Acta radiologica
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Background Cervical node metastasis is one of the most significant prognostic factors in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). There is little information regarding the comparison of histopathologic analysis following neck dissection with imaging results in oropharyngeal SCC. Purpose To investigate the clinical utility of PET-CT compared with computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for detecting nodal metastasis in oropharyngeal SCC patients with palpably negative neck and to investigate whether pretreatment imaging modalities support the rationale for elective neck treatment. ⋯ On a level-by-level analysis, the sensitivity of PET-CT, CT/MRI, and a combination of PET-CT and CT/MRI was 54.6%, 54.6%, and 60.6%, respectively, at all neck levels. The area under the ROC showed that the diagnostic performance of the combined interpretation was not significantly different from that of CT/MRI alone (0.780 vs. 0.750, respectively; P = 0.158) and PET-CT alone (0.780 vs. 0.765, respectively; P = 0.501). Conclusion Addition of PET-CT to CT/MRI did not provide better diagnostic accuracy for detecting nodal metastasis in preoperative evaluation of oropharyngeal SCC patients with palpably negative neck, suggesting that current imaging studies might not replace elective neck dissection.
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Reliable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnosis is important in cases of posterolateral corner (PLC) injury due to the limitations of physical examination in patients with multi-ligament injury. ⋯ 3D MRI is a valid modality for detecting PLC abnormalities as it visualizes pathologies in each component and exhibits the positive fibular cap sign.
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Assessment of coronary flow is only performed during pharmacological tests. Supine bicycle tests permit the visualization of coronary flow assessments during exercise. ⋯ Non-invasive CFVR measurement in the LAD could provide valuable additional information to a conventional echocardiography exercise test. In routine clinical practice, CFVR is sufficient for a diagnosis of severe stenosis.
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Whole body computed tomography in trauma (WBCTT) is a standardized CT examination of trauma patients. It has a relatively high radiation dose. Therefore, well-defined clinical indications and imaging protocols are needed. This information regarding Nordic countries is limited. ⋯ Scanning protocols, radiation doses, and routines differ significantly between hospitals and trauma centers. Guideline for WBCTT is presently defined locally in most Nordic hospitals. There is an interest in most Nordic hospitals to endorse new and common guidelines for WBCTT.