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View article: Radiological features of sinonasal NUT (nuclear protein in testis) carcinoma: case series and systematic review
Radiological features of sinonasal NUT (nuclear protein in testis) carcinoma: case series and systematic review Open
Purpose NUT (nuclear protein in testis) carcinoma is a highly aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis, often leading to under-diagnosis due to limited recognition of its radiological features. This study aims to comprehensively analyze t…
View article: Post-treatment magnetic resonance imaging predicts outcomes of maxillary sinus cancer treatment using super-selective intraarterial infusion of high-dose cisplatin with concomitant radiotherapy (RADPLAT)
Post-treatment magnetic resonance imaging predicts outcomes of maxillary sinus cancer treatment using super-selective intraarterial infusion of high-dose cisplatin with concomitant radiotherapy (RADPLAT) Open
View article: Complete Protocol Administration Reduces Local Recurrence and Residual Tumor in Superselective Intra-arterial Cisplatin Infusion and Concomitant Radiotherapy for Maxillary Sinus Cancer
Complete Protocol Administration Reduces Local Recurrence and Residual Tumor in Superselective Intra-arterial Cisplatin Infusion and Concomitant Radiotherapy for Maxillary Sinus Cancer Open
Complete superselective intra-arterial cisplatin infusion and concomitant radiotherapy was the only factor that prevented local recurrence/residual tumor. Therefore, all health careers involved in superselective intra-arterial cisplatin in…
View article: Mathematical Modeling of Prostate Cancer in Uganda Using the Atangana-Baleanu Caputo Derivative
Mathematical Modeling of Prostate Cancer in Uganda Using the Atangana-Baleanu Caputo Derivative Open
This paper introduces a mathematical model to better understand how prostate cancer progresses in a population, using the Atangana-Baleanu Caputo fractional derivative. The model divides the population into different groups: susceptible in…
View article: Modeling the Dynamics of Corruption in Police and Judiciary Systems Using Fractional Order Differential Equations and the Laplace-Adomian Transform Method
Modeling the Dynamics of Corruption in Police and Judiciary Systems Using Fractional Order Differential Equations and the Laplace-Adomian Transform Method Open
This study develops a model to better understand how corruption spreads within Police and the judiciary, using fractional-order differential equations and the Laplace-Adomian transform method to capture the complex, non-linear nature of co…
View article: Pattern and Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: A Review of 504 Women Managed at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Nigeria
Pattern and Outcomes of Pregnancies Complicated by Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: A Review of 504 Women Managed at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Nigeria Open
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View article: Predicting Mastoid Extension and Complications such as Labyrinthine Fistula and Dural Exposure in Middle Ear Cholesteatoma Using Lesion Size and Detectability on Non-echo-planar Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging
Predicting Mastoid Extension and Complications such as Labyrinthine Fistula and Dural Exposure in Middle Ear Cholesteatoma Using Lesion Size and Detectability on Non-echo-planar Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging Open
Non-EP DWI lesion size and detectability can predict important operative findings in middle ear cholesteatoma. Undetectable lesions on non-EP DWI indicate a lack of mastoid extension or labyrinthine fistula, while larger detectable lesions…
View article: Utility of 3D double-echo steady-state with water excitation (3D-DESS-WE) in diagnosing intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma: A case report
Utility of 3D double-echo steady-state with water excitation (3D-DESS-WE) in diagnosing intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma: A case report Open
View article: A Soft Vibrotactile Display Using Sound Speakers
A Soft Vibrotactile Display Using Sound Speakers Open
This study introduces an innovative vibrotactile display that harnesses audio speakers to convey tactile information to the fingertips while preserving the display's softness and flexibility. Our proposed system integrates a flexible polym…
View article: Assessing the Histological Malignancy Grade of Olfactory Neuroblastoma Using the Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Histogram Analysis
Assessing the Histological Malignancy Grade of Olfactory Neuroblastoma Using the Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Histogram Analysis Open
Introduction Olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) is a rare malignant tumor of the upper nasal cavity. The Hyams classification is an important histological grading system for diagnosing recurrence and predicting survival in ONB. This study aimed…
View article: Comparative evaluation of temporal subtraction computed tomography and non-echoplanar diffusion-weighted imaging for the mastoid extension of middle ear cholesteatoma
Comparative evaluation of temporal subtraction computed tomography and non-echoplanar diffusion-weighted imaging for the mastoid extension of middle ear cholesteatoma Open
View article: Radiological Imaging Findings of Adrenal Abnormalities in TAFRO Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Radiological Imaging Findings of Adrenal Abnormalities in TAFRO Syndrome: A Systematic Review Open
This systematic review article aims to investigate the clinical and radiological imaging characteristics of adrenal abnormalities in patients with thrombocytopenia, anasarca, fever, reticulin fibrosis, renal dysfunction, and organomegaly (…
View article: Posttraumatic Ileal Perforation in Crohn's Disease A Case Report
Posttraumatic Ileal Perforation in Crohn's Disease A Case Report Open
Introduction: Free peritoneal perforations in Crohn's disease are extremely rare. In this observation, we report the case of a patient who presented with this condition following abdominal blunt trauma. Case presentation: This is a 30-year…
View article: A rare case of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: Radiologic-pathologic correlation
A rare case of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: Radiologic-pathologic correlation Open
View article: Performance of Neck Imaging Reporting and Data System (NI-RADS) for Diagnosis of Recurrence of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Performance of Neck Imaging Reporting and Data System (NI-RADS) for Diagnosis of Recurrence of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
This meta-analysis revealed estimated recurrence rates for each NI-RADS category for primary lesions and cervical lymph nodes and showed that NI-RADS 3 has a high diagnostic performance for detecting recurrence.
View article: Diffusion histogram profiles predict molecular features of grade 4 in histologically lower-grade adult diffuse gliomas following WHO classification 2021
Diffusion histogram profiles predict molecular features of grade 4 in histologically lower-grade adult diffuse gliomas following WHO classification 2021 Open
Objectives In the latest World Health Organization classification 2021, grade 4 adult diffuse gliomas can be diagnosed with several molecular features even without histological evidence of necrosis or microvascular proliferation. We aimed …
View article: Dynamic susceptibility contrast perfusion-weighted and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging findings in pilocytic astrocytoma and H3.3 and H3.1 variant diffuse midline glioma, H3K27-altered
Dynamic susceptibility contrast perfusion-weighted and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging findings in pilocytic astrocytoma and H3.3 and H3.1 variant diffuse midline glioma, H3K27-altered Open
Objective This study compared the dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) magnetic resonance imaging parameters and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) between pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) and diffuse midline glioma, H3K27-altered (DMG) varia…
View article: Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI parameters and apparent diffusion coefficient as treatment response markers of skull base osteomyelitis: a preliminary study
Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI parameters and apparent diffusion coefficient as treatment response markers of skull base osteomyelitis: a preliminary study Open
Purpose Currently, there is no definitive consensus on the optimal imaging modality for determining the treatment response in patients with skull base osteomyelitis (SBO). This study aimed to investigate the utility of dynamic contrast-enh…
View article: Dual-energy computed tomography for improved visualization of internal jugular chain neck lymph node metastasis and nodal necrosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Dual-energy computed tomography for improved visualization of internal jugular chain neck lymph node metastasis and nodal necrosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Open
View article: Non-echo-planar diffusion weighed imaging and T1-weighted imaging for cholesteatoma mastoid extension
Non-echo-planar diffusion weighed imaging and T1-weighted imaging for cholesteatoma mastoid extension Open
乳突腔進展が著明な中耳真珠腫の症例では，経外耳道的内視鏡下耳科手術の適応は制限される．従って乳突腔進 展に関する術前診断は乳突削開術を行うかどうかを決定する最も重要な要素の１つである．近年の報告では真珠腫の診 断には拡散強調画像に加えて T1 強調画像が有用であることが示唆されている．本研究の目的は中耳真珠腫の乳突腔進 展の評価における non-echo-planar 拡散強調画像および T1 強調画像の有効性を評価することである． 方法 : 弛緩部型真珠腫または緊張部型真…
View article: MRI features of sinonasal tract angiofibroma/juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma: Case series and systematic review
MRI features of sinonasal tract angiofibroma/juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma: Case series and systematic review Open
Background and Purpose To comprehensively summarize the radiological characteristics of sinonasal tract angiofibroma (STA) (commonly known as juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma). Methods Forty‐four lesions from 41 cases provided by 33 st…
View article: Neuroimaging of hypophysitis: etiologies and imaging mimics
Neuroimaging of hypophysitis: etiologies and imaging mimics Open
View article: Modeling breast cancer and its optimal control
Modeling breast cancer and its optimal control Open
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among womenfolk, impacting above 1.5 million women every year, and correspondingly roots the utmost number of cancer-related deaths among women. In 2015, 570,000 women died from the disease that is a…
View article: Advanced imaging of head and neck infections
Advanced imaging of head and neck infections Open
When head and neck infection is suspected, appropriate imaging contributes to treatment decisions and prognosis. While contrast‐enhanced CT is the standard imaging modality for evaluating head and neck infections, MRI can better characteri…
View article: Neuroimaging features of FOXR2‐activated CNS neuroblastoma: A case series and systematic review
Neuroimaging features of FOXR2‐activated CNS neuroblastoma: A case series and systematic review Open
Background and Purpose CNS neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐activated (CNS NB‐FOXR2) is a newly recognized tumor type in the 2021 World Health Organization classification of central nervous system (CNS) tumors. We aimed to investigate the clinical and…
View article: Dynamic Contrast‐Enhanced MRI Parameters and Normalized ADC Values Could Aid Differentiation of Skull Base Osteomyelitis from Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Dynamic Contrast‐Enhanced MRI Parameters and Normalized ADC Values Could Aid Differentiation of Skull Base Osteomyelitis from Nasopharyngeal Cancer Open
Quantitative dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging parameters and normalized ADC values may be useful in differentiating skull base osteomyelitis and nasopharyngeal cancer. The combination of dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging parameters …
View article: Differentiation of pilocytic astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, and hemangioblastoma on diffusion-weighted and dynamic susceptibility contrast perfusion MRI
Differentiation of pilocytic astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, and hemangioblastoma on diffusion-weighted and dynamic susceptibility contrast perfusion MRI Open
This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) perfusion magnetic resonance imaging and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) for differentiating common posterior fossa tumors, pilocytic ast…
View article: NIMG-90. DIFFERENTIATION OF INTRACRANIAL SOLITARY FIBROUS TUMOR AND MENINGIOMA ON CONVENTIONAL, DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED, AND DYNAMIC SUSCEPTIBILITY CONTRAST PERFUSION MRI
NIMG-90. DIFFERENTIATION OF INTRACRANIAL SOLITARY FIBROUS TUMOR AND MENINGIOMA ON CONVENTIONAL, DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED, AND DYNAMIC SUSCEPTIBILITY CONTRAST PERFUSION MRI Open
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE To evaluate the differences in the imaging findings of intracranial solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) and meningioma on dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) perfusion MRI, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), and conven…
View article: Preoperative prediction by artificial intelligence for mastoid extension in pars flaccida cholesteatoma using temporal bone high-resolution computed tomography: A retrospective study
Preoperative prediction by artificial intelligence for mastoid extension in pars flaccida cholesteatoma using temporal bone high-resolution computed tomography: A retrospective study Open
Cholesteatoma is a progressive middle ear disease that can only be treated surgically but with a high recurrence rate. Depending on the extent of the disease, a surgical approach, such as microsurgery with a retroarticular incision or tran…
View article: Perfusion and diffusion-weighted imaging parameters: Comparison between pre- and postbiopsy MRI for high-grade glioma
Perfusion and diffusion-weighted imaging parameters: Comparison between pre- and postbiopsy MRI for high-grade glioma Open
We aimed to evaluate the differences in dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC)- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) parameters between the pre- and postbiopsy MRI obtained before treatment in patients with …