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View article: Shear Wave Elastography for Distinguishing Cervical Lymph Node Malignancy: A Prospective, Observational Study
Shear Wave Elastography for Distinguishing Cervical Lymph Node Malignancy: A Prospective, Observational Study Open
Background/Objectives: Differentiating between benign and malignant cervical lymph nodes (LNs) is a critical challenge in the clinical setting. We assessed the ability of shear wave elastography (SWE) to distinguish between lymphomas and s…
View article: Advanced Diagnostic Methods in Necrotizing Sialometaplasia of the Parotid Glands: An Updated Literature Review and a Rare Case Report
Advanced Diagnostic Methods in Necrotizing Sialometaplasia of the Parotid Glands: An Updated Literature Review and a Rare Case Report Open
Background/Objectives: Necrotizing sialometaplasia (NS) is an inflammatory condition of the salivary glands that can closely mimic malignancy. While it predominantly affects the minor salivary glands of the hard palate, it can also occur i…
View article: Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound, MRI, and Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Preoperative Evaluation of Parotid Gland Tumors
Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound, MRI, and Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Preoperative Evaluation of Parotid Gland Tumors Open
Background: The objective of this study was to compare the value of ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and US-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in the preoperative evaluation of parotid tumors. Methods: A three-ye…
View article: The Value of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Differential Diagnosis of Parotid Gland Tumors
The Value of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Differential Diagnosis of Parotid Gland Tumors Open
Background: The aim of the present study was to determine the value of multiparametric MRI in the preoperative differential diagnosis of parotid tumors, which is essential for therapeutic strategy selection. Methods: A three-year prospecti…
View article: The Effect of Pluronic-Coated Gold Nanoparticles in Hearing Preservation Following Cochlear Implantation-Pilot Study
The Effect of Pluronic-Coated Gold Nanoparticles in Hearing Preservation Following Cochlear Implantation-Pilot Study Open
Introduction: During cochlear implantation, electrode insertion can cause cochlear damage, inflammation, and apoptosis, which can affect the residual hearing. Nanoparticles are increasingly studied as a way to increase the availability of …
View article: Odontogenic Keratocyst: The Dos and Don’ts in a Clinical Case Scenario
Odontogenic Keratocyst: The Dos and Don’ts in a Clinical Case Scenario Open
BACKGROUND Odontogenic keratocysts are odontogenic cysts that increase in dimension based on growth factors and have a high recurrence rate. The radiological features of odontogenic keratocysts can be confusing owing to their similarity wi…
View article: Cross-sectional imaging and cytologic investigations in the preoperative diagnosis of parotid gland tumors – an updated literature review
Cross-sectional imaging and cytologic investigations in the preoperative diagnosis of parotid gland tumors – an updated literature review Open
An accurate preoperative diagnosis of parotid tumors is essential for selection and planning of the surgical treatment. Various modern cross-sectional imaging and cytologic investigations can support differential diagnosis of parotid tumor…
View article: Achalasia-like Changes in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Achalasia-like Changes in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Open
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View article: Multimodal ultrasonographic evaluation in a case with unossified primary synovial osteochondromatosis
Multimodal ultrasonographic evaluation in a case with unossified primary synovial osteochondromatosis Open
Primary synovial osteochondromatosis is a rare disorder and its diagnosis remains a challenge to the physician. We present the case of 36 year old patient with right knee monoarthritis in which ultrasound findings, corroborated with clinic…
View article: Greyscale and contrast enhanced ultrasonography for characterization of gastric malignant tumors
Greyscale and contrast enhanced ultrasonography for characterization of gastric malignant tumors Open
Aims: To evaluate the utility of grey scale ultrasonography (US) and contrast enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) for characterization of malignant gastric tumors.Material and methods: The study was conducted prospectively and it included a nu…