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View article: How Does 5-Fluorouracil Fare as an Adjunct to Enucleation and Peripheral Ostectomy in the Treatment of Odontogenic Keratocysts at 1-year Follow-up?
How Does 5-Fluorouracil Fare as an Adjunct to Enucleation and Peripheral Ostectomy in the Treatment of Odontogenic Keratocysts at 1-year Follow-up? Open
Background Very few studies have been done to evaluate bone healing in odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) after surgical treatment along with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) application. Purpose To evaluate bone healing following treatment of OKC with e…
View article: Role of USG in Thoracic Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: Imaging Recommendations by the Society of Chest Imaging and Interventions
Role of USG in Thoracic Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: Imaging Recommendations by the Society of Chest Imaging and Interventions Open
The expert group recommendations from the Society of Chest Imaging and Interventions extensively cover the role of ultrasound (USG) in diagnosing, guiding image-based sampling, and monitoring the follow-up of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (E…
View article: Evaluation of Eustachian Tube Function and Acid Reflux With Site of Obstruction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Evaluation of Eustachian Tube Function and Acid Reflux With Site of Obstruction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Open
Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a multi-level airway disease, and the specific site of obstruction may influence associated conditions such as eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This …
View article: Lymphatic intervention in the management of chylothorax in FDG-PET/CT negative Hodgkin lymphoma
Lymphatic intervention in the management of chylothorax in FDG-PET/CT negative Hodgkin lymphoma Open
Chylothorax is an infrequent nontraumatic cause of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and chylous pericardial effusion is a rare association. Only a few cases of unilateral chylothorax with chylous pericardial effusion in Positron emission tomography (PE…
View article: Approach to Publishing a Scientific (Radiology) Book
Approach to Publishing a Scientific (Radiology) Book Open
In the modern landscape of information technology, the role of books remains pivotal in education and research, especially in scientific fields such as radiology. This article outlines a comprehensive approach to publishing a scientific bo…
View article: Osteomyelitis of the Jaw Bones and Its Mimics: Resolving the Diagnostic Enigma
Osteomyelitis of the Jaw Bones and Its Mimics: Resolving the Diagnostic Enigma Open
Jaw osteomyelitis is a severe inflammatory condition affecting the maxilla or mandible, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. An early and accurate diagnosis is crucial to initiating appropriate treatment and preventing potential c…
View article: Proposed computed tomography severity index for the evaluation of invasive fungal sinusitis: Preliminary results
Proposed computed tomography severity index for the evaluation of invasive fungal sinusitis: Preliminary results Open
BACKGROUND Invasive fungal sinusitis (IFS) can present as a mild disease to life-threatening infection. A recent surge in cases was seen due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Many patients require surgical debridement an…
View article: Imaging patterns and recommendations for diagnosis, staging, and management of lung cancer
Imaging patterns and recommendations for diagnosis, staging, and management of lung cancer Open
Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. In the present era of targeted therapy for various lung cancer mutations, it is essential to be aware of the imaging correlates of various lung cancer mutations on contras…
View article: Malignant Degeneration of a Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in the Neck Region
Malignant Degeneration of a Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in the Neck Region Open
Background: Malignant transformation of neurofibromas into malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) is a rare but aggressive phenomenon, particularly in the head and neck region, and is associated with a poor prognosis. The primary…
View article: Pre‐vascular Facial Nodes: Sentinel Station for Metastasis in Gingivobuccal Complex Cancers
Pre‐vascular Facial Nodes: Sentinel Station for Metastasis in Gingivobuccal Complex Cancers Open
Background Pre‐vascular facial nodes (PV‐FNs; perifacial lymph nodes) are supra‐mandibular lymph nodes above the inferior border of the mandible. These are not part of routine neck dissection done for OCSCC. These lymph nodes can be sentin…
View article: Imaging Features and Recent Advances in Lymph Node Tuberculosis
Imaging Features and Recent Advances in Lymph Node Tuberculosis Open
The burden of tuberculosis in our country persists, with diverse presentations affecting various organ systems, most commonly manifesting as pulmonary tuberculosis followed by nodal tuberculosis. While pulmonary involvement is frequently o…
View article: Addressing the Challenges of Imaging in Tuberculosis: Need of the Hour
Addressing the Challenges of Imaging in Tuberculosis: Need of the Hour Open
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a raging public health concern in endemic nations across the world, including India. According to the World Health Organization TB report 2023, in the year 2022, TB was second only to coronavirus disease 2…
View article: Pigmentary Changes in Systemic Sclerosis are Associated with More Severe Cutaneous Sclerosis and Severity of Other Systems: A Cross-sectional Study from India
Pigmentary Changes in Systemic Sclerosis are Associated with More Severe Cutaneous Sclerosis and Severity of Other Systems: A Cross-sectional Study from India Open
Background: Pigmentary changes of the skin in systemic sclerosis in the form of diffuse hyperpigmentation and salt-and-pepper pigmentation are well documented in the literature; however, its association with disease severity and extent of …
View article: Comparison of Ultrasonography and Cone-beam Computed Tomography for Quantitative Assessment of Midpalatal Suture Opening after Rapid Palatal Expansion: A Pilot Study
Comparison of Ultrasonography and Cone-beam Computed Tomography for Quantitative Assessment of Midpalatal Suture Opening after Rapid Palatal Expansion: A Pilot Study Open
Background: The study was to compare the ultrasonographic (USG) and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) measurements of the width of anterior midpalatal suture (MPS) opening following rapid palatal expansion (RPE). Methods: The study inc…
View article: Combined or High Dose Immunosuppression in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients who are NUDT15 Homozygous Harbors Risk of Developing Invasive Fungal Infections: A Case Series
Combined or High Dose Immunosuppression in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients who are NUDT15 Homozygous Harbors Risk of Developing Invasive Fungal Infections: A Case Series Open
Lay Summary NUDT15 homozygous mutations predispose patients to severe leucopenia, which invites risk of disseminated fungal infections when high doses or a combination of immunosuppressives are administered in this patient population.
View article: RANDOMIZED CONTROL STUDY TO ANALYSE THE EFFICACY BUDESONIDE NASAL DOUCHING ON ALLERGIC FUNGAL RHINOSINUSITIS
RANDOMIZED CONTROL STUDY TO ANALYSE THE EFFICACY BUDESONIDE NASAL DOUCHING ON ALLERGIC FUNGAL RHINOSINUSITIS Open
INTRODUCTION Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis is a hypersensitivity against fungal antigens. Primary surgical management is complimented with medical management in preoperative and postoperative phases for better intraoperative field & to li…
View article: Characterization of tumors of jaw: Additive value of contrast enhancement and dual-energy computed tomography
Characterization of tumors of jaw: Additive value of contrast enhancement and dual-energy computed tomography Open
BACKGROUND Currently, the differentiation of jaw tumors is mainly based on the lesion’s morphology rather than the enhancement characteristics, which are important in the differentiation of neoplasms across the body. There is a paucity of …
View article: Diffusion-Weighted MRI: Potential Tool for Pulmonary Nodule Characterization
Diffusion-Weighted MRI: Potential Tool for Pulmonary Nodule Characterization Open
Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) has emerged as a promising tool for structural and functional assessment of mass lesions noninvasively and without radiation exposure or contrast administration. Lung lesion evaluation has traditionally bee…
View article: Imaging of Pulmonary Manifestations in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review
Imaging of Pulmonary Manifestations in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review Open
Lungs and kidneys share a symbiotic relationship in maintaining homeostasis of body. Hence, derangement of one system is bound to affect the functioning of the other. The thoracic manifestations of chronic renal failure present a wide spec…
View article: Exploration of the association between Juvenile Angiofibroma and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Exploration of the association between Juvenile Angiofibroma and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Open
BACKGROUND - Occasional coexistence of Juvenile Angiofibroma (JA) and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) has been previously noted, and emerging understanding of molecular mechanisms in JA indicates similarities with FAP by involvement o…
View article: A middle-aged male with necrotic lung mass
A middle-aged male with necrotic lung mass Open
A 48-year-old male presented with a history of cough with expectoration associated with fever for three months. There was no history of associated hemoptysis. He had no significant previous medical history. The computed tomography (CT) sca…
View article: Decoding the Guidelines of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Critical Care Setting: Imaging Perspective
Decoding the Guidelines of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Critical Care Setting: Imaging Perspective Open
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a common, life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection seen in susceptible individuals especially those admitted in critical care units. Multiple guidelines have been promulgated for the diagnos…
View article: Society of Chest Imaging and Interventions Consensus Guidelines for the Interventional Radiology Management of Hemoptysis
Society of Chest Imaging and Interventions Consensus Guidelines for the Interventional Radiology Management of Hemoptysis Open
The recommendations from the Society of Chest Imaging and Interventions expert group comprehensively cover all the aspects of management of hemoptysis, highlighting the role of diagnostic and interventional radiology. The diversity existin…