CT and MRI manifestations of jaw odontogenic myxoma / 中国医学影像技术

Objective: To investigate spiral CT and MRI manifestations of jaw odontogenic myxoma (OM). Methods: Totally 40 patients with OM confirmed by pathology were collected, and their CT and MRI manifestations were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The mean age of onset was (33.5±13.5) years. The lesions located in maxilla in 11 patients, while in mandible in 29 patients. CT showed expansive bone destruction in all 40 cases and cortical destruction in 8 cases. Most lesions were multilocular with vertical or angular septations oriented toward the periphery of tumor. The edge of lesions strengthened on enhanced CT. Adjacent teeth exfoliation was observed in 18 cases. Among 5 patients underwent MRI, 3 showed homogeneous equisignal on T1WI and 2 showed homogeneous slightly higher signal. T2WI presented high signal and interior low signal line-like separation. The edge of lesions strengthened on enhanced MRI in 2 cases. Conclusion: CT manifestations of jaw OM are of characteristics, which combining with MRI is of great significance in diagnosis of jaw OM.

Effect of radiation dose of dual-source computed tomography dual energy single-phase enhanced scan in patients with esophageal cancer: a perspective study / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To investigate the eftect of radiation dose of dual-source computed tomography (CT) dual energy single-phase enhanced scan in patients with esophageal cancer.Methods The prospective study was conducted.The clinicopathological data of 56 patients with esophageal cancer who were admitted to the Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University between January 2015 and December 2016 were collected.All the patients were divided into the experimental group (undergoing dual-source CT dual energy single-phase enhanced scan) and control group (undergoing dual-phase CT enhanced scan) bv randomised block method.TNM classification of esophageal cancer (Seventh Edition) published by American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) was used as a standard TNM staging.Two observers independently read films.All the patients underwent radical resection of esophageal cancer or palliative surgery,and then received adjuvant radiochemotherapy.Follow-up using outpatient examination and telephone interview was performed to detect postoperative survival of patients up to March 2017.Observation indicators:(1) consistencies of T staging,N staging and M staging;(2) accuracies of T staging,N staging and M staging (pathological results as a gold standard);(3) radiation dose of CT scan;(4) treatment and follow-up situations.The Kappa test was used for evaluating the consistency,κ≥0.75 as a good consistency,0.40≤κ＜0.75 as a normal consistency and κ＜0.40 as a poor consistency.Comparisons of count data and ratio were done by the chi-square test.Comparisons of measurement data were analyzed by the t test.Results A total of 50 patients were enrolled in the study,including 25 in the experimental group and 25 in the control group.(1) Consistencies of T staging,N staging and M staging:all the 50 patients finished successfully CT scans.Two observers considered that consistencies of T staging,N staging and M staging in the 2 groups were normal (κ =0.452,0.618,0.729,P＜0.05).Consistencies of N staging and M staging were superior to T staging.(2) The pathological results were used as a gold standard.Accuracies of T staging,N staging and M staging in the experimental and control groups were 72％,76％ and 88％,84％ and 92％,88％,respectively,with no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups (x2 =0.10,0.37,0.50,P＞0.05).(3) Radiation dose of CT scan:volume CT dose index (CTDIvol),dose length production (DLP) and effective radiation dose (E) were (10.35±2.01) mGy,(400.63± 34.13) mGy · cm,(5.61 ± 0.47) mSv in the experimental group and (3.55 ± 0.60)mGy,(140.66± 10.89) mGy · cm,(1.98±0.17) mSv in the control group,respectively.There were statistically significant differences in CTDIvol and E between the 2 groups (t =16.23,36.30,P＜0.05).(4) Treatment and follow-up situations:of 50 patients,43 patients received treatments,including 32 undergoing radical resection (11 receiving postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy),6 undergoing palliative surgery,3 receiving single radiotherapy and 2 receiving single chemotherapy.Thirty-six of 43 patients were followed up for 3-18 months,with a median time of 6 months.During follow-up,1-year survival rate was 61.1％.Conclusion Dual-source CT dual energy single-phase enhanced scan in patients with esophageal cancer cannot reduce accuracy of TNM staging,but decreased effectively radiation dose.

Analysis of Sacrococcygeal Morphology in Koreans Using Computed Tomography

BACKGROUND: The sacrococcygeal morphology of Arabs and Europeans has been studied using computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging to determine the cause of coccydynia. Studies have suggested differences in sacrococcygeal morphology among ethnic groups. However, there are no data on the sacrococcygeal anatomy of Koreans. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 606 pelvic CT scans that were taken at Cheju Halla General Hospital between 2008 and 2014. Fractures of the sacrum or coccyx were excluded. Differences in the sacrococcygeal morphology among age groups stratified by decade of life and between genders were analyzed using sagittal plane pelvic CT scans. The morphological parameters studied were the sacral and coccygeal curved indexes, sacrococcygeal angle, intercoccygeal angle, coccygeal type, coccygeal segmental number, and sacrococcygeal fusion. RESULTS: The average sacral and coccygeal curved indexes were 6.15 and 7.41, respectively. The average sacrococcygeal and intercoccygeal angles were 110° and 49°, respectively. Type II coccyx was most common, and the rate of sacrococcygeal fusion was 34%. There was a moderate positive correlation between age and the sacral curved index (r = 0.493, p = 0.000) and a weak negative correlation between age and the coccyx curved index (r = −0.257, p = 0.000). There was a weak negative correlation between age and the intercoccygeal angle (r = −0.187, p = 0.000). The average intercoccygeal angle in males and females was 53.9° and 44.7°, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The sacrum tended to be more curved and the coccyx straighter with age. The coccyx was straighter in females than males. Knowledge of the sacrococcygeal anatomy of Koreans will promote better understanding of anatomical differences among ethnicities and future studies on coccydynia.

Application of whole body 18F-FDG PET/CT plus additional delayed pelvic scan after oral hydration ;in the diagnosis of the bladder malignant lesions / 中国癌症杂志

Background and purpose: 18F-FDG has been considered to be of limited value for the detection of bladder lesions because of interference by the 18F-FDG excreted in urine. Delayed pelvic images with“diluted and iflled bladder”use a method of 18F-FDG PET/CT with delayed images after oral hydration so as to increase the detection rate of 18F-lfuorodeoxyglucose(FDG) PET/CT imaging for the lesions of bladder. Methods:48 patients with bladder lesions(35 patients with bladder primary tumor and 13 patients with metastatic tumor) underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT detection and were required oral hydration of 1200-1800 mL water, urination frequently, holding urine when the more scan began. Lesions conifrmed by histopathology, MRI, CT or clinical follow-up at least 1 year. Results:89%(43/48) of patients were obtained good clearance and the urine SUVmax declined from 33.14(9-66.80)to 3.23(1.35-5.65) signiifcantly and the statistical difference was signiifcant (t=8.703, P<0.01). The interval time between two scan was 2 h approximately. At the same time, the SUVmax of bladder lesion was 2.8-25.0. Detection sensitivity, speciifcity and accuracy were 90.47%(19/21), 81.48%(22/27)and 85.41%(41/48), respectively. Conclusion: 18F-FDG activity in the bladder signiifcantly decreased in most patients with“diluted and iflled bladder”. The PET/CT scan can highly detect lesions of bladder tissues. Our method with high accuracy and better endurance could be applied to detect the lesions in bladder.

Hernia hiatal gigante con estómago intratorácico: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Giant hiatal hernia with intrathoracic stomach: a case report and literature review

Giant hiatal hernia (GHH) with intrathoracic stomach is a rare condition. It is a type 3 or mixed hernia (with sliding and paraesophageal component) with more than 30 percent of the stomach protruding into the chest cavity. These hernias are usually associated with gastric rotation, mostly with organoaxial twist. They have nonspecific clinical manifestations, which include vomiting, and chest or epigastric pain. Complications such as volvulus, perforation, or gastric obstruction constitute a medical emergency. In many cases, these hernias can be detected incidentally on a chest radiograph. Imaging studies, mainly multidetector CT and upper gastro-intestinal series represent vital tools for diagnosis and anatomical characterization of these lesions. The treatment of GHH requires an open or laparoscopic surgical approach. We report the case of a patient evaluated in our department who was diagnosed with giant hiatal hernia with intrathoracic stomach and organoaxial gastric rotation.

La hernia hiatal gigante (HHG) con estómago intratorácico es una enfermedad poco frecuente. Corresponde a una hernia tipo 3 o mixta (componente por deslizamiento y paraesofágico) que contiene más del 30 por ciento del estómago a nivel del tórax. Es común que estas hernias se asocien a rotación gástrica, preferentemente del tipo órgano-axial. Sus manifestaciones clínicas son inespecíficas e incluyen vómitos y dolor torácico o epigástrico. Pueden presentar complicaciones como vólvulo, perforación u obstrucción gástrica, constituyendo una emergencia médica. En muchos casos pueden ser detectadas en forma incidental en una radiografía de tórax. El estudio dirigido con imágenes, particularmente tomografía computada multidetector y estudio baritado esófago-estómago-duodeno, resultan fundamentales para el diagnóstico y caracterización de la anatomía de estas lesiones. El tratamiento es quirúrgico, sea por cirugía abierta o laparoscópica. Presentamos el caso de una paciente evaluada en nuestro servicio, en quien se realizó el diagnóstico de HHG con estómago intratorácico, con rotación gástrica órgano-axial.

The Value of Preoperative Multidetector Computed Tomography for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Free Flap

PURPOSE: Autologous breast reconstruction with abdominal tissue is one of the best options after mastectomy. In a free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous(TRAM) or deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap, a preoperative evaluation of the precise location of perforating vessels and vascular run-off systems is required. The objective of this report is to demonstrate the usefulness of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in the preoperative planning of patients undergoing breast reconstruction with abdominal flap. METHODS: From June 2006 to January 2008, 28 patients underwent MDCT evaluation before breast reconstruction. All subjects were females with an age ranged from 30 to 55 years. The CT scan was performed using a 64-slice MDCT scanner(Brilliance 64; Philips Medical Systems, Best, Netherlands). RESULTS: One perforator or two major perforators were marked on image in good relation with a hand-held Doppler examination and intraoperative findings. All vascular run-off systems were cleared before operation. CONCLUSION: Preoperative evaluation of perforator arteries with MDCT angiography is beneficial to the patients undergoing breast reconstruction. This technique provides a noninvasive approach of the vascular anatomy of the entire anterior abdominal wall.

The Clinical Characteristics and Imaging Findings of Morning Glory Syndrome / 华中科技大学学报（医学）（英德文版）

To investigate the features of CT, ultrasonography and fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA) of morning glory syndrome, the data on CT, A/B-scan ultrasonography and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) were retrospectively analyzed in 8 cases of morning glory syndrome (MGS).Among those cases, 6 were examined with CT, 4 with FFA and 8 with A/B-scan ultrasonography.Results showed that the characteristics of CT, A/B-scan ultrasonography and FFA in MGS included:(1) The attachment spot of optic nerve became thin and vitreous body protruded to the posterior wall of eyeball with a spherical shape on CT image; (2) in the early period of FFA, hypofluorescence appeared on the optic, the abnormal arteriae and veins around the optic papilla were displayed clearly and in the late period, optic disc was stained with fluorescein; (3) on B-scan ultrasonogram, the vitreous cavity extended to the posterior pole and optic papilla, and projected to the basal part of muscle cones and thus the posterior part of vitreous cavity looked like an upside-down bottleneck. Sometimes the echogenic band of retinal detachment could also be seen. On A-scan ultrasonogram, both vitreous cavity and bottleneck showed no ultrasonic echoes and presented a base line without any evident wave crest. It is concluded that CT, A/B-scan ultrasonography and FFA could show the imageological features of MGS from different aspects, which helps clinicians to differentiate it from other diseases such as optic disc coloboma. CT and A/B-scan ultrasonography, in particular, are considered to be reliable imageological methods for the accurate diagnosis of MGS and are superior to the traditional techniques.

An classification of posterior malleolar fractures by computed tomography and its guide to clinical treatment / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective]To classify fractures of posterior malleolus by computed tomography and guide its clinical treatment.[Method]From January 2003 to October 2006,eighty-eight patients who had been treated surgically for the posterior malleolar fractures were reviewed.There were 53 males and 35 females.The mean age was 42.3 years(ranged,18～75 years).All the patients' preoperative radiograph and computed tomographic scans were reviewed,and each fracture was categorized according to the size,location and fracture line of the major fragment and the stable state of mortise.The classification was applied to treat 88 patients.[Result]On the basis of the computed tomographic images,the posterior malleolar fractures were categorized into four types.There were type Ⅰ(stable) in 23 cases,type Ⅱ(borderline) in 26 cases,type Ⅲ(big unstable posterolateral oblique) in 18 cases and type Ⅳ(medial-extension) in 21 cases.Type Ⅰ included type Ⅰ1(small shell)in 5 cases and type I2(small posterolateral oblique) in 18 cases.Type Ⅱ included type Ⅱ1(moderate posterolateral oblique without lateral-posterior dislocation of talus)in 15 cases and type Ⅱ2(moedrate postero-lateral oblique with lateral-posterior dislocation of talus)in 11 cases.All patients were followed up for an average of 31months(ranged from 12 to 48 months).According to the Baird-Jackson scoring system,the results were rated as being excellent in 62 cases,good in 13 cases,moderate in 8 cases,and poor in 5 cases,with the good-excellent rate being 85.2%.[Conclusion]Computed tomographic scans can demonstrate the pathoanatomy of the posterior malleolar fracture and provided guidance for clinical treatment.

The Effect of Kami-Kihi-to on the Maintenance of Bone Mass in Ovariectomized Rats / 日本東洋医学雑誌

In order to examine the effectiveness of Kami-kihi-to for changing bone mass, we measured for osteopenia in ovariectomized (OV) rats using two methods: computed X-ray absorptiometry and a metabolism measuring system.<br>Materials and methods: 24 female Wistar rats (8 weeks old, 160-180g) were divided into three groups. Group one and group two Wistar rats were OV rats in which systemic osteoporosis was induced. After that group one (OVX [Kampo]) was administered Kami-kihi-to (500mg/kg) for 6 months. Group two (OVX [CTL]) was administered only water. Group three (NR) was untreated as the control. In each group, bone mineral density was measured before starting treatment and after 1, 3, and 6 months of treatment, and locomotor activity was determined before starting treatment and after 6 months of treatment.<br>Result: Bone mineral density showed little change over 6 months in the NR group. However, it was significantly lower in the OVX (CTL) group than in the NR group 3 months after ovariectomy. But in the OVX (Kampo) group, its decrease was obviously inhibited after 6 months of treatment compared with the OVX (CTL) group.<br>Moreover, in the NR group, the pattern of activity was regular. In the OVX groups, there was no clear difference between the active and resting phases and the pattern of activity was irregular. In the OVX (Kampo) group, the pattern of activity became diphasic, with clear active and resting phases as was observed in the NR group.<br>Conclusion: These results demonstrated that the pattern of regular activity affected increase of bone mass secondary due to the administration Kami-kihi-to.

The comparative study of the imaging features of chromophobe cell renal carcinoma with pathologic findings / 中华放射学杂志

Objective To analyze and compare the imaging features of chromophobe cell renal carcinoma(CCRC)with pathologic findings in order to improve the diagnostic accuracy.Methods The data of CT and MRI of 12 patients with CCRC were reviewed retrospectively.Ten patients underwent CT examination,including precontrast scan,the contrast eortieomedullary phase scan and the parenchymal phase scan(one patient without corticomedullary phase scan).Two patients underwent MR examination including precontrast T_1WI,T_2WI and enhanced T_1WI of the corticomedullary phase and the parenchymal phase.Results Four lesions located in left kidney and eight in right kidney.Maximum diameter of lesions ranged from 24 mm to 125 mm,average 56.7 ram.Homogenous density was observed in six lesions of ten on unenhanced CT scan and five lesions had homogenous enhancement on enhanced CT scan,which was due to the less incidence of necrosis,liquefaction and hemorrhage on pathologic findings.Nine Lesions showed hyperdense compared with renal medulla but the density was lower than renal cortex on the corticomedullary phase.The enhanced degree was positively correlated with microvessel density(MVD).All ten lesions became hypodense compared with renal medulla on the parenchymal phase scan.Central stellate scar was found in two big lesions and psudocapsula were observed in four lesions confirmed by pathology.Two patients underwent MRI examination.Compared with medulla,the two lesions showed hyperintense on unenhanced T_1WI and obviously hypointense on unenhaneed T_2WI.The enhancement pattern of them was similar to CT. Conclusion The imaging features of CCRC,such as homogeneity,special enhancement pattern and distinct hypointensity on T_2WI,help to differentiate CCRC from other renal tumors.

Evaluation of Conotruncal Anomalies by Electron Beam Tomography / 대한흉부외과학회지

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of EBT(Electron Beam Tomography) in the diagnosis of conotruncal anomaly and to determine whether it can be used as a substitute for cardiac angiography. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 20 patients(11M & 9F) with TOF(n=7, pulmonary atresia 2), DORV(n=7), complete TGV(n=4), & corrected TGV(n=2) were included. The age ranged from 7 days to 26 years(median 60 days). We analyzed the sequential chamber localization, the main surgical concenrn in each disease category (PA size, LVED volume and coronary artery pattern for TOF& pulmonary atresia, the LV mass, LVOT obstruction, coronary artery pattern for complete TGV, and type of VSD and TV-PV distance for DORV, etc) and other associated anomalies(e.g., VSD, arch anomalies, tracheal stenosis, etc). Those were compared with the results of echocardiography(n=19), angiography (n=9), and surgery(n=11). The interval between EBT and echocardiography/angiography was within 20/11 days, respectively except for an angiography in a patient with corrected TGV (48 days). RESULT: EBT correctly diagnosed the basic components of conotruncal anomalies in all subjects, compared to echocardiography, angiography or surgery. These included the presence, type and size of VSD(n=20), pulmonic/LV outflow tract stenosis(n=15/2), relation of great arteries and the pattern of the proximal epicardial coronary arteries(16 out of 20). EBT proved to be accurate in quantitation of the intrapericardial and hilar pulmonary arterial dimension and showed high correlation and no difference compared with echocardiography, angiography, or surgery(p>0.05) except for left pulmonary arterial & ascending arterial dimension by echocardiography. LVED volume in seven TOF(no difference: p>0.05 & high correlation: r=0.996 with echocardiography), and LV mass in 4 complete TGV were obtained. Additionally, EBT enabled the cdiagnosis of subjlottic tracheal stenosis and tracheal bronchus in 1 respectively. Some peripheral PA stenosis were not detected by echocardiography, while echocardiography appeared to be slightly more accurate than EBT in detecing ASD or PDA. CONCLUSIONS: EBT can be a non-invasive and accurate modality of for the evaluation of most anatomical alteration including peripheral PS or interruption in patients with conotruncal anomalies. Combined with echocardiography, EBT study provides sufficient information for the palliative or total repair of anomalies.

Analysis of image artifacts in computed radiographic system / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To investigate the appearance,causes and countermeasures of the image artifacts in a computed radiographic system.Methods Random 1968 CR images were analyzed by GE Radworks.Results Among the 1,968 images which were choosed at random,66 images with artifacts were found and processed.The artifacts in computed radiographic system are relevant to system software and hardware,dust as well as operators.Conclusion Familiarization with the appearance and causes of CR image artifacts helps to prevent or reduce artifacts.

Application and observation of sedative drugs on uncooperative children in CT examination / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To observe the effect of sedative drugs applied on uncooperative children in CT examination. Methods 204 samples were divided into groups of baby, infant and preschool children. 20 minutes before CT scan, chloral hydrate and diazepam were taken by those uncooperative children seperately. Drug dosage was calculated according to body weight (kg). Results The effective rate of chloral hydrate were 96.8%(30 cases) in baby group,54.2%(13 cases) in infant group and 53.9%(21eases) in preschool children group, while that of diazepam were 100%(9 cases), 82.6%(19 cases) and 87.2%(68 cases) respectively.Conclusion When approriate sedative drugs were taken by uncooperative children, satisfactory scanning images can be obtained in CT examination