abstract：OBJECTIVE:The impact of injection flow rates, mono- or biphasic injection mode, and scan delay on liver and portal vein enhancement with helical CT was evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The liver of 75 consecutive patients was examined with helical CT before and after injection of 100 ml iopromide (30 g of iodine). Pat...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kopka L,Funke M,Vosshenrich R,Hagemann A,Oestmann JW,Grabbe E

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was twofold: first, to quantify the influence of magnetic field strength (B0) on T2* and T2susceptibility relaxation rates in vertebral bone marrow; and second, to determine the significance of in-phase/out-of-phase phenomena in GE MRI as a function of TEs at different B0 values. MATER...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Parizel PM,Van Riet B,van Hasselt BA,Van Goethem JW,van den Hauwe L,Dijkstra HA,van Wiechen PJ,De Schepper AM

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Differentiation of invasive thymoma from thymic carcinoma is important because of their different clinical behaviors. Retrospectively, we evaluated the CT findings of invasive thymomas and thymic carcinomas to determine the differential points between them. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We reviewed the CT scans of 1...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Do YS,Im JG,Lee BH,Kim KH,Oh YW,Chin SY,Zo JI,Jang JJ

更新日期：1995-03-01 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：:A case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) with a classic clinical presentation but with unusual pathological and radiographic findings is reported. The pathology revealed evidence of prior hemorrhage, and imaging studies revealed focal cerebral atrophy as well as contrast enhancement on MR scans. The ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ng S,Tse VC,Rubinstein J,Bradford E,Enzmann DR,Conley FK

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with a metastatic liver tumor that showed a cordlike shadow traversing the tumor on CT. Histopathologically, this cordlike shadow within the metastatic liver tumor was proved to be an infiltrated portal vein without blood flow surrounded by fibrous tissue. Vascular structures traversing a focal l...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Senda T,Sawada S,Okuda Y,Kobayashi M,Tanigawa N

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe and evaluate a preoperative MRI localization procedure for suspected breast lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fourteen consecutive patients underwent MR localization of suspected breast lesions discovered with contrast-enhanced MRI but not detected by conventional mammography or ultrasound. In each ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Fischer U,Vosshenrich R,Bruhn H,Keating D,Raab BW,Oestmann JW

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare white matter maturation as demonstrated with diffusion-weighted MRI and with myelin-sensitive histological staining. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The diffusion-, T1-, and T2-weighted SE MRI at 4.7 T was performed weekly in a total of 16 rat pups, aged from 5 days to 8 weeks,...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wimberger DM,Roberts TP,Barkovich AJ,Prayer LM,Moseley ME,Kucharczyk J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to define the range of abnormalities and to assess the contribution of high-resolution CT (HRCT) in the evaluation of miliary tuberculosis involving the lung parenchyma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The authors retrospectively reviewed HRCT scans of 11 patients with microbiologically o...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Oh YW,Kim YH,Lee NJ,Kim JH,Chung KB,Suh WH,Yoo SW

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Homosexual men are at risk for a variety of infectious and neoplastic diseases of the anus and rectum, many of which have been reported in the radiologic literature. The purpose of this study was to describe the CT findings in homosexual men with squamous cell carcinoma of the anus and rectum, a topic that ha...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Radin DR

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of tuberculosis of the breast is presented. The mammographic, ultrasound, and CT appearances are described. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Schnarkowski P,Schmidt D,Kessler M,Reiser MF

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to analyze the sources of nonuniform image intensity of two surface coil configurations used on a General Electric 1.5 T Signa scanner and to correct the major source. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Correction of receive coil nonuniform sensitivity is achieved using division by images of a uniform phanto...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Tofts PS,Barker GJ,Simmons A,MacManus DG,Thorpe J,Gass A,Miller DH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Optic nerve glioma is a common finding in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1). Although dural ectasia of the optic nerve is encountered rarely, it has to be considered in the differential diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three patients affected by NF-1 were examined sequentially by CT and MRI. RES...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Lövblad KO,Remonda L,Ozdoba C,Huber P,Schroth G

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared body coil (BC) MR images and endorectal surface coil (ERC) images with respect to the visualization of the cervix and adjacent tissues and the histopathologic correlations of the imaging findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-one patients with cervical carcinoma underwent MRI using both coils for...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Kaji Y,Sugimura K,Kitao M,Ishida T

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of our study was to quantify peritumoral brain edema (PTE) in vivo using NMR relaxation time imaging, as the longitudinal relaxation time T1 is proportional to tissue water content, and to use the method for monitoring the effects of glucocorticoids (GCCs) on PTE in brain tumor patients as a funct...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Andersen C,Astrup J,Gyldensted C

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To know the CT changes that may be seen in the mediastinum after uncomplicated mediastinoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Noncontrast CT was performed on 10 patients on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th days after the procedure. RESULTS:We encountered linear and diffuse increased attenuation within the mediastinum as well ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Astigarraga E,Sáez F,Canteli B,Gozalo A,Lamikiz A

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to develop a software program that calculates bone cross-sectional area (CSA) and moments of inertia from digital images, test the computations for accuracy, and implement the software in a study of longitudinal changes in bone properties in a large group of postmenopausal wo...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Corcoran TA,Sandler RB,Myers ER,Lebowitz HH,Hayes WC

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to assess the accuracy of estimating the time course of the arterial plasma concentration of meglumine iothalamate from cranial CT images of different vascular structures in the brain. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Dynamic CT studies of transcapillary transport in various brain lesions were analyzed. Va...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Lapin GD,Allen CV,Groothuis DR

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our retrospective study was performed to reassess the common dynamic CT manifestations of cystic tumors of the pancreas and to determine whether they might allow the differentiation between benign and malignant tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Dynamic CT examinations of 19 patients with 20 cystic tumors of the ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Soyer P,Rabenandrasana A,Van Beers B,Barge J,Sibert A,Laissy JP,Achour E,Levesque M

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of nocardia choroid plexitis with extension into the parenchyma of the left parietal lobe in a previously well 13-year-old girl. The neuroimaging findings mimicked those of an intracranial neoplasm. This case illustrates the importance of including infectious etiologies in the differential diagnosis o...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wells RG,Sty JR

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this report was to study the contrast enhancement of reactive hematopoietic regions in bone marrow on Gd-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) enhanced MRI. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We compared the contrast enhancement of reactive hematopoietic regions in the marrow of patients with aplastic...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Amano Y,Hayashi H,Kumazaki T

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe the MR appearance of endometriosis involving the umbilicus in two patients. One patient had a history of laparoscopy performed through the umbilicus; the other had an umbilical hernia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:MR imaging was performed using both a body coil and a spine coil (with the patient lying p...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Yu CY,Perez-Reyes M,Brown JJ,Borrello JA

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of calcific tendinitis of the gluteus maximus tendon with cortical erosion is presented. Roentgenography demonstrated calcification on the posterior surface of the proximal femur. Computed tomography showed flame-like appearance of calcific tendinitis and bone erosion. Magnetic resonance imaging showed minimal ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Mizutani H,Ohba S,Mizutani M,Otake S,Otsuka T,Nakamura T

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We applied glucose loading during PET studies with [18F]2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) to enhance detection of brain tumors by diminution of FDG uptake in normal gray matter. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study involved three patients with glioblastomas. Two PET scans were performed in all cases within 1 week...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ishizu K,Sadato N,Yonekura Y,Nishizawa S,Magata Y,Tamaki N,Tsuchida T,Okazawa H,Tanaka F,Miyatake S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal diagnosis of monoamnionicity is necessary for optimal care of a twin gestation. When the fetuses are discordant for a lethal anomaly, unequivocal confirmation is imperative. Ultrasound evaluation of our patient revealed a twin gestation discordant for anencephaly and with possible monoamnionicity. When sonogr...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Wax JR,Smith JF,Floyd RC

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Magnetic resonance imaging has proven to be a useful diagnostic tool for the evaluation of various types of vascular rings and congenital heart disease. We report two cases showing the accuracy of MRI in detecting post-surgical complications in patients with these conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The two ca...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： al-Ali F,Higgins CB,Gooding CA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Dynamic MRI was used to analyze patterns of contrast enhancement in muscle layers in the normal uterine body and to evaluate the depth of myometrial invasion by endometrial carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Dynamic MRI was performed in 18 normal volunteers and 22 patients with endometrial carcinoma. Eight of ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ito K,Matsumoto T,Nakada T,Nakanishi T,Fujita N,Yamashita H

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared MRI with two-dimensional echocardiography (2dE) and Doppler echocardiography to determine the diagnostic role of MRI in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-three patients with 2dE diagnosis of HCM were examined with MRI; 12 of 23 patients were also studied by color (cD...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Sardanelli F,Molinari G,Petillo A,Ottonello C,Parodi RC,Masperone MA,Saitta S,Basso M,Caponnetto S

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our goal was to evaluate the role of Gd-enhanced MR in the diagnosis and surgical planning of intraventricular cysticercosis cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-three patients with intraventricular cysticercosis were evaluated with Gd-enhanced MRI including follow-up studies ranging over time periods from 6 ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Zee CS,Segall HD,Destian S,Ahmadi J,Apuzzo ML

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cardiac lymphomas, defined as those involving only the heart and pericardium, are extremely rare tumors. These tumors are commonly fatal and until recently were rarely diagnosed antemortem. We describe the CT and MR findings in a case of primary lymphoma of the heart currently responding to chemotherapy. ...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Dorsay TA,Ho VB,Rovira MJ,Armstrong MA,Brissette MD

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Fibrothecomas of the ovary are mesenchymal tumors representing 4-5% of all ovarian neoplasms. The purpose of this study is to describe a large series of CT findings in this type of tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively the CT examinations in 25 unilateral cases confirmed by surgery and pat...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Bazot M,Ghossain MA,Buy JN,Deligne L,Hugol D,Truc JB,Poitout P,Vadrot D

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The dimensions of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts were determined in normal patients and in patients with clinical evidence of optic atrophy to establish whether there was a significant difference between the two groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The authors analyzed thin section coronal MRI of 110 patients...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Parravano JG,Toledo A,Kucharczyk W

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired hemolytic disorder, characterized by hemosiderin deposition in the proximal renal tubules. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We examined six cases of PNH with MRI including gradient echo imaging. RESULTS:On T2- and T2*-weighted imaging a characteristic hypointens...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Tanaka YO,Anno I,Itai Y,Abe T

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old man with lung carcinoma is presented. Chest radiography showed unilateral Kerley B lines in the right midlung and base, suggestive of lymphangitic carcinomatosis. High resolution CT demonstrated that this finding was due to residual normal interlobular septa, suspended between areas of paraseptal emphyse...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Zompatori M,Rimondi MR,Gavelli G,Canini R

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A method for identification and quantitative evaluation of task-specific changes of the regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) measured with PET in activation studies of individual subjects is presented. The method is based on the statistical distributions of the quantitative and spatial information of regions o...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Knorr U,Weder B,Kleinschmidt A,Wirrwar A,Huang Y,Herzog H,Seitz RJ

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was done to determine the feasibility and potential utility of whole-body PET using the glucose analogue 2-[18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) for the detection of primary malignancies and metastatic lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a prospective, nonrandomized study of whole-body FDG-PET i...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Hoh CK,Hawkins RA,Glaspy JA,Dahlbom M,Tse NY,Hoffman EJ,Schiepers C,Choi Y,Rege S,Nitzsche E

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of leiomyosarcoma of the kidney is reported here with its CT and MRI manifestations correlated to the pathologic findings. The leiomyosarcoma appeared as a well-defined multinodular mass of varying density and signal intensity on CT and MRI, respectively. The low signal-intensity regions on T2-weighted MRI exhi...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Ochiai K,Onitsuka H,Honda H,Kawamoto K,Uozumi J,Kumazawa J,Masuda K

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten consecutive patients with surgically proven beta-islet cell tumors, strongly suspected clinically because of positive laboratory findings, were studied by MRI at 0.5 T. Results were correlated with CT and angiography. MRI detected all 10 insulinomas, with the location confirmed at surgery. Lesion size was < 1 cm i...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Pavone P,Mitchell DG,Leonetti F,Di Girolamo M,Cardone G,Catalano C,Tamburrano G,Passariello R

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease is uncommon in children but frequently occurs in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Involvement is often asymptomatic; however, it can lead to growth disturbances and facial deformity. Thirty TMJs in 15 children (11 girls and 4 boys aged 3.5-18 years) with JRA were evaluated cli...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Taylor DB,Babyn P,Blaser S,Smith S,Shore A,Silverman ED,Chuang S,Laxer RM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 26-year-old woman with decreasing vision in her right eye, diplopia, headache, and galactorrhea is presented. Both CT and MR studies showed a large sphenoid fibroosseous lesion that had a ground glass appearance on CT and low-to-intermediate proton density and low T2-weighted and low T1-weighted signal int...

journal_title：Journal of computer assisted tomography

authors： Sterling KM,Stollman A,Sacher M,Som PM

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00