Lung Density and Pulmonary Artery Diameter are Predictors of Pulmonary Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis.

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the high-resolution computed tomography (CT) and histologic findings of acute exacerbation of chronic interstitial pneumonia and to assess the potential value of CT and histologic findings in predicting prognosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 24 patients with clinical and histologic diagn...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Silva CI,Müller NL,Fujimoto K,Kato S,Ichikado K,Taniguchi H,Kondoh Y,Johkoh T,Churg A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of arterial thrombosis in patients with protein C deficiency is relatively low compared with that of venous thrombosis. To our knowledge, there is no previously published report of a protein C deficiency patient with simultaneous thromboses in the pulmonary artery and innominate artery in the English lit...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Kim JK,Lee HY,Song IS,Yoo SM,Rho JY,Moon JY,White CS

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 16-year-old female patient, who had undergone bone marrow transplantation 35 days earlier, presented with dry cough, dyspnea, and fever for 4 days. Chest radiography showed poorly-defined bilateral opacities. High-resolution CT revealed bilateral ground glass opacities with superimposed septal thickening and intralo...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Escuissato DL,de Aguiar RO,Gasparetto EL,Müller NL

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of sarcoidosis demonstrating an unusual pattern of profuse micronodular calcification is presented. The striking similarity with the so-called pathognomonic appearance of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis and the progressive deterioration of pulmonary function are emphasized. ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Weinstein DS

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to elucidate the impact of being unmarried on coronary computed tomography (CT) imaging biomarkers and mortality in a lung cancer screening population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this retrospective case-control study, 5707 subjects (3777 married; mean age: 61.9±5.1 y and 1930 unmarr...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Celeng C,Takx RAP,Lessmann N,Maurovich-Horvat P,Leiner T,Išgum I,de Jong PA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the clinical case of a thymoma, surgically removed after diagnosis, staging, and preoperative assessment performed by means of cardiac electrocardiogram-gated multidetector computed tomography. This technique allowed a very accurate assessment of the mass, proving superior to conventional computed tomograp...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Andreini D,Pontone G,Dainese L,Formenti A,Mushtaq S,Cappai A,Pepi M,Ballerini G,Biglioli P

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substantial advances in detector technology characterize digital chest radiography. This article compares the various systems from a radiologist's point of view. Computed radiography (CR) is a well-established system that is robust, has good reproducibility, and is relatively inexpensive. Image quality has been contin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Schaefer-Prokop C,Uffmann M,Eisenhuber E,Prokop M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Future radionuclide studies in the lung will encompass not only improved evaluation of regional ventilation and perfusion in pulmonary embolism and lung cancer, but should also provide new information about alveolar-capillary permeability, cell kinetics in the lung, and pulmonary metabolism and receptors. With this in...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Alderson PO

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic duct injury and chylothorax are rare consequences of blunt thoracic trauma. A contained mediastinal lymph collection (ie, lymphocele) is rarer still. The article describes a case of posttraumatic mediastinal widening resulting from a high-speed motor vehicle accident. During the patient's radiologic assessmen...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Hom M,Jolles H

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We surveyed the members of the Society of Thoracic Radiology regarding their interpretation of and management decision for small pulmonary nodules on computed tomography. We then compared their responses with the published guidelines set forth by the Fleischner Society. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A survey consistin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Esmaili A,Munden RF,Mohammed TL

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide. However, among the top 4 deadliest cancers, lung cancer is the only one not subject to routine screening. Optimism for an effective lung cancer-screening examination soared after the release of the National Lung Screening Trial result...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Parker MS,Groves RC,Fowler AA 3rd,Shepherd RW,Cassano AD,Cafaro PL,Chestnut GT

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the test of choice for patients with acute chest pain and suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). This examination is excellent for the diagnosis of PE and can also often identify alternative diagnoses. The early phase of contrast, however, may not allow for optim...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Anderson JF,Raptis C,Bhalla S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The noninvasive imaging of normal and diseased coronary arteries by magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) has undergone numerous technical improvements since its introduction in 1993 but remains a work in progress. This paper will review the current status of coronary MRA with a focus on the history of coronary MRA and...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Duerinckx AJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been stated that chest radiographic features of aortic dissection are a contraindication to intravenous thrombolysis in patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction. Excluding aortic dissection could significantly delay such treatment in patients who would benefit from thrombolysis. Initial chest radiogr...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Hartnell GG,Wakeley CJ,Tottle A,Papouchado M,Wilde RP

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Imaging of the coronary sinus and its tributaries has gained increasing significance consequent to the development of an array of electrophysiological and interventional procedures using the cardiac venous system, including ablation for arrhythmias, left ventricular pacing, and in the administration of retrograde card...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Sinha M,Pandey NN,Sharma A

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photon-counting computed tomography (CT) is a developing technology that has the potential to address some limitations of CT imaging and bring about improvements and potentially new applications to this field. Photon-counting detectors have a fundamentally different detection mechanism from conventional CT energy-inte...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Farhadi F,Rajagopal JR,Nikpanah M,Sahbaee P,Malayeri AA,Pritchard WF,Samei E,Jones EC,Chen MY

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Comprehensive cardiac assessment embraces virtually every imaging modality and includes information about coronary vascular anatomy as well as cardiac morphology, function, perfusion, metabolism, and tissue characterization. Through sophisticated computer processing and image analysis, newer imaging technologies such ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Goldin JG,Ratib O,Aberle DR

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections of the cardiovascular system may present with nonspecific symptoms, and it is common for patients to undergo multiple investigations to arrive at the diagnosis. Echocardiography is central to the diagnosis of endocarditis and pericarditis. However, cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance ima...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Kirkbride RR,Rawal B,Mirsadraee S,Galperin-Aizenberg M,Wechalekar K,Ridge CA,Litmanovich DE

更新日期：2020-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to determine the lobar distribution and associated radiologic/clinical findings of partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) in the adult population using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The radiology information database was queried for pat...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Ho ML,Bhalla S,Bierhals A,Gutierrez F

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We have established an integrated thoracic radiology reading room within a multidisciplinary lung center clinic (LC). While our subjective experience has been positive, we sought to quantify how this model affects radiology workflow and whether the referring practitioners perceive value in having real-time acce...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Mortani Barbosa EJ Jr,Novak S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraneoplastic syndromes may be the presenting clinical manifestation of small cell lung cancer. In some cases, however, confirming the diagnosis can be difficult because findings on conventional imaging studies can be subtle or nonspecific. This study examined the utility of fluoro-2-deoxy-glucose positron emission t...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Crotty E,Patz EF Jr

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to compare both reproducibility and prognostic value of lesion size measurements obtained manually and semiautomatically on computed tomography in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Manual axial longest diameter, semiautomatic axial longest diameter, and...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Colombi D,Manna C,Montermini I,Seletti V,Diciotti S,Tiseo M,Fontana E,De Filippo M,Silva M,Sverzellati N

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence-based imaging is a paradigm for using the best evidence to guide medical decision making. Evidence-based imaging centers on formulating a clinical question focused on a specific patient scenario, conducting a literature search and critical review, summarizing the evidence, and using the information to guide m...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Blackmore CC

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac hemangiomas are rare, benign primary cardiac neoplasms. We describe the CT and MR imaging findings of a cardiac hemangioma arising from the myocardium of the left atrial appendage and protruding into the pericardial cavity. The tumor displayed homogenous density on CT, heterogeneous signal intensity on MR, and...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Oshima H,Hara M,Kono T,Shibamoto Y,Mishima A,Akita S

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumatic nail guns are a tool used commonly in the construction industry and are widely available. Accidental injuries from nail guns are common, and several cases of suicide using a nail gun have been reported. Computed tomographic (CT) imaging, together with echocardiography, has been shown to be the gold standard ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： OʼLeary DP,Soo A,McLaughlin P,Aherne T

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of primary chordoid meningioma of the lung in a 21-year-old patient with Diamond-Blackfan anemia. The neoplasm was incidentally discovered as a new right upper lobe mass on admission chest radiograph. Computed tomography examination showed a round mass with peripheral nodular enhancement. Pathologic ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Petscavage JM,Richardson ML,Nett M,Hoch B

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunocompromised patients are encountered with increasing frequency in clinical practice. In addition to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), therapy for malignant disease, and immune suppression for solid organ transplants, patients are now rendered immunosuppressed by advances in treatment for a wide vari...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Tanaka N,Kunihiro Y,Yanagawa N

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:To assess the radiologic findings of systemic arterial supply to the normal basal segments of the left lower lobe, chest radiographs and CT scans of all 11 patients were reviewed retrospectively by two chest radiologists. On posteroanterior chest radiographs (n = 11), the anomalous systemic artery arising from ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Kim TS,Lee KS,Im JG,Goo JM,Park JS,Kim JH

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the current radiographic follow-up recommendations of thoracic radiologists after detection of a new opacity, suspected to be "pneumonia," on chest radiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An anonymized, Institutional Review Board-approved, Internet-based survey was sent to the 735 members of the Society ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Humphrey KL,Gilman MD,Little BP,Halpern EF,Abbott GF,Shepard JA,Wu CC

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positron emission tomography using the ECAT II scanner to image and measure regional lung function is outlined. The combined use of transmission and emission imaging provides quantitative information about regional lung structure (density, extravascular density, and vascular volume) and function (ventilation, perfusio...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Hughes JM,Brudin LH,Valind SO,Rhodes CG

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00