The British journal of radiology
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Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) and Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (SWI) are MRI techniques that measure and display differences in the magnetization that is induced in tissues, i.e. their magnetic susceptibility, when placed in the strong external magnetic field of an MRI system. SWI produces images in which the contrast is heavily weighted by the intrinsic tissue magnetic susceptibility. ⋯ QSM is a further advancement of this technique that requires sophisticated post-processing in order to provide quantitative maps of tissue susceptibility. This review explains the steps involved in both SWI and QSM as well as describing some of their uses in both clinical and research applications.
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To assess the value of computed diffusion-weighted imaging (cDWI) and voxelwise computed diffusion-weighted imaging (vcDWI) in breast cancer. ⋯ This study comprehensively compared and evaluated the value of the emerging post-processing DWI techniques (including a set of cDWIs and vcDWI) in breast cancer.
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To investigate the feasibility of intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) diffusion MR and diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) in discriminating atypical bone metastasis from benign bone lesion in patients with tumors. ⋯ Bone metastasis and benign bone lesion differ in water molecular diffusion. Intravoxel incoherent motion derived true diffusion distinguishes between atypical bone metastasis and benign lesion.
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This study aims to differentiate acute uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis, by investigating the correlation between sonographic findings and histological results in different types of paediatric appendicitis. ⋯ This paper demonstrates expanded information on ultrasound, which is not only an essential tool for diagnosing appendicitis, but also a key method for distinguishing between different forms of appendicitis when performed by paediatric radiologists. Compared with previous studies, the crucial distinction features in our analysis are 1) the definition of gangrene and not primarily perforation as an acute complicated appendicitis enabling early decision-making by sonography and 2) a large number of patients in a particularly affected age group.
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To evaluate the value of preoperative MRI features and laboratory indicators in predicting the early response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment and to establish a preoperative prediction model. ⋯ TACE combined with HIFU treatment may be able to significantly improve survival in patients with advanced HCC. Conventional MRI features and laboratory indicators are readily available without complex post-processing. It is feasible to predict the response of HCC after TACE/HIFU treatment based on preoperative conventional MRI features and laboratory indicators, the combination of multiple features predicts high-risk of non-complete response.