Reliability and stability of ultrasound-guided attenuation parameter in evaluating hepatic steatosis
ConclusionThe UGAP values obtained by the two different measuring methods and different measuring times (3, 5, 7 and 10 times) are stable and reliable. Additionally, 3 times of UGAP measurements might be enough for each patient in clinical practice. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Image-guided point-shear-wave elastography: a valid and reliable technique for liver fibrotic staging
ConclusionspSWE with ultrasound systems from different vendors is valid and reliable and can therefore be implemented to optimize clinical workflow by performing imaging and elastography simultaneously. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Reliability and stability of ultrasound-guided attenuation parameter in evaluating hepatic steatosis
ConclusionThe UGAP values obtained by the two different measuring methods and different measuring times (3, 5, 7 and 10 times) are stable and reliable. Additionally, 3 times of UGAP measurements might be enough for each patient in clinical practice. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of CEUS for renal cell carcinoma and angiomyolipoma: a narrative review
AbstractIncidental findings of renal masses are increasing. However, a substantial portion of surgically treated renal masses turn out to be benign on histopathological examination. Thus, there is a clear need for improved pre-surgical assessment to minimize unnecessary invasive procedures. The challenge intensifies when distinguishing between renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and angiomyolipoma (AML) in renal lesions smaller than 4 cm with minimal adipose tissue. In such cases, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool, by utilizing both qualitative and quantitative parameters. Quantitative ...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Point of care lung ultrasound in preschool children with cystic fibrosis: a case-controlled, prospective, pilot study
ConclusionsThe presence of multiple subpleural pulmonary consolidations < 1 cm in asymptomatic preschool children could be a ultrasound markers of subclinical pulmonary disease such as CF. POCUS of lung is confirmed as a useful tool for the clinician as confirmation of a clinical suspicion, help reduce the use of ionizing radiation. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of CEUS for renal cell carcinoma and angiomyolipoma: a narrative review
AbstractIncidental findings of renal masses are increasing. However, a substantial portion of surgically treated renal masses turn out to be benign on histopathological examination. Thus, there is a clear need for improved pre-surgical assessment to minimize unnecessary invasive procedures. The challenge intensifies when distinguishing between renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and angiomyolipoma (AML) in renal lesions smaller than 4 cm with minimal adipose tissue. In such cases, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool, by utilizing both qualitative and quantitative parameters. Quantitative ...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Point of care lung ultrasound in preschool children with cystic fibrosis: a case-controlled, prospective, pilot study
ConclusionsThe presence of multiple subpleural pulmonary consolidations < 1 cm in asymptomatic preschool children could be a ultrasound markers of subclinical pulmonary disease such as CF. POCUS of lung is confirmed as a useful tool for the clinician as confirmation of a clinical suspicion, help reduce the use of ionizing radiation. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Problems with gestational age estimation by last menstrual period and ultrasound among late antenatal care attendant women in a low-resource setting in Africa, Sudan
ConclusionBased on our results, there was a bias in LMP-based gestational age estimates when compared with the reproducible method (ultrasound). (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Cutaneous ultrasound of the nuchal-type fibroma: diagnostic clues and surgery planning
AbstractNuchal-type fibroma is a rare, benign tumour, arising from the connective tissue and characterized by their usual location in the posterior neck, although extra-nuchal locations may also occur. The excision of nuchal-type fibroma is curative, although it presents as a large poorly circumscribed lesion in the dermal and subcutaneous fat layer, with adipose tissue and muscle fascicles entrapment, what can lead to partial excisions and relapses. Due to its rarity, little is known about the sonographic appearances of nuchal-type fibroma. An early identification and correct extension evaluation is essential to facilitat...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Longitudinal assessment of liver stiffness using ARFI technique does not support increased risk of fibrosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients on methotrexate
ConclusionsNo increased risk of liver fibrosis was found in RA patients treated with MTX monotherapy during observation period. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Cutaneous ultrasound of the nuchal-type fibroma: diagnostic clues and surgery planning
AbstractNuchal-type fibroma is a rare, benign tumour, arising from the connective tissue and characterized by their usual location in the posterior neck, although extra-nuchal locations may also occur. The excision of nuchal-type fibroma is curative, although it presents as a large poorly circumscribed lesion in the dermal and subcutaneous fat layer, with adipose tissue and muscle fascicles entrapment, what can lead to partial excisions and relapses. Due to its rarity, little is known about the sonographic appearances of nuchal-type fibroma. An early identification and correct extension evaluation is essential to facilitat...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Longitudinal assessment of liver stiffness using ARFI technique does not support increased risk of fibrosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients on methotrexate
ConclusionsNo increased risk of liver fibrosis was found in RA patients treated with MTX monotherapy during observation period. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Value of painless transvaginal four-dimensional hysterosalpingo contrast sonography in reducing venous intravasation: a comparative study
ConclusionsPainless TV 4D-HyCoSy may be an effective mode in reducing the incidence of venous intravasation and improving the diagnosis of patency of fallopian tubes. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - January 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
