European radiology
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To compare the performance of the quantitative analysis of the hepatobiliary phase (HBP) tumor enhancement in gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA)-enhanced MRI and of dual-tracer 18F-FDG and 18F-fluorocholine (FCH) PET/CT for the prediction of tumor aggressiveness and recurrence-free survival (RFS) in resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ • In patients with resectable HCC, the quantitative analysis of the HBP tumor enhancement in Gd-BOPTA-enhanced MRI (LLCER) accurately identifies moderately-poorly differentiated and/or MVI-positive HCCs. • After surgical resection for HCC, patients with LLCER - 4.72% or less had significantly poorer recurrence-free survival than patients with LLCER superior to - 4.72%. • Gd-BOPTA-enhanced MRI with delayed HBP images may be suggested as part of pre-surgery workup in patients with resectable HCC.
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Comparative Study
Speed of sound ultrasound: comparison with proton density fat fraction assessed with Dixon MRI for fat content quantification of the lower extremity.
To compare speed of sound (SoS) ultrasound (US) of the calves with Dixon magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for fat content quantification. ⋯ • Correlations of speed of sound with Dixon MRI fat fraction measurements of the same body location were very strong to moderate. • Speed of sound measurements showed a high repeatability. • Speed of sound provides a sufficient discrimination range for fat fraction estimates.
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The study aimed to validate automated quantification of high and low signal intensity volumes using ultrashort echo-time MRI, with CT and pulmonary function test (PFT) as references, to assess the severity of structural alterations in cystic fibrosis (CF). ⋯ Automated quantification of abnormal signal intensity volumes relates to CF severity and allows reproducible cross-sectional and longitudinal assessment.
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To characterize and interpret the CT imaging signs of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia in China. ⋯ • The CT signs of the COVID-19 pneumonia are mainly distributed in the lobular core, subpleural and diffused bilaterally. • The CT signs include the "parallel pleura sign," "paving stone sign," "halo sign," and "reversed halo sign." • During the follow-up, the distribution of lobular core, the fusion of lesions, and the organization changes at late stage will appear.
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To retrospectively analyze the chest computed tomography (CT) features in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. ⋯ • The predominant CT features of COVID-19 pneumonia are multiple ground-glass opacities with or without consolidation and, with both lungs, multiple lobes and especially the lower lobe affected. • CT plays a crucial role in early diagnosis and assessment of COVID-19 pneumonia progression. • CT findings of COVID-19 pneumonia may not be consistent with the clinical symptoms or the initial RT-PCR test results.