual cases of tuberculous lymphadenitis mimicking metastatic lymph nodes from papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Pre-operative ultrasonography of the cervical nodes suggested a metastasis with cystic necrosis and calcification in PTC patients, but permanent pathology revealed tuberculosis lymphadenitis after neck dissection. In cases suspicious for metastatic cervical nodes in patients with PTC, fine-needle aspiration cytology may be indicated for the differential diagnosis of tuberculosis lymphadenitis, especially in those who have experienced tuberculosis in the past. PMID: 19759208 [PubMed - in proc...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Choi EC, Moon WJ, Lim YC Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report. Schwannoma of both intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts: a rare case.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of combined intrahepatic and extrahepatic schwannoma in a 46-year-old man presenting with obstructive jaundice. PMID: 19759209 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Madhusudhan KS, Srivastava DN, Dash NR, Gupta C, Gupta SD Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

"Why have I got a 'dead ear', doctor"?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19759210 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Godhamgaonkar V, Domjan J Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Irregular surface compensation for radiotherapy of the breast: correlating depth of the compensation surface with breast size and resultant dose distribution.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Irregular surface compensation uses dynamic multileaf collimators to modify the fluence to an irregular surface along the cranio-caudal axis. The depth of the compensation surface can be varied by specifying a user-defined parameter called the transmission penetration depth (TPD). In our institution, a review has been carried out of 60 breast patients treated using irregular surface compensation of the tangent fields. The effect of changes in the TPD on the dose distribution was investigated, and the optimum TPD was correlated with the maximum field separation (Smax) along the posterior border. Reducing the TPD below 5...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 13, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Emmens DJ, James HV Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Characteristics of in vivo radiotherapy dosimetry.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The recent discussion and debate about the use of in vivo dosimetry as a routine component of the radiotherapy treatment process has not included the limitations introduced by the physical characteristics of the detectors. Although a robust calibration procedure will ensure acceptable uncertainties in the measurements of tumour dose, further work is required to confirm the accuracy of critical organ measurements with a diode or a thermoluminescent dosemeter outside the main field owing to limitations caused by a non-uniform X-ray energy response of the detector, differences between the X-ray energy spectrum inside and ...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 13, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Edwards CR, Mountford PJ Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Atypical location of germinoma in basal ganglia in adolescents: radiological features and treatment outcomes.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this work is to describe the imaging findings, clinical profile and treatment response in four Chinese adolescent patients presenting with ectopic germinoma arising from basal ganglia. The clinical presentation, treatment regimens and the imaging findings at presentation and after treatment were described upon retrospective review of four Chinese adolescent patients. CT of the brain showed mixed solid cystic mass lesions in three patients. In one patient, only ill-defined hyperdensity was noted in the affected basal ganglia. Correlative MRI brain studies showed similar findings of large solid cystic masses...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 13, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Rasalkar DD, Chu WC, Cheng FW, Paunipagar BK, Shing MK, Li CK Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Zooming method (x2.0) of digital mammography vs digital magnification view (x1.8) in full-field digital mammography for the diagnosis of microcalcifications.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, the performance of radiologists in the diagnosis of microcalcifications using ZOOM was comparable to that using MAGs, although image quality and confidence levels were better using MAGs. PMID: 19752171 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - September 13, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kim MJ, Youk JH, Kang DR, Choi SH, Kwak JY, Son EJ, Kim EK Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Imaging features of hepatic angiomyolipomas on real-time contrast-enhanced ultrasound.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the imaging features of hepatic angiomyolipoma (AML) on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). The imaging features of 12 pathologically proven hepatic AML lesions in 10 patients who had undergone baseline ultrasound (BUS) and CEUS examinations were evaluated retrospectively. The enhancement extent, pattern and dynamic change, along with the enhancement process, on CEUS were analysed. The diagnostic results of BUS and CEUS before pathological examination were also recorded. The results showed that 75.0% (9/12) of the AML lesions exhibited mixed echogenicity on BUS and most showed rem...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 31, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Wang Z, Xu HX, Xie XY, Xie XH, Kuang M, Xu ZF, Liu GJ, Chen LD, Lin MX, Lu MD Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Spatial variation in T1 of healthy human articular cartilage of the knee joint.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
T1 of native cartilage is frequently assumed to be constant. To redress this, the spatial variation of T1 in unenhanced healthy human knee cartilage in different compartments and cartilage layers was investigated. Knees of 25 volunteers were examined on a 1.5 T MRI system. A three-dimensional gradient echo sequence with a variable flip angle, in combination with parallel imaging, was used for rapid T1 mapping of the whole knee. Regions of interest (ROIs) were defined in five different cartilage segments (medial and lateral femoral cartilage, medial and lateral tibial cartilage and patellar cartilage). Pooled histograms...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 31, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Wiener E, Pfirrmann CW, Hodler J Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

The contribution of 3D-CISS and contrast-enhanced MR cisternography in detecting cerebrospinal fluid leak in patients with rhinorrhoea.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, 3D-CISS is a non-invasive and reliable technique and should be the first-choice method to localise CSF leak. CE-MRC is helpful in conditions when there is no leak or in complicated cases with a positive beta2 transferrin measurement. PMID: 19723768 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 31, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Algin O, Hakyemez B, Gokalp G, Ozcan T, Korfali E, Parlak M Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

A study on the influence of breathing phases in intensity-modulated radiotherapy of lung tumours using four-dimensional CT.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study compared the relative plan quality based on dosimetric and biological indices of the planning target volume (PTV) and organs at risk (OARs) between EI and EE in gated IMRT. 16 Stage I NSCLC patients, who were scanned by four-dimensional CT, were recruited and re-planned. An IMRT plan of a prescription dose of 60 Gy per respiratory phase was computed using the iPlan treatment planning system. The heart, spinal cord, both lungs and PTV were outlined. The tumour control probability for the PTV and normal tissue complication probability for all OARs in the EE and EI phases were nearly the same; only the normal tissu...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 31, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Wu WC, Chan CL, Wong YW, Cuijpers JP Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Prognostic value of coronary multidetector CT angiography in patients with an intermediate probability of significant coronary heart disease.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, this is the first UK study to investigate survival data in a population of intermediate-risk patients with no prior history of CAD who were investigated with coronary MDCTA. Coronary MDCTA can confidently rule out significant CAD in the intermediate-risk population and guide risk factor modification in patients with demonstrated coronary atheroma. PMID: 19723770 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 31, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Hay CS, Morse RJ, Morgan-Hughes GJ, Gosling O, Shaw SR, Roobottom CA Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Initial assessment of a model relating intratumoral genetic heterogeneity to radiological morphology.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a clinical example for which the model accurately tracks tumour growth, and shows the correspondence to genetic variation (as determined by array comparative genomic hybridisation). One clinical implication of our work is that the assessment of heterogeneous tumours using Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumours (RECIST) or volume measurements may not accurately reflect tumour growth, stability or the response to treatment. We believe that this is the first model linking the macro-scale appearance of tumours to their genetic composition. We anticipate that our model will provide a more informative way to as...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Noterdaeme O, Kelly M, Friend P, Soonowalla Z, Steers G, Brady M Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

In vitro assessment of the antibiotic efficacy of contrast media and antibiotics and their combinations at various dilutions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, our in vitro experiments did not reveal any changes in the antimicrobial efficacy of the three antibiotics in the presence of the three tested RCM. Subsequent clinical trials will need to assess whether intradiscal antibiotic administration may be a suitable substitute for, or a supplement to, prophylactic systemic antibiotics before discography. PMID: 19690074 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Langer RD, Usmani A, VAN Gorkom KN, Petroianu G, Lorke DE, Azimullah S, Nurulain SM Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Spinal deformity after intra-operative radiotherapy for paediatric patients.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, specific deformities of the spine observed after IORT can be explained on the basis of dose distribution of the electron beam to the spine. PMID: 19690075 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kunieda E, Nishimura G, Kaneko T, Hirobe S, Masaki H, Kamagata S Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Combination of high-resolution susceptibility-weighted imaging and the apparent diffusion coefficient: added value to brain tumour imaging and clinical feasibility of non-contrast MRI at 3T.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this study was to determine the benefit of high-resolution susceptibility-weighted imaging and the apparent diffusion coefficient for brain tumour imaging and to assess the clinical feasibility of using a non-contrast MR protocol at 3T. 73 patients with intra-axial tumours were enrolled into the study. Two experienced neuroradiologists reviewed three MRI sessions: (i) a non-contrast protocol including high-resolution susceptibility-weighted images and apparent diffusion coefficient; (ii) a contrast protocol including MR perfusion images; and (iii) combined contrast and non-contrast protocols. The two obs...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Park SM, Kim HS, Jahng GH, Ryu CW, Kim SY Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Imaging features of intrapancreatic accessory spleen.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, radiologists should be aware that a subtle pancreatic tail lesion could be an IPAS. A high index of suspicion will lead to correlative imaging. A combination of CT, MRI and nuclear medicine examinations can confirm the diagnosis and prevent unnecessary surgery. PMID: 19690077 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Spencer LA, Spizarny DL, Williams TR Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Application of stereological estimates in patients with severe head injuries using CT and MR scanning images.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Severe brain damage is often followed by serious complications. Quantitative measurements, such as regional volume and surface area under various conditions, are essential for understanding functional changes in the brain and assessing prognosis. The affected brain tissue in patients suffering from severe brain injury is variable; hence traditional methods used in imaging are not always applicable, and automatic methods may not be able to match the individual observer. Stereological techniques are alternative tools in the quantitative description of biological structures, and have been increasingly applied to the human...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Eriksen N, Rostrup E, Andersen K, Lauritzen MJ, Fabricius M, Larsen VA, Dreier JP, Strong AJ, Hartings JA, Pakkenberg B Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Sphenoid sinus ectopic pituitary adenomas: CT and MRI findings.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, a high index of suspicion for EPA and a familiarity with the imaging findings may help to diagnose this rare entity accurately. PMID: 19651706 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 2, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Yang BT, Chong VF, Wang ZC, Xian JF, Chen QH Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Reduction of perception error by double reporting of minimal preparation CT colon.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, double reporting found one extra-colonic cancer, but at the expense of five unnecessary endoscopic procedures. This seems a reasonable trade-off and we would therefore recommend double reporting. However, implementation would have a significant impact on manpower and service delivery. PMID: 19651707 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 2, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Murphy R, Slater A, Uberoi R, Bungay H, Ferrett C Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Joint symposium 2009 on carbon ion radiotherapy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The clinical results of carbon ion therapy pioneered in Japan remain promising, especially in a wide range of cancers that are difficult to treat using X-rays. As well as producing impressive tumour control rates, there appears to be a marked reduction in radiation-related toxicity, as would be expected from the advantageous dose distributions. There remain some controversial research-related issues, such as the radiobiological conversion methods, dose fractionation, and which form of accelerator systems and treatment delivery systems should be used. Cost is a major issue, which is being addressed by the use of far few...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - August 2, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Jones B Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report: Spontaneous regression of a supraclavicular thoracic duct cyst: case report with a follow-up of 25 years.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article is a follow-up of a previously reported case of a thoracic duct cyst. In 1982, a left supraclavicular swelling appeared spontaneously in a 55-year-old man. The mass was located near the lower part of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Fine-needle puncture yielded chylous fluid. Radiography of the thoracic duct following direct puncture and injection of contrast medium revealed cystic dilatation of the upper part in close proximity to the jugular and subclavicular veins, with widening of the adjacent intrathoracic duct. Surgery was considered but was not performed as the patient had no symptoms. Radiological re-ex...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Zätterström U, Aanesen JP, Kolbenstvedt A Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report: A rare cause of miliary nodules -- allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a complex immune hypersensitivity reaction to the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which occurs in patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. The common radiological findings include fleeting pulmonary opacities, bronchiectasis and mucoid impaction. Uncommon radiological findings encountered in ABPA include lung masses, perihilar opacities simulating hilar adenopathy and pleural effusions. Herein, we describe a 36-year-old man who presented to the chest clinic with miliary nodules on a chest radiograph and was diagnosed as having ABPA confirmed on both serology and lung bio...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Agarwal R, Aggarwal AN, Gupta D, Bal A, Das A Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report: Rapidly progressive metastatic pulmonary calcification: evolution of changes on CT.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe the progressive changes seen on CT in a 59-year-old man who had undergone renal transplant and subsequently developed metastatic pulmonary calcification. The merits of the different imaging techniques available and possible treatment options are reviewed. PMID: 19592398 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Thurley PD, Duerden R, Roe S, Pointon K Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report: Liposarcoma of the sinonasal tract.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nasal and paranasal malignant tumours account for less than 5% of all head and neck malignancies. Epithelial malignancies overwhelmingly predominate, with squamous cell carcinomas representing the most frequent histological subtype in this location. Soft-tissue sarcomas of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are exceedingly rare. Here, we report two cases of myxoid liposarcomas that occurred in the nasal and paranasal regions, both of which presented diagnostic challenges and could not be diagnosed definitively from intraoperative frozen sections. These cases reinforce the notion that, while they are uncommon, sarco...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Thompson SM, Duque CS, Sheth RN, Casiano RR, Morcos JJ, Gomez-Fernandez CR Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report: Hydropic leiomyoma of the uterus presenting in pregnancy: imaging features.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present the case of a giant diffuse hydropic leiomyoma presenting in the first trimester of pregnancy in a 36-year-old woman, the imaging features of which were suggestive of a more aggressive neoplasm. The sonographic and MRI appearances of the lesion are discussed, and the varied imaging features of leiomyomas are reviewed. PMID: 19592400 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Heffernan E, Köbel M, Spielmann A Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case report: Imaging features of perianal leiomyoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this report, we present a rare case of perianal leiomyoma. The external anal sphincter was stretched over the surface of the leiomyoma and the internal anal sphincter was intact on surgery. It was confirmed as a deep soft-tissue leiomyoma on pathology. We describe the ultrasonographic and MRI findings of a rare case of perianal leiomyoma, together with differential diagnoses. PMID: 19592401 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kim HJ, Lee GH, Kim YW Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Rasmussen's aneurysm -- undue importance to an uncommon entity?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19592402 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Irodi A, Keshava SN Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Case of the month: An African woman presenting with acalculous cholecystitis and sclerosing cholangiopathy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19592403 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Liong SY, Sukumar SA Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Haemodynamic events and localised parenchymal changes following transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation for hepatic malignancy: interpretation of imaging findings.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Following transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation (TACE), the appearances on CT or MR images are largely related to the chemical and ischaemic insults to the portal tract. Understanding the mechanism of TACE-induced changes is essential for radiologists in order to determine the therapeutic effect as well as to distinguish these changes from recurrent tumours. This pictorial review illustrates the haemodynamic and substantial parenchymal changes related to TACE for hepatic malignancy. PMID: 19581309 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Chung J, Yu JS, Chung JJ, Kim JH, Kim KW Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

The effect of concurrent androgen deprivation and 3D conformal radiotherapy on prostate volume and clinical organ doses during treatment for prostate cancer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, a higher prostate volume reduction during 3D-CRT was demonstrated when RT planning was performed within 3 months of NAD. However, this reduction and daily organ motion may lead to an unpredictable increase in rectal doses. PMID: 19581310 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Onal C, Topkan E, Efe E, Yavuz M, Arslan G, Yavuz A Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

The intravertebral cleft in benign vertebral compression fracture: the diagnostic performance of non-enhanced MRI and fat-suppressed contrast-enhanced MRI.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We compared the diagnostic performance of non-enhanced MRI and fat-suppressed contrast-enhanced MRI (CEMRI) in diagnosing intravertebral clefts in benign vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). We retrospectively reviewed 99 consecutive patients who had undergone percutaneous vertebroplasty for VCFs. A cleft was defined as a signal void or hyperintense area on non-enhanced MRI (T1 and T2 weighted imaging) or as a hypointense area within a diffusely enhanced vertebra on CEMRI. A cleft was confirmed as a solid opacification on post-procedural radiographs. The interobserver reliability and MRI diagnostic performance were ...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Ryu CW, Han H, Lee YM, Lim MK Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

The value of multidetector-row CT angiography for pre-operative planning of breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric arterial perforator flaps.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, use of MDCT angiography during pre-operative planning promotes a significant reduction in operating time and complication rate. PMID: 19581312 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Minqiang X, Lanhua M, Jie L, Dali M, Jinguo L Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

High-precision radiotherapy for craniospinal irradiation: evaluation of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy and helical TomoTherapy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, IMRT_Tomo for CSI is technically easier and potentially dosimetrically favourable compared with IMRT_LA and 3DCRT. IMRT for CSI can also be realised on a conventional linear accelerator even for spinal lengths exceeding maximum allowable field sizes. The longer beam-on time in IMRT_Tomo raises concerns about intrafraction motion and whole-body integral doses. PMID: 19581313 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - July 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Sharma DS, Gupta T, Jalali R, Master Z, Phurailatpam RD, Sarin R Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Osteoid osteoma of the odontoid process of the axis associated with atlanto-axial fusion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a pathologically proven case of osteoid osteoma of the odontoid process of the second cervical vertebra associated with atlanto-axial fusion. The case was diagnosed pre-operatively using plain radiography, multiplanar helical CT, contrast-enhanced MRI and radioisotope bone scanning. PMID: 19541938 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - June 27, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Al-Balas H, Omari H, Mustafa Z, Matalka I Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Cystic meningioangiomatosis in neurofibromatosis type 2: an MRI-pathological study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report cerebral cystic meningioangiomatosis in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 2. An 18-year-old woman presented with progressive hemiparesis secondary to a meningioma at the foramen magnum. Her MR examination also demonstrated three small cortical and subcortical cystic lesions. She underwent surgery for the meningioma, but died from brainstem infarction. Post-mortem histopathological examination of the cystic lesions showed enlarged subcortical perivascular spaces with overlying meningioangiomatosis. The unusual features and possible pathogenesis are discussed. PMID: 19541939 [PubMed - in process] (Source: T...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - June 27, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Fedi M, Kalnins RM, Shuey N, Fitt GJ, Newton M, Mitchell LA Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumours presenting as a haemoperitoneum in a patient with Type 1 neurofibromatosis: MDCT findings.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report multidetector row CT images of multiple gastrointestinal tumours in a patient with Type 1 neurofibromatosis who presented with haemoperitoneum. The use of CT demonstrated multiple, variably sized, ovoid, relatively well-enhancing masses in the intramural or subserosal location of the jejunum. The largest mass that showed a haemorrhagic necrosis caused haemoperitoneum. These imaging features are unique and differ from previous imaging features that have been reported in the radiological literature. PMID: 19541940 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - June 27, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Kim SW, Shin HC, Kim IY, Kang KH, Cho HD Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals

Postural change in ventilation and perfusion secondary to a thoracic scoliosis with complete resolution after surgery.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present the case of a child with a thoracic scoliosis causing respiratory impairment in whom pre-surgical ventilation-perfusion lung scintigraphy in different postures was able to predict improvement in ventilation and perfusion after surgery. PMID: 19541941 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - June 27, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Barwick TD, Goddard I, Easty M, Wallis C, Biassoni L Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: journals