abstract：OBJECTIVES:To validate a visual rating scale of frontal atrophy with quantitative imaging and study its association with clinical status, APOE ε4, CSF biomarkers, and cognition. METHODS:The AddNeuroMed and ADNI cohorts were combined giving a total of 329 healthy controls, 421 mild cognitive impairment patients, and 28...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ferreira D,Cavallin L,Granberg T,Lindberg O,Aguilar C,Mecocci P,Vellas B,Tsolaki M,Kłoszewska I,Soininen H,Lovestone S,Simmons A,Wahlund LO,Westman E,AddNeuroMed consortium and for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiat

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to assess the protective effect of premedication and changing contrast media (CM) against repeat adverse reactions (ARs) to iodinated CM. METHODS:Between January 2006 and September 2014, 771 cases with previous ARs to CM were administered CM. The same CM that had caused ARs pre...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Abe S,Fukuda H,Tobe K,Ibukuro K

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine if second-opinion review of gynaecologic oncologic (GynOnc) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by sub-specialized radiologists impacts patient care. METHODS:469 second-opinion MRI interpretations rendered by GynOnc radiologists were retrospectively compared to the initial outside reports. Two gynaec...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Lakhman Y,D'Anastasi M,Miccò M,Scelzo C,Vargas HA,Nougaret S,Sosa RE,Chi DS,Abu-Rustum NR,Hricak H,Sala E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Current methods for infarct size and microvascular obstruction (MVO) quantification by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging rely on planimetry. This method is time-consuming. We sought to evaluate a direct assessment of MVO severity based on visual evaluation and to compare it to a reference method. MET...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Sirol M,Gzara H,Gayat E,Dautry R,Gellen B,Logeart D,Soyer P,Vicaut E,Mercadier JJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between white matter (WM) integrity and clinical variables in tinnitus patients using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). METHODS:Sixty-seven tinnitus patients and 39 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. The tinnitus duration, laterality, pitch and characteristics, and two psy...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ryu CW,Park MS,Byun JY,Jahng GH,Park S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of abnormal findings or lesions on T2-weighted fast spin-echo (FSE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are hyperintense due to increased perfusion or fluid content, such as infections, tumours or synovitis. Hypointense lesions on T2-weighted images (both fat-suppressed and non-fat-suppressed) are less commo...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Wadhwa V,Cho G,Moore D,Pezeshk P,Coyner K,Chhabra A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We studied the usefulness of early dynamic (ED) and whole-body (WB) FDG-PET/CT for the evaluation of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). METHODS:One hundred patients with 107 tumours underwent kidney ED and WB FDG-PET/CT. We visually and semiquantitatively evaluated the FDG accumulation in RCCs in the ED and WB pha...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Nakajima R,Abe K,Kondo T,Tanabe K,Sakai S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lung adenocarcinoma frequently manifests as subsolid nodules, and the solid portion and ground-glass-opacity (GGO) portion on CT have different prognostic significance. Therefore, current T descriptor, defined as the whole tumour diameter without discrimination between solid and GGO, is insufficient. We aime...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Song SH,Ahn JH,Lee HY,Lee G,Choi JY,Kang J,Kim EY,Han J,Kwon OJ,Lee KS,Kim HK,Choi YS,Kim J,Shim YM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Abdominal radiography is frequently used in acute abdominal non-traumatic pain despite the availability of more advanced diagnostic modalities. This study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of low-dose CT compared with abdominal radiography, at similar radiation dose levels. METHODS:Fifty-eight patients were...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Alshamari M,Norrman E,Geijer M,Jansson K,Geijer H

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To qualitatively and quantitatively compare different late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) sequences acquired at 3T with a parallel RF transmission technique. METHODS:One hundred and sixty participants prospectively enrolled underwent a 3T cardiac MRI with 3 different LGE sequences: 3D Phase-Sensitive Inversion...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Schultz A,Caspar T,Schaeffer M,Labani A,Jeung MY,El Ghannudi S,Roy C,Ohana M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:to prospectively compare two rectal filling techniques for dynamic MRI of pelvic floor disorders (PFD). METHODS AND MATERIALS:Twenty-six patients with PFD underwent the two techniques during the same procedure, one based on rectal placement of a balloon-catheter filled with saline and air insufflation (air-bal...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Maccioni F,Al Ansari N,Buonocore V,Mazzamurro F,Indinnimeo M,Mongardini M,Catalano C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has been definitively established as the reference standard in the evaluation of joints in the body. Similarly, magnetic resonance arthrography has emerged as a technique that has been proven to increase significantly the diagnostic performance if compared with conventional MR...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Messina C,Banfi G,Aliprandi A,Mauri G,Secchi F,Sardanelli F,Sconfienza LM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose was to identify distinguishing CT features of pathologically diagnosed asbestosis, and correlate diagnostic confidence with asbestos body burden. METHODS:Thirty-three workers (mean age at CT: 73 years) with clinical diagnoses of asbestosis, who were autopsied (n = 30) or underwent lobectomy (n = ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Arakawa H,Kishimoto T,Ashizawa K,Kato K,Okamoto K,Honma K,Hayashi S,Akira M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) on diagnostic thinking and therapeutic choices in patients with suspected peripheral neuropathy. METHODS:IRB approval was obtained for this HIPAA-compliant study. Questionnaires were administered to six surgeons regarding the diagnosis and treatm...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Chhabra A,Belzberg AJ,Rosson GD,Thawait GK,Chalian M,Farahani SJ,Shores JT,Deune G,Hashemi S,Thawait SK,Subhawong TK,Carrino JA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate MRI features of response of primary extremity liposarcoma (LPS) to neoadjuvant radiation therapy (RT) with histopathologic correlation. METHODS:In this IRB-approved study including 125 patients with extremity LPS treated with neoadjuvant RT from 2000 to 2013, MRI of the primary tumour in 18 patie...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Wortman JR,Tirumani SH,Tirumani H,Shinagare AB,Jagannathan JP,Hornick JL,Ramaiya NH

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the accuracy and efficiency of a threshold-based, semi-automated cardiac MRI segmentation algorithm in comparison with conventional contour-based segmentation and aortic flow measurements. METHODS:Short-axis cine images of 148 patients (55 ± 18 years, 81 men) were used to evaluate left ventricular...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Varga-Szemes A,Muscogiuri G,Schoepf UJ,Wichmann JL,Suranyi P,De Cecco CN,Cannaò PM,Renker M,Mangold S,Fox MA,Ruzsics B

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the MRI macroscopic and microscopic parameters of mesorectal vasculature in rectal cancer patients. METHODS:Thirteen patients with rectal adenocarcinoma underwent a dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI at 1.5 T using a blood pool agent at the primary staging. Mesorectal macrovascular features, i.e., th...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kluza E,Kleijnen JP,Martens MH,Rennspiess D,Maas M,Jeukens CR,Riedl RG,zur Hausen A,Beets GL,Beets-Tan RG

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate early post-operative magnetic resonance (EPMR) as a prognostic tool after resection of glioblastoma. METHODS:Sixty EPMR examinations were evaluated for perioperative infarct, tumour growth between diagnosis and EPMR, contrast enhancement pattern, and extent of resection (EOR). The EOR was approa...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Majós C,Cos M,Castañer S,Gil M,Plans G,Lucas A,Bruna J,Aguilera C

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To (a) determine the diagnostic validity of axillary ultrasound (AUS) in pT1 tumours and whether fine-needle aspiration (FNA) improves its diagnostic performance, and (b) determine the negative predictive value (NPV) of AUS in a simulation environment (cutoff: two lymph nodes with macrometastases) in patient...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： del Riego J,Diaz-Ruiz MJ,Teixidó M,Ribé J,Vilagran M,Canales L,Sentís M,Grup de Mama Vallès-Osona-Bages (GMVOB; Cooperative Breast Workgroup Vallés-Osona-Bagés).

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of our study was to assess whether there is a potential additional value of real-time virtual sonography (RVS) to second-look ultrasound (US) examination and biopsy for breast lesions identified on MRI alone. METHODS:A retrospective review of the records of 70 consecutive patients (78 lesions) w...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Uematsu T,Takahashi K,Nishimura S,Watanabe J,Yamasaki S,Sugino T,Oishi T,Kakuda Y,Sato M,Hayashi T

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether liver function as determined by indocyanine green (ICG) clearance can be estimated quantitatively from hepatic magnetic resonance (MR) relaxometry with gadoxetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA). METHODS:One hundred and seven patients underwent an ICG clearance test and Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI, incl...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Haimerl M,Schlabeck M,Verloh N,Zeman F,Fellner C,Nickel D,Barreiros AP,Loss M,Stroszczynski C,Wiggermann P

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) can be employed to detect abnormalities within normal-appearing basal ganglia on conventional MRI in patients with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE). METHODS:For 33 SLE patients (13 NPSLE and 20 non-NPSLE patients) and 23 age/...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ogasawara A,Kakeda S,Watanabe K,Ide S,Ueda I,Murakami Y,Moriya J,Futatsuya K,Sato T,Nakayamada S,Saito K,Tanaka Y,Liu T,Wang Y,Korogi Y

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate visualization of the right adrenal vein (RAV) with multidetector CT and non-contrast-enhanced MR imaging in patients with primary aldosteronism. METHODS:A total of 125 patients (67 men) scheduled for adrenal venous sampling (AVS) were included. Dynamic 64-detector-row CT and balanced steady-stat...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ota H,Seiji K,Kawabata M,Satani N,Omata K,Ono Y,Iwakura Y,Morimoto R,Matsuura T,Kudo M,Tominaga J,Satoh F,Ito S,Takase K

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Liver-specific MRI is a fast-growing field, with technological and protocol advancements providing more robust imaging and allowing a greater depth of information per examination. This article reports the evidence for, and expert thinking on, current challenges in liver-specific MRI, as discussed at the 7th ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Merkle EM,Zech CJ,Bartolozzi C,Bashir MR,Ba-Ssalamah A,Huppertz A,Lee JM,Ricke J,Sakamoto M,Sirlin CB,Ye SL,Zeng M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare contrast effects of gadobutrol with gadoterate meglumine for brain MRI in multiple sclerosis (MS) in a multicentre, randomized, prospective, intraindividual study at 3 T. METHODS:Institutional review board approval was obtained. Patients with known or suspected active MS lesions were included. Tw...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Saake M,Langner S,Schwenke C,Weibart M,Jansen O,Hosten N,Doerfler A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether the different location of pancreatic adenocarcinoma affects the lobar distribution of metastases to the liver. METHODS:From all patients who underwent multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) examinations for staging of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in the last 4 years we selected 80 pati...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ambrosetti MC,Zamboni GA,Mucelli RP

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare imaging findings with histopathology in AML without visible fat (AMLwvf). MATERIAL AND METHODS:With IRB approval, we identified 18 AMLwvf that underwent CT between 2002-2014. A radiologist measured NECT-attenuation, corticomedullary (CM) and nephrographic (NG) enhancement, echogenicity relative to...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hakim SW,Schieda N,Hodgdon T,McInnes MD,Dilauro M,Flood TA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Investigate the effect of a novel Bayesian penalised likelihood (BPL) reconstruction algorithm on analysis of pulmonary nodules examined with 18F-FDG PET/CT, and to determine its effect on small, sub-10-mm nodules. METHODS:18F-FDG PET/CTs performed for nodule evaluation in 104 patients (121 nodules) were re...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Teoh EJ,McGowan DR,Bradley KM,Belcher E,Black E,Gleeson FV

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the utility of CT perfusion (CTP) for the assessment of superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis in patients with Moyamoya syndrome (MMS). SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Twenty-four consecutive MMS patients, who underwent unilateral STA-MCA bypass surgery, received CTP before ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Chen Y,Xu W,Guo X,Shi Z,Sun Z,Gao L,Jin F,Wang J,Chen W,Yang Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the association between cystic dystrophy in the heterotopic pancreas (CDHP) and minor papilla abnormalities. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Seventy-six patients with CDHP were retrospectively included over 14 years. Two radiologists searched for MDCT signs of CDHP (cysts and thickened intestinal wall, infl...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Wagner M,Vullierme MP,Rebours V,Ronot M,Ruszniewski P,Vilgrain V

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endovascular embolization is a valid option for the management of visceral artery aneurysms. Imaging is crucial for providing anatomical assessments, but preoperative non-invasive investigations may not be exhaustive. The aim of this work is to present preliminary experience with the use of three-dimensional...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kilani MS,Haberlay M,Bergère A,Murphy C,Sobocinski J,Donati T,Pruvo JP,Haulon S,van den Berg JC,Midulla M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the usefulness of C-arm cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) virtual navigation-guided percutaneous mediastinal mass biopsy in terms of diagnostic accuracy and complication rates. METHODS:Seventy-eight CBCT virtual navigation-guided percutaneous mediastinal mass biopsies were performed in 75 patie...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kim H,Park CM,Lee SM,Goo JM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This paper summarizes information about breast MRI to be provided to women and referring physicians. After listing contraindications, procedure details are described, stressing the need for correct scheduling and not moving during the examination. The structured report including BI-RADS® categories and furth...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Mann RM,Balleyguier C,Baltzer PA,Bick U,Colin C,Cornford E,Evans A,Fallenberg E,Forrai G,Fuchsjäger MH,Gilbert FJ,Helbich TH,Heywang-Köbrunner SH,Camps-Herrero J,Kuhl CK,Martincich L,Pediconi F,Panizza P,Pina LJ,Pij

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate dual-energy CT (DECT) imaging of hypodense liver lesions in patients with hepatic steatosis, having a high incidence in the general population and among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. METHODS:One hundred and five patients with hepatic steatosis (liver parenchyma <40 HU) underwent contrast-...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Nattenmüller J,Hosch W,Nguyen TT,Skornitzke S,Jöres A,Grenacher L,Kauczor HU,Sommer CM,Stiller W

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the risk of lung cancer and specific mortality rate in patients with and without solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN) on chest radiograph and CT. METHODS:This prospective study included 16,078 patients ≥35 years old (893 of them had an SPN detected with either chest radiograph or CT) and 15,185 withou...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Gómez-Sáez N,Hernández-Aguado I,Vilar J,González-Alvarez I,Lorente MF,Domingo ML,Valero MP,Parker LA,Lumbreras B

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is important, as patients with resectable disease and poor prognostic variables might benefit from neoadjuvant therapy. The goal of this study is to evaluate SUVmax, SUVmax ratio, CT volume (CTvol), metabolic tumour volume (MTV) and total lesi...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Domachevsky L,Groshar D,Galili R,Saute M,Bernstine H

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the efficacy of percutaneous chemonucleolysis using ethanol gel (PCEG) in alleviating radicular pain due to disc herniation after failure of conservative treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS:After failure of conservative treatment, PCEG was performed under fluoroscopic guidance in 42 patients with s...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Touraine S,Damiano J,Tran O,Laredo JD

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recurrent peripheral vestibulopathy (RPV) is a public health problem, yet the aetiology remains unclear. Recent developments in MRI of endolymphatic hydrops (EH) allow for a better understanding of inner ear disorders. We intended to study the prevalence of EH in patients with RPV, in comparison to those wit...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Attyé A,Dumas G,Troprès I,Roustit M,Karkas A,Banciu E,Pietras J,Lamalle L,Schmerber S,Krainik A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hepatic apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and ADC-related indices were correlated with the Mayo risk score for primary biliary cirrhosis (MRSPBC) and METAVIR scores of liver specimens to determine the clinical and pathological significance of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWMRI). ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Peng SS,Jeng YM,Hsu WM,Yang JC,Ho MC

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common and severe dystrophinopathy. DMD carriers rarely present with clinical symptoms, but may suffer from cardiac involvement. Because echocardiographic findings are inconsistent and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) data are limited, this study sought ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Schelhorn J,Schoenecker A,Neudorf U,Schemuth H,Nensa F,Nassenstein K,Forsting M,Schara U,Schlosser T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00