Current Medical Imaging - Volume 15, Issue 5, 2019

Background: Fat can be identified in numerous liver lesions, and usually is not a specific finding. Distinguishing between different kinds of fatty deposits is an important part of differential diagnosis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is superior to other imaging techniques because it allows distinguishing intracellular from macroscopic fat. Discussion: Intracellular lipid may be found in focal hepatic steatosis, hepatic adenoma Read More

Background: This review aims to identify the development of the algorithms for brain tissue and structure segmentation in MRI images. Discussion: Starting from the results of the Grand Challenges on brain tissue and structure segmentation held in Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI), this review analyses the development of the algorithms and discusses the tendency from multi-atlas labe Read More

Background: The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review of the feasibility and clinical application of double low-dose CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) in the diagnosis of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. Discussion: A total of 13 studies were found to meet selection criteria reporting both low radiation dose (70 or 80 kVp versus 100 or 120 kVp) and low contrast medium dose CTPA protocols. Lowdose Read More

Background: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is caused by the deficiency of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that has an effect on specific uptake region of the substantia nigra. Identification of PD is quite tough at an early stage. Objective: The present work proposes an expert system for three dimensional Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) image to diagnose the early PD. Methods: The transaxial image slic Read More

Background: In past magnetic resonance imaging studies, normal participants and schizophrenia patients have usually been compared using imaging processing modes with only one parameter. A more extensive evaluation of significant differences between gray and white matter in Schizophrenic patents was necessary. Methods: Voxel based morphometry was used to separate brain images into gray matter and whit Read More

Background: We investigated thoracic masses with Computed Tomography (CT)- guided Percutaneous Co-Axial Trans-Thoracic Biopsy (PCTTB). Methods: The retrospective data of 86 patients to whom CT-guided PCTTB had been applied were obtained. Eighty-four cases and their pathologic results were included in the study. Localization and appearance of the lesions, pathologic results, and complications were evaluated. Res Read More

Background: To compare the abilities of ultrasonography (US) and Computed Tomography (CT) to identify calcifications and to predict probability of malignancy for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma (PTC) and Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma (PTMC). Methods: We reviewed 1008 cases of PTC/PTMC with calcifications reported by pre-operative US, CT, or post-operative pathology. The size of the thyroid nodule was obtained from the U Read More

Background: CT Angiography (CTA) of aortoiliac and lower extremity arteries is a relatively recent innovation of CT imaging that has changed after the introduction of multi-detector row scanners. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Multidetector Computed Tomographic Angiography (MDCTA) in the assessment of arterial tree in patients with Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease (PAOD), as co Read More

Background: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are among the important premalignant lesions. Early detection and intervention are critical to positive patient outcomes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to evaluate the malignancy of IPMNs, and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is recommended for follow-up of pancreatic cystic lesions. Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic perf Read More

Background: In the present study, we investigated the relationship between caroticovertebral Doppler USG measurement results and Vertigo Symptom Scale-Short Form (VSS-SF) in patients with idiopathic vertigo. Methods: Fifty patients with idiopathic vertigo and 30 healthy subjects were included into the study. Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) examination, audiological examination, routine hemogram, biochemichal tests and te Read More

Background: Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the wrist is rare among cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. It is a slow, progressive disease with silent symptoms, leading to a late diagnosis. Also, it can be misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis, pyogenic infections, and inflammatory tenosynovitis. Thus, patients present with destructive changes of the bone and joint, as well as abscesses, often receive incorrect or unnecessary medi Read More