abstract：:Erdheim-Chester (EC) disease belongs to the group of lipoid granulomatosis. Symmetric sclerosis of the meta- and diaphysis of long tubular bones are pathognomonic radiologic changes. Additionally, other skeletal segments can be affected. Extraskeletal manifestations can occur in almost all organs; lungs, pericardium, ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kenn W,Stäbler A,Zachoval R,Zietz C,Raum W,Wittenberg G

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilioma is a rare complication of traumatic liver injury, and the precise site of bile leak is often difficult to demonstrate with a non-invasive technique. We report a case of post-traumatic bile leak in a 15-year-old girl in whom spiral CT after intravenous cholangiography allowed excellent preoperative demonstratio...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Wicky S,Gudinchet F,Barghouth G,Schnyder P

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) is a polymorphic lung cancer the incidence of which is rising. The presence of intratumoral radiolucencies is an important feature of bronchioloalveolar carcinoma. The aim of this study was to present pictorially the spectrum of intratumoral radiolucencies visible in BAC. In 57 BACs ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Gaeta M,Caruso R,Blandino A,Bartiromo G,Scribano E,Pandolfo I

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to evaluate radiologic findings of the tuberculosis involving breast. We evaluated the radiologic features of 17 patients (18 lesions) with tuberculous disease involving the breast. The radiologic examinations, including mammography (16 patients), ultrasonography (12 patients), and Gd-DTPA-enh...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Oh KK,Kim JH,Kook SH

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether the intrarenal resistive index (RI) can be used for the diagnosis of acute obstruction in patients with renal colic and to determine whether the index is time-related. Seventy patients referred to the Emergency Department with acute renal colic and without known associate...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Opdenakker L,Oyen R,Vervloessem I,Goethuys H,Baert AL,Baert LV,Marchal G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between cigarette-smoke-related bronchial disease and air trapping as assessed by expiratory high-resolution CT (HRCT) scans. Thirty healthy subjects (11 non-smokers, 7 ex-smokers for > 2 years, 12 current smokers; age range 35-55 years) with a smoking history bet...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Verschakelen JA,Scheinbaum K,Bogaert J,Demedts M,Lacquet LL,Baert AL

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite its lack of specificity, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the bone marrow has the potential to play a role in the management of patients with primary neoplastic disorders of the hematopoietic system, including lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myeloma. In addition to its use in the assessment of suspected s...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Vande Berg BC,Lecouvet FE,Michaux L,Ferrant A,Maldague B,Malghem J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to evaluate a mammography unit capable of magnification of up to fourfold at an equivalent or lower dose than with current systems. A prototype mammography tube with an electron-beam-focusing technology resulting in a focal spot size of 40-120 micro m was combined with a highly intensifying sc...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Funke M,Breiter N,Hermann K,Oestmann J,Grabbe E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to investigate local therapeutic effects and long-term results of combined transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) in the treatment of large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Eight-six patients (67 males and 19 females, age range 48-75 years, mean...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Lencioni R,Paolicchi A,Moretti M,Pinto F,Armillotta N,Di Giulio M,Cicorelli A,Donati F,Cioni D,Bartolozzi C

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of the literature shows no report of hibernoma of the thigh extending into the pelvis. Herein we report a case of hibernoma which appeared on CT and MR as a well-defined pelvic mass with contrast enhancement extending through the obturator foramen into the thigh. Fat was demonstrated by CT, whereas MR, using mu...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Mugel T,Ghossain MA,Guinet C,Buy J,Bethoux J,Texier P,Vadrot D

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal cell carcinoma in a horseshoe kidney is an unusual entity. To our knowledge, only 123 cases have been published to date. We report the first bilateral case of two clear-cell carcinomas in an asymmetrically fused kidney. Optimum preservation of renal function after radical tumor removal requires accurate preopera...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Schubert RA,Söldner J,Steiner T,Schubert J,Kaiser WA

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual case is reported of a soft tissue mass in the lower extremity, without bone involvement, in an 85-year-old woman; the histopathological diagnosis was Burkitt's lymphoma. Pertinent clinical history, histological examination, and imaging procedures allowed early diagnosis. To our knowledge, the radiological f...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： García-Barredo R,Fernández Echevarría MA,del Riego M,Canga A

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper evaluates the management of 31 patients with bile leaks identified over a 7-year period. Leaks complicated cholecystectomy in 19 patients (11 laparoscopic, 8 open), interventional procedures in 10 (including surgery in 1), trauma in one and was spontaneous in one case. Confirmation of the diagnosis typicall...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： McLindon JP,England RE,Martin DF

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In oral carcinomas close to the mandible, tumour invasion of the mandible is important in selecting segmental or marginal resection. Imaging may play a role in assessing tumour invasion. This study compares the accuracy of panoramic X-ray, CT and MR imaging in assessing invasion of the mandible in 29 patients. At hist...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： van den Brekel MW,Runne RW,Smeele LE,Tiwari RM,Snow GB,Castelijns JA

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The peritoneum is the largest and most complexly arranged serous membrane in the body. The potential peritoneal spaces, the peritoneal reflections forming peritoneal ligaments, mesenteries, omenta and the natural flow of peritoneal fluid determine the route of spread of intraperitoneal fluid and, consequently, disease...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Healy JC,Reznek RH

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the pathway of infrahyoid extension of the oropharyngeal abscess considering the anatomy of the fascial spaces by cross-sectional imaging. CT scans and MR images were retrospectively reviewed in ten patients with known infrahyoid extension of oropharyngeal abscesses (eight with a...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ojiri H,Tada S,Ujita M,Ariizumi M,Ishii C,Mizunuma K,Fukuda K

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare our computer-aided report writing system to standard techniques. A computer-aided reporting system for reporting on chest X-rays was developed and linked with a UNIX-based radiology information system. The reporting system consists of different text modules which can be composed to...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hundt W,Adelhard K,Hundt C,Nissen-Meyer S,Kohz P,Fink U,Reiser M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a report of clinical, CT and MRI findings in a patient with toxic spongiform leucoencephalopathy after heroin ingestion. The disease is observed in drug addicts who inhale pre-heated heroin. The clinical onset, which usually occurs some days or even longer after the last heroin consumption, is characterized by...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Weber W,Henkes H,Möller P,Bade K,Kühne D

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) of the thigh with lung metastases in a 22-year-old woman. The findings of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and MRI contributed to the diagnosis of ASPS. Especially dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI was useful for evaluating the effect of chemoembolotherapy. ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Nakanishi K,Araki N,Yoshikawa H,Hashimoto T,Nakamura H

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a large renal tumour containing small amounts of fat and some calcification that proved to be a renal cell carcinoma. The CT appearance of the tumour was suggestive of an angiomyolipoma. Although the overwhelming majority of renal masses containing fat are angiomyolipomas, in the presence of calcif...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hammadeh MY,Thomas K,Philp T,Singh M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This technical note describes the use of dynamic MRI in the diagnosis of groin herniations. A review of the anatomy of the groin is presented and 4 representative cases are described. This paper indicates that dynamic MRI can be used to confirm the diagnosis in patients with clinically evident groin herniations. ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： van den Berg JC,de Valois JC,Go PM,Rosenbusch G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three europium-activated phosphors Y2O2S:Eu, Y2O3:Eu, and YVO4:Eu emitting red light were studied to investigate their suitability for radiographic cassettes or digital imaging systems. Screens were prepared from phosphor powders with various coating thicknesses by sedimentation. To assess phosphor light producing eff...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Kandarakis I,Cavouras D,Panayiotakis GS,Triantis D,Nomicos CD

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several excellent imaging modalities are available for studying the great vessels of the chest noninvasively. Besides computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and echocardiography (in particular the transesophageal approach) can accurately depict abnormalities of the thoracic vasculature, and are a v...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Marchal G,Bogaert J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to test the influence of observer experience on the accuracy for interpreting helical CT for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and to identify sources of observer errors. Three observers of different expertise blindly assessed 147 helical CT scans for suspected PE (true status regarding absence o...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： van Rossum AB,van Erkel AR,van Persijn van Meerten EL,Ton ER,Rebergen SA,Pattynama PM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of radio-frequency (RF) thermal ablation, performed by using a cooled-tip electrode needle, in the treatment of liver metastases. Twenty-nine patients (20 males and 9 females; age range 43-77 years) with one to four hepatic metastases 1.1-4.8...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Lencioni R,Goletti O,Armillotta N,Paolicchi A,Moretti M,Cioni D,Donati F,Cicorelli A,Ricci S,Carrai M,Conte PF,Cavina E,Bartolozzi C

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an uncommon case of spontaneous massive hemorrhage of the abdominal wall caused by rupture of a deep iliac circumflex (DIC) artery. Enhanced computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a marked extravasation in a huge hematoma of the abdominal wall. Although a pelvic arteriogram demonstrated no extravasation, a su...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Katsumori T,Nakajima K

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the performance of CT and MRI in the diagnosis of longitudinal stress fracture of the tibia (LSFT). A retrospective study of imaging findings was performed in 15 patients with LSFT. The CT and MR images were compared for detection of fracture line, callus, bone marrow edema, and so...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Feydy A,Drapé J,Beret E,Sarazin L,Pessis E,Minoui A,Chevrot A

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to find out by radiological analysis whether it is possible to prevent interval cancers in screening programmes without a concomitant increase in false positives. Re-scrutiny of all mammograms of 544 interval cancers was implemented. Blinded re-scrutiny of screening mammograms of 390 interval...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Vitak B

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rectum has become the most successful area of the gastrointestinal tract to be studied with MRI. Its anatomical location, fixed in the pelvic fat, and its lack of peristalsis, make it an ideal organ to be scanned with MRI. In addition, MRI allows a direct sagittal and coronal display, of key importance to colorect...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Paley MR,Ros PR

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe changes in imaging features of a textiloma (retained surgical sponge or retained foreign body) left in the renal fossa after exploratory renal surgery. One year after the initial surgery, the MR aspect of the textiloma was not specific, with a homogeneous low signal intensity on T1-weighted images. Serial ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Bellin M,Hornoy B,Richard F,Davy-Miallou C,Fadel Y,Zaim S,Challier E,Grenier P

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteochondritis (osteochondrosis) dissecans (OCD) is a common condition in children, adolescents, and young adults. Describing OCD together with osteochondral fractures and epiphyseal ossification disturbances and considering these three conditions as one entity has caused much confusion. Age distribution and localiza...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Bohndorf K

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Digital imaging (digital image intensifier radiography, storage phosphor/selenium radiography) is increasingly becoming commonplace in radiology departments for diagnostic purposes. Despite 10 years of experience, the advantages and disadvantages of those methods are still heavily discussed among users, financiers and...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Braunschweig R,Klose HJ,Neugebauer E,Busch HP

更新日期：1997-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:In the evaluation of ischemic heart disease only MR imaging seems to have the potential to assess myocardial perfusion, function, and coronary morphology on a single instrument. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a stress test with dipyridamole (0. 56 mg/kg) to analyze myocardial perfusion by Gd fi...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Bremerich J,Buser P,Bongartz G,Müller-Brand J,Grädel C,Pfisterer M,Steinbrich W

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to revisit anal anatomy, to explain surgical terminology in perianal complications of Crohn disease, and to show the MR imaging findings of perianal fistulas and abscesses. To this end more than 200 patients were studied using surface coils (Helmholtz; phased array) at 1.0 and 1.5 T. Transver...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Laniado M,Makowiec F,Dammann F,Jehle EC,Claussen CD,Starlinger M

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive azoospermia represents approximately 10 % of cases of male hypofertility. It is classified according to the volume of ejaculate. When the latter is normal a proximal obstruction is suspected. Scrotal sonography can help to detect dilation of the epididymal head when clinical findings are equivocal. Ejacula...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Cornud F,Belin X,Delafontaine D,Amar T,Hélénon O,Moreau JF

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 32-year-old female presenting with two pulmonary artery false aneurysms of mycotic origin. Considering the natural history and potential complications, we treated the patient by intrasaccular embolization with steel coils. No complication occurred. ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Ghaye B,Trotteur G,Dondelinger RF

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to report the CT findings of renal cell carcinoma of clear type (RCCCT) and to determine if there are characteristic morphologic features in RCCCT with respect to tumor size, architectural patterns, and pathologic stage. The CT scans of 35 patients with RCCCT were reviewed retrospectively...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Soyer P,Dufresne A,Klein I,Barbagelatta M,Hervé JM,Scherrer A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to study Gd-EOB-DTPA for the characterization of focal liver lesions by means of dynamic MR imaging. A double-blind and randomized dose-ranging phase-2 clinical trial was performed in 31 patients (liver metastases n = 23, hepatocellular carcinoma n = 4, and hemangioma n = 4) at a field strength of 1....

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Reimer P,Rummeny EJ,Daldrup HE,Hesse T,Balzer T,Tombach B,Peters PE

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computed tomography with rectal air insufflation was compared with transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) in 63 patients. The CT protocol involved pre- and postcontrast scans with 5 mm slice thickness following air insufflation in IV antiperistaltic agent. Of the patients, 79 % were scanned in the prone position. Results ...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Osti MF,Padovan FS,Pirolli C,Sbarbati S,Tombolini V,Meli C,Enrici RM

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gamekeeper's or skier's thumb is a very common injury. Nondisplaced tears of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb (UCL) may be treated conservatively. For that reason an accurate diagnosis is mandatory for choosing the correct therapy. Ultrasound is able to depict the position of the torn UCL correctly in ap...

journal_title：European radiology

authors： Hergan K,Mittler C,Oser W

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00