abstract：:Six cases with bacteriologically and/or histologically proven breast tuberculosis were analysed out of 1152 consecutive mammograms performed. The objective was to identify some factors that may facilitate pre-operative mammographic and ultrasonographic diagnosis of breast tuberculosis. Nipple retraction and coarse str...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Makanjuola D,Murshid K,Al Sulaimani S,Al Saleh M

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The imaging and clinical findings of 31 patients with supradiaphragmatic nodal metastases from primary testicular germ cell cancers were reviewed. In 11 patients the primary testicular tumor was a seminoma, and in 20 a non-seminomatous germ cell tumour (NSGCT). The patterns of spread of these tumour types were compare...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Wood A,Robson N,Tung K,Mead G

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuronal migration anomalies form a spectrum of congenital brain malformations with a variety of clinical manifestations. The widespread use of MRI in the investigation of neurological symptoms, and particularly in the imaging of epilepsy, has made the correct recognition and interpretation of these disorders importan...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Boardman P,Anslow P,Renowden SA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal spiral computed tomography (CT) pneumocolon is performed after cleansing the colon, using a smooth muscle relaxant and rectal air insufflation. Rapid dynamic scanning is undertaken with intravenous contrast to give optimal hepatic and vascular enhancement, and 5-10 mm contiguous slices. The area of interest ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Amin Z,Boulos PB,Lees WR

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory pseudotumour is an uncommon benign lesion that presents in children and young adults. The rarity of these lesions, particularly at extrapulmonary sites, has resulted in poor documentation of its radiological manifestations. The casenotes, radiology and histology of five patients with inflammatory pseudotu...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Brown G,Shaw DG

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This prospective study was performed to establish the correlation between colour Doppler ultrasound (US) observations and venography in detecting catheter-related thrombosis. METHOD:Forty-four patients with subclavian venous catheters were studied. The sensitivity and specificity of colour Doppler US was determine...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Köksoy C,Kuzu A,Kutlay J,Erden I,Ozcan H,Ergîn K

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pre-operative images of three patients with biopsy proven esthesioneuroblastoma are presented. The role of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the pre-operative determination of tumour extent is discussed. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Eustace S,Suojanen J,Buff B,McEniff N,Januario J,Norris C

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrascrotal masses in the adult are worrisome due to their possible malignancy. Most intratesticular masses are malignant whereas most extratesticular masses are benign. The differential diagnosis of intrascrotal cysts usually includes simple testicular cysts, intratesticular epidermoid and dermoid cysts, tunica albu...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Koenigsberg RA,Kelsey D,Friedman AC

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this prospective study computed tomography (CT) was used to monitor the response of compression therapy in 27 patients with chronic unilateral lymphoedema over a 12 week period. Computed tomography examination of abnormal and normal limbs (proximal and distal portions) was performed in the first, third and 12th wee...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Collins CD,Mortimer PS,D'Ettorre H,A'Hern RP,Moskovic EC

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most accurate method of defining the morphology and haemodynamic features of thoracic aortic dissection. However, because of doubts about its safety in acute situations, its use has so far been confined to imaging chronic dissections. We present a prospective study of 50 patient...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Panting JR,Norell MS,Baker C,Nicholson AA

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to define the normal and variable appearances of the sacroiliac joints and adjacent subchondral marrow on unenhanced and enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Twenty subjects were imaged with spin-echo T1-weighted (T1), fast spin-echo T2-weighted (T2), T1-weighted with fat suppression...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Wittram C,Whitehouse GH

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chordoma is generally thought to be a locally invasive tumour of low metastatic potential. Review of the literature suggests that metastatic spread from chordoma is not an uncommon occurrence, but that the metastases are usually clinically silent. We present an unusual case where a metastasis from a sacrococcygeal cho...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Jenkins CN,Colquhoun IR

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The barium enemas of 48 consecutive patients, who were technically difficult to intubate at colonoscopy, were compared to those of 46 patients who were not. Measurements were taken of colonic length and mobility, and an assessment made of diverticular disease. Rectosigmoid length (mean difficult group = 61 cm, mean co...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Saunders BP,Halligan S,Jobling C,Fukumoto M,Moussa ME,Williams CB,Bartram CI

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients admitted with a clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolism underwent a prospective analysis of the value of lung ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy and lower limb colour flow venous Doppler. Twenty-two per cent of scintigrams gave a high probability of pulmonary embolus (PE) and 45% a low probability/norm...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Bradley MJ,Alexander L

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are several anxiety-related reactions associated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients who experience such reactions may disrupt the examination or move so much that images are degraded. These experiences may also influence patients' perceptions of the quality of their care. The objective of this study...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： MacKenzie R,Sims C,Owens RG,Dixon AK

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conduit volvulus is a very rare complication of ileal loop diversion. To date it has not been described in association with parastomal herniae. We report two such cases. Antegrade nephrostogram established the diagnosis and nephrostomy drainage facilitated spontaneous resolution of the volvulus with return to baseline...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Flanagan FL,Fenlon HM,Breatnach E

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two paediatric cases of acquired ossification of the cervical anterior longitudinal ligament are described. This has not been previously reported in childhood. The first was associated with corrosive ingestion requiring oesophagectomy and colonic interposition and the second with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia initiall...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Coakley FV,Vive J,Finlay DB,Shannon RS

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasonic imaging of the pancreas is often impaired by overlying bowel gas. Oxygen therapy has, in the past, been shown to be effective in reducing the gas in the cysts of pneumatosis coli. Using the same hypothesis, a randomized, single blind study comparing ultrasonic imaging of the pancreas with and without prior ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Marshall RE,Steger AC,Delicata R,Wafula JM,Brunell CL,Wyatt AP

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual case of multiple myeloma is reported in a 61-year-old man presenting with hepatomegaly and multiple hypoechoic lesions in the liver seen on ultrasound. Following cytotoxic chemotherapy the size and number of the lesions within the liver had significantly reduced. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Curtis JM,Pellegrini V,Tappin JA

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases demonstrating the presence of gas in the transverse mesocolon following asymptomatic perforation, shown during barium enema examination. The appearances, diagnosis and successful conservative management are described. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Hulse PA,Hartley RW,Martin DF

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The visibility on ultrasound (US) of 79 screen-detected small breast cancers was studied retrospectively. Overall visibility on US was 61% (48/79). Cancers presenting as microcalcification alone on mammography were rarely demonstrated (1 of 26 tumours). However, the US visibility of cancers with other mammographic app...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Potterton AJ,Peakman DJ,Young JR

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three adult patients with late presentation of Ebstein's anomaly were studied using MRI, including cine MRI. Spin-echo MRI demonstrated a large right atrium in each case and suggested an abnormal tricuspid valve in two. Systolic signal loss, on cine MRI, deep within the right ventricular cavity correctly indicated the...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Eustace S,Kruskal JB,Hartnell GG

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although extramedullary haemopoiesis (EMH) is relatively common in myelofibrosis, it is seldom symptomatic and rarely involves the intestinal tract. We report a case in which perirectal infiltrate resulted in clinically symptomatic constipation. The barium enema showed tubular rectal narrowing with mucosal pleating. O...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Solomon D,Goodman H,Jacobs P

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrasound features in eight cases of metastases to the thyroid are reported. The primary tumours were bronchogenic carcinoma (4 cases), breast carcinoma (2 cases), oesophageal carcinoma (1 case) and carcinoma of the stomach (1 case). In this series, none of the metastases were from malignant melanoma or a renal n...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Ahuja AT,King W,Metreweli C

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:C-erbB-2 oncogene expression is found in 60% of DCIS cases. C-erbB-2 expression in DCIS has been shown to correlate with comedo subtype, large cell size, lymphoid infiltrate, nuclear pleomorphism, multinucleation and high mitotic rate. These findings have led to the suggestion that the subgroup of DCIS that exp...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Evans AJ,Pinder SE,Ellis IO,Sibbering DM,Elston CW,Poller DN,Wilson AR

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present 19 patients who were found to have colonic herniation into the chest via the oesophageal hiatus on barium enema. This was demonstrated by showing the position of the hernia and its intimate association with the oesophagus at barium swallow. In nearly all cases there was a co-existent partially volved hernia...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Jewell FM,Tesar PA,Virjee J

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of granular cell tumour (GCT) of the biliary tree is reported with the first published sonographic images of this tumour. The difficulty in distinguishing this tumour from cholelithiasis is illustrated. ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Foulner D

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has previously been suggested that a single dose of magnesium citrate produces adequate cleansing of the bowel for barium enema examination. To determine whether such a regimen has any advantage over the widely used two doses of Picolax, a prospective randomized blinded trial was performed with over 100 patients al...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Swarbrick MJ,Collins MC,Moore DJ,McBride KD

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a relatively common disease with protean clinical manifestations. Involvement of the parotid glands in the acute presentation is well recognized but the grey scale and colour Doppler appearances are less well so. These are described in a case where imaging and biopsy proved valuable in the diagnosis of ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Kelly IM,Lees WR,Watts RW

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A low speed rotational catheter system (ROTACS) was used to recanalize total occlusions of the femoropopliteal artery in two patient groups. In Group A, previous attempts to recanalize the occlusions using standard guidewires and catheters had failed. Group B had undergone no previous attempts at recanalization. The R...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Belli AM,Murphy GJ,Bolia A

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first European trial of iodixanol (Nycomed Imaging AS) in adult intravenous urography is reported. Iodixanol is a new non-ionic, dimeric contrast medium of low osmolality. A double-blind, randomized, three group parallel study comparing iodixanol 270 mgI/ml, iodixanol 320 mgI/ml and iopamidol 300 mgI/ml (Niopam) w...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Conroy RM,Bjartveit K,Sheppick A,Long U,Masterson J

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of ultrasound for the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis has yet to be definitely established. We have carried out 147 ultrasound examinations of 142 infants (99 male and 43 female) with a history of projectile vomiting or the possibility of a pyloric mass. Measurements of the pyloric canal length, transverse pylo...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Neilson D,Hollman AS

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currarino et al. in 1981 described an association between an anterior sacral defect, congenital anorectal stenosis or another type of low anorectal malformation and a presacral mass. We are only aware of one previous report in the English literature of the association of a rectovaginal fistula with this triad and to o...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Lang IM,Wilson BP

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colour Doppler scans were carried out on 80 patients with breast carcinoma. Both the tumour and the lower axilla were scanned in all 80 patients. Seventy-five patients subsequently underwent axillary lymph node dissection and histological examination. The sensitivity of colour Doppler scanning for axillary node involv...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Walsh JS,Dixon JM,Chetty U,Paterson D

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well recognized that a negative mammogram report does not exclude the presence of breast carcinoma. This study examines the accuracy of mammography in patients with palpable breast cancer. In particular, the study evaluates the reasons underlying negative mammography in breast cancer. All patients with Paget's d...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Coveney EC,Geraghty JG,O'Laoide R,Hourihane JB,O'Higgins NJ

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sodium picosulphate (Picolax) is widely used for bowel preparation prior to colonic investigation or surgery. The most troublesome side effect reported is headache, which has been thought to be due to dehydration. In a prospective randomized study we investigated the incidence of adverse effects in patients given Pico...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Lawrance JA,Massoud TF,Creasy TS,Shatwell W,Mason A,Nolan DJ

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to document the appearances of fistula-in-ano on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to prospectively evaluate the accuracy of MRI in the pre-operative assessment of anal fistulae. Patients with a clinical diagnosis of fistula-in-ano and awaiting surgery (n = 35) were examined with MRI. The ...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Barker PG,Lunniss PJ,Armstrong P,Reznek RH,Cottam K,Phillips RK

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-eight patients presenting with axillary symptoms (pain, oedema, etc) following radiation therapy for breast carcinoma were randomized to be investigated by either computed tomography (CT: 29 patients) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI: 28). The objectives of the study were to compare the efficacy of the two tes...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Dixon AK,Wheeler TK,Lomas DJ,Mackenzie R

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a large saccular aneurysm arising from the azygos arch in an asymptomatic 62-year-old man. Chest radiography showed a well-defined right paratracheal mass. Dynamic computed tomography revealed marked enhancement of the mass suggesting a vascular structure, but no flow void was demonstrated on magn...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Kurihara Y,Nakajima Y,Ishikawa T

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to assess the validity of quantitative duplex Doppler measurements of portal vein flow, 10 patients with proven diffuse liver disease and portal hypertension were examined serially by two independent observers over a 3 month period. Multiple measurements of the portal vein were made using a consistent techniq...

journal_title：Clinical radiology

authors： Lomas DJ,Britton PD,Summerton CB,Seymour CA

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00