Mediastinal nodal angiomatosis - an unusual mass lesion in the superior mediastinum.

abstract：:The use of Positron emission tomography/computerised tomography (PET/CT) is well established in the staging and assessment of treatment response of lymphoma. Recent studies have suggested that whole body diffusion-weighted imaging -magnetic resonance imaging (WB-DW-MRI) may be an alternative to PET/CT in both staging ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Fitzpatrick JJ,Ryan MA,Bruzzi JF

更新日期：2018-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This survey aimed to assess the use of image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) within New Zealand (NZ) and evaluate the quality of IGRT delivery. METHOD:All nine centres in NZ were invited to participate in an online survey in November 2015. Questions were asked on type of IGRT technologies available, IGRT use b...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Padayachee J,Loh J,Tiong A,Lao L

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory-gated radiotherapy (RGRT) is used in several centres around the world. However, there is continuing controversy regarding the benefit of this technique. The aims of this study are to quantify the dosimetric benefits and the potential predictive factors. METHODS:Thirty-four consecutive patients w...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Hau E,Rains M,Browne L,Muirhead R,Yeghiaian-Alvandi R

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to evaluate medical student and intern awareness of ionising radiation exposure from common diagnostic imaging procedures and to suggest how education could be improved. Fourth to sixth year medical students enrolled at a Western Australian university and interns from three teaching hospitals in Perth ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Zhou GZ,Wong DD,Nguyen LK,Mendelson RM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-body MRI is an effective method for evaluating the entire skeletal system in patients with metastatic disease. This study aimed to compare whole-body MRI and radionuclide bone scintigraph in the detection of skeletal metastases in patients with prostate cancer. Patients with prostate cancer at high risk of skele...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Venkitaraman R,Cook GJ,Dearnaley DP,Parker CC,Khoo V,Eeles R,Huddart RA,Horwich A,Sohaib SA

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular anomalies encompass a broad spectrum of tumours and malformations as classified by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies. Despite being one of the most common congenital abnormalities, they are often misunderstood in clinical practice: use of the term 'haemangioma' to denote any vascul...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Warren TA,Gandhi M,Panizza B

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aims of this study were to determine the diagnostic value of MR urography and to compare the T2- and T1-weighted MR urography techniques in patients with urinary diversion. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 19 MR urograms in 14 patients (13 male and one female, 8-77 years old, mean age: 54.2) with u...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Battal B,Kocaoglu M,Akgun V,Aydur E,Dayanc M,Ilica T

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute gastric volvulus is a rare surgical emergency which can lead to severe complications such as gastric ischaemia and perforation. Gastric volvulus is classified by the axis upon which the stomach rotates into organo-axial and mesentero-axial subtypes, with the former more common in adults. We present an uncommon c...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Mistry V,Gamble EL,Chang J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uterine malignancies account for the majority of gynaecologic cancers. Different treatment options are available depending on histology, disease grade and stage. Hysterectomy is the most frequent surgical procedure. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy (CRT) represents the preferred therapeutic choice for locally advanc...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Miccò M,Telesca AM,Gui B,Grimaldi PP,Cambi F,Marini MG,Valentini AL,Bonomo L

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since its onset in the spring of 2009, the H1N1 pandemic has kept health-care professionals busy worldwide. Even though it often causes respiratory tract illness, reports describing the radiological manifestations in infected children are few. The purpose of this study was twofold: to review the chest radi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Soudack M,Ben-Shlush A,Raviv-Zilka L,Jacobson J,Mendelson E

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenomyomatosis is a relatively common abnormality of the gall bladder, with a reported incidence of between 2.8 and 5%. Although mainly confined to the adult study group, a number of cases have been reported in the paediatric study group. It is characterized pathologically by excessive proliferation of the surface ep...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Stunell H,Buckley O,Geoghegan T,O'Brien J,Ward E,Torreggiani W

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 38-year-old, female patient with neurosarcoidosis involving the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, who was treated with stereotactic radiotherapy (24 Gy in 12 fractions) with an excellent result. The purpose of this case report was to illustrate and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challen...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Sundaresan P,Jayamohan J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This review was performed to describe the patient pathway and timelines involved in the treatment of FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) stage IB1 to IVA cervical cancer in a New Zealand cancer centre. METHODS:Retrospective audit of women with a new diagnosis of FIGO Stage IB1-IVA...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Capelle L,Stevens W,Brooks S

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of our early experience with contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the characterisation of focal liver lesions (FLLs) using histopathology, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or other imaging follow-up as ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Ooi CC,Low SC,Schneider-Kolsky M,Lombardo P,Lim SY,Abu Bakar R,Lo RH

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is an uncommon cause of unilateral Raynaud's phenomenon, splinter haemorrhages and hypothenar weakness. The typical patient is a male blue-collar worker who uses their hypothenar eminence to hammer objects as part of their work. The distal ulnar artery beyond Guyon's canal is superfici...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Zhang F,Weerakkody Y,Tosenovsky P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical data supporting the use of hypofractionated whole breast radiotherapy (HF-WBRT) in early-stage breast cancer patients have accumulated over the last decade. Despite the availability of the published evidence, the adoption rate of HF-WBRT has been slower-than-expected. We sought to assess the tempo...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Jung KYK,Shadbolt B,Rezo A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The management of prostate cancer has undergone significant advances since the introduction of 68 Ga-prostate-specific membrane antigen (68 Ga-PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) scans. Data on the use of 68 Ga-PSMA PET scans in the setting of biochemical recurrence is widely available. Data on the us...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Wong HS,Leung J,Bartholomeusz D,Sutherland P,Le H,Nottage M,Iankov I,Chang JH

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Paragangliomas are commonly treated with surgery, while radiotherapy is reserved for those that are inoperable or have relapsed. However, this retrospective study aims to determine whether radiotherapy is a viable initial treatment for paragangliomas. METHODS:Of 73 tumours researched, 44 were diagnosed an...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Smee RI,Jayasekara J,Williams JR,Hanna C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 'scimitar sign' on plain chest radiograph is most commonly attributed to the presence of a scimitar vein, which is a variant of partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (PAPVD). An anomalous unilateral single pulmonary vein (AUSPV) is a very rare anomaly, albeit benign, which can also present with the scimitar ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Odenthal C,Sarikwal A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proscription of antiperspirant or deodorant use during adjuvant breast radiotherapy is common. The investigators were seeking an information base to facilitate design of an appropriate controlled trial of the use of deodorants during radiotherapy. The first component consisted of a survey of women after adjuvant breas...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Graham PH,Graham JL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Use of indication-specific CT protocols and adjustment of scan parameters to decrease radiation exposure may result in significant dose reduction. We implemented these strategies and compare pre- and post-implementation radiation dose in emergency department (ED) patients. METHOD:This was a descriptive, r...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Sulagaesuan C,Saksobhavivat N,Asavaphatiboon S,Kaewlai R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To describe the chest CT features reported in children with confirmed COVID-19 infection, published in English literature. A systematic review was completed on PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases on the 1st of June 2020 using the PICO strategy. The NIH Quality Assessment Tool was used to assess the quality of the sele...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Simoni P,Bazzocchi A,Boitsios G,De Leucio A,Preziosi M,Aparisi Gómez MP

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold (DIBH) techniques for breast cancer radiation therapy (RT) have reduced cardiac dose compared to Free Breathing (FB). Recently, a voluntary deep inspiration breath-hold (vDIBH) technique was established using in-room lasers and skin tattoos to monitor breath-hold. An in-house quality asses...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Estoesta RP,Attwood L,Naehrig D,Claridge-Mackonis E,Odgers D,Martin D,Pham M,Toohey J,Carroll S

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The detection of breast cancer is somewhat limited by human factors, and thus there is a need to improve reader performance. This study assesses whether radiologists who regularly undertake the education in the form of the Breast Reader Assessment Strategy (BREAST) demonstrate any changes in mammography in...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Suleiman WI,Rawashdeh MA,Lewis SJ,McEntee MF,Lee W,Tapia K,Brennan PC

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blunt renal vascular traumatic injury is uncommon, and most injuries can be managed conservatively in a patient who is clinically stable. Pseudoaneurysm or active bleeding at presentation is rare and in an unstable patient, endovascular techniques offer a low morbidity option for rapid treatment. We present an unusual...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Clements W,Moriarty HK

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 20-year-old woman with intracranial IgG4-related disease, initially misdiagnosed as a meningioma on biopsy and treated with radiosurgery as it was in an eloquent location and not resectable. Her intracranial IgG4 disease had a near-complete response to radiosurgery and is still controlled six y...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Fogarty T,Choong D,Gill S,Harper C,Robbins P

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of metabolic tumour volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) for small cell lung cancer (SCLC). MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched. The pooled hazard ratio (HR) was used to measure the influence of MTV and TLG on ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Nie K,Zhang YX,Nie W,Zhu L,Chen YN,Xiao YX,Liu SY,Yu H

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This paper outlines the key results of the Faculty of Radiation Oncology 2010 workforce survey and compares these results with earlier data. METHODS:The workforce survey was conducted in mid-2010 using a custom-designed 17-question survey. The overall response rate was 76%. RESULTS:The majority of radiat...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Leung J,Vukolova N,Faculty of Radiation Oncology, RANZCR.

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognostic utility and reproducibility of a qualitative 5-point 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET primary visual score (PVS) in patients with oesophageal and gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) cancer. METHODS:This was a retrospective review of patients with hi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Cong E,Oar AJ,Lee MT,Chicco A,Lin M,Yap J,Lin P,Ho Shon I

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Marker clips are commonly deployed at the site of a percutaneous breast biopsy. Studies have shown that displacement of the clip from the site of deployment is not uncommon. The objective of this study was to determine how much 'migration' could be seen with fixed structures within the breast tissue across...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Madeley CR,Kessell MA,Madeley CJ,Taylor DB,Wylie EJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00