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¹⁸F-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography [¹⁸F-FDG PET CT] in assessment of patients with vocal cord paralysis [VCP] secondary to extra laryngeal neoplastic causes: How is it reliable?

The main cause of voice hoarseness is vocal cord palsy (VCP) that may be induced by many diseases that could be due to local laryngeal or extra laryngeal causes, including neoplastic and non-neoplastic entitie...

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The effects of anatomical location and distance from dental implants on the quality and quantity of metal artifacts in cone beam computed tomography scans: a cross-sectional study

Artifacts in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images can cause disruptions in diagnosis and treatment. Multiple factors influence the artifacts, including the quality and technology of devices, positions, ...

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Adding merits of vacuum assisted biopsy in diagnosis and management of indeterminate breast micro-calcifications

Stereotactic guided biopsies have become the sampling method of choice in diagnosis of non-palpable breast microcalcifications which directly impact patients’ management plans and consequently morbidity and mo...

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Second-stage pipeline embolization device treatment with coil embolization for large cerebral aneurysm prevents silent diffusion-weighted image ischemic infarction: a retrospective study

Second-stage flow diversion with coil embolization may improve occlusion outcomes and reduce periprocedural complications in patients with cerebral aneurysm. However, the actual cause behind this is unclear. I...

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A proposed inclusion of magnetic resonance imaging features to the VI RADS to enhance its accuracy in predicting muscle invasion

Muscle invasion in bladder cancer is a paramount factor in prognosis and setting the management plan. MRI is gaining preference in this field, being noninvasive with no radiation hazards and having good resolu...

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Spectrum of imaging findings in osteoarticular tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major public health problem. It is endemic in most of the developing countries. Osteoarticular tuberculosis is an uncommon infection, and its diagnosis is often missed due to non-s...

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Value of S-Detect combined with multimodal ultrasound in differentiating malignant from benign breast masses

Ultrasonography (US) still has some limitations in the differentiation of benign and malignant breast masses. Therefore, we introduced new technologies such as S-Detect, microvascular flow imaging (MVFI), and ...

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Can non-contrast magnetic resonance imaging replace contrast-enhanced computerized tomography in the local staging of pediatric renal tumors?

Renal tumors account for approximately 6–7% of the total incidence of pediatric cancers. Wilms tumor (WT) is the most common renal malignancy observed in the pediatric population under 5 years old. Computed to...

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Interval breast cancer: radiological surveillance in screening Egyptian population

Interval cancers might be divided into true negative interval cancer where a new lesion is detected that no sign of disease could be detected on previous screening mammogram. For false-negative interval cancer...

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Value of computed tomography-based lipiodol retention pattern in the assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma complete response following conventional transarterial chemoembolization

Conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) has emerged as a major treatment modality for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Efforts have recently been made to identify biomarkers of HCCs th...

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An incidental finding of the Lincoln sign on FDG PET-CT in a patient with rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma giving rise to the diagnosis of Paget's disease

Paget's disease is a metabolic disorder characterized by disorderly bone remodeling process of excessive osteoclastic and osteoblastic activities leading to a structurally disorganized appearance of the bone. ...

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A rare enterouterine fistula between uterine leiomyoma and sigmoid colon in a nulliparous woman: a case report

The commonest benign neoplasm encountered in women of reproductive age group is uterine leiomyoma which usually presents with abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, urinary disturbances, urinary reten...

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Diagnostic approach to adnexal lesions in young females in their second and third decades

To review the imaging options and features of different ovarian lesions in young females. We also aimed to put a simple approach to reach the appropriate diagnosis.

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Dimensional changes of Hoffa’s fat pad related to aging: evaluation by MRI

Hoffa's fat pad is an intra-capsular extra-sinovial structure of the knee joint that has a significant biomechanical and metabolic role, minimizing the influence of stresses created by loading and generating c...

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Deconstructive endovascular technique for dissecting posterior cerebral artery aneurysms: a single-center case series study

This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the endovascular deconstructive artery technique in the treatment of dissecting posterior cerebral artery (PCA) aneurysms (P1 and P2 segments). We retros...

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Unusual site of echinococcosis: axillary hydatid cyst—a case report

Echinococcosis is a multisystem disease that might affect all organs, especially the liver and the lungs among adults. Axillary hydatid cyst, an extremely uncommon disease, was rarely reported in the literatur...

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Differentiating multiple sclerosis from cerebral small vessel disease using diffusion tensor imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy on normally appearing thalami

Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) can detect the microstructural changes in normal-appearing conventional MRI. So, they may differentiate between multiple sclerosis (M...

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The diagnostic performance of ultrasound in the diagnosis of indeterminate adnexal masses based on the O-RADS US scoring system

One of the most frequent reasons for gynecologic imaging is adnexal masses. The aim of the study is to assess the diagnostic performance of ultrasonography in the identification of ambiguous adnexal masses usi...

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Case series of extradigital glomus tumors: imaging findings, differential diagnosis and radiologic–pathologic correlation

Glomus tumors are benign mesenchymal tumors of the neuromyoarterial glomus bodies. They are generally localized at the subungual area of the fingers. Extradigital or non-subungual glomus tumors are less common...

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Role of ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the detection of recurrence and peritoneal metastasis from ovarian cancer in correlation with cancer antigen-125 tumor marker levels

The chronic nature of ovarian cancer and disease recurrence has a considerable impact on the assessment of follow-up strategies and treatment planning for both oncologists and radiologists. It is imperative to...

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Can native T1 mapping sequence be used as a non-invasive alternative imaging tool to LGE sequence for evaluating DCM patients?

Myocardial fibrosis is the potential outcome of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Cardiac MRI is considered one of the most essential imaging methods in DCM evaluation by using the late gadolinium enhancement (LGE...

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Diffusion-weighted-MRI versus PET-CT in assessment of chest wall lesions

Chest wall lesions comprise benign and malignant etiologies. Numerous classification systems have been proposed based on etiology, origin site, tissue composition and whether the lesion is benign or malignant....

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Diffusion tensor imaging of brain changes in patients with chronic kidney disease before cognitive impairment with 3 T MRI device

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at risk of a many of central nervous system complications such as stroke and cognitive impairment. Studies based on diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) confirmed that ...

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Testicular leukaemic infiltration in relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a case report

Although paediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) have improved survival following modern chemotherapy treatment, disease relapses still occur in 20–25% of them. Our case had relapsed ALL w...

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Evaluating the index of panoramic X-ray image quality using K-means clustering method

A panoramic X-ray image is generally considered optimal when the occlusal plane is slightly arched, presenting with a gentle curve. However, the ideal angle of the occlusal plane has not been determined. This ...

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Interrater reliability of the ovarian–adnexal reporting and data system magnetic resonance imaging (O‑RADS MRI)

The current study aims to evaluate interrater reliability of ovarian–adnexal reporting and data system (O-RADS) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in interpretation of adnexal and ovarian lesions.

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Closed bowel loop obstruction by a fibrous band mimicking paraduodenal hernia

A closed-loop obstruction occurs when a section of the intestine becomes blocked at two locations along its pathway, increasing the likelihood of volvulus and ischemia. Frequently, a single adhesive band is th...

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Preoperative visualization of mammary artery for breast reduction surgery based on computed tomography angiography

Macromastia, characterized by an increase in breast size, poses challenges such as elevated body burden and chest oppression, potentially leading to cardiac and pulmonary overload. A crucial aspect of addressi...

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Variations in external carotid artery branches and common carotid bifurcation level: a computed tomography angiography study

The common carotid bifurcation level is an important surgical landmark during head and neck surgery, especially endarterectomy, that could be omitted in patients with high bifurcation levels to reduce damage t...

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MRI T2 mapping and quantitative ultrasound shear wave elastography in cartilage integrity assessment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in childhood that can lead to irreversible cartilage damage, with associated disability and decreased life quality. Shear wave e...

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Head-to-head comparison of ultrasound and ^99mTc-glucosamine SPECT/CT imaging of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a single center prospective study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that can lead to progressive joint damage. Early identification of synovitis is key in the management of patients with RA. The aim of this study was to asse...

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When parathyroid adenoma meets osteopathia striata, rarest amalgam of bony dysplasia with brown tumors: a case report

Osteopathia is a benign entity characterized by linear densities along the diaphysis and metaphysis of the longitudinal axes of the long bone. Parathyroid adenoma is a non-malignant parathyroid gland tumor cha...

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Head and neck malignant lymphoma and squamous cell carcinoma discernment, is DWI conclusive?

Differentiation between head-and-neck malignant lymphoma and squamous cell carcinoma is crucial as their management is radically different, and this retrospective study aims at demonstrating the value of DWI-M...

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Cerebral metastasis of Hepatoblastoma: a case report and literature review

Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most frequent malignant liver tumor in infants and young children. While it is rare, the brain seems to be the most habitual site of non-pulmonary metastasis.

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The integration of artificial intelligence with contrast-enhanced mammogram in the work up of suspicious breast lesions: what do you expect?

The enhancement overlaps at contrast-enhanced mammogram (CEM) between benign and malignant breast abnormalities presents a high probability of false-positive lesions and subjects females’ candidate for screeni...

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^99mTc-DMSA renal cortical scanning: a comparison of planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT imaging for the detection of renal cortical scarring

The best way to assess renal cortical scarring is planar scintigraphy with ^99mTc-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), while the value of single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) is not...

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Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis, an uncommon presentation in a child: a case report

The typical clinical and radiological presentation of Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis (BBE) has been highlighted in this case report.

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Diffusion tensor imaging and voxel-based morphometry in differentiating multiple sclerosis and its mimics

The discrimination between multiple sclerosis (MS) and other white matter lesions in adults is still problematic as multiple diseases have similar clinical and radiological findings, especially at the disease ...

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Diagnostic accuracy of the different pulse sequences of multi-parametric prostate MRI in the diagnosis of prostate cancer in the peripheral and transitional zones

One of the most prevalent malignancies among males is prostate carcinoma (PCa). For the diagnosis of PCa, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) constitutes by far the most accurate imaging techniq...

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Diagnostic value of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System combined with elastography in differentiating clinically atypical subacute thyroiditis from papillary thyroid carcinoma: a single retrospective research

Common ultrasound imaging is hard to distinguish thyroid nodules of clinically atypical subacute thyroiditis (CAST) with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). The purpose of this study was to investigate the diag...

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Interobserver agreement for the Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) in differentiating non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive urinary bladder tumors

Bladder cancer is the most common tumor of the genitourinary tract. Transitional cell carcinoma is divided into two categories: non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MI...

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Assessment of hepatic steatosis of potential living donor before liver transplantation using liver/spleen CT attenuation ratio compared to liver biopsy

Hepatic steatosis has become a major worldwide health problem, so assessment of hepatic steatosis in potential living donors is crucial prior to liver transplantation. Until now liver biopsy (LB) is considered...

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Diffusion-weighted imaging compared to dynamic MRI in early response assessment of locoregional therapy (by trans-arterial chemoembolization & microwave ablation) of hepatocellular carcinoma

Purpose of this study is to compare between dynamic contrast-enhanced and diffusion-weighted MRI imaging techniques in early response assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transcatheter chemoembol...

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Correction: Value of ultrasound in grading the severity of sarcopenia in patients with hepatic cirrhosis

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Findings of MRI, CT scan and ultrasound in Marion's disease in a young woman: a case report

Primary bladder neck obstruction (PBNO) is a rare condition of the lower urinary tract in young and middle-aged patients. PBNO is a urological condition affecting both sexes in which the bladder neck fails to ...

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MRI evaluation by T1 mapping of the post-myocardial infarction left ventricular thrombus

Left ventricular thrombus is a post-myocardial infarct complication. It is composed of a fibrinous composition that evolves over time, being assessable by MRI.

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Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxic effect in breast cancer patients treated with trastuzumab (Herceptin) by MRI

Chemotherapy-associated cardiomyopathy is a well-known cardiotoxicity of contemporary cancer treatment. As cancer outcomes improve, cardiovascular disease has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality ...

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Correlation of tibial tuberosity–trochlear groove distance, anterolateral ligament injury, and the type of trochlear dysplasia with the grade of anterior cruciate ligaments tear

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured ligament. The grade of ACL tear on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help determine the ACL injury treatment. Lateralization of the tibial...

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Two-dimensional and four-dimensional ultrasound in the diagnosis of non-cardiac fetal congenital anomalies in high risk pregnancies: a comparative study

The high incidence of non-cardiac congenital anomalies in high-risk pregnancies is a major worldwide health problem. Congenital deformities represent 20–25% of perinatal deaths. The best non-invasive screening...

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