Prospective study comparing hepatic steatosis assessment by magnetic resonance imaging and four ultrasound methods in 105 successive patients

BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is becoming a major health problem,resulting in hepatic,metabolic and cardio-vascular morbidity.AIM To evaluate new ultrasonographic tools to detect and measure hepatic steatosis.METHODS We prospectively included 105 patients referred to our liver unit for NAFLD suspicion or follow-up.They underwent ultrasonographic measurement of liver sound speed estimation(SSE)and attenuation coefficient(AC)using Aixplorer MACH 30(Supersonic Imagine,France),continuous controlled attenuation parameter(cCAP)using Fibroscan(Echosens,France)and standard liver ultrasound with hepato-renal index(HRI)calculation.Hepatic steatosis was then classified according to magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction(PDFF).Receiver operating curve(ROC)analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic performance in the diagnosis of steatosis.RESULTS Most patients were overweight or obese(90%)and had metabolic syndrome(70%).One third suffered from diabetes.Steatosis was identified in 85 patients(81%)according to PDFF.Twenty-one patients(20%)had advanced liver disease.SSE,AC,cCAP and HRI correlated with PDFF,with respective Spearman correlation coefficient of-0.39,0.42,0.54 and 0.59(P<0.01).Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUROC)for detection of steatosis with HRI was 0.91(0.83-0.99),with the best cut-off value being 1.3(Se=83%,Sp=98%).The optimal cCAP threshold of 275 dB/m,corresponding to the recent EASL-suggested threshold,had a sensitivity of 72%and a specificity of 80%.Corresponding AUROC was 0.79(0.66-0.92).The diagnostic accuracy of cCAP was more reliable when standard deviation was<15 dB/m with an AUC of 0.91(0.83-0.98).An AC threshold of 0.42 dB/cm/MHz had an AUROC was 0.82(0.70-0.93).SSE performed moderately with an AUROC of 0.73(0.62-0.84).CONCLUSION Among all ultrasonographic tools evaluated in this study,including new-generation tools such as cCAP and SSE,HRI had the best performance.It is also the simplest and most available method as most ultrasound scans are equipped with this module.

Multi-parametric MR imaging of transition zone prostate cancer: Imaging features, detection and staging

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has been increasingly used in the evaluation of prostate cancer. As studies have suggested that the majority of cancers arise from the peripheral zone (PZ), MR imaging has focused on the PZ of the prostate gland thus far. However, a considerable number of cancers (up to 30%) originate in the transition zone (TZ), substantially contributing to morbidity and mortality. Therefore, research is needed on the TZ of the prostate gland. Recently, MR imaging and advanced MR techniques have been gaining acceptance in evaluation of the TZ. In this article, the MR imaging features of TZ prostate cancers, the role of MR imaging in TZ cancer detection and staging, and recent advanced MR techniques will be discussed in light of the literature.

Metamaterial-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging:a review

Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),as a noninvasive and powerful method in modern diagnostics,has been advancing in leaps and bounds.Conventional methods to improve MRI based on increasing the static magnetic field strength are restricted by safety concerns,cost issues,and the impact on patient experience;as such,innovative approaches are required.It has been suggested that metamaterials featuring subwavelength unit cells can be used to take full control of electromagnetic waves and redistribute electromagnetic fields,achieve abundant counterintuitive phenomena,and construct versatile devices.Recently,metamaterials with exotic effective electromagnetic parameters,peculiar dispersion relations,or tailored field distribution of resonant modes have shown promising capabilities in MRI.Herein,we outline the principle of the MRI process,review recent advances in enhancing MRI by employing the unique physical mechanisms of metamaterials,and demystify ways in which metamaterial designs could improve MRI,such as by enhancing the imaging quality,reducing the scanning time,alleviating field inhomogeneities,and increasing patient safety.We conclude by providing our vision for the future of improving MRI with metamaterials.

Four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging for noninvasive diagnosis of clinically significant portal hypertension and high-risk gastroesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis

Introduction:Noninvasive diagnoses of clinically significant portal hypertension(CSPH)and high-risk gastroesophageal varices are clinically relevant but challenging.Four-dimensional(4D)flow magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)provides comprehensive flow information and is a promising alternative.This study evaluated the efficacy of 4D flow MRI as a noninvasive method for diagnosing CSPH and high-risk varices in patients with liver cirrhosis.Methods:This prospective study enrolled consecutive patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis at a tertiary referral center between October 2020 and March 2021.Each participant underwent abdominal 4D flow MRI.Hemodynamic parameters within the portal vein,including the average and peak flow velocities,normalized flow volume(Q_(normal)),and regurgitant fraction(R%),were extracted and compared between healthy individuals and patients with CSPH and between participants with high-and low-risk varices.Subsequently,these parameters were incorporated into a logistic regression(LR)model refined using L1 regularization and validated using five-fold cross-validation.The diagnostic efficacy was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves.Results:Eighty-two participants were enrolled(71 patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and 11 healthy individuals serving as controls).Among hemodynamic parameters,patients with CSPH exhibited a notable increase in Q_(normal)of 0.66±0.19 ml*m^(2)/[cycle*kg](P=0.001)and an R%of 1.98(2.05)(P=0.002).Similarly,patients with high-risk varices showed a higher Q_(normal)of 0.61±0.15 ml*m^(2)/[cycle*kg](P<0.001)and R%of 1.88(2.81)(P=0.006).ROC analysis revealed an area under the curve(AUC)for Q_(normal)of 0.93 and 0.91 for R%for diagnosing CSPH,while the LR model showcased a superior AUC of 0.95.For high-risk varices,Q_(normal)and R%showed AUC values of 0.75 and 0.70,respectively,whereas the LR model showed a higher AUC of 0.84.Conclusion:As a noninvasive imaging modality,4D flow MRI exhibits considerable potential for the diagnosis of CSPH and high-risk gastroesophageal varices;thus,it may minimize the reliance on invasive procedures in patients with cirrhosis.

Combining clinical parameters and multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging to stratify biopsy-naïve men for an optimum diagnostic strategy with prostate-specific antigen 4 ng ml^(−1) to 10 ng ml^(−1)

We attempted to perform risk categories based on the free/total prostate-specific antigen ratio (%fPSA), prostate-specific antigen(PSA) density (PSAD, in ng ml^(−2)), and multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) step by step, with the goal ofdetermining the best clinical diagnostic strategy to avoid unnecessary tests and prostate biopsy (PBx) in biopsy-naïve men with PSAlevels ranging from 4 ng ml^(−1) to 10 ng ml^(−1). We included 439 patients who had mpMRI and PBx between August 2018 and July2021 (West China Hospital, Chengdu, China). To detect clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) on PBx, receiver-operatingcharacteristic (ROC) curves and their respective area under the curve were calculated. Based on %fPSA, PSAD, and ProstateImaging-Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) scores, the negative predictive value (NPV) and positive predictive value (PPV) werecalculated sequentially. The optimal %fPSA threshold was determined to be 0.16, and the optimal PSAD threshold was 0.12 for%fPSA ≥0.16 and 0.23 for %fPSA <0.16, respectively. When PSAD <0.12 was combined with patients with %fPSA ≥0.16, the NPVof csPCa increased from 0.832 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.766–0.887) to 0.931 (95% CI: 0.833–0.981);the detection rateof csPCa was similar when further stratified by PI-RADS scores (P = 0.552). Combining %fPSA <0.16 with PSAD ≥0.23 ng ml^(−2)predicted significantly more csPCa patients than those with PSAD <0.23 ng ml^(−2) (58.4% vs 26.7%, P < 0.001). Using PI-RADSscores 4 and 5, the PPV was 0.739 (95% CI: 0.634–0.827) when further stratified by mpMRI results. In biopsy-naïve patientswith PSA level of 4–10 ng ml^(−1), stratification of %fPSA and PSAD combined with PI-RADS scores may be useful in the decisionmaking process prior to undergoing PBx.

Imaging Diagnosis of TypeⅢCholedochal Cyst:A Case Report

Choledochocele is a congenital abnormality of the biliary system,which characterized by a cystic dilatation of intramural segment of the distal common bile duct.Choledochocele manifests as cystic lesions in the duodenal lumen and resembles duodenal duplication cysts in imaging.We reported a patient with choledochocele.Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed a thin-walled sac in the duodenal cavity and a fine tubular structure connecting with the end of the common bile duct.Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography is a noninvasive and convenient technique in the diagnosis of choledochocele.

Comparison of free breathing and respiratory triggered diffusion-weighted imaging sequences for liver imaging

BACKGROUND Diffusion-weighted imaging(DWI)has become a useful tool in the detection,characterization,and evaluation of response to treatment of many cancers,including malignant liver lesions.DWI offers higher image contrast between lesions and normal liver tissue than other sequences.DWI images acquired at two or more b-values can be used to derive an apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC).DWI in the body has several technical challenges.This include ghosting artifacts,mis-registration and susceptibility artifacts.New DWI sequences have been developed to overcome some of these challenges.Our goal is to evaluate 3 new DWI sequences for liver imaging.AIM To qualitatively and quantitatively compare 3 DWI sequences for liver imaging:free-breathing(FB),simultaneous multislice(SMS),and prospective acquisition correction(PACE).METHODS Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)was performed in 20 patients in this prospective study.The MR study included 3 separate DWI sequences:FB-DWI,SMS-DWI,and PACE-DWI.The image quality,mean ADC,standard deviations(SD)of ADC,and ADC histogram were compared.Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to compare qualitative image quality.A linear mixed model was used to compare the mean ADC and the SDs of the ADC values.All tests were 2-sided and P values of<0.05 were considered statistically significant.RESULTS There were 56 lesions(50 malignant)evaluated in this study.The mean qualitative image quality score of PACE-DWI was 4.48.This was significantly better than that of SMS-DWI(4.22)and FB-DWI(3.15)(P<0.05).Quantitatively,the mean ADC values from the 3 different sequences did not significantly differ for each liver lesion.FB-DWI had a markedly higher variation in the SD of the ADC values than did SMS-DWI and PACE-DWI.We found statistically significant differences in the SDs of the ADC values for FB-DWI vs PACE-DWI(P<0.0001)and for FB-DWI vs SMS-DWI(P=0.03).The SD of the ADC values was not statistically significant for PACE-DWI and SMS-DWI(P=0.18).The quality of the PACE-DWI ADC histograms were considered better than the SMS-DWI and FB-DWI.CONCLUSION Compared to FB-DWI,both PACE-DWI and SMS-DWI provide better image quality and decreased quantitative variability in the measurement of ADC values of liver lesions.

Imaging of the spine: Where do we stand?

The number of patients presenting with spine-related problems has globally increased, with an enormous growing demand for the use of medical imaging to address this problem. The last three decades witnessed great leaps for diagnostic imaging modalities, including those exploited for imaging the spine. These developments improved our diagnostic capabilities in different spinal pathologies, especially with multi-detector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, via both hardware and software improvisations. Nowadays,imaging may depict subtle spinal instability caused by various osseous and ligamentous failures, and could elucidate dynamic instabilities. Consequently,recent diagnostic modalities can discern clinically relevant spinal canal stenosis.Likewise, improvement in diagnostic imaging capabilities revolutionized our understanding of spinal degenerative diseases via quantitative biomarkers rather than mere subjective perspectives. Furthermore, prognostication of spinal cord injury has become feasible, and this is expected to be translated into better effective patient tailoring to management plans with better clinical outcomes.Meanwhile, our confidence in diagnosing spinal infections and assessing the different spinal instrumentation has greatly improved over the past few last decades. Overall, revolutions in diagnostic imaging over the past few decades have upgraded spinal imaging from simple subjective and qualitative indices into a more sophisticated yet precise era of objective metrics via deploying quantitative imaging biomarkers.

Reperfusion injury components and manifestations determined by cardiovascular MR and MDCT imaging

Advances in magnetic resonance(MR) and computed tomography(CT) imaging have improved visualization of acute and scar infarct.Over the past decade,there have been and continues to be many significant technical advancements in cardiac MR and multi-detector computed tomography(MDCT) technologies.The strength of MR imaging relies on a variety of pulse sequences and the ability to noninvasively provide information on myocardial structure,function and perfusion in a single imaging session.The recent technical developments may also allow CT technologies to rise to the forefront for evaluating clinical ischemic heart disease.Components of reperfusion injury including myocardial edema,hemorrhage,calcium deposition and microvascular obstruction(MO) have been demonstrated using MR and CT technologies.MR imaging can be used serially and noninvasively in assessing acute and chronic consequences of reperfusion injury because there is no radiation exposure or administration of radioactive materials.MDCT is better suited for assessing coronary artery stenosis and as an alternative technique for as-sessing viability in patients where MR imaging is contraindicated.Changes in left ventricular(LV) volumes and function measured on cine MR are directly related to infarct size measured on delayed contrast enhanced images.Recent MR studies found that transmural infarct,MO and peri-infarct zone are excellent predictors of poor post-infarct recovery and mortality.Recent MR studies provided ample evidence that growth factor genes and stem cells delivered locally have beneficial effects on myocardial viability,perfusion and function.The significance of deposited calcium in acute infarct detected on MDCT requires further studies.Cardiac MR and MDCT imaging have the potential for assessing reperfusion injury components and manifestations.

Monitoring the Sequelae of Coronary Microembolization on Myocardium Using Noninvasive Imaging (Review)

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a leading cause of death worldwide. It has been clinically classified into 1) ischemic from a primary coronary event (e.g., plaque rupture or thrombotic occlusion), 2) ischemic from a supply-and-demand mismatch and c) ischemic from a percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Catheter-based PCI has been frequently used as an alternative to conventional bypass surgery for patients at high risk. However, this method of treatment is associated with microvascular obstruction (MVO) by dislodged microemboli that results in left ventricular (LV) dysfunction/remodeling, perfusion deficits, microinfarction and arrhythmia. The contributions of microemboli after revascularization of AMI have been acknowledged by major cardiac and interventional societies. Recent studies showed that Emboli Detection and Classification (EDAC) Quantifier offers increased sensitivity and capability for detecting dislodged coronary microemboli during PCI. Coronary microembolization can be detected directly by monitoring intra-myocardial contrast opacification on contrast echocardiography, increasing F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake on positron emission tomography, loss/diminution of signal on first pass perfusion and hypoenhanced zone on contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and indirectly by ST-segment elevation on electro-cardiography (ECG). The relations between volumes/sizes of microemboli, visibility of microinfarct, myocardial perfusion and LV function are still under intensive discussions. Non-invasive imaging can play important role in assessing these parameters. This review shed the light on the techniques used for detecting coronary microemboli, microvascular obstruction and microinfarct and the short- and long-term effects of microemboli on LV function, structure and perfusion.

Contrast enhanced multi-detector CT and MR findings of a well-differentiated pancreatic vipoma

Pancreatic vipoma is an extremely rare tumor accounting for less than 2% of endocrine pancreatic neoplasms with a reported incidence of 0.1-0.6 per million. While cross-sectional imaging findings are usually not specific, exact localization of the tumor by means of either computed tomography(CT) or magnetic resonance(MR) is pivotal for surgical planning. However, cross-sectional imaging findings are usually not specific and further characterization of the tumor may only be achieved bysomatostatin-receptor scintigraphy(SRS). We report the case of a 70 years old female with a two years history of watery diarrhoea who was found to have a solid, inhomogeneously enhancing lesion at the level of the pancreatic tail at Gadolinium-enhanced MR(Somatom Trio 3T, Siemens, Germany). The tumor had been prospectively overlooked at a contrast-enhanced multi-detector CT(Aquilion 64, Toshiba, Japan) performed after i.v. bolus injection of only 100 cc of iodinated non ionic contrast media because of a chronic renal failure(3.4 mg/mL) but it was subsequently confirmed by SRS. The patient first underwent a successful symptomatic treatment with somatostatin analogues and was then submitted to a distal pancreasectomy with splenectomy to remove a capsulated whitish tumor which turned out to be a well-differentiated vipoma at histological and immuno-histochemical analysis.

同时多层成像技术用于弥散张量成像评估脑胶质瘤

目的探讨同时多层成像(SMS)技术用于弥散张量成像(DTI)评估脑胶质瘤的价值。方法前瞻性对34例脑胶质瘤患者采集颅脑常规DTI及SMS-DTI,对比2种图像质量主观评分、信噪比(SNR)及对比度信噪比(CNR),以及基于2种图像所获全脑纤维束数及肿瘤相对各向异性分数(rFA)和平均扩散率(rMD)。结果34例中,23例为高级别、11例为低级别胶质瘤。SMS-DTI整体图像质量、显示肿瘤边缘清晰度和磁敏感伪影主观评分与常规DTI差异均无统计学意义(P均>0.05),而其SNR、CNR均低于常规DTI(P均<0.05);基于SMS-DTI所获不同病理分级脑胶质瘤患者全脑纤维束数及肿瘤rFA和rMD与常规DTI差异均无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。结论SMS技术用于DTI评估脑胶质瘤可在保证图像质量及定量分析结果准确性的前提下有效缩短采集时间。

基于物理模型的ISTAVS-Net多线圈MRI图像重建

提高磁共振成像速度是磁共振领域待解决的问题,采用多线圈扫描是一种常用加速方式.但在加速因子大于4时,传统压缩感知磁共振(CS-MRI)重建算法得到的图像质量不高.为此,本文提出一种基于物理模型的ISTAVS-Net多线圈MRI图像重建方法.将ISTA算法与VS-Net网络拆分思想相结合,提出ISTAVS算法,并展开成ISTAVS-Net网络.将每步迭代与网络模块结合,比黑盒U-Net网络的可解释性更强.网络中引入残差机制,增加了网络的非线性表达能力和稳定性.稀疏变换、收缩阈值以及正则化参数在训练中自动学习,提高了重建的灵活性.采用Globus膝关节数据集的测试结果表明不同加速因子下ISTAVS-Net网络效果均优于传统的L1-ESPIRiT和ISTA迭代算法,图像质量和性能指标比U-Net、ISTA-Net+和VS-Net网络提升明显,在高加速因子下对组织细节恢复能力更强.该网络鲁棒性强,更适合对临床扫描数据进行快速高质量重建,可拓宽MRI应用范围.

针灸不同穴位组治疗中风后假性球麻痹吞咽功能障碍疗效研究

目的:分析针灸不同穴位组对中风后假性球麻痹吞咽功能障碍的治疗效果。方法:将90例中风后假性球麻痹吞咽功能障碍患者分为常规组、项针组、舌针组,每组30例,治疗14 d。比较各组治疗14 d后的疗效,治疗前、治疗14 d后营养指标、梗死灶多模态磁共振参数、吞咽功能相关指标、症状改善情况。结果:治疗14 d后,舌针组总有效率高于项针组、常规组(P<0.05)。治疗14 d后,各组血清白蛋白(ALB)、前白蛋白(PAD)、血红蛋白(Hb)、N-乙酰天门冬氨酸(NAA)/肌酸(Cr)、N-乙酰天门冬氨酸与(胆碱+肌酸)比值、韦氏成人智力量表评分高于治疗前,且舌诊组最高,差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。各组Cho/Cr、标准吞咽功能评价量表(SAA)、洼田饮水试验评分、洼田饮水试验前后脉冲血氧饱和度下降值、美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表、汉密尔顿焦虑量表、汉密尔顿抑郁量表评分低于治疗前,且舌诊组最低,差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。结论:与常规治疗或项针治疗相比,舌针治疗中风后假性球麻痹吞咽功能障碍能更有效地改善患者营养状态、梗死灶多模态磁共振参数、吞咽功能及临床症状。

MSCT和MRI在膝关节半月板、关节软骨损伤诊断及分期评估中的应用

目的:探讨多层螺旋CT(MSCT)与磁共振成像(MRI)在膝关节半月板及关节软骨损伤(MACI)诊断及分期评估中的价值。方法:对97例均接受MSCT、MRI检查的MACI患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析,金标准为关节镜诊断结果,分析MSCT、MRI的诊断效能。结果:关节镜诊断结果显示,97例患者的194个半月板中,损伤103个,未损伤91个;97例患者存在582个关节软骨面,其中损伤284个,未损伤298个;MSCT诊断结果显示,97例患者存在194个半月板,损伤106个,未损伤88个;MRI诊断结果显示,97例患者存在194个半月板,损伤109个,未损伤85个。MRI诊断膝关节半月板损伤和软骨关节损伤的准确度、特异度及敏感度均高于MSCT(P<0.05);MRI对半月板损伤分级和软骨关节损伤分期的诊断准确率高于MSCT。结论:MRI在MACI诊断中的价值优于MSCT,能准确反映损伤严重程度。

全身磁共振弥散加权成像联合多层螺旋CT对多发性骨髓瘤的诊断价值

目的 探究全身磁共振弥散加权成像(WB-DWI)联合多层螺旋CT对多发性骨髓瘤的诊断价值。方法 选取2019年6月~2023年1月于我院收治的80例多发性骨髓瘤患者为研究对象,并按照检测方式将其分为WB-DWI组(n=25)、多层螺旋CT组(n=25)、联合组(n=30)。分析WB-DWI、多层螺旋CT单一及联合对患者累及部位的检出率,分析两种检查方式单一及联合对多发性骨髓瘤的检出情况,通过ROC曲线分析WB-DWI、多层螺旋CT联合诊断多发性骨髓瘤的临床价值。结果 检测结果主要与Durie-Salmon分期、国际骨髓瘤分期相关(P<0.05)。与WB-DWI、多层螺旋CT单一检测对比,联合检测患者累及部位的检出率较高(P<0.05)。在多发性骨髓瘤诊断中WB-DWI、多层螺旋CT联合检测高于单一检测(P<0.05)。与WB-DWI、多层螺旋CT单项诊断对比,两项联合诊断多发性骨髓瘤的敏感度、特异性、准确性均较高(P<0.05)。结论 相较于WB-DWI、多层螺旋CT单项检测,联合检测可有效提升患者病理检出情况,提高对多发性骨髓瘤的诊断价值。

三维多回波聚合梯度回波序列在腰骶丛成像中的初步应用

目的 探讨3D多回波聚合梯度回波序列(3D GEMEC)在腰骶丛神经成像中的应用价值。方法 回顾性分析2022年8~9月六安市人民医院以腰腿疼为主诉的32例住院患者的影像学资料,男15例,女17例,年龄28~78(60.1±15.8)岁。在不同1.5T平台上分别完成腰骶丛3D GEMEC序列和三维T2加权快速梯度回波(3D T2 FFE)序列,比较两种序列腰骶丛神经的信噪比、对比噪声比和主观显示效果。结果 3D GEMEC序列腰骶丛神经的信噪比、对比噪声比以及主观显示效果与3D T2 FFE序列的差异均无统计学意义(P=0.250、0.146、0.083)。结论 3D GEMEC序列可以清晰地显示腰骶丛神经的解剖结构并抑制背景信号,在腰骶丛神经病变的诊断方面具有一定的临床应用前景。

高场磁共振多b值弥散加权成像对肝细胞癌与肝血管瘤的鉴别诊断价值分析

目的分析高场磁共振(MRI)多b值弥散加权成像(DWI)对肝细胞癌与肝血管瘤中的鉴别诊断价值。方法选取行高场MRI-DWI检查的109例患者,所有患者病情经病理检查明晰,43例肝细胞癌患者划入观察组,66例肝血管瘤患者划入对照组,对比两组不同b值下的表观弥散系数(ADC)值;另绘制受试者工作曲线(ROC),分析不同b值下ADC值鉴别诊断肝细胞癌与肝血管瘤的效能。结果b值为50 s/mm 2、400 s/mm 2、1000 s/mm 2时,观察组的ADC值分别为(2.09±0.42)×10^(-3)/mm^(2)/s、(1.72±0.36)×10^(-3)/mm^(2)/s、(1.39±0.28)×10^(-3)/mm^(2)/s,均低于对照组的(2.45±0.57)×10^(-3)/mm^(2)/s、(2.16±0.45)×10^(-3)/mm^(2)/s、(1.88±0.47)×10^(-3)/mm^(2)/s,有统计学差异(P<0.05);ROC结果显示:当b值在1000 s/mm 2时,ADC值鉴别诊断肝细胞癌与肝血管瘤的曲线下面积(AUC)、敏感度、特异度最高,分别为0.816、90.70%、72.70%。结论高场MRI-DWI能够有效鉴别诊断出肝细胞癌与肝血管瘤,且b值越大,诊断效果越强,具有一定的应用价值。

超微血管成像技术与多参数磁共振检查在前列腺癌诊断中的应用价值比较

目的:比较超微血管成像(SMI)技术与多参数磁共振(mpMRI)检查对前列腺癌的诊断准确性。方法:选取2022年1月—2023年11月上海市浦东新区人民医院收治的61例可疑前列腺癌患者,均行SMI和mpMRI检查以及经直肠超声(TRUS)引导的系统穿刺+可疑病灶的靶向穿刺活检术,以病理结果为金标准,绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线并计算曲线下面积(AUC),评估SMI、mpMRI及SMI联合mpMRI诊断前列腺癌的准确率。结果:61例疑似前列腺癌患者中,病理诊断为前列腺腺癌22例,良性39例。SMI检出23例有异常征象,其中17例病理诊断为恶性,SMI诊断前列腺癌的灵敏度为77.27%、特异度84.62%、阳性预测值73.91%、阴性预测值86.84%、准确率81.97%。mpMRI检出24例有异常征象,其中20例病理诊断为恶性,mpMRI诊断前列腺癌的灵敏度为90.91%、特异度为89.74%、阳性预测值83.33%、阴性预测值94.59%、准确率90.16%。SMI联合mpMRI诊断前列腺癌的灵敏度为95.45%、特异度为79.49%、阳性预测值72.41%、阴性预测值96.88%、准确率85.25%。ROC曲线分析结果显示,SMI、mpMRI及SMI联合mpMRI诊断前列腺癌的AUC分别为0.809(95%CI:0.688~0.931)、0.903(95%CI:0.814~0.993)及0.875(95%CI:0.782~0.968),3种诊断方法比较差异无统计学意义(SMI vs mpMRI,Z=-1.591、P=0.112,SMI vs SMI联合mpMRI,Z=-1.427、P=0.153,mpMRI vs SMI联合mpMRI,Z=0.852、P=0.394)。结论:mpMRI诊断前列腺癌的准确率高于SMI,两者联合应用并精准靶向穿刺可提高前列腺癌的检出率。

多参数CMR预测房颤患者术后复发因素评价

目的:心脏多参数磁共振成像对心房纤颤(AF)的患者进行分析,检测左房大小及心肌纤维化,探索预测房颤患者射频消融术后复发率的有效指标。方法:收集我院2020年1月至2023年4月期间,35例接受射频消融术后的AF患者,并将其分为两组:一组有复发症状,另一组没有。我们对这两组患者的CRM测量指标进行了比较,并研究了影响心房颤动患者早期复发的因素。结果:复发组CRM测量的左心房上下径[5.79±0.68cm]、左心房左右径[4.58±0.74cm],左心房容积[76.91±0.86ml],另一组相对应数值分别为[5.35±0.48cm、4.11±0.25cm、71.27±0.98ml],另外前组左心房心肌纤维化的比例(16/20,2/15)也显著提升;其中左心室功能前组LVEF的值为[103.5±18.93ml],LVEDV的值为[45.6±11.12ml],ESV的值为[58.3±18.93ml],SV的值为[45.6±11.12ml],后组而在其他指标上,两者的差异没有显著性的统计学差异。结论:CRM检查显示,左心房大小、心肌纤维化和左心室功能均可作为评估心脏功能的重要指标,但是前两项指标可以提供更准确的诊断信息,有统计学意义,左心室功能无显著影响。本研究重点探讨心房颤动射频消融技术治疗后心脏磁共振检查的评估。