Breast scintigraphy is another tool which is not so commonly used in a daily routine. However, this paper shows that it has merit in characterizing malignant lesions, and we should certainly be aware of its benefit. Article: Usefulness of feature analysis of...
This syndrome is a reversible phenomenon that is primarily diagnosed in imaging and is an important differential of acute coronary syndrome. Imaging is important as well in the follow-up. Article: Left ventricular myocardial deformation in Takotsubo syndrome: a...
ECR 2019 is just a few days away and everything is coming together! We are excited to show what our ESR Journal Family has in store for you! Make sure you stop by our Publications Lounge on Level 1, where you can relax on a comfortable couch and peruse a...
When facing a lung nodule, it is always difficult to predict if it will turn into an aggressive tumor or remain indolent. Radiomics may help you! Article: The predictive value of CT-based radiomics in differentiating indolent from invasive lung adenocarcinoma in...
This simple acquisition, evaluating the amount of fat, is another quick and easy method that helps solve the conundrum of spinal fractures: benign or malignant? Article: Proton density fat fraction (PDFF) MR imaging for differentiation of acute benign and neoplastic...
Even after several injections of a macrocyclic Gadolinium-based agent, no T1 hyperintensity was seen in the cerebellar dentate nucleus in children. Article: Gadolinium deposition within the paediatric brain: no increased intrinsic T1-weighted signal intensity within...
This paper confirms that women with such contraceptives can safely enter MR, and that the image quality is not altered. With CT, some artefacts may appear. Article: Risk assessment of copper-containing contraceptives: the impact for women with implanted intrauterine...
The development of simulators is a real benefit for those who want to train for intervention, without any risk for the patients. In this article, the authors show how a 3D phantom can be constructed. Compare the patient and the phantom, and appreciate how realistic it...
This meta-analysis shows how dual energy can detect bone marrow edema with excellent sensitivity and specificity. Article: Diagnostic performance of dual-energy CT for the detection of bone marrow oedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis Authors: Chong Hyun Suh,...
In patients with pulmonary aspergillosis, there is a high risk of haemorrhage. When this happens in the cavitary lesion, its wall shows lobulated thickening corresponding to fibrino-purulent material or to blood crust, therefore indicating a higher risk for...
