Observations on CT differentiation of pleural and peritoneal fluid.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to characterize the enhancement pattern of hyperfunctioning parathyroid adenomas on multiphase multidetector computed tomography (CT) or 4-dimensional CT. METHODS:We retrospectively studied the enhancement patterns of 48 pathologically confirmed parathyroid adenomas with 4-dime...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Vu TH,Guha-Thakurta N,Harrell RK,Ahmed S,Kumar AJ,Johnson VE,Perrier ND,Hamberg LM,Hunter GJ,Schellingerhout D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the potential role of MRI in detecting cardiac allograft rejection in transplant recipients using gadolinium tetraazacyclododecane tetraacetic acid (Gd-DOTA) for contrast enhancement, we examined 7 normal healthy volunteers and 39 patients separated into three groups according to histological findings. Quan...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Mousseaux E,Farge D,Guillemain R,Bruneval P,Vulser C,Couétil JP,Carpentier A,Gaux JC

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to optimize chest port contrast injections using stepwise improvements. METHODS:Ex vivo injections were tested. Two hundred scans using power port injections were then evaluated. RESULTS:The highest flow rate was achieved using a 19G access needle, larger diameter tubing, and warme...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Fielding JC,Wagner-Bartak NA,Javadi S,Morani AC,Ganeshan D,Ibarra-Rovira JJ,Liu X,Jensen CT

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the diagnostic performance of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction applied low-dose computed tomography (CT) (LDCT) with that of the standard-dose CT (SDCT) for local recurrence in patients with stomach cancer. METHODS:Seventy-nine consecutive patients who had undergone surgical resection...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Shim HS,Kim SH,Yoon JH,Lim YJ,Kim OH,Ryu JH,Eun CK

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of T2 mapping for detecting myocardial injuries in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). METHODS:Twenty-one HCM patients and 7 healthy volunteers were examined. The T2 values were measured at hyperintense areas (high-T2 areas) identified with T2...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Amano Y,Yanagisawa F,Tachi M,Hashimoto H,Imai S,Kumita S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CT findings in a case of calcified gastric carcinoma of the mucin-producing type are described. These findings include localized thickening of the gastric wall and multiple tiny calcific nodules within it. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Nishimura K,Togashi K,Tohdo G,Dodo Y,Tanada S,Nakano Y,Torizuka K

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To illustrate the techniques and the MRI appearance of meniscal transplants. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three patients underwent MRI of the knee between 2 weeks and 14 months after meniscal transplantation. RESULTS:Although postoperative artifacts were present, in all three patients the position, signal intensit...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Patten RM,Rolfe BA

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the thin-section computed tomography (CT) findings of Sjogren syndrome accompanying pulmonary amyloidosis and lymphoproliferative disease and to compare these with histopathologic findings. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:The thin-section CT findings of 5 women (age range: 42-59 years, mean age=50 years) wi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Jeong YJ,Lee KS,Chung MP,Han J,Chung MJ,Kim KI,Seo JB,Franquet T

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A percutaneous adrenal biopsy under CT guidance is described. The biopsy was performed after injection of physiologic saline solution into the paravertebral space, creating a wider pathway for needle insertion. This technique has been previously reported for biopsy of thoracic lesions, but in our case it was used for ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Karampekios S,Hatjidakis AA,Drositis J,Gourtsoyiannis N

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that a calibration phantom would improve interpatient and interscan variability in coronary artery calcium (CAC) studies. METHODS:We scanned 144 patients twice with or without the calibration phantom and then scanned 93 patients with a single calcific lesion twice and, finally, scanned...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Budoff MJ,Mao S,Lu B,Takasu J,Child J,Carson S,Fisher H

更新日期：2002-11-01 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：:Magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated in six patients with primary thyroid lymphoma. Five patients had a solitary localized tumor and one had multiple tumors. These masses showed homogeneous iso- or high intensity compared with the uninvolved thyroid tissue on T1-weighted images and homogeneous high intensity on T2...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Shibata T,Noma S,Nakano Y,Konishi J

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the utility of dural thickening of the internal auditory canal (IAC) in patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) syndrome and determined the sensitivity and specificity of this image finding. METHODS:Magnetic resonance images were evaluated for 22 cases of definite ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hori S,Taoka T,Miyasaka T,Ochi T,Sakamoto M,Wada T,Myochin K,Takayama K,Kichikawa K

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a benign hepatic lesion characterized by homogeneous enhancement following intravenous contrast. The authors report a patient with a markedly heterogeneous FNH due to extensive intratumoral fat. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Stanley G,Jeffrey RB Jr,Feliz B

更新日期：2002-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of test injection technique using a monitoring scan at knee level for 64-slice multidetector row computed tomographic (MDCT) angiography of the abdominal and lower extremity arteries. METHODS:The test injection technique using low-dose serial CT scan at knee level was performed for ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Nakaya Y,Kim T,Hori M,Onishi H,Maeda N,Higashihara H,Tomoda K,Nakamura H

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:Seven patients with polypoid mucoceles of the ethmoid sinuses were examined by computed tomography (CT). The findings in all cases were remarkably similar. This unique CT appearance has not been seen with malignancies and should be considered characteristic of this benign entity. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Jacobs M,Som PM

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of this study was to evaluate a newly developed semiautomated contour detection algorithm for the quantitative analysis of cardiovascular MRI. METHOD:Left ventricular function parameters derived from automatically detected endocardial and epicardial contours were compared with results derived from man...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： van der Geest RJ,Buller VG,Jansen E,Lamb HJ,Baur LH,van der Wall EE,de Roos A,Reiber JH

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) offers a curative treatment for lung cancer in patients who are marginal surgical candidates. However, unlike traditional surgery the lung cancer remains in place after treatment. Thus, imaging follow-up for evaluation of recurrence is of paramount importance. MAT...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Moore W,Chaya Y,Chaudhry A,Depasquale B,Glass S,Lee S,Shin J,Mikhail G,Bhattacharji P,Kim B,Bilfinger T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to determine and report the CT findings in patients with diffuse pulmonary lymphangiomatosis (DPL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the CT findings in eight patients with pathologically proven DPL. The patients ranged in age from 3 to 35 years (mean 15 years) and included ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Swensen SJ,Hartman TE,Mayo JR,Colby TV,Tazelaar HD,Müller NL

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transfer of magnetization between a free and a bound pool of spins is described in terms of the respective longitudinal relaxation times and the life times of spins in each pool. The effect of an off resonance radiofrequency (RF) pulse in producing saturation in the bound pool and a consequent decrease in both the...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hajnal JV,Baudouin CJ,Oatridge A,Young IR,Bydder GM

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implementation of an accurate, reliable index of cost effectiveness would help to advance technology assessment and reimbursement of MR imaging procedures, including gadolinium enhancement. To this end, an objective, consensual measure that satisfies the need for "gold-standard" confirmation of diagnostic impressions ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wolf GL

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of z-score mapping method on neuroradiologists' performance in quantification of the extent of hypoattenuation regions of hyperacute stroke on unenhanced computed tomographic (CT) images by using the Alberta Stroke Programme Early CT Score system. METH...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Takahashi N,Tsai DY,Lee Y,Kinoshita T,Ishii K,Tamura H,Takahashi S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility of a time-efficient, high-resolution magnetic resonance lymphangiography (HR MRL) protocol without image subtraction for the detection of lymphatic vessels in patients with primary and secondary lymphedema. METHODS:Three consecutive patients with lymphedema of the lower extremities ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Lohrmann C,Foeldi E,Bartholomä JP,Langer M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of the lack of ionizing radiation, ability to image in a variety of planes, and high contrast resolution, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging may have a role in obstetrical management. Three fetuses with severe cerebral abnormalities were studied by MR in utero. The findings were correlated with ultrasound examina...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Thickman D,Mintz M,Mennuti M,Kressel HY

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital hyperinsulinism can be divided into diffuse or focal form. The treatment and outcome depend on distinguishing between the 2 forms. Pancreatic venous sampling was the only method available to localize the insulin secretion. [F]Fluoro-levodopa, 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine positron emission tomography/comput...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Subramaniam RM,Karantanis D,Peller PJ

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of whole-body diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) as a promising tool for research applications, for instance, for investigation of systemic muscle diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twelve healthy volunteers (mean age, 26.6 years; range, 20-39 years) underwen...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kenkel D,von Spiczak J,Wurnig MC,Filli L,Steidle G,Wyss M,Boss A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the degree of extra scanning beyond the prescribed anatomic boundaries for thoracic and body computed tomographic (CT) scans and to identify associated factors. METHODS:For 442 consecutive chest, abdomen, and/or pelvis CT examinations, the length of extra scanning beyond the prescribed anatomic bou...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Liao EA,Quint LE,Goodsitt MM,Francis IR,Khalatbari S,Myles JD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of simultaneous renal vein thrombosis and bilateral adrenal hemorrhage is presented, demonstrating the ability of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to identify these abnormalities without the use of intravenous contrast agents or radiopharmaceuticals. Adrenal hemorrhage appeared as markedly enlarged adrenal gland...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Koch KJ,Cory DA

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00