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Impact of Sublingual Nitroglycerin on the Assessment of Computed Tomography–derived Fractional Flow Reserve: An Intraindividual Comparison Study
Conclusions Both post lesion and distal vessel CT-FFR significantly improved after the administration of GTN with the degree of change not affected by stenosis severity or CACS. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - January 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Tags: Cardiovascular: Angiography Source Type: research

In Vitro Study of the Precision and Accuracy of Measurement of the Vascular Inner Diameter on Computed Tomography Angiography Using Deep Learning Image Reconstruction: Comparison With Filtered Back Projection and Iterative Reconstruction
Conclusions Use of DLIR, as compared with FBP or ASiR-V, for image reconstruction can improve the precision and accuracy of vascular diameter measurement. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - January 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Tags: Cardiovascular: Angiography Source Type: research

Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Breast: Investigation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of 26 Cases
Conclusions Most breast SpCC showed a solitary mass, round/oval shape, irregular margin, rim enhancement, washout kinetics, and intratumoral hyperintensity on FST2WI; a hypointense rim on FST2WI; and hyperintensity on FST2WI and fast enhancing component on DCE. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - January 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Tags: Breast Imaging Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Viability of Untreated Leiomyomas Using Computed Tomography–Detected Calcification Patterns
Conclusions Leiomyomas with coarse calcifications are viable, whereas the majority with rim or diffuse calcification are not. This information may be helpful when triaging symptomatic women to treatment. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - January 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Tags: Abdominopelvic Imaging: Gynecologic Source Type: research

Magnetic Resonance Elastography of the Liver: A Single-Institution Review of Cases Performed in a 5-Year Interval
This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) in detecting hepatic fibrosis and determining clinically relevant stiffness cutoff values per stage of fibrosis. Methods This retrospective study assessed 1488 hepatic MRE evaluations performed at a single institution for 5 years. Mean liver stiffness measurements were collected from 282 patients who had an MRE study within 1 year of histopathologic analysis. Areas under receiver operating characteristic curves were calculated for each stage of fibrosis with nonparametric ordinal measures of accuracy, and Youden Index was det...
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - January 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Tags: Abdominopelvic Imaging: Gastrointestinal Source Type: research

AI-Based Quantitative CT Analysis of Temporal Changes According to Disease Severity in COVID-19 Pneumonia
Conclusions An AI-based quantitative CT analysis is an objective tool in demonstrating disease severity and can also assist the clinician in follow-up by providing information about the disease course and prognosis according to different clinical severity groups. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Thoracic Imaging Source Type: research

Computed Tomography Imaging Characteristics: Potential Indicators of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutation in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between computed tomography imaging characteristics in lung adenocarcinoma and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Methods A total of 124 patients with lung adenocarcinoma and known EGFR mutation status were collected in this retrospective study. Computed tomography quantitative parameters of each tumor, including total volume, total surface, surface-to-volume ratio (SVR), average diameter, maximum diameter, and average density, were determined using computer-aided detection software. The correlation between the EGFR mutation sta...
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Thoracic Imaging Source Type: research

Structured Reporting of Computed Tomography Examinations in Post–Lung Transplantation Patients
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefits and potential of structured reports (SR) for chest computed tomography after lung transplantation. Methods Free-text reports (FTR) and SR were generated for 49 computed tomography scans. Clinical routine reports were used as FTR. Two pulmonologists rated formal aspects, completeness, clinical utility, and overall quality. Wilcoxon and McNemar tests were used for statistical analysis. Results Structured reports received significantly higher ratings for all formals aspects (P (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Thoracic Imaging Source Type: research

The Past, Present, and Future (Liquid Biopsy) of Serum Tumor Markers in Lung Cancer: A Primer for the Radiologist
Lung cancer continues to be a major cause of death throughout the world. The ability to both accurately diagnose lung cancer in its early stages and monitor response to treatment is essential to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. Serum tumor markers have been identified as potential biomarkers that may aid in lung cancer diagnosis and surveillance. These markers, when combined with cross-sectional imaging, may result in more robust screening and surveillance protocols. The future role of serum tumor markers in lung cancer includes the advancement of “liquid biopsies,” in which peripheral ...
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Thoracic Imaging Source Type: research

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Distance Between Adenoid Tissue and Internal Carotid Artery in Children With Adenoid Hypertrophy
Objectives In the present study, we investigated the distance between adenoid tissue and internal carotid artery (ICA) in children with adenoid hypertrophy by magnetic resonance imaging. Methods Cranial magnetic resonance images of 200 children with adenoid hypertrophy between the ages of 5 and 15 were included. In group 1 (5–9 years of age), there were 100 children, and in group 2 (10–15 years of age), there were 100 children. In both groups, adenoid thickness, adenoid/nasopharynx) ratio, and superior, middle, and inferior adenoid-ICA distances were measured. Results Adenoid thickness is significantl...
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Neuroimaging: Head and Neck Source Type: research

Prediction of Genetic Alterations in Oncogenic Signaling Pathways in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Radiogenomic Analysis Based on Computed Tomography Images
Conclusions Radiogenomics is a new method for noninvasive acquisition of tumor molecular information at the genetic level. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Neuroimaging: Head and Neck Source Type: research

Enlarged Parathyroid Glands on Trauma Computed Tomography: Frequency and Assessment for Possible Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Conclusions Parathyroid glands were enlarged in 3% of our cohort. Although PHPT likelihood seems to increase with gland size, definitive determination requires both serum calcium and serum parathyroid hormone. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Neuroimaging: Head and Neck Source Type: research

Application of Flat-Panel Volume Computed Tomography to Evaluate Cerebral Hemorrhage After Mechanical Thrombectomy of Acute Embolic Stroke of the Anterior Circulation
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate cerebral hemorrhage (CH) and contrast media leakage (CML or commonly synonymous with “contrast staining”) differentiation on flat-panel volume computed tomography (FPVCT) after intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy. Methods We evaluated patients with hyperattenuation on FPVCT after intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy between 2018 and 2021 by multiple parameters on CT angiography, FPVCT, CT, and/or magnetic resonance imaging. Results The CH (n = 43) versus CML (n = 24) groups revealed: (1) regional anatomical characteristics (preserved and distorted): ...
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Neuroimaging: Brain Source Type: research

Evaluation of Computed Tomography Attenuation Value of Proximal Femoral Marrow to Diagnose and Differentiate Hematologic Malignancies, Myelofibrosis, and Aplastic Anemia
Objective The aim of this study was to diagnose hematologic diseases using computed tomography (CT) number of proximal femoral marrow. Methods The average CT number of marrow in hematologic diseases was measured on the caudal side of the greater trochanter. Results The CT numbers were −60.3 ± 16.8 in 12 patients with aplastic anemia, −53.2 ± 19.4 in 11 patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, −44.2 ± 21.1 in 10 normal controls, −30.9 ± 42.3 in 9 patients with chronic lymphatic leukemia, −29.8 ± 29.9 in 17 patients with benign anemia, −13.7 ± 40.9 in 33 patients w...
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Musculoskeletal Imaging Source Type: research

Utility and Clinical Implications of Appendicular Skeleton Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Myeloma: A Single-Institutional 15-Year Experience
Conclusion Appendicular MRIs comprised 9.6% of MRIs ordered. Appendicular MRI elucidates both neoplastic and nonneoplastic causes of pain. Most examinations with MRI positive for myeloma had subsequent skeletal disease and resulted in altered management. (Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography)
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - November 1, 2021 Category: Radiology Tags: Musculoskeletal Imaging Source Type: research