Appearance and distinguishing features of retroperitoneal calcifications at computed tomography.

abstract：:The objective of this study was to measure the interobserver and interscan variation of coronary artery calcium scores using multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT). Seventy-five patients underwent 2 sequential MDCT scans for coronary artery calcification. Each patient's score was separately measured by 3-blinded...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Lawler LP,Horton KM,Scatarige JC,Phelps J,Thompson RE,Choi L,Fishman EK

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmentation of vertebral bones in computed tomographic data is important as a first stage of image-based radiological tasks. However, it is a challenging problem to segment an affected spine correctly. In this study, we propose a new method of segmentation of thoracic and lumbar vertebral bodies from thin-slice compu...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hanaoka S,Nomura Y,Nemoto M,Masutani Y,Maeda E,Yoshikawa T,Hayashi N,Yoshioka N,Ohtomo K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique is described that permits the 19F nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging of the vascular system in animals that have been infused with certain perfluorocarbon blood substitutes. The essence of the technique is the selection for imaging of a narrow group of spectral lines from the fluorocarbon using a com...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Joseph PM,Fishman JE,Mukherji B,Sloviter HA

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of early phase Takayasu arteritis that predominantly involved the pulmonary arteries and had, along with expected radiographic findings, the unusual pattern of diffuse pulmonary parenchymal lesions on CT. We suggest that this finding may be an additional feature in early phase Takayasu arteritis and n...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hara M,Sobue R,Ohba S,Kitase M,Sasaki S,Ogino H,Andoh K,Goodman PC

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this work was to evaluate the radiologic findings of gastrointestinal (GI) tract involvement in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to discuss mechanisms of spread. METHOD:Eighteen patients with histologically proven GI tract metastasis in HCC for 4.5 years underwent CT and five also underwent up...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Park MS,Kim KW,Yu JS,Kim MJ,Yoon SW,Chung KW,Lee JT,Yoo HS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), one AIDS related, with hepatic involvement manifesting as infiltrating mass-like periportal intrahepatic low attenuation on CT are described. One case demonstrated mass effect with compression of adjacent bile ducts causing jaundice. NHL should be included in the differential d...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Coakley FV,O'Reilly EM,Schwartz LH,Panicek DM,Castellino RA

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proper therapeutic management of acute spinal trauma depends considerably on the assessment of the condition of the underlying spinal cord and the relative stability of the surrounding bony architecture. A series of 14 patients who were examined by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging following spinal trauma is presented. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Tarr RW,Drolshagen LF,Kerner TC,Allen JH,Partain CL,James AE Jr

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign hepatic neoplasms constitute a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with characteristic histology and variable tumor biology. Based on the cell of origin, benign hepatic neoplasms are classified into epithelial, nonepithelial, and miscellaneous categories according to the 2000 World Health Organization classificati...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Prasad SR,Sahani DV,Mino-Kenudson M,Narra VR,Menias C,Wang HL,Middleton WD,Chintapalli KN

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The magnetic resonance (MR) cine display of flexion and extension (F/E) manoeuvres in the cervical spine has proved useful in the evaluation of cord compression due to bone and joint instability, spondylosis, and multiple tumours. It has advantages over X-ray F/E and CT myelography in that it is noninvasive and produc...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Condon BR,Hadley DM

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The central dot sign on CT in Caroli disease has been described previously. We describe a patient with the central dot sign who had periductal cysts but did not have Caroli disease. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Herman TE,Siegel MJ

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary adrenal lymphoma is extremely rare. We describe 2 patients who presented with adrenal insufficiency or fever 'of unknown origin. Conventional imaging studies demonstrated bilateral bulky adrenal masses, and whole-body FDG positron emission tomography- computed tomography showed that the masses were the unique ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Li Y,Sun H,Gao S,Bai R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight magnetic resonance (MR) examinations were performed in seven patients with Achilles tendon injuries and correlated with physical examination and surgical and clinical follow-up. The MR examinations depicted the Achilles tendon in excellent detail and Achilles tendon abnormalities with greater accuracy than physi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Marcus DS,Reicher MA,Kellerhouse LE

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to examine the use of quantitative magnetization transfer imaging (MTI) in naturally occurring globoid cell leukodystrophy (GLD) in the Cairn terrier. METHOD:A model of GLD was established via a breeding colony, and a total of seven animals were studied with MTI, including two dogs with...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： McGowan JC,Haskins M,Wenger DA,Vite C

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to clarify characteristics of combined hepatocellular and cholangiocarcinoma (HCC-CC) on CT and clinicopathological examinations. METHODS:Dynamic incremental CT was performed on 15 combined HCC-CC patients. CT of the early phase was started at 30 s and of the late phase at 120-140...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Fukukura Y,Taguchi J,Nakashima O,Wada Y,Kojiro M

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac strain represents an imaging biomarker of contractile dysfunction. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of cardiac strain obtained by feature-tracking cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) in acute myocarditis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cardiac MR examinations of 46 patie...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Secchi F,Monti CB,Alì M,Carbone FS,Cannaò PM,Sardanelli F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this work was to evaluate patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using a low-field extremity MR system (E-MRI: 0.2 T). METHOD:Twenty-two patients with typical findings of CTS and 30 control persons were imaged on an E-MRI. Axial T2-weighted turbo SE (TSE), T1-weighted SE sequences, and 2D GR...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Bonél HM,Heuck A,Frei KA,Herrmann K,Scheidler J,Srivastav S,Reiser M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Dysarthria and tongue swelling may be seen with hypoglossal nerve palsy, and on cross-sectional imaging studies, tongue denervation can be misinterpreted as a primary base-of-tongue mass. Understanding radiological patterns of tongue denervation is important to prevent misinterpretation. Close evaluation of t...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Learned KO,Thaler ER,O'Malley BW Jr,Grady MS,Loevner LA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a case of cerebral infarction the lesions were isointense to slightly hyperintense in the T2-weighted MR images obtained approximately 2 weeks after the onset. Earlier (1 week after onset), they had been markedly hyperintense. The probably mechanisms behind this phenomenon, referred to as "MR fogging" are discussed...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Asato R,Okumura R,Konishi J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute infarction of an appendix epiploica resulted in an inflammatory process involving the caudal aspect of the transverse colon and the adjacent greater omentum. Computed tomography demonstrated prominent linear soft tissue densities, an increase in CT number of the involved greater omentum, and posterior displaceme...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Danielson K,Chernin MM,Amberg JR,Goff S,Durham JR

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An enterogenous cyst of the craniocervical region producing anterior medullary compression is reported. The patient presented with quadriparesis with greater involvement of the upper limbs. Computed tomography showed a high attenuation intradural extramedullary mass located anteriorly. Magnetic resonance imaging demon...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kak VK,Gupta RK,Sharma BS,Banerjee AK

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether laterality of the superficial cerebral veins can be seen on susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) in patients with no intracranial lesions that affect venous visualization. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated 386 patients who underwent brain magnetic resonanc...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Matsushima S,Shimizu T,Gomi T,Fukuda K

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computed tomography (CT) has been performed in 21 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in an attempt to localize preoperatively the parathyroid tumors. Eighteen of these patients also had ultrasound examinations. The CT examinations included the neck and mediastinum and were performed before and after contr...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Sommer B,Welter HF,Spelsberg F,Scherer U,Lissner J

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of iodinated contrast medium on sulcal hyperintensity on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) imaging immediately after intra-arterial thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke and to determine whether it may be associated with subsequent hemorrhagic transformation (...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kim EY,Kim SS,Na DG,Roh HG,Ryoo JW,Kim HK

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In children it is often necessary to ligate the splenic artery and the main collateral supply to the spleen during liver transplantation. The complication of splenic infarction has been observed on postoperative CT in such patients. The purpose of our study was to determine the incidence and CT appearance of splenic i...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Lehar SC,Zajko AB,Koneru B,Stevenson W,Sumkin J

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this work was to investigate the ultrasound (US) and CT features of dropped gallstones mimicking peritoneal seeding in patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LCC). METHOD:We describe the US and CT features of dropped gallstones mimicking peritoneal seeding in eight patients who underwent L...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Atri M,Bonifacio A,Ryan M,Pilleul FL,Hanbidge A,Clark J,Murphy J

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal diagnosis of monoamnionicity is necessary for optimal care of a twin gestation. When the fetuses are discordant for a lethal anomaly, unequivocal confirmation is imperative. Ultrasound evaluation of our patient revealed a twin gestation discordant for anencephaly and with possible monoamnionicity. When sonogr...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wax JR,Smith JF,Floyd RC

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine whether computed tomography (CT) angiography with machine learning (ML) can be used to predict the rapid growth of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study was approved by our institutional review board. Fifty consecutive patie...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hirata K,Nakaura T,Nakagawa M,Kidoh M,Oda S,Utsunomiya D,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient with a progressively enlarging adrenal mass detected by CT which extended to the renal hilum and inferior vena cava. Pathologic evaluation revealed an adrenal abscess containing purulent debris. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： O'Brien WM,Choyke PL,Copeland J,Klappenbach RS,Lynch JH

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases demonstrating the computed tomographic appearance of azygos continuation of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are presented. One is associated with a retroaortic left renal vein and the other with a duplicated IVC. An enlarged azygos vein should not be confused with retrocrural lymphadenopathy or a mediastinal ma...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Breckenridge JW,Kinlaw WB

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging was performed in four patients with biopsy proven idiopathic portal hypertension (IPH). The MR images show proximity of medium-sized intrahepatic vessels to each other and to the liver surface in all patients. Small vessels running parallel to the second order branches of the intrahepatic po...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Arai K,Matsui O,Kadoya M,Yoshikawa J,Gabata T,Takashima T,Kobayashi K,Unoura M

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00