A Review of High Density Material in the Lungs
High density material, including calcium and a variety of other substances, can be seen in the lungs in the setting of many iatrogenic, metabolic, infectious, neoplastic, occupational, and idiopathic disorders. The high density substance in the lungs typically is inconsequential, but it can be an important diagnostic clue to the cause of underlying pulmonary disease. High density material in the lungs can be confusing to radiologists, either due to similar appearances of imaging patterns or to the rare occurrence of some responsible entities. Chest CT is suited uniquely to characterize these patterns, with its high intrins...
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - August 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
CT Imaging of Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma
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Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - July 17, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: CME Quiz: Volume 41, Number 17 Source Type: research
CT Imaging of Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma
Primary pulmonary lymphoma is a relatively uncommon disease in both the thoracic and lymphoproliferative spectrum of cancers, accounting for only up to 1% of primary pulmonary malignancies and fewer than 1% of all lymphomas.1 Diagnosis requires pathologic confirmation of the lymphoproliferative disorder in the lungs, with no detectable extrathoracic manifestations of the disease for at least 3 months after the initial diagnosis to avoid accidental inclusion of lymphoma that has secondarily progressed to involve the lungs. (Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - July 17, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
A Radiologist's Guide to Breast Cancer Genomics
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Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - June 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: CME Quiz: Volume 41, Number 16 Source Type: research
A Radiologist's Guide to Breast Cancer Genomics
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the world. According to World Health Organization data, in 2012 there were approximately 1.7 million new cases diagnosed and nearly half a million deaths from breast cancer worldwide.1 The highest incidence of the disease is in North America and Europe; however, the highest mortality rates are in South America, Africa, and Asia.2 The increased rate of breast cancer mortality in those regions of the world may be due partially to lack of health care access and advanced therapies. Nevertheless, breast cancer is one of the most lethal cancers, along with lung and colon can...
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - June 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
Common and Uncommon Imaging Presentations of Ectopic Pregnancy
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Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - June 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: CME Quiz: Volume 41, Number 15 Source Type: research
Common and Uncommon Imaging Presentations of Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy most commonly occurs in a fallopian tube (∼95%1) (Figure 1). Major risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include a history of pelvic inflammatory disease or previous tubal surgery. Additional risk factors include smoking, assisted reproductive technology, and the use of an intrauterine device.2 Ectopic pregnancies located outside the fallopian tube have a poorer prognosis, as they have more blood supply, grow larger, and have an elevated risk of catastrophic hemorrhage if ruptured. The clinical presentation of pelvic pain, elevated β-human chorionic gonadotropin, and vaginal bleeding is similar, regardles...
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - June 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
Pediatric Abdominal Emergency Imaging for the Adult-Focused Diagnostic Radiologist
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Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - May 30, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: CME Quiz: Volume 41, Number 14 Source Type: research
Pediatric Abdominal Emergency Imaging for the Adult-Focused Diagnostic Radiologist
The objective of this article is to review pediatric abdominal conditions that the adult-focused diagnostic radiologist may encounter when covering the emergency department. We address the commonly encountered pediatric abdominal and pelvic emergencies, with emphasis on the imaging findings in conditions such as midgut volvulus, intussusception, foreign body ingestion, acute appendicitis, hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, testicular torsion, and ovarian torsion. Treatment and associated complications also have been mentioned, but the main focus remains on imaging. (Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - May 30, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
Cesarean Delivery: A Multimodality Imaging Review of Acute and Chronic Complications
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Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - May 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: CME Quiz: Volume 41, Number 13 Source Type: research
Cesarean Delivery: A Multimodality Imaging Review of Acute and Chronic Complications
Cesarean deliveries account for approximately 30% of deliveries in the United States yearly.1 Approximately 14% of cesarean deliveries have associated short-term complications, most commonly endometritis or incisional cellulitis.2 Other complications include rectus sheath and bladder flap hematomas, endometrial hemorrhage, superficial and deep abscess formation, uterine dehiscence or rupture, ovarian vein thrombophlebitis, and, rarely, retained products of conception. Long-term risks include an increased incidence of ectopic implantation at the uterine scar site and potential invasive placentation, intrauterine device malp...
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - May 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
Osteoid Osteoma: Radiologic Diagnosis and Treatment
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Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - May 9, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: CME Quiz: Volume 41, Number 12 Source Type: research
Osteoid Osteoma: Radiologic Diagnosis and Treatment
Osteoid osteoma is a benign, monostotic bone tumor accounting for 11% of all benign bone tumors and 3% of all primary bone tumors.1,2 Osteoid osteoma is up to three times more prevalent in males than in females, most commonly between the ages of 10 and 30 years.1,2 (Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - May 9, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
Imaging and Management of Unusual Breast Neoplasms
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Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - April 26, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: CME Quiz: Volume 41, Number 11 Source Type: research
Imaging and Management of Unusual Breast Neoplasms
Unusual breast neoplasms encompass a host of heterogeneous benign, borderline, and malignant entities, which often pose a management challenge when encountered on pathologic analysis after image-guided biopsy. Entities to be discussed in this article include select lesions of fibroepithelial, mesenchymal, and myoepithelial origin and nonneoplastic inflammatory lesions. Our objective is to discuss the imaging characteristics of these uncommon lesions and review management guidelines to facilitate radiologic-pathologic correlation and postbiopsy recommendations. (Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - April 26, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Article Source Type: research
