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View article: The Association Between Age- and Sex-Related Differences in Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Chinese Older Adults: A 5-Year Prospective Cohort Study
The Association Between Age- and Sex-Related Differences in Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Chinese Older Adults: A 5-Year Prospective Cohort Study Open
This longitudinal study investigated age-related changes in handgrip strength (HGS), physical performance (Timed 'Up and Go' [TUG] test), and their associations with anthropometric indices (height, weight, BMI) and quality of life (EQ-5D) …
View article: Contrast-Enhanced Mammography as a Functional Biomarker in Breast Cancer: Correlation of Enhancement Patterns with Ki-67 and Histological Grade
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography as a Functional Biomarker in Breast Cancer: Correlation of Enhancement Patterns with Ki-67 and Histological Grade Open
Background: Contrast-Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) combines anatomical and functional imaging, showing promise in breast cancer diagnosis. Despite well-established lesion detection accuracy, few studies have investigated the link be…
View article: Intercostal Artery Screening with Color Doppler Thoracic Ultrasound in Pleural Procedures: A Potential Yet Underexplored Imaging Modality for Minimizing Iatrogenic Bleeding Risk in Interventional Pulmonology
Intercostal Artery Screening with Color Doppler Thoracic Ultrasound in Pleural Procedures: A Potential Yet Underexplored Imaging Modality for Minimizing Iatrogenic Bleeding Risk in Interventional Pulmonology Open
Hemorrhagic complications during pleural interventions—such as thoracentesis and chest tube insertion—remain a significant clinical concern, primarily due to inadvertent injury of the intercostal artery (ICA). The highly variable ICA anato…
View article: The unexpected finding of breast and axillary metastases in a patient with prostate carcinoma
The unexpected finding of breast and axillary metastases in a patient with prostate carcinoma Open
We report a rare case of breast and axillary metastases in a 75-year-old man diagnosed with prostate carcinoma. Initially, the patient presented with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. …
View article: Development of AI-Based Predictive Models for Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Postmenopausal Women from Panoramic Radiographs
Development of AI-Based Predictive Models for Osteoporosis Diagnosis in Postmenopausal Women from Panoramic Radiographs Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop AI-based predictive models to assess the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women using panoramic radiographs (OPTs). Methods: A total of 301 panoramic radiographs (OPTs) from postmenopa…
View article: A Case Report on Magnetic Resonance-Guided Surveillance of a Giant Hydatid Cyst: Implications for Therapeutic Management and Other Modalities
A Case Report on Magnetic Resonance-Guided Surveillance of a Giant Hydatid Cyst: Implications for Therapeutic Management and Other Modalities Open
Background and Clinical Significance: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), also known as hydatid disease, is a zoonosis in whose life cycle humans can be an accidental intermediate host. The liver is the most commonly affected organ, with complicat…
View article: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation and management of solid renal lesions based on EFSUMB guidelines
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation and management of solid renal lesions based on EFSUMB guidelines Open
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has become an important tool for the detection and characterization of solid renal lesions, complementing traditional B-mode US, which often struggles to distinguish between solid and cystic masses. CEUS…
View article: Advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence in pleural diseases: a narrative review
Advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence in pleural diseases: a narrative review Open
Background Pleural diseases represent a significant healthcare burden, affecting over 350 000 patients annually in the US alone and requiring accurate diagnostic approaches for optimal management. Traditional imaging techniques have limita…
View article: Thoracic Ultrasound for Pre-Procedural Dynamic Assessment of Non-Expandable Lung: A Non-Invasive, Real-Time and Multifaceted Diagnostic Tool
Thoracic Ultrasound for Pre-Procedural Dynamic Assessment of Non-Expandable Lung: A Non-Invasive, Real-Time and Multifaceted Diagnostic Tool Open
Non-expandable lung (NEL) occurs when the lung fails to fully re-expand after pleural fluid drainage, complicating management and limiting therapeutic options. Diagnosis, based on clinical symptoms, pleural manometry, and traditional imagi…
View article: MRI-Guided Therapy Management of a Giant Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report
MRI-Guided Therapy Management of a Giant Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report Open
Background and Clinical Significance: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), also known as hydatid disease is a zoonosis in whose life cycle human can be an accidental intermediate host. The liver is the most commonly affected organ, with complicatio…
View article: Unexpected encounters: The surprising link between ovarian cancer and axillary lymphadenopathy
Unexpected encounters: The surprising link between ovarian cancer and axillary lymphadenopathy Open
View article: The role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the morpho-functional study of the right ventricle and the correct diagnosis of a case of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: a case study
The role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the morpho-functional study of the right ventricle and the correct diagnosis of a case of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: a case study Open
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is an inherited disease characterized by fibro-adipose replacement of cardiac tissue, which can lead to severe arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, especially in young athletes. This exper…
View article: Imaging Features of Prostate Sarcoma: A Case Report
Imaging Features of Prostate Sarcoma: A Case Report Open
A 54-year-old man presented to our clinic complaining of painful ejaculation. The patient underwent various imaging modalities, including ultrasound, transrectal ultrasound, prostate magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomogra…
View article: Intussusception by Colonic Lipoma in a 51-year-old Patient – A Case Report
Intussusception by Colonic Lipoma in a 51-year-old Patient – A Case Report Open
Intussusception is a rare condition in adults, and often presents with non-specific symptoms. Lipoma, a benign tumour of adipose tissue, is an infrequent cause of intussusception. Standard diagnostic methods include computed tomography (CT…
View article: Influences of the second motion probing gradient b-value and T2 relaxation time on magnetic resonance diffusion-derived ‘vessel density’ (DDVD) calculation: the examples of liver, spleen, and liver simple cyst
Influences of the second motion probing gradient b-value and T2 relaxation time on magnetic resonance diffusion-derived ‘vessel density’ (DDVD) calculation: the examples of liver, spleen, and liver simple cyst Open
When a very low second b-value is applied, the liver and spleen measure similar perfusions by DDVD, and cysts measure DDVD close to zero. When a higher second b-value is applied, relative to the liver, the DDVD of spleen is s…
View article: The Relevance of Evaluating the Various Accidental Thoracic-Abdominal Outcomes Fundable in a Cardiac Ct with a Narrow-Fov
The Relevance of Evaluating the Various Accidental Thoracic-Abdominal Outcomes Fundable in a Cardiac Ct with a Narrow-Fov Open
AIM: This retrospective paper showed the importance of detailed radiological reporting when the clinicians examine a cardiac-CT because, especially in these circumstances, the radiologists after the acquisition of the heart, should look at…
View article: Medication related osteonecrosis (MRONJ) in the management of CTIBL in breast and prostate cancer patients. Joint report by SIPMO AND SIOMMMS
Medication related osteonecrosis (MRONJ) in the management of CTIBL in breast and prostate cancer patients. Joint report by SIPMO AND SIOMMMS Open
View article: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, the role of the susceptibility-weighted imaging sequence in a case of immunosuppression of an initially unknown cause
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, the role of the susceptibility-weighted imaging sequence in a case of immunosuppression of an initially unknown cause Open
We describe the case of a 47-year-old woman who was confused and complained about left-sided weakness when she presented to our institution. The patient underwent a head computed tomography that raised the suspicion of a recent-onset ische…
View article: Hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava with hypertrophic azygos/hemiazygos and collateral venous circles of the abdomen: a case report
Hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava with hypertrophic azygos/hemiazygos and collateral venous circles of the abdomen: a case report Open
Hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava is a rare congenital vascular defect with various forms; thus, identifying a specific anatomical variant in the literature is challenging. In some cases, the inferior vena cava may also be interrupted. …
View article: A case of spontaneous liver rupture and the role of imaging: from computed tomography to interventional treatment
A case of spontaneous liver rupture and the role of imaging: from computed tomography to interventional treatment Open
Hepatic parenchymal rupture is a rare but potentially fatal condition that can be caused by trauma, iatrogenic factors, spontaneous causes, etc. This case report describes the diagnostic and therapeutic steps employed in a patient with spo…
View article: Navigating secondary breast angiosarcoma: a case report
Navigating secondary breast angiosarcoma: a case report Open
We describe a rare case of secondary breast angiosarcoma in a 72-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer who presented to our clinic with a painless palpable mass in the outer upper quadrant of the left breast. The diagnosis require…
View article: A young patient complaining of left scrotal pain diagnosed with testicular ischemia: a potentially fatal consequence of epididymitis
A young patient complaining of left scrotal pain diagnosed with testicular ischemia: a potentially fatal consequence of epididymitis Open
Rare complications of acute epididymitis include ischemia and infarction of the testicles. Both clinically and radiologically, it is challenging to distinguish testicular torsion. In this article we have tried to expand the library of digi…
View article: Radiological evaluation of a calyceal diverticulum presenting with hematuria
Radiological evaluation of a calyceal diverticulum presenting with hematuria Open
Calyceal diverticula, also known as pyelogenic cysts, are a relatively uncommon condition, which is usually asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed during routine imaging. In some cases, they may lead to concerning symptoms such as hematur…
View article: Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Accuracy in Assessing Preoperative Breast Tumor Size
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Accuracy in Assessing Preoperative Breast Tumor Size Open
Background. Breast cancer is a leading type of cancer in women. Imaging techniques (ultrasound, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) play a crucial role in tumor detection and evaluation. The last emerging technique is contra…
View article: Fundamentals of dual-energy computed tomography and its emerging applications in bladder cancer
Fundamentals of dual-energy computed tomography and its emerging applications in bladder cancer Open
Nowadays, computed tomography urography and multiparametric magnetic resonance are the most often used imaging techniques in patients with bladder cancer; however, dual-energy computed tomography is making its way into the oncological fiel…
View article: Rationale and Protocol of the ETERNITY-ITA Study: Use of Etelcalcetide for Preserving Vitamin K-Dependent Protein Activity—An Italian Study
Rationale and Protocol of the ETERNITY-ITA Study: Use of Etelcalcetide for Preserving Vitamin K-Dependent Protein Activity—An Italian Study Open
Background/Objectives: Chronic kidney disease and mineral bone disorders (CKD-MBD) are frequently associated with an increased risk of both vascular calcifications (VCs) and bone fractures (BFs). The complex pathogenesis of VCs and BFs inv…
View article: Advanced 3D-DXA insights into bone density changes in hyperparathyroidism
Advanced 3D-DXA insights into bone density changes in hyperparathyroidism Open
Objectives Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disorder marked by chronic parathyroid hormone hypersecretion, which affects bone turnover and remodelling processes. With a loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity, the cort…
View article: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in renal cystic lesions: an update
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in renal cystic lesions: an update Open
This narrative review aims to describe the current status of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in characterizing renal cystic lesion. The imaging techniques usually performed for their evaluation are ultrasonography (US), computed tomogr…
View article: Rationale and Protocol of ETERNITY-ITA Study: Use of Etelcalcetide for Preserving Vitamin K-Dependent Protein Activity Italian Study
Rationale and Protocol of ETERNITY-ITA Study: Use of Etelcalcetide for Preserving Vitamin K-Dependent Protein Activity Italian Study Open
Background and objectives: Chronic Kidney Disease and Mineral Bone Disorders (CKD-MBD) are frequently associated with an increased risk of both Vascular Calcifications (VCs) and bone fractures (BFs). The complex pathogenesis of VCs and BFs…
View article: DXA beyond bone mineral density and the REMS technique: new insights for current radiologists practice
DXA beyond bone mineral density and the REMS technique: new insights for current radiologists practice Open