The design and validation of a magnetic resonance imaging–compatible device for obtaining mechanical properties of plantar soft tissue via gated acquisition

Magnetic resonance imaging has become the gold standard for soft tissue lesions evaluation especially after a traumatic event where there is need for diagnostic confirmation. The objective of the current paper was to evaluate the ability of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing soft tissue lesions in patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared with arthroscopic findings. Through the ability to diagnose soft tissue injuries, particularly meniscal lesions, magnetic resonance imaging should be considered as fundamental in guiding therapeutic management in patients with anterior cruciate ligament lesions.

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Imaging of soft tissue tumors

Current Medical Imaging Formerly Current Medical Imaging Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573405616666200713183400 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

Author(s):

Shinji Tsukamoto ◽

Andreas F. Mavrogenis ◽

Yasuhito Tanaka ◽

Costantino Errani

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Tumor Size ◽

Critical Role ◽

Evaluation Criteria ◽

Soft Tissue Tumors ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Benign Soft Tissue Tumors ◽

Response To Chemotherapy

: Differentiation of malignant from benign soft tissue tumors is challenging with imaging alone, including that by magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. However, the accuracy of this differentiation has increased owing to the development of novel imaging technology. Detailed patient history and physical examination remain essential for differentiation between benign and malignant soft tissue tumors. Moreover, measurement only of tumor size based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors criteria is insufficient for the evaluation of response to chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Change in metabolic activity measured by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography or dynamic contrast enhanced-derived quantitative endpoints can more accurately evaluate treatment response compared to change in tumor size. Magnetic resonance imaging can accurately evaluate essential factors in surgical planning such as vascular or bone invasion and “tail sign”. Thus, imaging plays a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue tumors.

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Non-invasive diagnostics in fossils - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of pathological belemnites

Biogeosciences ◽

10.5194/bg-2-133-2005 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 133-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

D. Mietchen ◽

H. Keupp ◽

B. Manz ◽

F. Volke

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Clinical Diagnostics ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Physiological Processes ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽

Invasive Diagnostics

Abstract. For more than a decade, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been routinely employed in clinical diagnostics because it allows non-invasive studies of anatomical structures and physiological processes in vivo and to differentiate between healthy and pathological states, particularly of soft tissue. Here, we demonstrate that MRI can likewise be applied to fossilized biological samples and help in elucidating paleopathological and paleoecological questions: Five anomalous guards of Jurassic and Cretaceous belemnites are presented along with putative paleopathological diagnoses directly derived from 3D MR images with microscopic resolution. Syn vivo deformities of both the mineralized internal rostrum and the surrounding former soft tissue can be traced back in part to traumatic events of predator-prey-interactions, and partly to parasitism. Besides, evidence is presented that the frequently observed anomalous apical collar might be indicative of an inflammatory disease. These findings highlight the potential of Magnetic Resonance techniques for further paleontological applications.

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