Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Oct 2018
Utility of volumetric contrast-enhanced and diffusion-weighted MRI in differentiating between common primary hypervascular liver tumors.
Differentiating between hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH), and hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) is usually achievable by MRI. However, in some cases with atypical imaging findings accurate diagnosis may be difficult. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;48:1080-1090.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Oct 2018
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyComparison between 3D isotropic and 2D conventional MR arthrography for diagnosing rotator cuff tear and labral lesions: A meta-analysis.
Although 3D-isotropic MR arthrography has been characterized as a substitute imaging tool for rotator cuff tear (RCT) and labral lesions, it has not been commonly used in clinical practice because of controversy related to image blurring and indistinctness of structural edges. ⋯ 2 Technical Efficacy: Stage 3 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;48:1034-1045.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Oct 2018
Multicenter StudyMulticenter reproducibility study of diffusion MRI and fiber tractography of the lumbosacral nerves.
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) has been applied in the lumbar and sacral nerves in vivo, but information about the reproducibility of this method is needed before DTI can be used reliably in clinical practice across centers. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;48:951-963.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Oct 2018
Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) as a means to monitor cerebral hematoma treatment.
Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) offers a consistent hemorrhage volume measurement independent of imaging parameters. ⋯ 2 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;48:907-915.
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Oct 2018
Exploration of male urethral sphincter complex using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)-based fiber-tracking.
Urinary incontinence is a major clinical problem arising primarily from age-related degenerative changes to the sphincter muscles. However, the precise anatomy of the normal male sphincter muscles has yet to be established. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) may offer a unique insight into muscle microstructure and fiber architecture. ⋯ 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;48:1002-1011.