We present two cases of cholesteatoma and one false positive finding in non-EP DW MRI in order to highlight the differential diagnosis in imaging and emphasize the need to discuss the findings with the otologic surgeo...We present two cases of cholesteatoma and one false positive finding in non-EP DW MRI in order to highlight the differential diagnosis in imaging and emphasize the need to discuss the findings with the otologic surgeon. The first case demonstrates different MRI signal patterns encountered in a patient with cholesteatoma. The second report is a rare case of supralabyrinthine cholesteatoma with atypical clinical presentation. The third case presents a rare but important false positive finding in non-EP DW MRI. Clinical and imaging findings are discussed taking into account the current literature.展开更多
Introduction: [<sup>18</sup>F]-fluoro-methylcholine (FCH) PET/CT and MRI with diffusion-weighted MRI (DW-MRI) have insufficient performance in lymph node staging of primary prostate cancer by themselves, b...Introduction: [<sup>18</sup>F]-fluoro-methylcholine (FCH) PET/CT and MRI with diffusion-weighted MRI (DW-MRI) have insufficient performance in lymph node staging of primary prostate cancer by themselves, but the combination may perform better. We aim to prospectively determine the diagnostic performance of combined FCH PET and MRI for lymph node staging. Methods: This was a single site study of diagnostic accuracy in a well-defined group of 21 consecutive high-risk primary prostate cancer patients (>30% chance of lymph node metastases) in a large community hospital. We performed FCH PET/CT and MRI with DW-MRI prior to endoscopic extended pelvic lymph node dissection (EPLND). PET was fused and interpreted together with various MRI image sets (T1, T2, DWIBS) and was only scored positive when a lymph node seen on MRI coincided with increased focal FCH uptake on PET. Findings were compared with detailed histological evaluation, on a per-patient and per-region level. We calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of combined PET-MRI. Results: 14 out of 21 patients had metastatic lymph nodes with 37 out of 164 evaluable regions harboring metastases. On a per-patient analysis, PET-MRI had a sensitivity/specificity of 79/100% with a PPV/NPV of 100/77%. On a per-region analysis (n = 164) these figure were 65/99% and 96/91%, respectively. Conclusions: Combined DW-MRI and FCH PET/CT has a very high positive predictive value in high risk prostate cancer patients. If confirmed in larger series a positive combined scan may safely allow cancellation of surgical staging in selected patients, depending on local protocols in N1 M0 patients.展开更多
BACKGROUND Diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI)has been developed to stage liver fibrosis.However,its diagnostic performance is inconsistent among studies.Therefore,it is worth studying the diagnostic value of various diff...BACKGROUND Diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI)has been developed to stage liver fibrosis.However,its diagnostic performance is inconsistent among studies.Therefore,it is worth studying the diagnostic value of various diffusion models for liver fibrosis in one cohort.AIM To evaluate the clinical potential of six diffusion-weighted models in liver fibrosis staging and compare their diagnostic performances.METHODS This prospective study enrolled 59 patients suspected of liver disease and scheduled for liver biopsy and 17 healthy participants.All participants underwent multi-b value DWI.The main DWI-derived parameters included Mono-apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)from mono-exponential DWI,intravoxel incoherent motion model-derived true diffusion coefficient(IVIM-D),diffusion kurtosis imaging-derived apparent diffusivity(DKI-MD),stretched exponential model-derived distributed diffusion coefficient(SEM-DDC),fractional order calculus(FROC)model-derived diffusion coefficient(FROC-D)and FROC model-derived microstructural quantity(FROC-μ),and continuous-time random-walk(CTRW)model-derived anomalous diffusion coefficient(CTRW-D)and CTRW model-derived temporal diffusion heterogeneity index(CTRW-α).The correlations between DWI-derived parameters and fibrosis stages and the parameters’diagnostic efficacy in detecting significant fibrosis(SF)were assessed and compared.RESULTS CTRW-D(r=-0.356),CTRW-α(r=-0.297),DKI-MD(r=-0.297),FROC-D(r=-0.350),FROC-μ(r=-0.321),IVIM-D(r=-0.251),Mono-ADC(r=-0.362),and SEM-DDC(r=-0.263)were significantly correlated with fibrosis stages.The areas under the ROC curves(AUCs)of the combined index of the six models for distinguishing SF(0.697-0.747)were higher than each of the parameters alone(0.524-0.719).The DWI models’ability to detect SF was similar.The combined index of CTRW model parameters had the highest AUC(0.747).CONCLUSION The DWI models were similarly valuable in distinguishing SF in patients with liver disease.The combined index of CTRW parameters had the highest AUC.展开更多
BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis C(CHC)is a health burden with consequent morbidity and mortality.Liver biopsy is the gold standard for evaluating fibrosis and assessing disease severity and prognostic purposes post-treat...BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis C(CHC)is a health burden with consequent morbidity and mortality.Liver biopsy is the gold standard for evaluating fibrosis and assessing disease severity and prognostic purposes post-treatment.Noninvasive altern-atives for liver biopsy such as transient elastography(TE)and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging(DW-MRI)are critical needs.AIM To evaluate TE and DW-MRI as noninvasive tools for predicting liver fibrosis in children with CHC.METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study initially recruited 100 children with CHC virus infection.Sixty-four children completed the full set of investigations including liver stiffness measurement(LSM)using TE and measurement of apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)of the liver and spleen using DW-MRI.Liver biopsies were evaluated for fibrosis using Ishak scoring system.LSM and liver and spleen ADC were compared in different fibrosis stages and correlation analysis was performed with histopathological findings and other laboratory parameters.RESULTS Most patients had moderate fibrosis(73.5%)while 26.5%had mild fibrosis.None had severe fibrosis or cirrhosis.The majority(68.8%)had mild activity,while only 7.8%had moderate activity.Ishak scores had a significant direct correlation with LSM(P=0.008)and were negatively correlated with both liver and spleen ADC but with no statistical significance(P=0.086 and P=0.145,respectively).Similarly,histopatho-logical activity correlated significantly with LSM(P=0.002)but not with liver or spleen ADC(P=0.84 and 0.98 respectively).LSM and liver ADC were able to significantly discriminate F3 from lower fibrosis stages(area under the curve=0.700 and 0.747,respectively)with a better performance of liver ADC.CONCLUSION TE and liver ADC were helpful in predicting significant fibrosis in children with chronic hepatitis C virus infection with a better performance of liver ADC.展开更多
目的探讨乳腺肿瘤的多参数MRI特征(T_(2)-WI、ADC值和DCE)以及乳腺密度和背景实质增强(BPE)特征在不同乳腺癌(BC)分子亚型中的差异,以期为临床诊断提供重要参考。方法本研究为回顾性研究,纳入344例患者。所有患者均接受了多参数乳房MRI(...目的探讨乳腺肿瘤的多参数MRI特征(T_(2)-WI、ADC值和DCE)以及乳腺密度和背景实质增强(BPE)特征在不同乳腺癌(BC)分子亚型中的差异,以期为临床诊断提供重要参考。方法本研究为回顾性研究,纳入344例患者。所有患者均接受了多参数乳房MRI(T_(2)WI、ADC和DCE序列),并根据最新的BIRADS提取特征,使用ROI之间的类内系数(ICC)来评估读者间协议。结果研究人群分为:luminal A 89例(26%),luminal B HER2阳性39例(11.5%),luminal B HER2阴性168例(48.5%),三阴性(TNBC)41例(12%),HER2富集7例(2%)。Luminal内A肿瘤与特殊的组织学类型、最小的肿瘤大小和持续的动力学曲线相关(P均<0.05)。Luminal B HER2阴性肿瘤与最低ADC值相关(0.77×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s^(2)),其预测BC分子亚型的准确性为0.583。TNBC与不对称和中度/显著BPE,圆形/椭圆形肿块,边缘受限和边缘增强相关(P均<0.05)。HER2富集的BC与最大肿瘤大小相关(平均37.28mm,p值=0.02)。结论BC分子亚型与T_(2)WI、ADC和DCE MRI特征相关,ADC有助于预测luminal B HER2阴性病例。展开更多
文摘We present two cases of cholesteatoma and one false positive finding in non-EP DW MRI in order to highlight the differential diagnosis in imaging and emphasize the need to discuss the findings with the otologic surgeon. The first case demonstrates different MRI signal patterns encountered in a patient with cholesteatoma. The second report is a rare case of supralabyrinthine cholesteatoma with atypical clinical presentation. The third case presents a rare but important false positive finding in non-EP DW MRI. Clinical and imaging findings are discussed taking into account the current literature.
文摘Introduction: [<sup>18</sup>F]-fluoro-methylcholine (FCH) PET/CT and MRI with diffusion-weighted MRI (DW-MRI) have insufficient performance in lymph node staging of primary prostate cancer by themselves, but the combination may perform better. We aim to prospectively determine the diagnostic performance of combined FCH PET and MRI for lymph node staging. Methods: This was a single site study of diagnostic accuracy in a well-defined group of 21 consecutive high-risk primary prostate cancer patients (>30% chance of lymph node metastases) in a large community hospital. We performed FCH PET/CT and MRI with DW-MRI prior to endoscopic extended pelvic lymph node dissection (EPLND). PET was fused and interpreted together with various MRI image sets (T1, T2, DWIBS) and was only scored positive when a lymph node seen on MRI coincided with increased focal FCH uptake on PET. Findings were compared with detailed histological evaluation, on a per-patient and per-region level. We calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of combined PET-MRI. Results: 14 out of 21 patients had metastatic lymph nodes with 37 out of 164 evaluable regions harboring metastases. On a per-patient analysis, PET-MRI had a sensitivity/specificity of 79/100% with a PPV/NPV of 100/77%. On a per-region analysis (n = 164) these figure were 65/99% and 96/91%, respectively. Conclusions: Combined DW-MRI and FCH PET/CT has a very high positive predictive value in high risk prostate cancer patients. If confirmed in larger series a positive combined scan may safely allow cancellation of surgical staging in selected patients, depending on local protocols in N1 M0 patients.
基金the Cuiying Scientific and Technological Innovation Program of Lanzhou University Second Hospital,NO.CY2021-QNB09the Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province,NO.21JR11RA122+1 种基金Department of Education of Gansu Province:Innovation Fund Project,NO.2022B-056Gansu Province Clinical Research Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging,NO.21JR7RA438.
文摘BACKGROUND Diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI)has been developed to stage liver fibrosis.However,its diagnostic performance is inconsistent among studies.Therefore,it is worth studying the diagnostic value of various diffusion models for liver fibrosis in one cohort.AIM To evaluate the clinical potential of six diffusion-weighted models in liver fibrosis staging and compare their diagnostic performances.METHODS This prospective study enrolled 59 patients suspected of liver disease and scheduled for liver biopsy and 17 healthy participants.All participants underwent multi-b value DWI.The main DWI-derived parameters included Mono-apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)from mono-exponential DWI,intravoxel incoherent motion model-derived true diffusion coefficient(IVIM-D),diffusion kurtosis imaging-derived apparent diffusivity(DKI-MD),stretched exponential model-derived distributed diffusion coefficient(SEM-DDC),fractional order calculus(FROC)model-derived diffusion coefficient(FROC-D)and FROC model-derived microstructural quantity(FROC-μ),and continuous-time random-walk(CTRW)model-derived anomalous diffusion coefficient(CTRW-D)and CTRW model-derived temporal diffusion heterogeneity index(CTRW-α).The correlations between DWI-derived parameters and fibrosis stages and the parameters’diagnostic efficacy in detecting significant fibrosis(SF)were assessed and compared.RESULTS CTRW-D(r=-0.356),CTRW-α(r=-0.297),DKI-MD(r=-0.297),FROC-D(r=-0.350),FROC-μ(r=-0.321),IVIM-D(r=-0.251),Mono-ADC(r=-0.362),and SEM-DDC(r=-0.263)were significantly correlated with fibrosis stages.The areas under the ROC curves(AUCs)of the combined index of the six models for distinguishing SF(0.697-0.747)were higher than each of the parameters alone(0.524-0.719).The DWI models’ability to detect SF was similar.The combined index of CTRW model parameters had the highest AUC(0.747).CONCLUSION The DWI models were similarly valuable in distinguishing SF in patients with liver disease.The combined index of CTRW parameters had the highest AUC.
基金Egyptian Ministry for Scientific Research,Science,Technology&Innovation Funding Authority(STDF),No.HCV-3506.
文摘BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis C(CHC)is a health burden with consequent morbidity and mortality.Liver biopsy is the gold standard for evaluating fibrosis and assessing disease severity and prognostic purposes post-treatment.Noninvasive altern-atives for liver biopsy such as transient elastography(TE)and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging(DW-MRI)are critical needs.AIM To evaluate TE and DW-MRI as noninvasive tools for predicting liver fibrosis in children with CHC.METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study initially recruited 100 children with CHC virus infection.Sixty-four children completed the full set of investigations including liver stiffness measurement(LSM)using TE and measurement of apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)of the liver and spleen using DW-MRI.Liver biopsies were evaluated for fibrosis using Ishak scoring system.LSM and liver and spleen ADC were compared in different fibrosis stages and correlation analysis was performed with histopathological findings and other laboratory parameters.RESULTS Most patients had moderate fibrosis(73.5%)while 26.5%had mild fibrosis.None had severe fibrosis or cirrhosis.The majority(68.8%)had mild activity,while only 7.8%had moderate activity.Ishak scores had a significant direct correlation with LSM(P=0.008)and were negatively correlated with both liver and spleen ADC but with no statistical significance(P=0.086 and P=0.145,respectively).Similarly,histopatho-logical activity correlated significantly with LSM(P=0.002)but not with liver or spleen ADC(P=0.84 and 0.98 respectively).LSM and liver ADC were able to significantly discriminate F3 from lower fibrosis stages(area under the curve=0.700 and 0.747,respectively)with a better performance of liver ADC.CONCLUSION TE and liver ADC were helpful in predicting significant fibrosis in children with chronic hepatitis C virus infection with a better performance of liver ADC.
文摘目的探讨乳腺肿瘤的多参数MRI特征(T_(2)-WI、ADC值和DCE)以及乳腺密度和背景实质增强(BPE)特征在不同乳腺癌(BC)分子亚型中的差异,以期为临床诊断提供重要参考。方法本研究为回顾性研究,纳入344例患者。所有患者均接受了多参数乳房MRI(T_(2)WI、ADC和DCE序列),并根据最新的BIRADS提取特征,使用ROI之间的类内系数(ICC)来评估读者间协议。结果研究人群分为:luminal A 89例(26%),luminal B HER2阳性39例(11.5%),luminal B HER2阴性168例(48.5%),三阴性(TNBC)41例(12%),HER2富集7例(2%)。Luminal内A肿瘤与特殊的组织学类型、最小的肿瘤大小和持续的动力学曲线相关(P均<0.05)。Luminal B HER2阴性肿瘤与最低ADC值相关(0.77×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s^(2)),其预测BC分子亚型的准确性为0.583。TNBC与不对称和中度/显著BPE,圆形/椭圆形肿块,边缘受限和边缘增强相关(P均<0.05)。HER2富集的BC与最大肿瘤大小相关(平均37.28mm,p值=0.02)。结论BC分子亚型与T_(2)WI、ADC和DCE MRI特征相关,ADC有助于预测luminal B HER2阴性病例。
