MR findings of craniopharyngioma

Craniopharyngioma is a benign, slow-growing tumor that constitues 3-9% of all intracranial tumors, and arises from epithelial remnants of the Rathke's pouch. We analized MR (2.0T) findings of ten cases with surgically proved craniopharyngioma retrospectively. CT was avilable in five cases, and Gd-DTPA was used in six cases. Characteristic findings of craniopharyngioma in MRI included multilocularity and variable signal intensities within each loculus that were more prominent in T1WI. Detection rate of calcification in MR was 60%. Six cases with Gd-DTPA enhancement revealed irregular or rim-like enhancement. MRI provides useful informations regarding the location, extent and biochemical characteristics of the oraniopharyngioma as well as its relationship to the neighboring structures which will be valuable in planning surgical resection.

MRI of the diffuse axonal injury

CT has facilitated early recognition and treatment of focal brain injuries in patients with head trauma. However. CT shows relatively low sensitivity in identifying nonhemorrhagic contusion and injuries of white matter. MR is known to be superior to CT in detection of which matter injuries, such as diffuse axonal injury. MR imaging in 14 cases of diffuse axonal injury on 2.0T was studied. The corpus callosum, especially the body portion, was the most commonly involved site. The lesions ranged from 5 to 20 mm in size with ovoid to elliptical shape. T2WI was the most sensitive pulse sequence in detecting lesions such as white matter degeneration, hemorrhagic and nonhemorrhagic contusion. The lesions were nonspecific as high and low signal intensities on T2WI and T1WI respectively. CT showed white matter abnormality in only 1 case of 14 cases. We propose MR imaging as the primary imaging procedure for the detection of diffuse axonal injury because of its multiplanar capabilities and higher sensitivity.

MR imaging of avascular necrosis of the femoral head: correlation with radiograph, radionuclide scan and clinical finding

To explore the ability of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) in the diagnosis of avascular necrosis(AVN) of the femoral head, we compared appearances on MRI of 85 proven AVN lesions with those on radiographs(n=79)and radionuclide scans(n=75). Clinical symptoms(n=85) were also correlated. All MR studies included coronal and axial T1WI and coronal T2WI. All lesions involved the anterosuperior aspect of the femoral head and were surrounded by a low signal intensity rim of both T1 and T2WI. The signal intensity of the lesions was variable depending on the disease course, and lesions were divided into four classes according to the classification suggested by Mitchell. Radiogrphs were normal in 16%(13/79) of the lesions which were in MR class A(10), B(1), C(2). The radionuclide scans showed normal in 16%(12/75) of the lesions which were in MR class A(8), B(1), C(2), D(1). On the other hand. 93% of the lesions with MR class A(27/29) showed stage 1 and 2 lesions on radiographs. Clinical symptoms were absent in 25%(21/85) of the leions, and among these. 81%(17/21) were MR class A. Conclusively. MR is superior to the radiograph and radionuclide scan in the early detection of AVN, and can also show the exact location, extent and signal chasacteristics of the lesion. Therefore, MR is essential in diagnosis and management of AVN.

Interventional treatment of symptomatic lymphoceles following renal transplantation / 대한이식학회지

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Computed tomographic findings in pelvic cavity after radiation therapy for carcinoma of cervix

From July 1, 1981 to August 31, 1984, 59 patients who had radiation therapy for carcinoma of cervix had CTscanning at Departement of Diagnostic Radiology, Kosin Medical College. The authors analysed the CT findings ofthe patients in regard to the recurrence of the disease and postradiation changes. The results are as followings:1. The incidence of recurrence was most common in advanced stage over IIb. 77% 2. Changes in pelvic cavity were asfollowings; ; Widening of presacral space 78% ; Increased perirectal fat space 81% ; Symmetrical thickening ofperirectal fascia 97% ; Fibrous connectin between sacrum and rectum 92% ; Anterior conncetion between rectum andperirectal fascia 47% ; Increased bowel wall thickness 44% ; Increased bladder wall thickness with trabeculations51% 3. In most patients who had CT scanning within 3 months after radiation therapy, CT did not demonstratepostradiation changes characterized by an increased pelvic fibrous and fatty tissue. 4. In 10 patients who hadpostoperative radiation therapy, 8 patients show increased bowel wall thickness. 5. 30 patients with recurrentcarcinoma of cervix were as followings; ; Pelvic tumor recurrence 90% ; Parametrial and side wall extension 53% ;Pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenopathy 40% ; Hydronephrosis 23% ; Bladder involvement 23% ; Lumbar spineinvolvement 10% And 1 patient shows distant metastasis to paraaortic lymph node, 1 patient to lumbar spine, and 1patient to liver without recurrent tumor mass in pelvic cavity. 6. 2 patients showing mass wihout other sign inthe pelvic cavity were unable to be differentiated between irradiated uterus and recurrent tumor.

CT finding of primary lung cancer

Authors retrospectively analyzed the CT findings of 102 cases of histologically proven bronchogenic carcinomaduring last 4 years from January 1980 to July 1984 at Kosin Medical College. The results were as follows; 1. Thesex ratio was 86 males to 16 females and the greatest number (66.7%) of cases were seen in fourth and fifthdecades. 2. The distribution of histoligic types of primary lung cancer as follows: squamous cell carcinoma 66cases, Adenocarcinoma 10 cases, small cell carcinoma 7 cases, Large cell carcinoma 5 cases, bronchiloalveolar cellcarcinoma 1 case, Unclassifed 13 cases. 3. Location of primary lesions as follows: Right lung 61 cases, Left lung40 cases. In both lungs, the greatest number of cases were found in the upper lobes. Ratio between central andperippheral mass was 2.5:1, except adenocarcinoma(6:4). 4. CT findings were as follows; Hilar or central mass(75cases), Peipheral mass(26), Bronchial abnormalities such as narrowing, obstruction, or displacement (60),Thickening of the posterior wall of the right upper lobe bronchus, bronchus intermedius, or left mainbronchus(17), Post-obstructive changes; Atelectasis, Pneumonitis, Emphysema(34, 17, 1 respectively), Hilaradenopathy(21), Mediastinal lymph node enlargement(50). Mediastinal invasion(51), Pericardial thickening(5), SVCsyndrom with collateral vessels(3), Pleural effusion (27), Pleural thickening or invasion(14), Chest wallinvasion(2), distant metastasis(26). 5. In most of patients(92 cases), the size of mass above 3cm, but in 9 casesbelow 3cm. Margins of the masses were serrated or lobulated in most cases. In 5 cases, cavitary formations werenoted, walls of which were thick and irregular, and air-fluid level was noted in 1 case. In 2 cases, eccentriccalcification were noted within mass. 6. Among 51 cases of whom direct mediastinal invasion was suspected, 8 caseswere operated upon, and this revealed that the masses were not resectable. Among the patients in whom no direct mediastinal invasion was suggested, 12 cases were operated uppon, and this revealed that the masses wereresectable in all cases. 7. Staging was as follows: stage I, 2 cases, Stage II, 13 cases, stage III, 86 cases.