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Comput Biol Med ; 148: 105853, 2022 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35870318

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: An early diagnosis together with an accurate disease progression monitoring of multiple sclerosis is an important component of successful disease management. Prior studies have established that multiple sclerosis is correlated with speech discrepancies. Early research using objective acoustic measurements has discovered measurable dysarthria. METHOD: The objective was to determine the potential clinical utility of machine learning and deep learning/AI approaches for the aiding of diagnosis, biomarker extraction and progression monitoring of multiple sclerosis using speech recordings. A corpus of 65 MS-positive and 66 healthy individuals reading the same text aloud was used for targeted acoustic feature extraction utilizing automatic phoneme segmentation. A series of binary classification models was trained, tuned, and evaluated regarding their Accuracy and area-under-the-curve. RESULTS: The Random Forest model performed best, achieving an Accuracy of 0.82 on the validation dataset and an area-under-the-curve of 0.76 across 5 k-fold cycles on the training dataset. 5 out of 7 acoustic features were statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Machine learning and artificial intelligence in automatic analyses of voice recordings for aiding multiple sclerosis diagnosis and progression tracking seems promising. Further clinical validation of these methods and their mapping onto multiple sclerosis progression is needed, as well as a validating utility for English-speaking populations.


Subject(s)
Multiple Sclerosis , Speech , Artificial Intelligence , Humans , Machine Learning , Pilot Projects
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Clin Radiol ; 73(5): 479-484, 2018 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29310810

ABSTRACT

AIM: To investigate the clinical and image features of thymic neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), and characterise the radiological patterns of recurrence and metastasis on serial imaging studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 14 patients (11 males) with a histopathological diagnosis of thymic NETs (one typical carcinoid, eight atypical carcinoid, and five large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma). Preoperative images were assessed for features of primary tumours. Follow-up imaging studies were evaluated for the patterns of metastasis or recurrence. RESULTS: Underlying endocrine or autoimmune disorders were present in four patients (29%), including multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 1 (n=3) and autoimmune thyroiditis (n=1). On preoperative imaging, the primary tumours were commonly lobulate and heterogeneous, infiltrated the surrounding fat, and showed ≥50% abutment of the mediastinal structures, with the mean longest diameter of 14 cm (range: 4.1-28 cm). No significant differences of preoperative imaging features were noted among histopathological subtypes. Metastasis or recurrence was noted in 11 of the 14 patients (79%). Ten patients developed intrathoracic metastasis or recurrence, involving thoracic lymph nodes (n=7), pleura (n=4), lung (n=4), pericardium (n=4), and local recurrence in the postoperative mediastinum (n=3). Eight of the 11 patients also had extra-thoracic metastasis, involving bone (n=6), abdominal lymph nodes (n=4), liver, pancreas, kidney, adrenal gland, spleen and brain (n=1 for each site). CONCLUSIONS: Thymic NETs presented as a large, lobulate, heterogeneous mass with an infiltrative nature. Metastasis and recurrence were frequent, most commonly involving thoracic lymph nodes, while extra-thoracic metastasis to bones and abdominal lymph nodes were also noted.


Subject(s)
Lymphatic Metastasis/diagnostic imaging , Lymphatic Metastasis/pathology , Neuroendocrine Tumors/diagnostic imaging , Neuroendocrine Tumors/pathology , Thymus Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Thymus Neoplasms/pathology , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local , Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors
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Clin Radiol ; 71(10): 1010-1017, 2016 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27267746

ABSTRACT

AIM: To determine the patterns of metastasis and recurrence in thymic epithelial tumours based on longitudinal imaging studies, and to correlate the patterns with World Health Organization (WHO) histological classifications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventy-seven patients with histopathologically confirmed thymomas (n=62) and thymic carcinomas (n=15) who were followed with cross-sectional follow-up imaging after surgery were retrospectively studied. All cross-sectional imaging studies during the disease course were reviewed to identify metastasis or recurrence. The sites of involvement and the time of involvement measured from surgery were recorded. RESULTS: Metastasis or recurrence was noted in 24 (31%) of the 77 patients. Patients with metastasis or recurrence were significantly younger than those without (median age: 46 versus 60, respectively; p=0.0005), and more commonly had thymic carcinomas than thymomas (p=0.002). The most common site of involvement was the pleura (17/24), followed by the lung (9/24), and thoracic nodes (9/24). Abdominopelvic involvement was noted in 12 patients, most frequently in the liver (n=8). Lung metastasis was more common in thymic carcinomas than thymomas (p=0.0005). Time from surgery to the development of metastasis or recurrence was shortest in thymic carcinoma, followed by high-risk thymomas, and was longest in low-risk thymoma (median time in months: 25.1, 68.8, and not reached, respectively; p=0.0015). CONCLUSIONS: The patterns of metastasis and recurrence of thymic epithelial tumours differ significantly across histological subgroups, with thymic carcinomas more commonly having metastasis with shorter length of time after surgery. The knowledge of different patterns of tumour spread may contribute to further understanding of the biological and clinical behaviours of these tumours.


Subject(s)
Diagnostic Imaging/methods , Liver Neoplasms/secondary , Lung Neoplasms/secondary , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/diagnostic imaging , Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial/pathology , Pleural Neoplasms/secondary , Thoracic Neoplasms/secondary , Thymus Neoplasms/pathology , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Liver Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Lung Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Male , Middle Aged , Pleural Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies , Thoracic Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Young Adult
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J Thromb Haemost ; 14(1): 105-13, 2016 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26469193

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UNLABELLED: ESSENTIALS: We performed a pooled analysis of 926 patients with cancer-associated incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE). Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) are associated with a higher risk of major hemorrhage. Recurrence risk is comparable after subsegmental and more proximally localized IPE. Our results support low molecular weight heparins over VKA and similar management of subsegmental IPE. BACKGROUND: Incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) is defined as pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosed on computed tomography scanning not performed for suspected PE. IPE has been estimated to occur in 3.1% of all cancer patients and is a growing challenge for clinicians and patients. Nevertheless, knowledge about the treatment and prognosis of cancer-associated IPE is scarce. We aimed to provide the best available evidence on IPE management. METHODS: Incidence rates of symptomatic recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE), major hemorrhage, and mortality during 6-month follow-up were pooled using individual patient data from studies identified by a systematic literature search. Subgroup analyses based on cancer stage, thrombus localization, and management were performed. RESULTS: In 926 cancer patients with IPE from 11 cohorts, weighted pooled 6-month risks of recurrent VTE, major hemorrhage and mortality were 5.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.7-8.3%), 4.7% (95% CI 3.0-6.8%), and 37% (95% CI 28-47%). VTE recurrence risk was comparable under low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) (6.2% vs. 6.4%; hazard ratio [HR] 0.9; 95% CI 0.3-3.1), while 12% in untreated patients (HR 2.6; 95% CI 0.91-7.3). Risk of major hemorrhage was higher under VKAs than under LMWH (13% vs. 3.9%; HR 3.9; 95% CI 1.6-10). VTE recurrence risk was comparable in patients with an subsegmental IPE and those with a more proximally localized IPE (HR 1.1; 95% CI 0.50-2.4). CONCLUSION: These results support the current recommendation to anticoagulate cancer-associated IPE with LMWH and argue against different management of subsegmental IPE.


Subject(s)
Hemorrhage/complications , Neoplasms/complications , Pulmonary Embolism/complications , Venous Thromboembolism/complications , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use , Cohort Studies , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Hemorrhage/diagnosis , Hemorrhage/prevention & control , Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight/therapeutic use , Humans , Incidence , Male , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Embolism/diagnosis , Recurrence , Registries , Risk Factors , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Treatment Outcome , Venous Thromboembolism/diagnosis , Vitamin K/antagonists & inhibitors , Young Adult
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Clin Radiol ; 69(8): 841-8, 2014 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24857677

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AIM: To revisit the presumed relationship between tumour diameter and volume in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, and determine whether the measured volume using volume-analysis software and its proportional changes during therapy matches with the calculated volume obtained from the presumed relationship and results in concordant response assessment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-three patients with stage IIIB/IV NSCLC with a total of 53 measurable lung lesions, treated in a phase II trial of erlotinib, were studied with institutional review board approval. Tumour volume and diameter were measured at baseline and at the first follow-up computed tomography (CT) examination using volume-analysis software. Using the measured diameter (2r) and the equation, calculated volume was obtained as (4/3)πr(3) at baseline and at the follow-up. Percent volume change was obtained by comparing to baseline for measured and calculated volumes, and response assessment was assigned. RESULTS: The measured volume was significantly smaller than the calculated volume at baseline (median 11,488.9 mm(3) versus 17,148.6 mm(3); p < 0.0001), with a concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) of 0.7022. At follow-up, the measured volume was once again significantly smaller than the calculated volume (median 6573.5 mm(3) versus 9198.1 mm(3); p = 0.0022), with a CCC of 0.7408. Response assessment by calculated versus measured volume changes had only moderate agreement (weighted κ = 0.545), with discordant assessment results in 20% (8/40) of lesions. CONCLUSION: Calculated volume based on the presumed relationship significantly differed from the measured volume in advanced NSCLC patients, with only moderate concordance in response assessment, indicating the limitations of presumed relationship.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/drug therapy , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/pathology , Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy , Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Quinazolines/therapeutic use , Tumor Burden , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/diagnostic imaging , Contrast Media , Erlotinib Hydrochloride , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods , Iohexol/analogs & derivatives , Lung Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Male , Multidetector Computed Tomography/methods , Neoplasm Staging , Protein Kinase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Radiographic Image Enhancement/methods , Reproducibility of Results , Treatment Outcome
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Clin Radiol ; 69(7): 732-8, 2014 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24824976

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AIM: To investigate radiological and clinical characteristics of pathologically proven cases of intrathymic cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study population consisted of 18 patients (five males, 13 females; median age 56 years) with pathologically confirmed intrathymic cysts who underwent thymectomy and had preoperative chest computed tomography (CT) available for review. The patient demographics, clinical presentation, and preoperative radiological diagnoses were reviewed. CT images were evaluated for shape, contour, location of the cysts and the presence of adjacent thymic tissue, mass effect, calcifications, and septa. The size and CT attenuations of the cysts were measured. RESULTS: The most common CT features of intrathymic cysts included oval shape (9/18; 50%), smooth contour (12/18; 67%), midline location (11/18; 61%), the absence of visible adjacent thymic tissue (12/18; 67%), and the absence of calcification (16/18; 89%). The mean longest diameter and the longest perpendicular diameter were 25 mm (range 17-49 mm) and 19 mm (range 10-44 mm), respectively. The mean CT attenuation was 38 HU (range 6-62 HU) on contrast-enhanced CT, and was 45 HU (range 26-64 HU) on unenhanced CT (p = 0.41). The CT attenuation was >20 HU in 15 of 18 patients (83%). Preoperative radiological diagnosis included thymoma in 11 patients. CONCLUSION: In surgically removed, pathologically proven cases of intrathymic cyst, the CT attenuation was >20 HU in most cases, leading to the preoperative diagnosis of thymoma. Awareness of the spectrum of imaging findings of the entity is essential to improve the diagnostic accuracy and patient management.


Subject(s)
Mediastinal Cyst/pathology , Adult , Aged , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Male , Mediastinal Cyst/surgery , Middle Aged , Positron-Emission Tomography , Retrospective Studies , Thymoma/pathology , Thymus Neoplasms/pathology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 182(3): 757-9, 2004 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14975982

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the degree of motion artifact on high-resolution CT images obtained using volumetric and axial (nonvolumetric) CT methods. CONCLUSION: Volumetric high-resolution CT is associated with significantly greater motion artifact compared with axial noncontiguous high-resolution imaging.


Subject(s)
Lung Diseases, Interstitial/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Artifacts , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Statistics, Nonparametric
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AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 182(1): 81-5, 2004 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14684517

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the frequency and severity of air trapping in patients with and without tracheobronchomalacia using dynamic expiratory volumetric CT. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study group consisted of 20 subjects, including 10 patients with bronchoscopically proven tracheobronchomalacia and 10 control subjects of similar ages without tracheobronchomalacia. All 20 subjects underwent MDCT performed at the end of deep inspiration and during dynamic expiration. The images were analyzed at three lung levels, and the extent of air trapping was assessed visually using a 5-point scale. For each subject, a total air-trapping score was derived by summing the values for the three lung levels (possible range, 0-12). Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS: In the tracheobronchomalacia group, 10 (100%) of 10 patients showed air trapping, with a median score of 5 (range, 2-12). In the control group, six (60%) of 10 subjects showed air trapping, with a median score of 2 (range, 0-3). The median total air-trapping score was significantly higher (p < 0.001) for the tracheobronchomalacia group compared with the control group. Excessive central airway collapse (expiratory reduction in cross-sectional area of > 50%) was seen on CT scans in all tracheobronchomalacia patients but in none of the control subjects. CONCLUSION: Air trapping was observed with a higher frequency and greater severity in patients with tracheobronchomalacia than in a control group of patients of similar ages without tracheobronchomalacia.


Subject(s)
Airway Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Airway Obstruction/etiology , Bronchial Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Residual Volume , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Tracheal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Aged , Bronchial Diseases/complications , Exhalation , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index , Tracheal Diseases/complications
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AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 181(6): 1495-8, 2003 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14627562

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: We surveyed the practices and policies of the radiology departments of the Society of Thoracic Radiology members regarding the use of CT pulmonary angiography in pregnant patients suspected of having pulmonary embolism. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Surveys were mailed electronically to the 403 members of the Society of Thoracic Radiology (403 addresses). Respondents were asked to send one response from each institution or department. Information gathered included use of CT angiography in relation to ventilation-perfusion imaging in pregnant patients, written policies, informed consent procedures, and modifications of standard protocols for dose reduction. RESULTS: Fifty-seven members responded; 43 (75%) reported that they perform CT angiography in pregnant patients suspected of having pulmonary embolism. Of the 43 respondents who perform CT angiography in pregnant patients, 23 (53%) generally perform CT angiography as the initial study rather than ventilation-perfusion scanning, 26 (60%) require informed consent from the patient, seven (16%) have a written policy concerning CT angiography in pregnant patients, and 17 (40%) modify standard imaging protocols for pregnant patients. The most common modification for dose reduction is decreasing the scanning area along the z-axis. CONCLUSION: Most respondents perform CT angiography in pregnant patients suspected of having pulmonary embolism, but their policies and practices vary considerably.


Subject(s)
Clinical Protocols/standards , Pregnancy Complications/diagnostic imaging , Pulmonary Artery/diagnostic imaging , Pulmonary Embolism/diagnostic imaging , Radiology Department, Hospital/standards , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/standards , Angiography/standards , Angiography/statistics & numerical data , Female , Health Care Surveys , Humans , Practice Patterns, Physicians'/standards , Pregnancy
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Magn Reson Med ; 46(5): 1028-30, 2001 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11675658

ABSTRACT

In this study, pulmonary MR angiography (MRA) using a tailored coil at 4 Tesla in conjunction with an intravenous injection of contrast agent is described. Three-dimensional gradient-echo images were obtained during the intravenous injection of 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 mmol/kg body weight of gadodiamide to investigate the signal enhancement effect of the contrast agent in pulmonary arteries qualitatively and quantitatively. In the qualitative analysis, the subsegmental branches were visualized on every dose. In the quantitative analysis, the average contrast-to-noise ratios (CNRs) of the main pulmonary arteries increased in a dose-dependent manner. However, the CNRs of segmental arteries did not increase as the dose of contrast agent increased, as observed at 1.5 Tesla MRI. These observations demonstrate the feasibility of delineating the pulmonary vasculature using a contrast agent; however, our results also suggest possible high-field-related disabilities that need to be overcome before high-field (> or =4 Tesla) MRI can be used to full advantage.


Subject(s)
Lung/blood supply , Magnetic Resonance Angiography/methods , Pulmonary Artery/anatomy & histology , Adult , Contrast Media , Feasibility Studies , Gadolinium DTPA , Humans , Injections, Intravenous , Male
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Eur J Radiol ; 40(1): 33-44, 2001 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11673006

ABSTRACT

Hyperpolarized noble gases are a new class of MR contrast agent. Since the first hyperpolarized gas MR images of the lung were reported, there has been considerable interest in using hyperpolarized gas to obtain high spatial and temporal resolution images of the air spaces of the lung. In addition to static images of lung ventilation, new techniques are being developed using hyperpolarized gas to obtain dynamic, diffusion and oxygen concentration images of the lung. In this article, we review the potential clinical applications of pulmonary hyperpolarized gas MRI and discuss the preliminary findings in a variety of lung diseases. Hyperpolarized gas MRI has the potential to provide a comprehensive morphologic and functional assessment of the lung.


Subject(s)
Lung Diseases/diagnosis , Lung/physiology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Noble Gases , Asthma/diagnosis , Cystic Fibrosis/diagnosis , Helium , Isotopes , Lung/anatomy & histology , Lung Transplantation , Pulmonary Emphysema/diagnosis , Respiration , Xenon Isotopes
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J Magn Reson Imaging ; 14(2): 175-80, 2001 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11477677

ABSTRACT

The continuous arterial spin-labeling (CASL) method of perfusion MRI is used to observe pulmonary perfusion dynamically in an animal model. Specifically, a respiratory-triggered implementation of the CASL method is used with approximate spatial resolution of 0.9 x 1.8 x 5.0 mm (0.008 cc) and 2-minute temporal resolution. Perfusion MRI is performed dynamically during repeated balloon occlusion of a segmental pulmonary artery, as well as during pharmacological stimulation. A total of three Yorkshire pigs were studied. The results demonstrate the ability of the endogenous spin-labeling method to characterize the dynamic changes in pulmonary perfusion that occur during important physiological alterations.


Subject(s)
Lung/anatomy & histology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Animals , Balloon Occlusion , Perfusion , Pulmonary Artery , Pulmonary Circulation , Spin Labels , Swine
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Magn Reson Med ; 46(1): 166-71, 2001 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11443723

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An ultrafast MR sequence was used to measure changes in signal intensity during the first pass of intravascular contrast through the pulmonary circulation. From this, mean transit time, relative blood volume, and relative blood flow were calculated. Data were collected in an isogravitational plane in six healthy subjects. A slight but significant gradient in transit time was present, with faster times at the lung apex. A significant decrease in blood volume, compared with the lung base, was also seen in the apex. Significant decreases in blood volume and blood flow, compared with central portions of the lung, were seen in the lung periphery. Six additional subjects were imaged along a gravitational plane. A significant gradient in transit time was seen, with faster transit in dependent regions of the lung. MRI is able to evaluate regional differences in pulmonary perfusion with high spatial and temporal resolution. Magn Reson Med 46:166-171, 2001.


Subject(s)
Lung/anatomy & histology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Pulmonary Circulation , Blood Volume , Contrast Media , Gadolinium DTPA , Humans , Lung/blood supply
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AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 177(1): 185-94, 2001 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11418424

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to show the feasibility of oxygen-enhanced MR ventilation imaging in a clinical setting with correlation to standard pulmonary function tests, high-resolution CT, and (81m)Kr ventilation scintigraphy. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Seven healthy volunteers, 10 lung cancer patients, and eight lung cancer patients with pulmonary emphysema were studied. A respiratory synchronized inversion-recovery single-shot turbo-spin-echo sequence (TE, 16; inversion time, 720 msec; interecho spacing, 4 msec) was used for data acquisition. The following paradigm of oxygen inhalation was used: 21% oxygen (room air), 100% oxygen, 21% oxygen. MR imaging data including maximum mean relative enhancement ratio and mean slope of relative enhancement were correlated with forced expiratory volume in 1 sec, diffusing lung capacity, high-resolution CT emphysema score, and mean distribution ratio of (81m)Kr ventilation scintigraphy. RESULTS: Oxygen-enhanced MR ventilation images were obtained in all subjects. Maximum mean relative enhancement ratio and mean slope of relative enhancement of lung cancer patients were significantly decreased compared with those of the healthy volunteers (p < 0.0001, p < 0.0001). The mean slope of relative enhancement in lung cancer patients with pulmonary emphysema was significantly lower than that of lung cancer patients without pulmonary emphysema (p < 0.0001). Maximum mean relative enhancement ratio (r(2) = 0.81) was excellently correlated with diffusing lung capacity. Mean slope of relative enhancement (r(2) = 0.74) was strongly correlated with forced expiratory volume in 1 sec. Maximum mean relative enhancement had good correlation with the high-resolution CT emphysema score (r(2) = 0.38). The maximum mean relative enhancement had a strong correlation with the distribution ratio (r(2) = 0.77). CONCLUSION: Oxygen-enhanced MR ventilation imaging in human subjects showed regional changes in ventilation, thus reflecting regional lung function.


Subject(s)
Lung Diseases/diagnosis , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Oxygen , Adult , Aged , Feasibility Studies , Female , Humans , Lung Diseases/physiopathology , Male , Middle Aged , Respiration
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Eur J Radiol ; 37(3): 143-54, 2001 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11274842

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An understanding of fine normal lung morphology is important for effective pulmonary functional imaging. The lung specimens must be inflated. These include (a) unfixed, inflated lung specimen, (b) formaldehyde fixed lung specimen, (c) fixed, inflated dry lung specimen, and (d) histology specimen. Photography, magnified view, radiograph, computed tomography, and histology of these specimens are demonstrated. From a standpoint of diagnostic imaging, the main normal lung structures consist of airways (bronchi and bronchioles), alveoli, pulmonary vessels, secondary pulmonary lobules, and subpleural pulmonary lymphatic channels. This review summarizes fine radiologic normal lung morphology as an aid to effective pulmonary functional imaging.


Subject(s)
Lung/anatomy & histology , Arteries/anatomy & histology , Bronchi/blood supply , Humans , Lung/blood supply , Lung/diagnostic imaging , Lymph Nodes/anatomy & histology , Pulmonary Alveoli/anatomy & histology , Pulmonary Alveoli/physiology , Pulmonary Artery/anatomy & histology , Radiography
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Eur J Radiol ; 37(3): 155-63, 2001 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11274843

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Recent advances in magnetic resonance pulmonary perfusion imaging are reviewed, focusing on magnetic resonance perfusion imaging using gadolinium contrasts agents or spin labeling of blood using naturally flowing spins as the source of intravascular signal. These recent developments in magnetic resonance imaging have made it possible to analyze data quantitatively which holds significant potential for clinical imaging of lung perfusion and opens windows to functional MR imaging of the lung. We believe that fast magnetic resonance functional imaging will play an important role in the assessment of pulmonary function and the pulmonary disease process.


Subject(s)
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Lung/blood supply , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio/physiology , Contrast Media , Humans , Image Enhancement , Regional Blood Flow , Respiratory Function Tests
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Eur J Radiol ; 37(3): 164-71, 2001 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11274844

ABSTRACT

The oxygen-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) ventilation imaging is a new technique, and the full extent of its physiological significance has not been elucidated. This review article includes background on (1) respiratory physiology; (2) mechanism and optimization of oxygen-enhanced MR imaging technique; (3) recent applications in animal and human models; and (4) merits and demerits of the technique in comparison with hyperpolarized noble gas MR ventilation imaging. Application of oxygen-enhanced MR ventilation imaging to patients with pulmonary diseases has been very limited. However, we believe that further basic studies, as well as clinical applications of this new technique will define the real significance of oxygen-enhanced MR ventilation imaging in the future of pulmonary functional imaging and its usefulness for diagnostic radiology.


Subject(s)
Image Enhancement , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Oxygen , Pulmonary Ventilation , Animals , Humans
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Eur J Radiol ; 37(3): 172-8, 2001 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11274845

ABSTRACT

We have recently demonstrated a non-invasive technique to visualize pulmonary ventilation in humans with inhalation of molecular oxygen as a paramagnetic contrast agent. In the current study, T1 shortening of lung tissue by inhalation of oxygen was observed (P<0.001). The T1 values of lung tissue were also correlated with arterial blood oxygen pressure (PaO(2)) in a pig, resulting in excellent correlation (r(2)=0.997). Dynamic wash-in and wash-out MR ventilation images as well as dynamic wash-in wash-out signal intensity versus time curves were obtained. The mean wash-in decay constants were 26.8+/-10.5 s in the right lung, and 26.3+/-9.5 s in the left lung. The mean wash-out decay constants were 23.3+/-11.3 s in the right lung, and 20.8+/-10.5 s in the left lung. Dynamic assessment of pulmonary ventilation is feasible using oxygen-enhanced MR imaging, which could provide dynamic MR ventilation-perfusion imaging in combination with recently developed MR perfusion imaging technique, and thus a robust tool for the study of pulmonary physiology and pathophysiology.


Subject(s)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Oxygen , Pulmonary Ventilation , Animals , Feasibility Studies , Humans , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Models, Animal , Swine , Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
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Eur J Radiol ; 37(3): 179-83, 2001 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11274846

ABSTRACT

The MR signal intensity change in the pulmonary parenchyma during the cardiac cycle was studied using HASTE sequence in volunteers. In addition, the potential to assess pulmonary perfusion abnormality by subtraction between diastolic and systolic HASTE images was tested in a pig model of pulmonary embolism. Signal intensity decreased in systole while it increased gradually in diastole. In a pig model with pulmonary embolism, subtracted images could identify the perfusion abnormality. Thus, subtraction of diastolic and systolic HASTE images has the potential to detect pulmonary perfusion abnormality. The technique may provide a new simple method for evaluating pulmonary perfusion.


Subject(s)
Diastole , Pulmonary Embolism/diagnosis , Systole , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Models, Animal
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J Magn Reson Imaging ; 13(2): 215-24, 2001 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11169827

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of cardiac synchronized magnetic resonance angiography [electrocardiographically (ECG)-triggered MRA] for improving image quality and detection of hilar and mediastinal invasion of bronchogenic carcinoma. Fifty patients, suspected of having hilar or mediastinal invasion of bronchogenic carcinoma, underwent contrast-enhanced computed tomography and MR imaging including conventional and ECG-triggered MRA. Twenty patients subsequently also underwent surgical resection. Vascular enhancement-to-background ratio (VBR), vascular enhancement-to-tumor ratio (VTR), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and image quality scores of thoracic vessels obtained with both MRA techniques were determined and compared. In addition, the diagnostic accuracy of tumor invasion of pulmonary vessels was compared. VBRs and VTRs of both MRA techniques were not significantly different. ECG-triggered MRA significantly improved SNRs and CNRs (P < 0.05). Two readers judged that overall image quality of ECG-triggered MRA was better than that of conventional MRA (kappa > or = 0.41). In conclusion, ECG-triggered MRA improves the image quality and the detection of hilar and mediastinal invasion of bronchogenic carcinoma.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic/secondary , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/secondary , Electrocardiography , Image Enhancement , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Mediastinal Neoplasms/secondary , Pulmonary Artery/pathology , Vascular Neoplasms/secondary , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Carcinoma, Bronchogenic/blood supply , Carcinoma, Bronchogenic/diagnosis , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/blood supply , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/blood supply , Lymphatic Metastasis , Male , Mediastinal Neoplasms/blood supply , Mediastinal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Predictive Value of Tests , Vascular Neoplasms/diagnosis , Vascular Neoplasms/pathology
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