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Kidney tumor ablation treats nonsurgical candidatesOver 35,000 new cases of renal cell carcinoma occurred in the U.S. in 2001,1 most of them detected as incidental imaging findings on CT, MR, or ultrasound.2,3 Since most of these tumors are relatively small when detected, the classic clinical triad of flank pain, hematuria, and palpable mass is now rarely encountered. Many of these incidentally discovered RCCs are also slow growing. Bosniak et al showed that RCCs smaller than or equal to 3.5 cm grow at an average rate of 0 to 1.1 cm/year (mean 0.36 cm/year).4
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Study Supports Breast Cancer Screening for Women in 40sCHICAGO - Women in their 40s without a family history of the disease face the same risk for breast cancer and should be screened, according to a study released at RNSA Tuesday.
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CAD comes under scrutiny in breast screening debateComputer-aided detection (CAD) tools use software to analyze digital or digitized images to find features associated with the target disease.
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16 y/o, Leg Pain after ActivityCase History: 16-year-old male developed right leg pain after playing basketball while wearing sandals.
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Everything is BackwardsCase History: 68-year-old female with progressive shortness of breath, history of a complex congenital heart disorder.
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Creutzfeldt Jakob’s DiseaseCase History: A 70-year-old male, non-diabetic, non-hypertensive presented with acute history of sudden onset memory loss and hallucinations.
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Sublingual Dermoid CystAn 18-year-old boy with complaints of swelling in floor of mouth since childhood and difficulty with movement of tongue. On physical examination, sublingual large swelling was noted. Overlying surface was reddish, however no signs for active inflammation seen. Ultrasound, contrast enhanced CT scan and MRI were done.
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Absence of VisionCase History: 22-year-old male with absence of vision since birth, nasal blockage for three years, and headache for one month.
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Epigastric Fullness, Burning UrinationCase History: 40-year-old female presented with history of epigastric fullness associated with epigastric and left flank pain and burning micturition.
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Unilateral Warthin Tumor Mimics Cystic Pleomorphic AdenomaCase History: 35-year-old patient with gradually progressive, painless swelling in left parotid region, unremarkable history.
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Imaging unveils internal secrets of drug traffickersThe proliferation of narcotics use over the past decades has been accompanied by a rise in drug smuggling. Meticulous vigilance by international customs and national authorities has led traders to adopt sophisticated and ingenious methods of drug transport.
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‘Molecular switch’ protein protects heart from damageA single amino acid substitution in a cardiac muscle protein improved cardiac function in mice and in damaged human heart cells. This amino acid could be the key to a new gene or cell-based therapy for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in Nature Medicine.
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Ultrasonographic Screening for Fetal MalformationsAs the risk for fetal malformation is present in all pregnant women, many experts believe that prenatal ultrasound screening should be universal. The frequency of fetal malformations and the undesirable consequences for affected infants and their families are convincing arguments for using this modality on a routine basis.
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Multislice CT reveals previously unseen mets in RCCMSCT findings and histological feature correlations of pancreatic metastases from clear renal cell carcinoma.
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Analysis teases out true value of outsourcing anytime readsThe need for nighttime coverage relief was the initial driver of commercially viable teleradiology. For several years, however, the local in-house radiology group gained no economic value for outsourcing its nighttime work, because its members had to reread the cases the next day to formally convert the reports to primary reads. The group also had to pay a premium for nighttime services.
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CT imaging detects markers of vulnerable carotid plaqueStroke remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. and is the principal medical cause of long-term disability, with 780,000 new or recurrent strokes occurring annually.1 Ischemic strokes related to carotid atherosclerotic disease make up almost 30% of the total.
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FDG-PET takes lead role in suspected or proven infectionIn recent years, several groups have demonstrated the promise of FDG-PET imaging in the management of patients with suspected and/or documented infection. This technique appears to be particularly useful in the evaluation of osteomyelitis, infected prostheses, fever of unknown origin, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Considering the extraordinary sensitivity of FDG-PET in detecting disease activity and nonactivity in malignant and benign disorders, this powerful method may prove valuable also in a variety of infectious processes. We speculate that it will be widely employed in the near future for detecting, characterizing, and monitoring patients with suspected or proven infection.
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45 y/o, History of Alcoholism, SeizuresCase History: 45-year-old male with history of alcoholism with history of four seizures one day earlier.
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Absence of VisionCase History: 22-year-old male with absence of vision since birth, nasal blockage for three years, and headache for one month.
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Mobile MRI tracks effects of long-distance runningAthletes are known for playing through injuries, and a new study presented Monday at the RSNA annual meeting says that sometimes it’s safe for them to push through pain.
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Patient-Friendly Image SharingWhen patients ask for their imaging studies, they are usually provided with a CD with complicated instructions on accessing the files.
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PET/MR for Bladder Cancer: UNC InvestigatesCould PET/MR be a better modality than conventional MR and CT for bladder cancer?
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MR imaging evaluates ulcerative colitis casesAdvances in MR technology have improved the quality of abdominal MRI and hence the ability to assess intestinal diseases. Rapid acquisition sequences have reduced the incidence of motion artifacts from intestinal peristalsis, while the use of phased-array coils has increased spatial resolution. Several intestinal contrast agents have undergone extensive trials. Meanwhile, the use of sequences that modulate MRI signal selectively, for example by suppressing fat tissue signal, can improve gadolinium-related enhancement on T1-weighted images, as well as boosting T2 signal in pathologic tissues.
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Measuring Productivity On The Rise; More Direction NeededMore practices are measuring radiologist productivity, but questions remain about how to evaluate providers well.
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Imaging Sharing Patient Portals Gaining GroundVendors are debuting a next generation of patient portals that may reduce costs, increase patient satisfaction and eliminate duplicate imaging.
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Routine body perfusion CT approaches clinical realityThe most crucial process to assess in a tumor for efficient management is neo-angiogenesis. Currently, no reliable biomarker is available to measure angiogenesis, and direct microvessel density assay requires frequent biopsies for serial tumor monitoring. Technological innovations in imaging, however, have enabled the capture of physiological information in addition to anatomic details. One promising imaging technique for acquiring physiological information about angiogenesis is perfusion CT, which provides anatomic information as well.
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Choosing Wisely Takes CourageConsulting criteria for an imaging study may sound easy, but it requires a cultural change.
