Diffuse pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia: radiologic and clinical features.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study assessed the prognostic implications of computed tomography (CT) coronary artery calcification (CAC), independent of emphysema, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Coronary artery calcification and emphysema were assessed on noncontr...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： OʼHare PE,Ayres JF,OʼRourke RL,Slaughter RE,Marshall HM,Bowman RV,Fong KM,Yang IA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the use of one magnetic resonance image-processing tool, FSL, in its ability to perform automated segmentation of computed tomographic images of the brain. METHODS:Head computed tomography (CT) images were brain extracted and segmented using the FSL tools BET and FAST...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Cauley KA,Och J,Yorks PJ,Fielden SW

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The computed tomography findings in 10 patients with pseudocysts or abscesses following acute pancreatitis are described. Computed tomography was of great value in demonstrating the type and extension of the pancreatic lesion. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was attempted in six cases, and the informati...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kolmannskog F,Kolbenstvedt A,Aakhus T

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to describe the computed tomography (CT) features of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and to evaluate if the CT features could be used to diagnose and stage NASH. METHODS:From 1994 until 2004, pathology records revealed 68 patients with NASH. Of these, 12 patients underwent CT sca...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Oliva MR,Mortele KJ,Segatto E,Glickman JN,Erturk SM,Ros PR,Silverman SG

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and additive value of T2W 3-dimensional sampling perfection with application optimized contrast (3D-SPACE) with variant flip-angle mode in imaging of all types of hydrocephalus. Our secondary objective was to assess the reliability of 3D-SPACE sequence and corre...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kartal MG,Ocakoglu G,Algin O

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to compare the image quality of renal arteries and veins with dual-energy spectral computed tomography (CT) imaging in late arterial phase using 270 and 320 mg I/mL of iodixanol and their influence on renal function. METHODS:A total of 1062 patients underwent renal CT angiogra...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Zhou K,He J,Qu F,Fan H,Ma Y,Shi T,Zhou Z,Zhu B

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CT appearance of hemiazygos continuation of a left-sided inferior vena cava is presented along with discussion of associated anomalies. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Munechika H,Cohan RH,Baker ME,Cooper CJ,Dunnick NR

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancers of the female genital system, particularly endometrial and ovarian cancers, can be associated with hereditary cancer syndromes such as hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome. Cancers that are found in the setting of a hereditary cancer syndrome are often unique in presentation, clinical featur...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Rothan SM,Menias CO,ElGuindy YM,Jensen CT,Shaaban AM,Bhosale P,Lee MV,Katabathina VS,Elsayes KM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protocols for two- and three-dimensional phase contrast magnetic resonance angiography of the major vessels in the abdomen were developed and demonstrated in healthy volunteers. Phase contrast imaging provides excellent suppression of stationary tissue signal and can be used to quantify the speed and direction of flow...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dumoulin CL,Yucel EK,Vock P,Souza SP,Terrier F,Steinberg FL,Wegmuller H

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to observe the value of computed tomography (CT) spectral imaging parameters in the diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules, during the contrast-enhanced early phase and late phase. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was approved by the institutional review board and written informed consent w...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Lin JZ,Zhang L,Zhang CY,Yang L,Lou HN,Wang ZG

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volume rendering is a visualization technique that has important applications in diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy. A methodology is presented for (a) evaluation of the quantitative accuracy of representation of known objects in volume-rendered scenes and for (b) optimization of the opacity transfer function to ac...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Jani AB,Pelizzari CA,Chen GT,Grzeszczuk RP

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tiazofurin is an experimental chemotherapeutic agent currently undergoing clinical evaluation. We report our results with magnetic resonance (MR) in demonstrating reversible cerebral abnormalities concurrent with the use of this drug. The abnormalities on MR were correlated with findings on CT as well as with cerebral...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Rippe DJ,Edwards MK,Schrodt JF,Bognanno JR,D'Amour PG,Boyko OB

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a unique case of aggressive osteoblastoma arising from thyroid cartilage. A 52-year-old man presented with a 10 month history of neck discomfort but without frank pain. CT and MR examinations disclosed a well defined mass arising from the thyroid cartilage. This lesion had areas of coarse calcifications and...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Agarwala R,Graham RJ,Panella JS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new head holder for the fixation and repositioning of the patient head in PET, CT, and MR scanners has been designed and tested. With this device, a bidimensional correlation between functional and anatomical brain images can also be obtained. Head fixation and repositioning are achieved using the patient's dental m...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Bettinardi V,Scardaoni R,Gilardi MC,Rizzo G,Perani D,Paulesu E,Striano G,Triulzi F,Fazio F

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess if dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) quantitative analysis and radiomics can differentiate normal liver, hepatic steatosis, and cirrhosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Our retrospective study included 75 adult patients (mean age, 54 ± 16 years) who underwent contrast-enhanced, dual-...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Doda Khera R,Homayounieh F,Lades F,Schmidt B,Sedlmair M,Primak A,Saini S,Kalra MK

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A whole-body single-photon emission computed tomography system has been evaluated in terms of its physical performance. It consists of a standard GE 400 T maxi camera rotating on a ring stand, coupled to an Informatek Simis 3 computer system. In its standard mode of operation, 64 or 128 successive views of 64 X 64 or ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Soussaline FP,Todd-Popkropek AE,Zurowski S,Huffer E,Raynaud CE,Kellershohn CL

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of magnetic resonance (MR) to preoperatively evaluate patients with primary hyperparathyroidism was assessed using a 1.5 T system and surface coil reception. Twenty-five patients with primary hyperparathyroidism were studied before surgical exploration. Axial images, 5 mm thick, were obtained from the thyroid ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kier R,Blinder RA,Herfkens RJ,Leight GS,Spritzer CE,Carroll BA

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance was performed in five patients with obstructive hydrocephalus due to surgically proven colloid cyst of the third ventricle. On T1-weighted images two lesions were homogeneously hyperintense and another homogeneously isointense with the surrounding brain parenchyma. On T2-weighted images these three ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wilms G,Marchal G,Van Hecke P,Plets C,Lammens M,Goffin J,Baert AL

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A hepatic specific contrast agent was used in an attempt to detect a biopsy-proven hepatoma. This lesion had been missed by routine computed tomography and was poorly detected with the hepatic specific contrast agent EOE 13. It was also poorly detected by technetium-sulfur colloid hepatic scintigraphy. The true extent...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Witrak BJ,Bernardino ME

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the fourth of a series of 4 white papers that represent expert consensus documents developed by the Society of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance through its task force on dual-energy computed tomography. This article, part 4, discusses DECT for abdominal and pelvic applications and, at the end of...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： De Cecco CN,Boll DT,Bolus DN,Foley WD,Kaza RK,Morgan DE,Rofsky NM,Sahani DV,Schoepf UJ,Shuman WP,Siegel MJ,Vrtiska TJ,Yeh BM,Berland LL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A soft tissue mass close to the upper pole of the left kidney was noted in a patient referred for intravenous pyelography. A left adrenal tumor was suspected. Computed tomography, however, revealed an accessory spleen. The diagnosis was confirmed by abdominal angiography. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Stiris MG

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the role of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluation of blood flow changes related to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) lesions. METHODS:Fif...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ippolito D,Trattenero C,Talei Franzesi C,Casiraghi A,Lombardi S,Vacirca F,Corso R,Sironi S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to evaluate the dependence of diffusion parameters on the b values adopted for intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and to investigate the application value of multiple diffusion parameters obtained from monoexponential and biexponential models...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wu Q,Wang Y,Shi L,Dong L,Liu M,Dou S,Zhu S,Wang M,Shi D

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The magnetic resonance characteristics of 16 intracranial arachnoid cysts were evaluated and several features identified that allowed the differentiation from other cystic lesions. Uncomplicated arachnoid cyst contents respond like CSF to both T1 and T2 weighted sequences. Signal from the contiguous brain is of normal...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wiener SN,Pearlstein AE,Eiber A

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our goal was to assess the performance of high resolution CT on breast biopsy specimens before considering the reevaluation of refined CT techniques in patients with breast abnormalities. METHOD:High resolution CT was done in 44 surgical biopsy specimens following conventional X-ray specimen mammography. The s...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Raptopoulos V,Baum JK,Hochman M,Karellas A,Houlihan MJ,D'Orsi CJ

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A test method with use of a biologic phantom--a deep-frozen specimen of a human cadaver--was developed in an attempt to simulate the clinical setting in CT of the spine. The quality of both soft tissue and bone images in the absence of motion artifacts was evaluated for seven scanner models. Special attention was paid...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Moström U,Bergström K,Pech P,Ytterbergh C

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to study the role of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in the analysis of foreign objects found within or on the royal Egyptian mummies. METHODS:We studied MDCT images of 15 royal Egyptian mummies (1493-1156 BC) for the presence of foreign objects. We studied each found...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Saleem SN,Hawass Z

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetization transfer (MT) between protons of macromolecules and protons of water molecules is a recently introduced mechanism for tissue contrast in MR imaging. The MT effect is strong in tissues where there is an efficient cross relaxation between macromolecular protons and water protons and where this interaction ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Tanttu JI,Sepponen RE,Lipton MJ,Kuusela T

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a new multistep procedure for CT fluoroscopy-guided core biopsy, which allows confirmation of the biopsy-sampling trough and the final needle tip position prior to sampling. Twelve lesions measuring < or =2 cm or in close proximity to vital structures were biopsied using commercially available biopsy syste...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Goldberg SN,Keogan MT,Raptopoulos V

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique using stereotactic needle placement for retrobulbar anesthesia is reported. The method utilizes a CT-guided stereotactic device that permits precise intraconal injection of local anesthetics; in addition, the risk of injury to muscles, vessels, eyeglobe, or optic nerve is substantially reduced. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Vogl G,Schimek F,Ozdoba C,Steuhl PK,Voigt K,Nüsslin F

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00