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CT cerebral venography (protocol)
CT cerebral venography (also known as a CTV head or CT venogram) is a contrast-enhanced examination with an acquisition delay providing an accurate detailed depiction of the cerebral venous system.
NB: This article is intended to outline some general principles of protocol design. The specific...
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Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) encompasses a number of entities, united by the presence of mucosal ulceration secondary to the effects of gastric acid. Since the recognition of Helicobacter pylori as a common causative agent and the development of powerful anti-acid medications, peptic ulcer disease...
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Humerus series (pediatric)
The humerus series for pediatrics is a set of anteroposterior and lateral radiographs taken to investigate elbow joint pathology, often in the context of trauma.
As the elbow joint is also imaged in this series, being familiar with the order of elbow ossification is important in assessing the e...
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Finger series (pediatric)
The finger series for pediatrics often consist of a posteroanterior and lateral view only in order to minimize radiation dose to the patient. Depending on the department and clinical indication, an additional oblique view may also be done.
Indications
trauma with suspected fracture
suspected...
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Phalanges of the hands
The phalanges (single: phalanx) of the hands are the tubular bones of the fingers and thumb. The second to fifth fingers each contain a proximal, middle and distal phalanx whereas the thumb only contains a proximal and distal phalanx.
Gross anatomy
Osteology
The middle and proximal phalanges ...
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Wrist
The wrist is a complex synovial joint formed by articulations of the radius, the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint and the carpal bones.
Terminology
Somewhat confusingly, the term carpus can be used as a synonym for the wrist joint as a whole, or in a more restricted sense to refer...
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Bathrocephaly
Bathrocephaly, also known as bathrocephalic occiputs, is a normal variation in skull shape, caused by an outward convex bulge of mid-portion of the occipital bone, often associated with a modification of the mendosal suture.
Epidemiology
The true incidence of this disorder is unknown 1.
Rarel...
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Fibrosarcoma
Fibrosarcomas are malignant tumors of fibroblast origin. They are a type of soft tissue sarcoma that can be grouped by patient age, i.e. adult fibrosarcoma and infantile fibrosarcoma, and/or anatomical region, for example:
fibrosarcoma of the breast
fibrosarcoma of the chest wall
fibrosarcoma...
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Acquired cystic kidney disease
Acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD) is a condition that occurs in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), especially when on dialysis treatment. They do not have a history of other cystic renal disease.
Epidemiology
Its incidence increases with the amount of time a patient is azotemic...
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Popliteal venous aneurysm
Popliteal venous aneurysms are rare than those of the popliteal artery and are mostly asymptomatic. However, due to the disturbance of the venous blood flow, they can lead to potentially life-threatening consequences, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Epidemiology
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Atypical choroid plexus papilloma
Atypical choroid plexus papillomas are WHO grade 2 tumors derived from choroid plexus epithelium with intermediate clinical and pathological features between more indolent choroid plexus papillomas and more aggressive choroid plexus carcinomas.
As clinically, and on imaging, they are difficult ...
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Automated full-field volumetric ultrasound
An automatic full-field volumetric breast ultrasound scanner (AFFBUS) is a developing technology which was initiated to overcome the drawback of dense breast and to get a three-dimensional view of the breast.
Components
scan station
view station
Scan station
Automatic ultrasound imaging ac...
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Forearm series (pediatric)
The forearm series for pediatrics comprises an anteroposterior and lateral projection. These projections examine the entire radius and ulna including the distal and proximal articulations.
Indications
Forearm x-rays are indicated for a variety of settings including:
trauma
bony tenderness
s...
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Ataxia-telangiectasia
Ataxia-telangiectasia, also known as Louis-Bar syndrome, is a rare multisystem autosomal recessive disorder, sometimes classified as a phakomatosis. It is characterized by multiple telangiectasias, cerebellar ataxia, pulmonary infections, and immunodeficiency.
On brain imaging, it usually demo...
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Anti Sjögren syndrome related antigen antibodies
Anti Sjögren’s syndrome related antigen antibodies are a group of antibodies against autoantigens which include
Ro/SSA
anti-Ro52
anti-Ro60
La/SSB
They are thought to be associated a number of autoimmune conditions.
They were originally identified in patients with
Sjögren syndrome (hence t...
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CT fluoroscopy
Computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopy combines the conventional advantages of both CT and fluoroscopy and has an important role in image-guided interventions where real-time imaging is required.
Historically, fluoroscopy was the main image guidance tool for interventional radiology procedures. T...
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Foot series (pediatric)
The foot series for pediatrics consists of a dorsoplantar (DP), medial oblique and a lateral projection. Depending on the child's age and the departmental protocol, the medial oblique view may or may not be performed.
Indications
trauma with suspected fracture
suspected dislocation
foreign b...
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Hand series (pediatric)
The hand series for pediatrics often consist of a posteroanterior and lateral view only in order to minimize radiation dose to the patient. Depending on the department and clinical indication, an additional oblique view may also be done.
Indications
trauma with suspected fracture
suspected di...
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Wrist series (pediatric)
The wrist series for pediatrics often consist of a posteroanterior and lateral view only in order to minimize radiation dose to the patient. Depending on departmental protocols, the oblique view may also be included as a standard view.
Indications
trauma with suspected fracture
suspected dis...
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Brachytherapy seed migration to the lung
Brachytherapy seed migration to the lung is a known complication of radioactive seed therapy. These seeds are used for localized treatment of malignancies, most commonly prostate cancer.
Regarding staging, nearly 79% of the cases are localized, 12% are regional and 5% present with distant disea...
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