Current Medical Imaging - Current Issue

Background Optic nerve hemangioblastoma (ONH) is a rare benign tumor. It can be sporadic or associated with Von-Hippel Lindau (VHL) syndrome. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most commonly used diagnostic technique for the tumor. However, an accurate diagnosis can be challenging due to the rarity of ONH and its similarity to glioma and meningioma. Case Report A 49-year-old female experienced progre Read More

Aim The study aims to investigate the prognostic value of deep learning based pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation computed tomography (PCAT) and plaque volume beyond coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) -derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) in patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods A total of 183 patients with PCI who underwent coronary CTA were included in this re Read More

Background Lung cancer is one of the main threats to global health, among lung diseases. Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) provides significant benefits for its screening but also brings new diagnostic challenges that require close attention. Methods By searching the Web of Science core collection, we selected articles and reviews published in English between 2005 and June 2024 on topics such as “Low-dose” Read More

Introduction Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular neoplasm that typically occurs in the bone, soft tissue, liver, and lung but rarely in the mediastinum. Multimodal imaging of EHE is poorly understood, often leading to misdiagnosis as other mediastinal tumors. Case Presentation Two female cases with incidental mediastinal masses were retrospectively analysed, focusing on multimodal presentations. Read More

Aim This study aimed to investigate the imaging features of primary fallopian tube carcinoma (PFTC). Methods Imaging findings of 12 PFTC patients were retrospectively studied. Multi-slice computed tomography (CT, MSCT) was performed to investigate tumor location, size, density, appearance (cystic/solid), enhancement pattern, and metastasis. Results Twelve women aged 34–67 (mean=54.3) years were presented with pelvic Read More

Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of thrombin solution injection combined with the rapid biopsy-side down position technique on the incidence of pneumothorax in emphysema patients following computed tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy based on propensity score matching. Materials & Methods A retrospective study was conducted on emphysema patients who underwent CT-guided percutan Read More

Background A retrospective analysis was carried out on two cases of extraosseous Ewing sarcoma (ES) that were initially misdiagnosed as lymphatic malformations, with a focus on clinical manifestations, imaging characteristics, and other relevant case data. A comprehensive review of the literature was performed to enhance the understanding of cystic extraosseous ES. Case Presentation Both cases in this study origina Read More

Background Accurate determination of tumor boundaries is crucial for staging and treating central lung cancer (CLC). Objective This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of contrast-free CT radiomics in discriminating CLC tumors from atelectasis. Methods A total of 58 patients with CLC and associated lung atelectasis, corresponding to 58 tumors and 58 atelectasis regions, were included. Radiomics features wer Read More

Objective This study aimed to characterize the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of juvenile suprasellar pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) in a sample of 11 children and help neuroradiologists preoperatively differentiate PAs from other suprasellar tumors. Methods Eleven consecutive children with pathologically confirmed suprasellar PAs in our hospital from May 2015 to November 2021 were enrolled in this study. The Read More

Background Various methods have been employed to evaluate secondary limb lymphedema, each with its own set of limitations. Objectives To delve into a novel approach to lymphatic grading, specifically utilizing enhanced ultrasound for assessing lymphatic function, to compensate for the shortcomings of other methods to some extent. Materials and Methods The clinical and ultrasound data of 51 patients with secondary li Read More

Objective: This study aimed to compare and analyze the diagnostic performance of cardiac computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for coronary artery fistula (CAF) and evaluate the effectiveness of these two imaging modalities. Methods: We retrospectively collected and analyzed imaging data from 200 patients diagnosed with CAF through surgery or digital subtraction an Read More

Background Determination of LVSI is the recommended criterion for performing lymphatic drainage and is important for the preoperative clinical decision-making process; however, Intraoperative Frozen Section (IFS) has limitations for the analysis of LVSI, and there is an urgent need for other indirect methods to predict the presence of LVSI. Aim This study aimed to investigate the value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) fe Read More

Background Cryptococcosis is a severe but rare opportunistic fungal infection predominantly affecting immunocompromised individuals, such as post-transplant patients. The diagnosis is frequently delayed due to non-specific symptoms and lower incidence than other fungal infections. Case Report A case of a 50-year-old male renal transplant recipient who developed disseminated cryptococcosis complicated by multi-organ f Read More

Introduction To examine the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and assess its impact on medical imaging, diagnostic workflows, and patient outcomes. This review explores the technological evolution, key advancements, and challenges associated with AI-enhanced PACS in healthcare settings. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted in Pub Read More

Background This study aimed to investigate the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics of bone remodeling in chronic maxillary sinusitis and assess their clinical significance. Methods This retrospective study included patients with unilateral chronic maxillary sinusitis and bone remodeling who were admitted to our hospital from January, 2020 to December, 2022. A total of 31 Read More

Objective This preliminary investigation aimed to assess the value of two elastography techniques, sound touch elastography (STE) and sound touch quantification (STQ), in measuring liver stiffness in children with non-fatty versus fatty livers. Methods This study used a case-control design. The STE and STQ were used to measure and compare liver stiffness in 121 children with fatty livers and 251 children with non-fatty livers, re Read More

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in generative deep learning (DL) models applied to diagnostic medical imaging, emphasizing their transformative potential in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, reducing radiation exposure, and improving data handling. We explore the architectures, applications, and unique contributions of generative adversarial networks (GANs), autoencoders (AEs), diff Read More

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the utility of ultrasonic attenuation imaging (ATI) in assessing the relationship between hepatic fat content and lipid metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: 239 patients diagnosed with T2DM were included, with liver fat quantified using proton density fat fraction (PDFF). We analyzed the variance in ATI across various grades of fatty liver and its correlatio Read More

Objective: Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID) is a rare and clinically heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorder leading to diagnostic challenges. This study aims to investigate the clinical and characteristic radiological features of four adult female patients, offering insights into the clinical and radiological heterogeneity of NIID and its misdiagnosis potential. Case Representation: This case study presents a retrospecti Read More

Background Phlebosclerotic colitis is a rare type of chronic ischemic colitis, with most documented cases occurring in Asians. Plain-film and computed tomography findings of pericolonic vascular calcifications are diagnostic. However, Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE) findings of phlebosclerotic colitis have not yet been reported, and its diagnosis might be overlooked without awareness of this disease. Case Report Read More

Background Eagle’s Syndrome is a unilateral or bilateral elongation of the styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, along with other symptoms, such as dysphagia, facial pain, globus sensation, and headache. Stylocarotid artery syndrome is a specific type of Eagle’s syndrome that causes various clinical symptoms due to pressure on adjacent anatomical structures. Case Presentation This study presents a case of a Read More

Objective: An ultrasound-based radiomics Machine Learning Model (ML) was utilized to assess non-invasively the conditions of diabetic nephropathy and non-diabetic renal disease in diabetic patients. Methods: A retrospective examination was conducted on 166 diabetic patients who had undergone renal biopsies guided by ultrasound, with the group comprising 114 individuals diagnosed with DN and 52 NDRD. The particip Read More

Aim This research aims to develop and evaluate a novel health classification and severity detection system based on Vision Transformers (ViTs) for fetal ultrasound imagery. This contributes to improved precision in fetal health status detection and abnormalities with more accurate results than other traditional models. Background Amidst the other imperatives of resource-deficient developing nations, mitigating neonatal mortali Read More

Background Multiple spectral images can be extrapolated from Spectral Detector CT (SDCT), ED, and OED images. ED and OED images are highly sensitive to moisture-rich tissues. Moreover, they have the potential to detect pulmonary artery thrombi in non-enhanced chest CT images. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of ED and OED images obtained using SDCT f Read More

Background With the rapid development of computer technology, the application of digital technology to the display and processing of medical images has become a common concern. In recent years, oral digital imaging technology has received more and more attention. Objective This paper mainly aims at the ODIS-1 oral digital imaging system to analyze and study the image quality and image aims at the ODIS-1 oral d Read More

Introduction Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) demonstrates a complex pathogenesis. The uterine artery (UtA) Doppler ultrasound monitoring is clinically valuable for predicting RSA risk. Objective This study aimed to assess the type of blood flow velocity waveform (FVW) and the hemodynamic characteristics of the UtA between the RSA and control groups. Methods This retrospective study included 203 patients wi Read More

Background Pain is a significant indicator of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which are impacted by a complex process. Recently, the evolution and chronification of painful TMD (p-TMD) have been facilitated by central nervous system mechanisms. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the aberrant brain structure in p-TMD patients using surface-based morphometry (SBM) analysis. Methods This Read More

Background Sparse angular projection is an important way to reduce CT dose. It consists of two processes, sparse sampling, and image reconstruction based on sparse projection. Under the traditional reconstruction framework, the sparseness of the projection angle may cause a degradation effect in the reconstructed image. A series of machine learning methods for sparse angle CT reconstruction developed in r Read More

Background Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is an idiopathic process and can progress from stable to cartilage fragmentation with the formation of loose bodies in the affected joint capsule. Loose bodies in the knee may wear out the articular cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, leading to a series of problems, such as joint locking, bouncing, joint effusion, and meniscus tear; therefore, early recognition and treatment of intra Read More

Background The basal ganglia area is a frequent site of stroke, which commonly causes intricate functional impairments. This study aims to uncover disparities in static and dynamic functional connectivity (FC) of the brain in patients afflicted with left-sided basal ganglia stroke (L-BGS) and right-sided basal ganglia region stroke (R-BGS), furthermore scrutinising the mechanism behind the lateralisation of the stroke. Methods Read More

Objectives This study aims to investigate the effect of full- and half-rotation angles on patient radiation dose and quantitative image quality in CBCT imaging of the head and neck region. Methods A total of 67 TLDs were used for the dosimetry of 16 different regions in the head and neck slices of the anthropometric phantom. The Hyperion X9 Pro (MyRay, Cefla, Imola, Italy) CBCT device was used with a 90 kV pulsed beam and a 1 Read More

Background/Objective Brain tumor is characterized by its aggressive nature and low survival rate and therefore, it is regarded as one of the deadliest diseases. Thus, misdiagnosis or miss-classification of brain tumors can lead to miss-treatment or incorrect treatment and reduce survival chances. Therefore, there is a need to develop a technique that can identify and detect brain tumors at early stages. Methods Here, we Read More

Purpose The study aimed to investigate the association of CT-relevant skeletal muscle parameters, such as sarcopenia and myosteatosis, with survival outcomes in patients receiving chemotherapy for unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Methods In this retrospective analysis, patients who began chemotherapy for unresectable PDAC were included. Sarcopenia and myosteatosis were assessed on pretr Read More

Background The objective of this study was to comprehensively review the literature on Shear Wave Elastography (SWE), a non-invasive imaging technique prevalent in medical ultrasound. SWE is instrumental in assessing superficial glandular tissues, abdominal organs, tendons, joints, carotid vessels, and peripheral nerve tissues, among others. By employing bibliometric analysis, we aimed to encapsulate the scholarly contribu Read More

Background Bronchogenic cysts are congenital cystic anomalies of the bronchus that originate from abnormal development of the bronchial tree during the embryonic period. Their common manifestation is a space-occupying lesion in the lungs or mediastinum. Common imaging modalities for detecting bronchogenic cysts include chest X-ray and chest computed tomography (CT) scans. Case Presentation A 24-year-old fema Read More

AimsThe aim of this study is to evaluate the potential of black tea as a negative oral contrast agent in Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to improve image quality by reducing gastrointestinal fluid signals.BackgroundRetained gastrointestinal fluids can interfere with ductal imaging during MRCP, and suitable oral negative contrast agents are not widely available.MethodTwo types of b Read More

Objective The global incidence of lung cancer highlights the need for improved assessment of nodule characteristics to enhance early detection of lung adenocarcinoma presenting as ground-glass nodules (GGNs). This study investigated the applicability of radiomics features of vascular structures within GGNs for predicting invasiveness of GGNs. Methods In total, 165 pathologically confirmed pulmonary GGNs were retros Read More

Introduction Complications of Post-Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) following interventional embolization of aneurysms are rarely reported, and PRES disease can be reduced or resolved through prompt and aggressive treatment, resulting in minimal or no residual neurological deficits. Case Presentation A 51-year-old female patient with an aneurysm in the pericallosal segment of the left anterior cerebral artery Read More

Objective This study aimed to develop and assess the performance of a YOLOv8 algorithm-aided detection model for identifying rib fractures on multiplane reconstruction (MPR) images, addressing the limitations of current AI models and the labor-intensive nature of manual diagnosis. Methods Ethical approval was obtained, and a dataset comprising 624 MPR images, confirmed by CT, was collected from three regions Read More

Primary liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with over 900,000 new cases and more than 800,000 deaths annually. Conventional imaging techniques have improved the diagnosis and assessment of treatment response in patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), but they have many limitations. Introducing Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (DECT) i Read More

IntroductionRecurrent pleomorphic adenoma (PA) in the submandibular gland is a rare tumor that may be misdiagnosed as an inflammatory lesion. The imaging manifestations of the submandibular gland recurrent PA are unclear, with only three case reports reporting CT and MRI imaging, respectively. Our report is the first case report that comprehensively describes the imaging manifestations of recurrent PA in the subma Read More

ObjectiveThe study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of CT-guided radiofrequency ablation in conjunction with targeted therapy in lung cancer patients.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 80 lung cancer patients. They were stratified into the Observation Group (OG; n=40, treated with CT-guided radiofrequency ablation in conjunction with targeted therapy) and the Control Group (CG; n=40, treated solely with targeted ther Read More

Background There remains a lack of methods to accurately assess the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer. Objective This study aimed to investigate the value of shear-wave elastography in evaluating the treatment response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer. Materials and Methods This prospective observational study enrolled 275 patient Read More

Objective Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible visual impairment and blindness worldwide, primarily linked to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Early detection is essential to prevent further visual impairment, yet the manual diagnosis of retinal fundus images (RFIs) is both time-consuming and inefficient. Although automated methods for glaucoma detection (GD) exist, they often rely on individual models with ma Read More

Background Lipomas represent a rare benign etiology of intussusception in adults, affecting both the small intestine and the colon. Diagnosing intussusception in adults can be challenging, and there are no reports on the use of positron emission tomography/CT (PET/CT) in the diagnosis of lipoma-induced intussusception. This study aimed to preliminarily explore the potential diagnostic utility of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the diagno Read More

Purpose MRI could be considered as a non-destructive disease diagnosis procedure, this procedure does not allow directly molecular types of cancer. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the correlation of breast MRI background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) and fibroglandular tissue (FGT) with the molecular subtypes and immunohistochemical markers of breast cancer. Methods This was a single-cross-sectional retrospectiv Read More

IntroductionAlthough the “conventional” autopsy is still considered the “gold standard” for the definition of the cause of death, an emerging interest in non-invasive cadaveric investigations is spreading. Among all these, the application of post-mortem magnetic resonance imaging of the heart is increasingly gaining ground in the study of sudden cardiac death.MethodsUsing the diffusion tensor imaging sequence, the pres Read More

Introduction/Background:In this case series, we present two male cases with renal parenchymal perforation without perirenal hematoma after D-J ureteral stent insertion, one with nutcracker renal vein syndrome. Our study provides new and important contributions to the field of science regarding what to consider during D-J stent insertion in similar cases and in patients with obstruction in the urinary collecting system for Read More

IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to investigate the morphology and distribution characteristics of fat globules in osteomyelitis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Materials and MethodsPatients with pathologically-confirmed osteomyelitis and MRI scans were retrospectively enrolled, and fat globules on the MRI images were analyzed.ResultsAmong 103 patients with non-traumatic osteomyelitis, 75 were fat globule neg Read More

BackgroundDelphian lymph node (DLN) metastasis is common in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). However, few studies have specifically investigated the clinicopathologic characteristics of DLN metastasis in PTC. This study aimed to examine the incidence, risk factors, and predictive value of DLN in papillary thyroid carcinoma.MethodsIn the present study, the clinicopathologic features and metastatic risks were statistically analyze Read More

ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the relationship between Radiation-Induced Lung Injury (RILI) and the clinical outcome of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) following Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR).MethodsClinical data and follow-up CT scanning of 101 patients with early NSCLC who received SABR treatment from January 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively collected, and the Progression Free Su Read More

ObjectiveThis study seeks to assess vasculogenic mimicry (VM) occurrence in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) by delineating intratumoral and peritumoral characteristics using preoperative CT-based radiomics and a nomogram for enhanced precision.Materials and MethodsOur retrospective analysis enrolled 150 LUAD patients, ascertained their VM status, and stratified them randomly into development (n=105) Read More

PurposeThis study aimed to assess the hemodynamic changes in the vena cava and predict the likelihood of Cardiac Remodeling (CR) and Myocardial Fibrosis (MF) in athletes utilizing four-dimensional (4D) parameters.Materials and MethodsA total of 108 athletes and 29 healthy sedentary controls were prospectively recruited and underwent Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) scanning. The 4D flow parameters, i Read More

ObjectiveFibrosing mediastinitis (FM) is a rare and benign disease affecting the mediastinum and often causes pulmonary hypertension (PH). Timely diagnosis of PH caused by FM is clinically important to mitigate complications such as right heart failure in affected individuals. This retrospective study aimed to analyze the CT imaging characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) related FM in patients with (TB). Additionally, the study investi Read More

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to develop and validate predictive models for perineural invasion (PNI) in gastric cancer (GC) using clinical factors and radiomics features derived from contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) scans and to compare the performance of these models.MethodsThis study included 205 GC patients, who were randomly divided into a training set (n=143) and a validation set (n=62) i Read More

BackgroundMuscle infiltration of bladder cancer has become the most important index to evaluate its prognosis. Machine learning is expected to accurately identify its muscle infiltration status on images.ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish and validate a machine learning prediction model based on multi-phase contrast-enhanced CT (MCECT) for preoperatively evaluating the muscle-invasive status of bladder cancer.Method Read More

BackgroundPneumoconiosis is a preventable occupational lung disease that is caused by the inhalation of inorganic occupational dust. The disease can progress and result in functional impairment. Profusion scores are crucial for the assessment of disease severity.ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of pneumoconiosis cases with a profusion score of 0/1 and explore the correlation between pneumoconiosis a Read More

BackgroundThe malignant risk of cystic-solid thyroid nodules may be underestimated in the ultrasound assessment.ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the value of multimodal ultrasound characteristics in the malignant risk assessment of cystic-solid thyroid nodules.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases for studies depicti Read More

ObjectiveThe objective of this research is to enhance pneumonia detection in chest X-rays by leveraging a novel hybrid deep learning model that combines Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with modified Swin Transformer blocks. This study aims to significantly improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce misclassifications, and provide a robust, deployable solution for underdeveloped regions where access to conventional Read More

Aims:In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, integrating Artificial Intelligence paradigms has become essential for sophisticated brain image analysis, especially in tumor detection. This research addresses the need for heightened learning precision in handling sensitive medical images by introducing the Fragmented Segment Detection Technique.Background:The ever-evolving healthcare landscape demands advanced met Read More

IntroductionThe earlier detection of cervical cancer in women patients can save human life. This article proposes a novel methodology for detecting abnormal cervigram images from healthy cervigram images and segments the cancer regions in the abnormal cervigram images using the deep learning method. The conventional deep learning architecture has been modified into the proposed CervixNet architecture to i Read More

ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the diagnostic value of multiorgan (heart, lungs, blood vessels) point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) in patients with high-risk and medium-to-low-risk pulmonary embolism (PE).MethodsClinical data of 92 patients with suspected PE, admitted to Hangzhou TCM Hospital affiliated with Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from July 2021 to June 2023, were retrospectively analyzed. According to he Read More

IntroductionPneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis are rare postoperative complications, commonly occurring within a few days to months after spinal surgery. They are very rarely reported after thoracic surgeries. This case highlights a unique presentation in the emergency department involving headache and vomiting caused by late complications following thoracic surgery with a titanium rib implant.Case PresentationA Read More

BackgroundUnderstanding brain changes in older patients with depression and their relationship with cognitive abilities may aid in the diagnosis of depression in this population. This study aimed to explore the association between brain lesions and cognitive performance in older patients with depression.MethodsWe utilized magnetic resonance imaging data from a previous study, which included older adults with and without d Read More

Introduction:Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma (MCA) of the breast remains a relatively rare condition, and to date, there is no systematic summary of its imaging manifestations. Therefore, this report presents a detailed account of the diagnosis and treatment of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma in a 40-year-old woman, with a particular focus on imaging findings. Additionally, we conducted a comprehensive literature review on this dis Read More

BackgroundCervical cancer is a prevalent malignancy among women, often asymptomatic in early stages, complicating detection.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate innovative techniques for early cervical cancer detection using a novel U-RCNNS model.MethodsCervical epithelial cell images stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) were analyzed using the U-RCNNS model, which integrates U-Net for segmentation and Read More

AimsThe aim of this study was to evaluate renal artery embolization in patients with spontaneous renal artery bleeding based on detailed angiographic findings and a comprehensive analysis of its efficacy and clinical outcomes.Materials and MethodsThis retrospective study evaluated the outcomes of renal artery embolization in 18 cases among 15 patients (11 men and 4 women; mean age: 57.9 years) treated for spo Read More

BackgroundCytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is common in the digestive and central nervous systems and can infect the entire digestive tract from the mouth to the rectum. In immunocompromised patients, CMV infection is prone to develop into CMV disease, especially in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients. Severe cases may accelerate the progression of AIDS patients and form systemic CMV infection. T Read More

BackgroundType 2 diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) increases vulnerability to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence and coexistence of MASLD in patients with T2DM using ultrasound.MethodsThis cross-sectional retrospective study included 168 patients with T2DM from multiple diabetes clinics in Abha City, Asir region, recruited between August 2 Read More

BackgroundPrimary intracranial Ewing Sarcoma/peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (EWS/pPNET) is exceedingly rare and easy to misdiagnose.Case PresentationWe present a case involving a 23-year-old male who presented with headaches and vomiting. The preoperative brain imaging revealed an irregular mass in the left parietal lobe, initially misdiagnosed as meningioma. However, the surgical specimen Read More

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to establish the efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided hydrodilatation of the glenohumeral joint, in conjunction with corticosteroid injection, in alleviating pain and improving shoulder joint adhesion among patients with primary frozen shoulder (FS).BackgroundFS, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a pathological condition characterized by pain and potential functional impairm Read More

Transcranial Doppler is an instrumental ultrasound method capable of providing data on various brain pathologies, in particular, the study of cerebral hemodynamics in stroke, quickly, economically, and with repeatability of the data themselves. However, literature reviews from clinical studies and clinical trials reported that it is an operator-dependent method, and the data can be influenced by external factors, such as Read More

BackgroundPerforation is one of the rarest effects of Meckel's diverticulum and may clinically resemble acute appendicitis.Case ReportA 34-year-old woman with pain in the right iliac fossa, nausea, and vomiting for three days was brought to the emergency department. An abdominal examination indicated rebound tenderness in the area of the right iliac fossa. Abdominal ultrasound showed a heterogeneous lesion in t Read More

ObjectivesRetroperitoneal nerve sheath tumors are uncommon, representing a small fraction of all primary retroperitoneal neoplasms. Accurate differentiation between benign and malignant forms is essential for optimal clinical management. This study assessed the clinical profiles and sonographic traits of retroperitoneal nerve sheath tumors with the goal of enhancing diagnostic precision and developing therapeutic str Read More

Background and ObjectiveLung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, necessitating early and accurate detection methods. Our study aims to enhance lung cancer detection by integrating VGGNet-16 form of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Support Vector Machines (SVM) into a hybrid model (SVMVGGNet-16), leveraging the strengths of both models for high accuracy and reliability in Read More

BackgroundAxitinib is a selective inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors and is used in the treatment of many malignancies. Herein, we reported a rare case with axitinib-induced retinal changesand associated toxicity.Case PresentationA forty-five-year-old female presented with blurred vision who had been taking 7 mg of Axitinib bid for 5 months. Initial Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) was 20/3 Read More

BackgroundSpinal image denoising plays a vital role in the accurate diagnosis of disc herniation (DH).ObjectiveTraditional denoising algorithms perform less due Limited Directional Selectivity problem and do not adequately capture directional information in pixels. Traditional algorithms' edge representation and texture details are insufficient for the earlier detection of DH. Limited Directional Selectivity leads to inaccurate Read More

ObjectivesPatients with Turner syndrome need hormone replacement therapy for puberty induction. However, it is not known whether inadequate hormone replacement therapy affects the pituitary.Material and MethodsPatients with Turner syndrome (n=35) and healthy control (n=20) (age/gender matched) subjects were included. MRI imaging of the pituitary was used to calculate pituitary volumes. According to the est Read More

BackgroundHypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that is caused by improper oxygen/blood flow. None of the existing works have concentrated on detecting HIE based on the sub-acute injury in the brain.ObjectiveTo enhance the accuracy and specificity of HIE detection, a comprehensive approach that includes SAI identification, BGT segmentation, and volume calculation will be utilized.MethodsThis study a Read More

ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare automated three-dimensional Intrapulmonary Vessel Volume (IPVV) differences between lung and mediastinal windows in healthy individuals using quantitative measurements obtained from chest Computed Tomography (CT) plain scans.MethodsA total of 258 participants (aged 21–83 years) with negative chest CT scans from routine physical examinations conducted between Januar Read More

BackgroundEarly diagnosis of prostate cancer can improve the survival rate of patients on the premise of high-quality images. The prerequisite for early diagnosis is high-quality images. ZOOMit is a method for high-resolution, zoomed FOV imaging, allowing diffusion-weighted images with high contrast and resolution in short acquisition times. RESOLVE DWI is an advanced MRI technique developed to obtain high-resolution diffusi Read More

IntroductionScreening ultrasound proves to be remarkably beneficial in pre-hospital settings, particularly in geographically remote areas with technological constraints and no medical specialties. Urological pathology has a high frequency of occurrence in the emergency department and is part of the wide range of occurrences that can benefit from this ultrasound screening as a clinical guide for patients.Case PresentationI Read More

ObjectiveThis prospective study aimed to establish the typical viscosity range of the thyroid gland in healthy individuals using a new method called the Sound Touch Viscosity (STVi) technique with a linear array transducer.MethodsSeventy-eight healthy volunteers were enrolled between March, 2023 and April, 2023. Thyroid viscosity was measured using the Resona R9 ultrasound system equipped with a linear array transducer (L Read More

Background Patients with abdominal Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma (PPGL) are prone to a hypertensive crisis during surgery, which may endanger their lives. This study aimed to develop and validate a Computed Tomography (CT) radiomics nomogram for the prediction of intraoperative hypertensive crisis in patients with PPGL. Methods In this retrospective study, 212 patients with abdominal PPGL underwe Read More

IntroductionThis paper examines the impact of transfer learning and CLAHE (Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization) optimization on the classification of medical images, specifically brain images.MethodsFour different setups were tested: normal images without data augmentation, normal images with data augmentation, CLAHE-processed images without data augmentation, and CLAHE-processed images with data Read More

BackgroundExtrahepatic Common Bile Duct Obstruction (EHBDO) is a serious condition that requires accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a widely used noninvasive imaging technique for visualizing bile ducts, but its interpretation can be complex.ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a deep learning-based classification model that integrates MRCP im Read More

PurposeThis study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of spectral dual-energy detector computed tomography (SDCT) and its associated parameters in diagnosing acute pulmonary embolism (APE).MethodsRetrospective analysis of imaging data from 86 APE-diagnosed patients using SDCT was conducted. Virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) at 40, 70, and 100 KeV, Iodine concentration (IC) maps, Electron Cloud Dens Read More

Background:Laparoscopically Harvested Pedicled Omental Flap (LHPOF) has become a viable option for breast reconstruction due to advancements in minimally invasive techniques, offering benefits like reduced postoperative pain and minimal scarring.Case Presentation:This study examines the imaging findings in eight patients who underwent breast reconstruction using a LHPOF. Imaging modalities, including mammography, ult Read More