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Virtual endoscopy of the middle and inner ear with spiral computed tomography. Neri E, Caramella D, Battolla L, Cosottini M, Scasso CA, Bruschini P, Pingitore R, Bartolozzi C
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Digital radiology with storage phosphors in cephalometric study in orthodontics
No full textConventional radiology is continually modified with the development of digital systems which can be used for several types of radiologic examinations. Our study was aimed at evaluating the advantages of these new technologies in the orthodontic field, where the problems associated with image quality and radiation protection are major especially in young patients; the latter goal is achievable by dramatically reducing radiation dose and by avoiding repeating the exam. In our study, we compared lateral teleradiographs of the skull for cephalometric analysis obtained using conventional and digital diagnostic methods. The preliminary results demonstrated that the two imaging techniques did not differ relative to bone structure representation, even though the digital system provided better visualization of soft tissue structures. Computed radiography also allowed a marked reduction in the number of repeats and reduced radiation dose. The current disadvantages of this imaging method are the high initial cost of the equipment, reduced work rate, and the need of frequent technical assistance
IL TRAPIANTO DEL PANCREAS: ESPERINZA PRELIMINARE NEL FOLLOW-UP POSTOPERATORIO CON TC MULTIDETETTORE
No full textCLISMA A DOPPIO CONTRASTO E COLOGRAFIA TC A CONFRONTO NELLO STUDIO DEL CARCINOMA COLORETTALE
No full textCT versus MRI in the differentiation of benign from malignant pleural disease [Confronto fra tomografia computerizzata e risonanza magnetica nella valutazione delle malattie pleuriche benigne e maligne].
No full textTo compare the diagnostic capabilities of Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in differentiating benign from malignant pleural disease, we examined with MRI at 0.5 T forty-five patients with pleural lesions identified on CT scans. For 34 patients, a final diagnosis of malignant (n = 18) or benign (n = 16) disease was made. T1, proton density/T2 and enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo images were acquired. CT and MR images were independently studied by two observers, who were unaware of the final diagnosis. Various morphological features suggesting benign or malignant pleural disease were evaluated. On the basis of the morphological CT features, a final diagnosis of benignity of malignancy was expressed in terms of two different levels of confidence - probable or definitive. The MR signal intensity of pleural lesions was compared with that of intercostal muscles (isohypointense or hyperintense). No significant differences were observed between CT and MR morphological findings. High signal intensity on proton density/T2-weighted images was observed in all malignant lesions and in 2 benign lesions (100% sensitivity, 87% specificity). In the absence of this sign (i.e., isointense or hypointense signal), the lesions were always benign (100% negative predictive value). All the definitive CT diagnoses were correct, while 6 of 17 probable CT diagnoses were incorrect. In the subgroup of lesions misinterpreted with CT, MR signal intensity on long-TR images always allowed the correct differentiation of benign from malignant conditions. To conclude, MR signal intensity is a valuable additional feature to differentiate benign from malignant pleural disease. We suggest the use of MRI in the pleural lesions where the level of confidence of CT diagnosis is low
COLORECTAL CANCER: IMAGING PATTERNS AT CONVENTIONAL DOUBLE CONTRAST BARIUM ENEMA AND CT VOLUME RENDERED SIMULATO
No full textGiant pedunculated liposarcomas of the esophagus: literature review and case report
No full textAlthough liposarcoma is the second most common soft-tissue sarcoma in adults, its incidence within the gastrointestinal tract is distinctly low. Esophageal involvement is exceedingly rare and only four cases have been described so far. A fifth case is presented here along with a thorough review of the literature of polypoid lipomatous tumors of the esophagus. Diagnostic and therapeutical strategies of these tumors are discussed in detail
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