Liver metastases on serial contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography examinations: was the detection possible on previous examinations?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to develop a software program that calculates bone cross-sectional area (CSA) and moments of inertia from digital images, test the computations for accuracy, and implement the software in a study of longitudinal changes in bone properties in a large group of postmenopausal wo...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Corcoran TA,Sandler RB,Myers ER,Lebowitz HH,Hayes WC

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This article describes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in 3 cases of atypical polypoid adenomyoma (APAM). METHODS:Clinical and MRI manifestations of 3 patients with APAM were evaluated. High b value diffusion-weighted and dynamic contrast-enhanced images were performed. The size, shape, site of or...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Nakai G,Kitano R,Yamamoto K,Higashiyama A,Juri H,Tsuboyama T,Yamamoto K,Yamada T,Hirose Y,Ohmichi M,Narumi Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The computed tomographic findings in seven boys and two girls with infarction of the internal capsule are reported. Ages at the time of examination ranged from 8 months to 14 years. The etiology was head injury (concussion) in six and unknown in three. Cerebral angiography carried out in four cases showed narrowing of...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Okuno T,Takao T,Ito M,Konishi Y,Mikawa H,Nakano Y

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to investigate the feasibility of low-tube-voltage computed tomography (CT) in combination with 3-dimensional adaptive iterative dose reduction (AIDR-3D) algorithm in lower extremity CT angiography. METHODS:The CT data of the 120-kV group (n = 30) were reconstructed with filtered bac...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Pan YN,Li AJ,Chen ZQ,Ren DW,Zhang J,Jiang MQ,Huang QL

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) enhanced magnetic resonance imaging was performed in eight patients with Cushing disease and surgically proven pituitary microadenomas. A 1.5 T scanner was used with 3 mm contiguous slices. Short repetition times (TR), short echo times (TE), and long TR, long TE se...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Doppman JL,Frank JA,Dwyer AJ,Oldfield EH,Miller DL,Nieman LK,Chrousos GP,Cutler GB Jr,Loriaux DL

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency and computed tomography (CT) characteristics of ovarian cysts in women of different ages. METHODS:Five hundred ninety-five contrast-enhanced CT studies performed in 430 females aged 10 or older between January 2001 and December 2006 were retrospectively reviewed. For each study, we...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Shin YM,Lee JK,Turan N,Mauro D,Chong W

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this study was to characterize cervical computed tomography (CT) findings in Kawasaki disease (KD) patients that may facilitate early diagnosis. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed cervical CT images of 78 children with cervical lymphadenopathy to analyze the distribution and morphology of lym...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Katsumata N,Aoki J,Tashiro M,Taketomi-Takahashi A,Tsushima Y

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to determine the significance of high signal intensity surrounding the gallbladder as seen on T2-weighted HASTE (half-Fourier acquisition single shot turbo SE) MR images in patients with acute cholecystitis and (b) to determine the sensitivity of T2-weighted HASTE MR i...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Regan F,Schaefer DC,Smith DP,Petronis JD,Bohlman ME,Magnuson TH

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sequential computed tomography (CT) technique remains the most common protocol for CT evaluation of the head despite nearly universal adoption of continuous technique for all other body parts. This may be attributable to the belief by radiologists that this technique is superior to helical scanning uniquely f...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Davis AJ,Ozsvath J,Vega E,Babb JS,Hagiwara M,George A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:To prospectively determine the accuracy of liver fat quantification with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The population consisted of 40 patients (mean age, 52.5 years; range, 23-78 years). The same day, all patients underwent MRI and ultrasonography-guided liver biopsy. The h...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Mennesson N,Dumortier J,Hervieu V,Milot L,Guillaud O,Scoazec JY,Pilleul F

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to assess radiation dose reduction and image quality for enhanced chest CT examinations with a scout-based automated tube potential selection technique (kV Assist) compared with a standard 120-kV protocol. METHODS:Prospective study of enhanced chest CT examinations was performed in 1...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Li M,Feng S,Wu N,Zhang L

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of fat within a focal or diffuse mediastinal lesion significantly narrows the differential diagnosis. In many cases, a specific diagnosis can be suggested on the basis of CT findings. In this article, we illustrate and review the characteristic CT features of common and uncommon fat attenuation lesi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Boiselle PM,Rosado-de-Christenson ML

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The typical MRI features of hydatid cyst in soft tissue/muscle are presented and discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Salai M,Apter S,Dudkiewicz I,Chechik A,Itzchak Y

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：:The goal of neuro-oncologic surgery is to maximize tumor resection while preserving vital brain functions. Identification of the relation between the tumor and adjacent functional cortical areas as well as efferent subcortical white matter tracts is important for preservation of function. Combined diffusion tensor ima...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Parmar H,Sitoh YY,Yeo TT

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present three cases of glioblastoma with CSF dissemination that contrast-enhanced fluid-attenuated inversion recovery MRI was sensitive enough to detect compared with contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI. An autopsy was performed on one patient, and its histologic findings proved the existence of CSF dissemination. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Misaki K,Nakada M,Hayashi Y,Tachibana O,Yamashita J,Ueda F,Suzuki M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of normal soft tissue collections of the right hilum which could be confused with thrombus of the right pulmonary artery or adenopathy are demonstrated. These abnormalities are due to normal accumulations of hilar fat and lymph nodes. Their typical appearance allows easy recognition. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ashida C,Zerhouni EA,Fishman EK

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this work was to conduct an MR cholangiography study of hepatobiliary abnormalities in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and to correlate these abnormalities with the risk of infection. METHOD:Cystic and intrahepatic bile duct (IHBD) abnormalities identified by MR cholangiogra...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dranssart M,Cognet F,Mousson C,Cercueil JP,Rifle G,Krause D

更新日期：2002-03-01 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：:We evaluated the feasibility of angiographic computed tomography (ACT) for diagnostic imaging in a patient with degenerative lumbar spine disease. ACT provides a volume data set out of a rotational acquisition with a c-arm-mounted flat-panel detector. Using this technique, radiographic myelography and myelographic com...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Buhk JH,Elolf E,Knauth M

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-two computed tomography examinations through the region of the pancreas were retrospectively analyzed to determine if marked stomach distension influenced the visualization of the pancreatic tail. Of the 29 patients who had marked stomach distension, 25 (86%) had displacement of small bowel loops away from the v...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Stuck KJ,Kuhns LR

更新日期：1981-08-01 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：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：PURPOSE:A new nonrigid registration method, designed to reduce the effect of movement artifact in subtraction images from breast MR, is compared with existing rigid and affine registration methods. METHOD:Nonrigid registration was compared with rigid and affine registration methods and unregistered images using 54 gad...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Denton ER,Sonoda LI,Rueckert D,Rankin SC,Hayes C,Leach MO,Hill DL,Hawkes DJ

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is disagreement about the ability of CT to detect isolated invasion of mediastinal vessels by malignant thymoma. Diagnosis usually depends on the absence of intact fat planes between the tumor mass and the adjacent vessel. We describe a rare case of CT demonstration of direct intraluminal invasion of a malignant...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Korobkin M,Gasano VA

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary vein stenosis is one of the frequent complications after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. MRI plays an important role in depicting the pathoanatomic structure of the pulmonary veins, and measuring the blood flow velocity in the pulmonary veins before and after therapy, and is superior to tran...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Yang M,Akbari H,Reddy GP,Higgins CB

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our retrospective study of 230 computed tomographic (CT) studies of hepatic masses yielded 28 cases (12.2%) which contained calcification. Calcific deposits were noted in 9 of 59 patients (15.3%) with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), 15 of 82 patients (18.3%) with liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma (MCRC), 2 of...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Scatarige JC,Fishman EK,Saksouk FA,Siegelman SS

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic varices in women consist of tortuous and dilated parauterine and ovarian veins and have a characteristic appearance at CT and MRI. Imaging is critical in the evaluation of pelvic varices, both to prevent confusion with other conditions and because pelvic varices may be secondary to serious underlying pathology....

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Coakley FV,Varghese SL,Hricak H

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 64-year-old female patient with verified dural venous thrombosis, postcontrast computed tomography showed dilatation of the transcerebral medullary veins, a feature that is probably pathognomonic. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Banna M,Groves JT

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomy of the teeth and surrounding bony structures is easily illustrated by computed CT image protocols, which produce detailed surface renderings of this complex area. The purpose of this article is to label the dental and bony landmarks of the maxilla, mandible, and palatine bones together with the adjacent re...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hayman LA,Duncan G,Gordon M,Taber KH

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00