Comparative Performances of Dipyridamole and Regadenoson to Detect Myocardial Ischemia using Cardiac Cadmium-Zinc-Telluride Single-Photon Emission Computerized Tomography
Conclusions: Reg and Dip showed equal performances for ischemic burden characterization using myocardial CZT SPECT. (Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science)
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - November 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Faycal Ben Bouallegue Catherine Nganoa Jonathan Vigne Denis Agostini Alain Manrique Source Type: research

Low Dose versus Standard Single Heartbeat Acquisition Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
Conclusion: Comparative analysis shows that using a 640-slice CT with a 51 SD protocol, it is possible to reduce the mean radiation dose while maintaining good diagnostic image quality. (Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science)
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - November 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ernesto Di Cesare Alessandra Di Sibio Antonio Gennarelli Margherita Di Luzio Ines Casazza Alessandra Splendiani Annamaria Di Cesare Giovanni Luca Gravina Antonio Barile Carlo Masciocchi Source Type: research

Caliber-persistent labial artery: A report of a rarely recognized lip swelling
Malarkodi Thanthoni, P Rajeev, S SathasivasubramanianJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2018 8(1):41-41 Calibre-persistent labial artery (CPLA) is a commonly underdiagnosed vascular lesion of the lip. CPLA is an arterial branch that penetrates the submucosal tissue without loss of calibre. Clinical diagnosis is significant as misdiagnosis can lead to profuse haemorrhage following an excisional biopsy or surgical excision. Colour Doppler ultrasonography is a safe and non-invasive diagnostic tool to confirm the diagnosis. Here, we report a case of a 24-year-old man who complained of an asymptomatic pulsating non-progressiv...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - September 20, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Malarkodi Thanthoni P Rajeev S Sathasivasubramanian Source Type: research

Timely Identification of Pregnancy in Noncommunicating Horn of Unicornuate Uterus by Three-Dimensional Transvaginal Ultrasonography
Aarti Deenadayal Tolani, Kadambari , Anupama Deenadayal, Suhasini Donthi, Indira Rani Yellenki, Mamata DeenadayalJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2018 8(1):39-39 Pregnancy in the rudimentary horn of a unicornuate uterus is uncommon and needs to be diagnosed at early stages to avoid uterine rupture to avert the high morbidity and mortality. In this case report, we discussed the advantage of three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasonography (3D TV-USG) in assessing the early pregnancy in the noncommunicating rudimentary horn of uterus. A 23-year-old woman approached us for routine pregnancy scan. The location of 5-week preg...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - September 18, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Aarti Deenadayal Tolani Kadambari Anupama Deenadayal Suhasini Donthi Indira Rani Yellenki Mamata Deenadayal Source Type: research

Monitoring Iron Overload: Relationship between R2 & #42; Relaxometry of the Liver and Serum Ferritin under Different Therapies
Conclusions: Despite the good correlation between serum ferritin and R2* relaxometry in monitoring iron overload, treatment response may be misinterpreted when only serum ferritin is considered. Although ferritin is an acceptable and far cheaper tool for monitoring, MRI should be performed for confirmation, especially in case of unexpected ferritin changes, particularly under chelation therapy. (Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science)
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - September 18, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Michaela Plaikner Christian Kremser Heinz Zoller Werner Jaschke Benjamin Henninger Source Type: research

The Use of Imaging in Management of Patients with Low Back Pain
Dinesh Rao, Gaelyn Scuderi, Chris Scuderi, Reetu Grewal, Sukhwinder JS SandhuJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2018 8(1):30-30 Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common chief complaints encountered in primary care. Advanced imaging studies, including computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are frequently ordered in the setting of LBP. Structural abnormalities are commonly identified by CT and MRI in patients complaining of low back pain, however, these findings are also found in asymptomatic patients. In the past decade, multiple guidelines have been published to help providers identify ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Dinesh Rao Gaelyn Scuderi Chris Scuderi Reetu Grewal Sukhwinder JS Sandhu Source Type: research

Computed Tomography Evaluation of the Arterial Supply to Segment 4 of the Liver
Conclusion: Preoperative mapping of segment 4 hepatic arterial supply using CT angiography will act as a roadmap to surgeons as they attempt to carefully dissect and preserve this segments' arterial supply. Depending on the anatomical variation, surgical techniques will vary to ensure safety of segment 4 arterial supply. (Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science)
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Tharani Putta Reetu Amrita John Anu Eapen Anuradha Chandramohan Betty Simon Manbha L Rymbai Philip Joseph Source Type: research

Mucinous Neoplasm of the Appendix as a Mimic of Cystic Adnexal Pathology
We present a case where a mucinous neoplasm of the appendix acted as a mimic for tubular adnexal pathology on imaging. With the associated imaging findings on ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, we wish to raise awareness of mucinous tumors of the appendix when tubular right adnexal pathology is present both in the presence of pelvic or abdominal pain or when noted incidentally. Tubular pathology such as uncomplicated paraovarian cysts or hydrosalpinx is frequently treated conservatively with long-interval follow-up imaging or left to clinical follow-up. Thus, if incorrectly diagnosed as tubula...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Chris Hutchinson Jonathan Lyske Vimal Patel Gavin Low Source Type: research

Unusual Locations of Pancreatic Pseudocysts in Lumbar Triangle, Psoas Muscle and Intercostal Space, and Obturator Externus
We report the case of a 35-year-old alcoholic male patient who presented with abdominal pain followed by distension and swelling in the right lumbar region for 1 week. On computed tomography scan of the abdomen, acute-on-chronic pancreatitis with multiple pseudocysts in the right posterior pararenal space, extending through the right lumbar triangle in the right lateral abdominal wall, right posterior paraspinal muscles, right iliopsoas, right obturator externus, and medial aspect of the right upper thigh, beneath anterior abdominal wall in the upper abdomen and in the right lateral thoracic wall through the right 11th int...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sanjay Mhalasakant Khaladkar Akshay Mahadev Waghmode Source Type: research

A Study on the Use of Radiation-Protective Apron among Interventionists in Radiology
Conclusion: A large fraction of interventionists reported that they had physical strain. It is suggestive for interventionists to wear correct fit and light-weight aprons with appropriate lead equivalence. (Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science)
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Roshan Samuel Livingstone Anna Varghese Shyamkumar N Keshava Source Type: research

The & #8220;Lightning bolt & #8221; Sign on Computed Tomography during Percutaneous Renal Mass Cryoablation
Qian Yu, Driss RaissiJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2018 8(1):35-35 Ice-ball fracture is a rare and often overlooked entity that may lead to intraprocedural hemorrhage after percutaneous cryoablation of renal masses. There is scant literature on ice-ball fractures associated with percutaneous renal cryoablation. Immediate recognition of the lightning bolt sign during intraprocedural computed tomography can help identify patients who may have developed this complication. (Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science)
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Qian Yu Driss Raissi Source Type: research

Clinical Significance of T2 & #42;gradient-recalled Echo/susceptibility-weighted Imaging Sequences in Evaluating Superficial Siderosis in the Setting of Intracerebral Tumors: Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Sankarsh N Jetty, Zain Badar, Douglas Drumsla, Rajiv ManglaJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2018 8(1):36-36 Superficial siderosis is the slow accumulation of hemosiderin on the pial surfaces of the brain and spinal cord. The most common cause of intracranial superficial siderosis is secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage. Rarely, superficial siderosis can also be caused by tumors. Superficial siderosis presents clinically as hearing loss and gait instability that progressively worsen. The diagnosis is primarily made by magnetic resonance imaging; however, susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) and T2* gradient ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sankarsh N Jetty Zain Badar Douglas Drumsla Rajiv Mangla Source Type: research

Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography Imaging of Splenic Artery Aneurysms and Pseudoaneurysms: A Single-center Experience
Conclusion: Based on this study, splenic artery aneurysms were associated with a variety of etiologies. The characteristics of the aneurysms such as size, location, and morphology vary with the associated disease conditions. These variations may have implications for the management. (Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science)
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Jacob Therakathu Hirenkumar Kamleshkumar Panwala Salil Bhargava Anu Eapen Shyamkumar Nidugala Keshava Deepu David Source Type: research

Adding Value to the Magnetic Resonance Examination in a Case of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
We report a case of brachial plexus birth palsy in an infant with the inability to move the left upper limb since birth. There was neither history of birth trauma nor any complications during delivery. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brachial plexus showed postganglionic injury with musculoskeletal abnormalities. The child underwent surgical repair of the plexus and is on physical rehabilitation. In this case report, we discuss the utility of a single MRI examination with an elaborate discussion on various MRI signs of brachial plexus injury including secondary musculoskeletal manifestations. The case reiterates the si...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ajay Prashanth Dsouza Sachin Tandon Munire Gundogan Abdalla Ali Abdalla Source Type: research

Tomosynthesis-guided core biopsy of the breast: Why and how to use it
Kyungmin Shin, Davis Teichgraeber, Sarah Martaindale, Gary J WhitmanJournal of Clinical Imaging Science 2018 8(1):28-28 Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has become an important tool in breast imaging. It decreases the call-back rate while increasing the cancer detection rate on screening mammography and is useful for diagnostic examination of noncalcified lesions and for the evaluation of patients presenting with clinical symptoms. Management challenges and dilemmas that are encountered with abnormalities detected on DBT and lacking a sonographic correlate can now be addressed with tomosynthesis-guided core biopsy. (Sou...
Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - July 31, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Kyungmin Shin Davis Teichgraeber Sarah Martaindale Gary J Whitman Source Type: research