scholarly journals Imaging features of bilateral vestibular neuritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-218
Author(s):  
Dusko Kozic ◽  
Slobodanka Lemajic-Komazec ◽  
Mladen Bjelan ◽  
Jasmina Boban ◽  
Slavica Sotirovic-Senicar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Vestibular Neuritis ◽  
Slice Thickness ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Vestibulocochlear Nerve ◽  
Diagnostic Modality ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Improve Correlation

Introduction. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was found to be insensitive diagnostic modality in detecting the abnormalities in patients with vestibular neuritis. Case report. A 32-year-old man was admitted to hospital with clinical signs of acute vestibular neuritis. The conventional MRI was inconclusive, including 3 mm slice-thickness postcontrast study, while the postcontrast high resolution study with 1 mm slice-thikness, detected bilateral enhancement of the vestibulocochlear nerve?s vestibular branch, consistent with inflammation. Conclusion. High-resolution 1 mm or submilimeter slices should be perfomed to evaluate patients with vestibular neuritis in order to increase the MRI sensitivity and improve correlation with clinical findings.

Radiological Evaluation of Focal Pancreatic Lesions

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Putzer ◽  
Werner Jaschke
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Pancreatic Disease ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Pancreatic Masses ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Multiphase Ct

The early and accurate characterization of pancreatic masses remains a challenge in diagnostic radiology, while the continuously evolving diagnostic possibilities give rise to an ever-increasing number of incidentally found pancreatic masses. This article discusses the relevance and role of ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) in the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions. Specific protocols such as MR cholangiopancreatography and multiphase CT allow for a close characterization. While CT and MRI deliver information to further evaluate pancreatic disease, PET/CT has shown potential for staging purposes and in the clinical follow-up of pancreatic cancer patients. Common differential diagnoses regarding pancreatic cancer are discussed, and typical imaging features of anatomical variations, cystic lesions and pancreatitis are illustrated, together with clinical signs of pancreatic disease. The use of cross-sectional imaging in correlation with clinical features allows for an accurate and early detection of pancreatic masses and assists in differentiating benign from malignant disease.

scholarly journals Breast involvement of hematological malignancies: imaging and clinical findings

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamze Durhan ◽  
Figen Demirkazık
Keyword(s):  
Hematological Malignancies ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
Breast Masses ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Type 3 ◽  
And Diffusion

Abstract Background Breast involvement of hematological malignancies is a very rare entity. Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment. The aim of this study was to clarify the clinical and radiological findings of hematological malignancy breast involvement and to describe possible pitfalls in diagnosis. Results The images of 20 patients with breast involvement of hematological malignancies were retrospectively evaluated on ultrasonography, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the findings were reported. Bilaterality was seen only in cases with secondary involvement, and there was no marked difference between primary and secondary breast involvement of hematological malignancies. All patients underwent ultrasonography examination. According to ultrasonography, breast masses were most frequently irregular in shape (11/20, 55%) with non-circumscribed margins (11/20, 55%). Posterior acoustic enhancement was noted in 14 cases (70%). Posterior shadowing was not observed in any of the patients. Mammography was available in 10 patients. Microcalcification was not observed in any patient on mammography. MRI was available in four patients. Hyperintensity in T2-weighted images, type 2 or type 3 dynamic curve, and diffusion restriction were observed in all cases. Conclusions Hematological malignancies may mimic both benign breast lesions and breast carcinoma. Familiarity with the radiological features of hematological malignancies can help accurate diagnosis.

scholarly journals Typical and atypical CT chest imaging findings of novel coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) in correlation with clinical data: impact on the need to ICU admission, ventilation and mortality

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Doaa M. Emara ◽  
Nagy N. Naguib ◽  
M. A. Moustafa ◽  
Salma M. Ali ◽  
Amr Magdi El Abd
Keyword(s):  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Icu Admission ◽  
Mortality Outcome ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Contrast Ct

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to highlight the typical and atypical chest CT imaging features at first presentation in 120 patients who were proved to be COVID-19 by PCR and to correlate these findings with the need for ICU admission, ventilation, and mortality. We retrospectively included 120 patients 71 males (59.2%) and 49 females (40.8%) with a mean age of 47.2 ± 14.4 years. Patients subjected to clinical assessment, CBC, PCR for COVID-19, and non-contrast CT chest at first presentation. Typical and atypical imaging findings were reported and correlated with the clinical findings of the patients, the need for ICU admission, ventilation, and mortality. Results Clinically, fever was seen in 112 patients followed by dry cough in 108 patients and malaise in 35 patients. The final outcome was complete recovery in 113 cases and death in 7 cases. Typical CT findings included bilateral peripheral ground-glass opacities (GGO) in 74.7%, multilobar affection in 92.5% while atypical findings such as homogeneous consolidation, pleural effusion, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, and single lobar affection were found in 13.4, 5, 6.7, and 7.5% respectively. A statistically significant association between the presence of white lung, pleural effusion, peripheral GGO, and the need for ICU admission as well as mechanical ventilation was noted. The death was significantly higher among elderly patients; however, no significance was found between the imaging features and mortality. Conclusion CT features at first presentation can predict the need for ICU admission and the need for ventilation but cannot predict the mortality outcome of the patients.

scholarly journals Diagnostic performance of high-resolution ultrasound in pre- and postoperative evaluation of the hand tendons injuries

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdelrahman Mohamed Baz ◽  
Aya Bahaa Hussien ◽  
Hesham Mostafa Abdel Samad ◽  
Hatem Mohamed Said El-Azizi
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Preoperative Evaluation ◽  
Tendon Injuries ◽  
Diagnostic Modality ◽  
Complete Tear ◽  
Observational Cohort ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Mri Study ◽  
Operative Assessment ◽  
Gold Standards

Abstract Background Hand tendon injuries are recognized clinical entities that are frequently seen. Clinical examinations usually warrant radiological correlative studies for confirmation and as a postoperative screening test. Here is a prospective observational cohort study enrolling 30 patients who were diagnosed clinically to have hand tendon injuries either pre- or postoperative; their ages were ranging from 5 to 64 years with a mean ± SD of 31.43 ± 12.19 years; 23 male patients (76.7%) and 7 female patients (23.3%) were evaluated by high-resolution ultrasound examination and a correlative evaluation was done by either intra-operative assessment or MRI study as gold standards. Results High-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) findings were binned into seventeen cases (56%) that had tendon tears, of which 10 cases (33.3%) had a complete tear and 7 cases (23.3%) had a partial tear. Postoperative tendon integrity was present in 13 cases (43.3%), a tendon callus was found in 2 cases (6.66%), and a postoperative abnormal motion on the dynamic study was present in 15 cases (50%). Intra-tendinous foreign bodies were detected in two cases (6.66%), a gap between the torn ends was found in 10 cases (33.3%), and re-tear (rupture) of the repaired tendons was present in four cases (13.3%). Coexistent nerve injuries were seen in two cases (6.66%); for the forementioned findings, HRUS had gained high accuracy measures as correlated to the gold standards (100% sensitivity and 100% specificity). Conclusion High-resolution ultrasound serves as a highly accurate potential diagnostic modality for preoperative evaluation of hand tendon injuries and the postoperative follow-up.

scholarly journals Rapidly Progressive Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Abscess

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Abdurrahman Aycan ◽  
Ozgür Yusuf Aktas ◽  
Feyza Karagoz Guzey ◽  
Azmi Tufan ◽  
Cihan Isler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Paraspinal Abscess ◽  
Spinal Epidural

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare disease which is often rapidly progressive. Delayed diagnosis of SEA may lead to serious complications and the clinical findings of SEA are generally nonspecific. Paraspinal abscess should be considered in the presence of local low back tenderness, redness, and pain with fever, particularly in children. In case of delayed diagnosis and treatment, SEA may spread to the epidural space and may cause neurological deficits. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the method of choice in the diagnosis of SEA. Treatment of SEA often consists of both medical and surgical therapy including drainage with percutaneous entry, corpectomy, and instrumentation.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Disruption of the Posterior Tibial Tendon

Foot & Ankle ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian J. Alexander ◽  
Kenneth A. Johnson ◽  
Thomas H. Berquist
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Diagnostic Technique ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
The Body ◽  
Posterior Tibial Tendon ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Posterior Tibial ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a useful technique of studying soft tissues of the body, can be very effective in assessing the integrity of tendons. Usually a patient with a complete tear of the posterior tibial tendon has characteristic physical findings. In the patient presented, MRI demonstrated a complete disruption of the posterior tibial tendon, despite the absence of the commonly associated clinical findings. In view of the difficulties encountered with attempted tenography of the completely torn posterior tibial tendon, MRI provides a sensitive alternative diagnostic technique.

Bone-related disorders of the jaw: A clinico-radiological diagnostic algorithm

2021 ◽  
pp. 197140092199896
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdel Khalek Abdel Razek
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Algorithm ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Specific Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions ◽  
Lesion Extension ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ct And Mri

Bone-related disorders of the jaw (BRDJ) include a spectrum of non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions of the maxillofacial region that have been recently classified into fibro-osseous lesions, giant cell lesions and osseous tumours. The histopathological features of BRDJ can be similar and overlie each other. Imaging is important in order to reach a specific diagnosis. However, the appearance of BRDJ on imaging is non-specific in some cases. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used for accurate localisation, characterisation of the tumour matrix, delineation of the lesion extension and establishment of the relation of BRDJ to the surrounding structures. Imaging is usually done to detect the relationship with the adjacent surrounding vital structures and to diagnose aggressive forms, malignant transformation and associated syndromes. The correlation of the demographic findings, the location and the clinical presentations with the imaging features are important for the diagnosis of BRDJ. The proposed clinico-radiological diagnostic algorithm with CT and MRI helps a specific diagnosis to be reached in some cases.

MRI features of different types of sinonasan rhabdomyosarcomas: a series of eleven cases

2021 ◽  
pp. 20210030
Author(s):  
Junjie Zeng ◽  
Lan Liu ◽  
Jiayong Li ◽  
Qiling Huang ◽  
Leiming Pi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Destruction ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Bone Invasion ◽  
Mri Features ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Haematogenous Metastasis ◽  
Ethmoid Sinuses ◽  
Pathological Subtypes

Objective: To retrospectively analyze magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of various pathological subtypes of sinonasal rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and explore correlations between imaging features and pathological subtypes. Methods: In total, 11 cases with embryonal, alveolar or pleomorphic sinonasal RMSs, confirmed by surgical pathology, were selected. Their characteristics and distinctive imaging features were analysed, and the correlation between pathology and imaging features was explored. Results: Bone destruction was observed in all 11 cases with RMS. Expansive growth was predominant in three alveolar and three embryonal RMS cases, and creeping growth was predominant in two alveolar, two embryonal and one pleomorphic RMS cases. Signs of residual mucosa were observed in all 11 cases, and 10 cases showed involvement of multiple sinus cavities and orbital cavities. All cases exhibited mild-to-intermediate enhancement. Conclusion: Sinonasal RMSs have the following characteristic MRI features: ethmoid sinuses and middle nasal conchae are the prevalent sites; lesions are mainly of mild enhancement; tumours exhibit signs of residual mucosa, mild-to-intermediate enhancement and frequent orbital involvement; bone invasion and bone destruction are frequently observed; and haematogenous metastasis is not as common as lymphatic metastasis. RMSs of various pathological subtypes were not significantly distinct by imaging.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document