Pictorial review: Vascular anomalies of the head and neck.

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 41-year-old mentally retarded male with recurrent pilomatrix carcinoma of the occipital region which invaded the occipital bone, left cerebellum and left temporal lobe. At his initial presentation the patient had a craniotomy and subtotal excision of the lesion with positive margins. He receive...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Aherne NJ,Fitzpatrick DA,Gibbons D,Collins CD,Armstrong JG

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study investigates the rate of histological underestimation of invasive breast carcinoma following diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on a radiologically guided core needle biopsy, and factors that may influence this upgrade rate. METHODS:A retrospective review of the results of breast core...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Caswell-Smith P,Wall M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adhesive capsulitis is one of the most common conditions affecting the shoulder; however, early clinical diagnosis can be challenging. Treatment is most effective when commenced prior to the onset of capsular thickening and contracture; consequently, the role of imaging is increasing. The aim of this review is to demo...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Harris G,Bou-Haidar P,Harris C

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of PET on the management of primary tumours of the thymus. Patients with a primary tumour of the thymus who underwent PET were identified from a prospective database. Forty-three PET scans were carried out on 26 patients with primary thymic tumours. Sensiti...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Lee JW,Mac Manus M,Hogg A,Hicks R,Ball D

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in interventional radiology have seen the adaptation of urological endoscopic laser techniques to treat biliary tract calculi. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy provides an effective alternative procedure for the management of intrahepatic or conventionally refractory choledocholithiasis whi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Lamanna A,Maingard J,Bates D,Ranatunga D,Goodwin M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the association between intrasinus gas and dural venous sinus thrombosis (DVST) in patients with blunt head trauma. METHODS:One hundred and two consecutive patients with blunt head trauma imaged with non-enhanced CT and CT head venography at our institution between 1 Ju...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： So TY,Dixon A,Kavnoudias H,Paul E,Maclaurin W

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As a Quality Improvement initiative our department has held regular discrepancy meetings since 2003. We performed a retrospective analysis of the cases presented and identified the most common pattern of error. METHODS:A total of 558 cases were referred for discussion over 92 months, and errors were class...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Donald JJ,Barnard SA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report details a clinical trial's first recruited liver cancer patient who underwent a course of stereotactic body radiation therapy treatment utilising audiovisual biofeedback breathing guidance. Breathing motion results for both abdominal wall motion and tumour motion are included. Patient 1 demonstrated i...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Pollock S,Tse R,Martin D,McLean L,Cho G,Hill R,Pickard S,Aston P,Huang CY,Makhija K,O'Brien R,Keall P

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (PPRT) with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has the potential to decrease toxicity by reducing dose to surrounding structures. We assessed its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS:PPRT patients were enrolled in a prospective HRQoL database....

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： van Gysen KL,Kneebone AB,Guo L,Vaux KJ,Lazzaro EM,Eade TN

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoid osteoma is a painful benign tumour, which is commonly treated by radiofrequency ablation (RFA). The goal of this study is to assess the value of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for predicting clinical success after RFA of osteoid osteoma. METHODS:Twenty consecutive patients (14 ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Mahnken AH,Bruners P,Delbrück H,Günther RW,Plumhans C

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital extrahepatic portocaval shunt is a rare condition that is described mostly in female patients. We report an unusual case of a young adult male patient with type 1 congenital extrahepatic portocaval shunt with associated development of a focal nodular hyperplasia on a background of regenerative nodules. With...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Kitzing YX,Gallagher J,Waugh R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and other medical colleges have provided research grants from their budgets for many years. This survey-based project aimed to determine whether the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology (FRO) is realizing value for money from its seed fu...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Roos DE,Kartika JK,Hu MQ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Duplex kidneys are common, mostly asymptomatic and of no clinical significance. However, they can be associated with significant pathology, often with long-term morbidity. There is minimal literature on the review of the duplex kidney, its associated anomalies and complications. The purpose of this paper i...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Doery AJ,Ang E,Ditchfield MR

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a valuable image-guidance tool in radiation therapy (RT). This study was initiated to assess the accuracy of CBCT for quantifying non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumour volumes compared to the anatomical 'gold standard', CT. Tumour regression or progression on CBC...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Michienzi A,Kron T,Callahan J,Plumridge N,Ball D,Everitt S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study reports on the evolution of the Australian radiologist relative value unit (RVU) model of measuring radiologist reporting workloads in teaching hospital departments, and aims to outline a way forward for the development of a broad national safety, quality and performance framework that enables value mapping,...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Pitman A,Jones DN,Stuart D,Lloydhope K,Mallitt K,O'Rourke P

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the dynamic volumetric CT in the assessment of the paediatric airway. METHODS:Ethics board approval was obtained for this retrospective review. Eight infants (median age 6 months, range 3 weeks to 1 year, 50% female) at a tertiary paediatric centre with complex clinic...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Tan JZ,Crossett M,Ditchfield M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of who has been hospitalized complaining about fever in the last 4 days. Laboratory data revealed lymphocytopenia and leucopenia with an elevation of C-reactive protein and positive real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Six days before this hospitalization, when the pat...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Cosma L,Sollaku S,Frantellizzi V,De Vincentis G

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To describe cases omental haemorrhage and to review the literature on this topic. METHODS:We describe three cases of spontaneous omental haemorrhage and discuss various management strategies, in an attempt to provide direction for similar cases in the future. RESULTS:A number of case reports of spontaneo...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Moriarty HK,Martin K,Koukounaras J,Goh GS,Clements W

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although very rare, mediastinal nodal angiomatosis is an entity radiologists should be aware of to be a differential diagnosis for a hypervascular mediastinal mass lesion. The CT- and MR-morphological features are non-specific and only histopathology can reveal the definitive diagnosis. ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Steinke K,Sanadgol B,Singh M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cardiac dosimetry delivered before and after routine 3D CT whole-breast radiotherapy planning, including cardiac contouring and the relevance of a 15-mm maximum myocardial depth (MMD) planning tolerance threshold. METHODS:The PULp FICTion study permitted cardi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Graham P

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To investigate anatomical response-related changes in the head and neck region during a course of radical radiotherapy and their impact on the planned dosimetry. METHODS:The study consisted of 10 patients with primary mucosal carcinoma. Patients' nutritional requirements were managed as per departmental p...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Height R,Khoo V,Lawford C,Cox J,Joon DL,Rolfo A,Wada M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a serious worldwide health problem. Moderate-to-severe OSA has been found in up to 50% of men and 25% of women in the middle-aged population. It results in a fourfold increase in all causes of mortality. The prevalence of OSA is underestimated, partly due to absence of symptoms but al...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Whyte A,Gibson D

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, recently linked to the use of certain types of breast implants. Although rare, BIA-ALCL is being increasingly recognised and radiologists can play an important role in its early diagnosis. BIA-ALCL is thought to be r...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Gunawardana RT,Dessauvagie BF,Taylor DB

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (18 F-FDG PET/MRI) to detect PET-positive cervical facet arthropathy and identify patients who benefit from facet block therapy. METHODS:Ten patients with cervical facet syn...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Sawicki LM,Schaarschmidt BM,Heusch P,Buchbender C,Rosenbaum-Krumme S,Umutlu L,Eicker SO,Bockisch A,Antoch G,Floeth FW

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Having previously modelled the optimal proportion of uterine cervix and corpus cancers that should be treated with brachytherapy (BT), we aimed to complete the assessment of the role of BT for gynaecological cancers by estimating the optimal proportion of vaginal cancer cases that should be treated with BT...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Thompson SR,Delaney GP,Gabriel GS,Jacob S,Barton MB

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：:We present a case of pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma (PSP) - (Formerly known as pulmonary sclerosing haemangioma) which was successfully treated with definitive radical external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). To our knowledge, such a treatment response has not been described in the literature. ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Fayers RW,Lim TS,Havlat MF

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In New South Wales (NSW) from 1996 to 2006, only 34-37% of newly diagnosed cancer patients were treated with radiotherapy instead of the 50% proposed by NSW Health in Radiotherapy Plans released in 1991, 1995 and 2003. As a consequence, over 50 000 cancer patients were not treated and has resulted in the estimated pre...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Morgan G,Barton M,Crossing S,Bull C,Penman A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast calcifications are among the most common abnormal radiographic findings detected at screening mammography. This essay illustrates the clinico-pathological features of nine screen-detected breast carcinomas, which had benign-appearing macrocalcifications, as a radiographically dominant presenting feature. We aim...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Ebrahim L,Dissanayake D,Metcalf C,Wylie E

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00