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Abbasi B, Ghamari Khameneh A, Zareh Soltaniye H, Darban Hosseini Amirkhiz G, Karimi E, Akhavan R. Applying chemical shift images (in-phase/opposed phased) for differentiating low-grade from high-grade glioma and comparison with magnetic resonance spectroscopy. RADIOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2024:10.1007/s00117-024-01339-4. [PMID: 38977491 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-024-01339-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Grading gliomas is essential for treatment decisions and patient prognosis. In this study we evaluated the in-phase and out-of-phase sequences for distinguishing high-grade (HGG) from low-grade glioma (LGG) and the correlation with magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) results. METHODS This observational study comprised patients with brain tumors referred to our center for brain MRS. The gold standard for diagnosis was based on the World Health Organization (WHO) glioma classification. A standard tumor protocol was accomplished using a 1.5‑T MRS scanner. Before contrast medium administration, extra in- and out-phase sequences were acquired. Three 20-30-mm2 oval regions of interest (ROIs) were placed in the solid component and the signal loss ratio (SLR) was calculated with the following formula: SLR tumor = (SI In phase - SI Opposed phase) / SI In phase Correlations and comparisons between groups were made using the Pearson, chi-square and, independent samples t tests. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to assess the diagnostic performance. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS In total, 20 patients were included in the LGG and 13 were included in the HGG group. The mean SLR in the HGG and LGG groups was 3.66 ± 2.12 and 1.63 ± 1.86, respectively (p = 0.01). There was a statistically significant correlation between lipid lactate (0.48, p = 0.004) and free lipid (0.44, p = 0.009) concentrations on MRS with SLR. CONCLUSIONS The SLR is a simple, rapid, and noninvasive marker for differentiating between LGG and HGG. There is a significant correlation with both the concentration and presence of free lipid and lipid-lactate peaks in MRS.
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- Bita Abbasi
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Razi Sq., Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Razi Sq., Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Razi Sq., Mashhad, Iran
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- Research Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Razi Sq., Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Hollý S, Chmelík M, Suchá S, Suchý T, Beneš J, Pátrovič L, Juskanič D. Photon-counting CT using multi-material decomposition algorithm enables fat quantification in the presence of iron deposits. Phys Med 2024; 118:103210. [PMID: 38219560 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2024.103210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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PURPOSE A new generation of CT detectors were recently developed with the ability to measure individual photon's energy and thus provide spectral information. The aim of this work was to assess the performance of simultaneous fat and iron quantification using a clinical photon-counting CT (PCCT) and its comparison to dual-energy CT (DECT), MRS and MRI at 3 T. METHODS Two 3D printed cylindrical phantoms with 32 samples (n = 12 fat fractions between 0 % and 100 %, n = 20 with mixtures of fat and iron) were scanned with PCCT and DECT scanners for comparison. A three-material decomposition approach was used to estimate the volume fractions of fat (FF), iron and soft tissue. The same phantoms were examined by MRI (6-echo DIXON, a.k.a. Q-DIXON) and MRS (multi-echo STEAM, a.k.a. HISTO) at 3 T for comparison. RESULTS PCCT, DECT, MRI and MRS computed FFs showed correlation with reference fat fraction values in samples with no iron (r > 0.98). PCCT decomposition showed slightly weaker correlation with FFref in samples with added iron (r = 0.586) compared to MRI (r = 0.673) and MRS (r = 0.716) methods. On the other hand, it showed no systematic over- or underestimation. Surprisingly, DECT decomposition-derived FF showed strongest correlation (r = 0.758) in these samples, however systematic overestimation was observed. FF values computed by three-material PCCT decomposition, DECT decomposition, MRI and MRS were unaffected by iron concentration. CONCLUSIONS This in-vitro study shows for the first time that photon-counting computed tomography may be used for quantification of fat content in the presence of iron deposits.
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- Samuel Hollý
- JESSENIUS - diagnostic center, Nitra, Slovakia; Institute of Biophysics and Informatics, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- JESSENIUS - diagnostic center, Nitra, Slovakia; Department of Technical Disciplines in Health Care, Faculty of Health Care, University of Prešov, Slovakia.
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- Department of Technical Disciplines in Health Care, Faculty of Health Care, University of Prešov, Slovakia
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- Department of Technical Disciplines in Health Care, Faculty of Health Care, University of Prešov, Slovakia
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- Department of Radiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- JESSENIUS - diagnostic center, Nitra, Slovakia; Medical Faculty, Commenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia
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Gerson R, Tu W, Abreu-Gomez J, Udare A, McPhedran R, Ramsay T, Schieda N. Evaluation of the T2-weighted (T2W) adrenal MRI calculator to differentiate adrenal pheochromocytoma from lipid-poor adrenal adenoma. Eur Radiol 2022; 32:8247-8255. [PMID: 35680653 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-022-08867-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the T2-weighted (T2W) MRI calculator to differentiate adrenal pheochromocytoma from lipid-poor adrenal adenoma. METHODS Twenty-nine consecutive pheochromocytomas resected between 2010 and 2019 were compared to 23 consecutive lipid-poor adrenal adenomas. Three blinded radiologists (R1, R2, R3) subjectively evaluated T2W signal intensity and heterogeneity and extracted T2W signal intensity ratio (SIR) and entropy. These values were imputed into a quantitative and qualitative T2W adrenal MRI calculator (logistic regression model encompassing T2W SIR + entropy and subjective SI [relative to renal cortex] and heterogeneity) using a predefined threshold to differentiate metastases from adenoma and accuracy derived by a 2 × 2 table analysis. RESULTS Subjectively, pheochromocytomas were brighter (p < 0.001) and more heterogeneous (p < 0.001) for all three radiologists. Inter-observer agreement was fair-to-moderate for T2W signal intensity (K = 0.37-0.46) and fair for heterogeneity (K = 0.24-0.32). Pheochromocytoma had higher T2W-SI-ratio (p < 0.001) and entropy (p < 0.001) for all three readers. The quantitative calculator differentiated pheochromocytoma from adenoma with high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy (100% [95% confidence intervals 88-100%], 87% [66-97%], and 94% [86-100%] R1; 93% [77-99%], 96% [78-100%], and 94% [88-100%] R2; 97% [82-100%], 96% [78-100%], and 96% [91-100% R3]). The qualitative calculator was specific with lower sensitivity and overall accuracy (48% [29-68%], 100% [85-100%], and 74% [65-83%] R1; 45% [26-64%], 100% [85-100%], and 72% [63-82%] R2; 59% [39-77%], 100% [85-100%], and 79% [70-88% R3]). CONCLUSIONS T2W signal intensity and heterogeneity differ, subjectively and quantitatively, in pheochromocytoma compared to adenoma. Use of a quantitative T2W adrenal calculator which combines T2W signal intensity ratio and entropy was highly accurate to diagnose pheochromocytoma outperforming subjective analysis. KEY POINTS • Pheochromocytomas have higher T2-weighted signal intensity and are more heterogeneous compared to lipid-poor adrenal adenomas evaluated subjectively and quantitatively. • The quantitative T2-weighted adrenal MRI calculator, a logistic regression model combining T2-weighted signal intensity ratio and entropy, is highly accurate for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. • The qualitative T2-weighed adrenal MRI calculator had high specificity but lower sensitivity and overall accuracy compared to quantitative assessment and agreement was only fair-to-moderate.
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- Rosalind Gerson
- Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, 1053 Carling Avenue, C1 Radiology, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, The University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Calgary University Health System, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, 1053 Carling Avenue, C1 Radiology, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, 1053 Carling Avenue, C1 Radiology, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada.
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He C, Yang Y, Yang Y, Wang F, Hu J, Zhang J, Yin Y, Zeng L, Zhang T, Liu H. Teratoma of the adrenal gland: clinical experience and literature review. Gland Surg 2020; 9:1056-1064. [PMID: 32953615 DOI: 10.21037/gs-20-648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Teratoma originates from pluripotent cells of two or more than two germ cell layers, and most of them are benign. Teratomas are found in the ovaries and testes. Retroperitoneal teratoma is rare, especially adrenal teratoma. Here, we describe a rare case of a 17-year-old woman who was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and a right adrenal mass at the age of eight. So, she received anti-tuberculosis treatment. Nine years later, chest X-rays showed prior lesions in both lungs, and abdominal CT showed the mass in the right adrenal gland was larger than before, during this period she had no clinical symptoms. She underwent retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy, and the pathological diagnosis was a mature teratoma of the right adrenal gland. During a one-year follow-up, the patients recovered well without any discomfort. Thirty-two cases were found in the literature review, among which no patients had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis. Adrenal teratoma is often seen in females and the left adrenal gland. The imaging features of adrenal teratoma can be cystic, solid, and cystic solids. Mature fat and calcification can be seen in most teratomas. Comprehensive analysis of clinical features and imaging characteristics can enhance the diagnostic confidence of radiologists in adrenal teratoma.
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- Cheng He
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.,Medical Imaging Department, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Guadagno E, Russo D, Pignatiello S, Del Basso De Caro M. Inflammation in the neoplasms of the adrenal gland: Is there a prognostic role? An immunohistochemical study. Pathol Res Pract 2020; 216:153070. [PMID: 32825943 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2020.153070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Adrenal gland neoplasms are mostly benign. The differential diagnosis between adrenocortical adenoma and carcinoma relies on nine morphologic parameters (Weiss criteria) that are mostly subjective. Although rare, carcinomas represent an aggressive disease that require short time follow-up. For this reason, the diagnosis should be accurate. Neoplasms of the medulla are mostly represented by phaeochromocytomas, all potentially metastatic. Prognostic score systems (GAPP and PASS) have been implemented but not enough objective and useful in borderline cases. More objective parameters should be introduced. Little is known in literature on the inflammatory response in these tumors. Aim of our study was the definition (type, density and distribution) of inflammation in the adrenal neoplasms. MATERIAL AND METHODS Immunohistochemistry for CD45 (inflammatory cells), CD20 (B cells) and CD3 (T cells) antibodies was performed in 15 adrenocortical neoplasms and 17 phaeochromocytomas. A manual count of the signal was set for each marker, to establish the cellular type, their density (cells/mm2) and location within the tumor. Fisher's exact test was applied to assess the correlation between the immunoscore and clinico-pathologic parameters. RESULTS The difference of cellular density between the three markers was statistically significant (p value = 0.0028), with highest values for CD45 and CD3. No differences were detected between the periphery and the center of the lesions. The most relevant finding was the detection of a higher immunoscore in adrenocortical adenomas, compared to carcinomas. Moreover, most of phaeochromocytomas showed high expression of inflammation, except the only metastatic case. CONCLUSIONS The present study showed that inflammation could represent a valuable diagnostic and potential prognostic parameter, useful for the correct management of these lesions.
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- Elia Guadagno
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, Federico II University of Naples, Via Pansini, 5- 80131, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, Federico II University of Naples, Via Pansini, 5- 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, Federico II University of Naples, Via Pansini, 5- 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, Federico II University of Naples, Via Pansini, 5- 80131, Naples, Italy
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Correlation Between Size and Function of Unilateral and Bilateral Adrenocortical Nodules: An Observational Study. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2020; 214:800-807. [PMID: 32069079 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.19.21753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE. Adrenal incidentalomas occur in 5% of adults and can produce autonomous cortisol secretion that increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. The objective of our study was to evaluate the relationship between adrenal nodule size measured on CT and autonomous cortisol secretion. SUBJECTS AND METHODS. In a prospective study of 73 patients 22-87 years old with incidentalomas, unilateral in 52 patients and bilateral in 21 patients, we measured maximum nodule diameter on CT and serum cortisol levels at 8:00 am, 60 minutes after the adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test, and after the dexamethasone suppression test. We also studied 34 age-, sex-, and body mass index-matched control subjects. Statistics used were Spearman correlation coefficients, t tests, ANOVA test, and multivariate analysis. RESULTS. The mean maximum diameter of unilateral nodules measured on CT was larger on the right (2.47 ± 0.98 [SD] cm) than on the left (2.04 ± 0.86 cm) (p = 0.01). In the bilateral cases, the mean diameter of the right nodules was 2.69 ± 0.93 cm compared with 2.13 ± 0.89 cm on the left (p = 0.06). Mean baseline serum cortisol level was significantly higher in the patients with incidentalomas (bilateral, 13.1 ± 4.5 mcg/dL [p < 0.001]; unilateral, 9.7 ± 3.2 mcg/dL [p = 0.019]) than in the control subjects (7.5 ± 3.6 mcg/dL). After dexamethasone suppression test, serum cortisol levels were suppressed to less than 1.8 mcg/dL in 100% of control subjects, 33% of patients with bilateral incidentalomas, and 62% of patients with unilateral incidentalomas (p < 0.001). There were significant correlations between maximum nodule diameter on CT and serum cortisol levels after the dexamethasone suppression test (ρ = 0.500; p < 0.001) and at baseline (ρ = 0.373; p = 0.003). CONCLUSION. Increasing size of adrenal nodules is associated with more severe hyper-cortisolism and less dexamethasone suppression; these cases need further evaluation and possibly surgery because of increased risks of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular mortality.
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Seow P, Narayanan V, Romelean RJ, Wong JHD, Win MT, Chandran H, Chinna K, Rahmat K, Ramli N. Lipid Fraction Derived From MRI In- and Opposed-Phase Sequence as a Novel Biomarker for Predicting Survival Outcome of Glioma. Acad Radiol 2020; 27:180-187. [PMID: 31155487 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2019.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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RATIONALE AND PURPOSE Our study evaluated the capability of magnetic resonance imaging in- and opposed-phase (IOP) derived lipid fraction as a novel prognostic biomarker of survival outcome in glioma. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed 46 histologically proven glioma (WHO grades II-IV) patients using standard 3T magnetic resonance imaging brain tumor protocol and IOP sequence. Lipid fraction was derived from the IOP sequence signal-loss ratio. The lipid fraction of solid nonenhancing region of glioma was analyzed, using a three-group analysis approach based on volume under surface of receiver-operating characteristics to stratify the prognostic factors into three groups of low, medium, and high lipid fraction. The survival outcome was evaluated, using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox regression model. RESULTS Significant differences were seen between the three groups (low, medium, and high lipid fraction groups) stratified by the optimal cut-off point for overall survival (OS) (p ≤ 0.01) and time to progression (p ≤ 0.01) for solid nonenhancing region. The group with high lipid fraction had five times higher risk of poor survival and earlier time to progression compared to the low lipid fraction group. The OS plot stratified by lipid fraction also had a strong correlation with OS plot stratified by WHO grade (R = 0.61, p < 0.01), implying association to underlying histopathological changes. CONCLUSION The lipid fraction of solid nonenhancing region showed potential for prognostication of glioma. This method will be a useful adjunct in imaging protocol for treatment stratification and as a prognostic tool in glioma patients.
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- Pohchoo Seow
- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Akkuş G, Güney IB, Ok F, Evran M, Izol V, Erdoğan Ş, Bayazıt Y, Sert M, Tetiker T. Diagnostic efficacy of 18F-FDG PET/CT in patients with adrenal incidentaloma. Endocr Connect 2019; 8:838-845. [PMID: 31137014 PMCID: PMC6599076 DOI: 10.1530/ec-19-0204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The management of adrenal incidentaloma is still a challenge with respect to determining its functionality (hormone secretion) and malignancy. In this light, we performed 18F-FDG PET/CT scan to assess the SUVmax values in different adrenal masses including Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, primary hyperaldosteronism and non-functional adrenal adenomas. METHODS Total 109 (73 F, 36 M) patients with adrenal mass (incidentaloma), mean age of 53.3 ± 10.2 years (range, 24-70) were screened by 18F-FDG PET/CT. Data of 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging of the patients were assessed by the same specialist. Adrenal masses were identified according to the calculated standardized uptake values (SUVs). Clinical examination, 24-h urine cortisol, catecholamine metabolites, 1-mg dexamethasone suppression test, aldosterone/renin ratio and serum electrolytes were analyzed. RESULTS Based on the clinical and hormonal evaluations, there were 100 patients with non-functional adrenal mass, four with cortisol-secreting, four with pheochromocytomas and one with aldosterone-secreting adenoma. Mean adrenal mass diameter of 109 patients was 2.1 ± 4.3 (range, 1-6.5 cm). The 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging of the patients revealed that lower SUVmax values were found in non-functional adrenal masses (SUVmax 3.2) when compared to the functional adrenal masses including four with cortisol-secreting adenoma (SUVmax 10.1); four with pheochromcytoma (SUVmax 8.7) and one with aldosterone-secreting adenomas (SUVmax 3.30). Cortisol-secreting (Cushing syndrome) adrenal masses showed the highest SUVmax value (10.1), and a cut-off SUVmax of 4.135 was found with an 84.6% sensitivity and 75.6% specificity cortisol-secreting adrenal adenoma. CONCLUSIONS Consistent with the similar studies, non-functional adrenal adenomas typically do not show increased FDG uptake and a certain form of functional adenoma could present various FDG uptake in FDG PET/CT. Especially functional adrenal adenomas (cortisol secreting was the highest) showed increased FDG uptake in comparison to the non-functional adrenal masses. Therefore, setting a specific SUVmax value in the differentiation of malignant adrenal lesion from the benign one is risky and further studies, including a high number of functional adrenal mass are needed.
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- Gamze Akkuş
- Division of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Adana, Turkey
- Correspondence should be addressed to G Akkuş:
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey
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- Urology Department, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Urology Department, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey
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- Pathology Department, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey
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- Urology Department, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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Yang W, Xie Y, Song B, Xia C, Tang C, Li J. Effects of aging and menopause on pancreatic fat fraction in healthy women population: A strobe-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14451. [PMID: 30762758 PMCID: PMC6408125 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Pancreatic fat fraction has been shown to increase in many pathological situations. However, pancreatic fat fraction and its physiological changes in healthy women are still unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of aging and menopause on pancreatic fat fraction in healthy female population.This was a cross-sectional study. A phantom of fat-water mixtures was established. One hundred sixty-seven healthy women (20-70 years) were recruited. Fat fraction was quantified with double-echo chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging with T1 and T2* correction. The association between measured and actual fat fractions was determined with Pearson correlation. Linear regression analysis was used to establish the calibration curve. Fat fractions were analyzed via analysis of variance.A significant positive linear correlation was revealed between the measured and actual fat fractions on the phantom (r = 0.991, P < .001). There was no significant difference in fat fractions among caput, corpus, and cauda of the pancreas. Pancreatic fat fraction remained constant during the age of 20 to 40 years (4.41 ± 0.79%) but significantly increased during the ages of 41 to 50 and 51 to 70 years (7.49 ± 1.10% and 9.43 ± 1.51%, respectively, P < .001). Moreover, pancreatic fat fractions of the healthy women aged 41 to 70 years were still significantly higher than these in the groups aged 20 to 40 years when postmenopausal healthy women were removed (P < .001). For volunteers aged 46 to 49 years, pancreatic fat fraction of the postmenopausal women was significantly increased compared with that of their premenopausal counterparts (P < .001).We found that an even distribution of pancreatic fat in healthy women, aging and menopause as 2 independent risk factors for pancreatic steatosis, a fatty infiltration in the pancreas beginning in the fifth decade in women.
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- Department of Gastroenterology
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology
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Seow P, Narayanan V, Hernowo AT, Wong JHD, Ramli N. Quantification and visualization of lipid landscape in glioma using in -and opposed-phase imaging. NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL 2018; 20:531-536. [PMID: 30167373 PMCID: PMC6111041 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Objectives This study maps the lipid distributions based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in-and opposed-phase (IOP) sequence and correlates the findings generated from lipid map to histological grading of glioma. Methods Forty histologically proven glioma patients underwent a standard MRI tumour protocol with the addition of IOP sequence. The regions of tumour (solid enhancing, solid non-enhancing, and cystic regions) were delineated using snake model (ITK-SNAP) with reference to structural and diffusion MRI images. The lipid distribution map was constructed based on signal loss ratio (SLR) obtained from the IOP imaging. The mean SLR values of the regions were computed and compared across the different glioma grades. Results The solid enhancing region of glioma had the highest SLR for both Grade II and III. The mean SLR of solid non-enhancing region of tumour demonstrated statistically significant difference between the WHO grades (grades II, III & IV) (mean SLRII = 0.04, mean SLRIII = 0.06, mean SLRIV = 0.08, & p < .01). A strong positive correlation was seen between WHO grades with mean SLR on lipid map of solid non-enhancing (ρ=0.68, p < .01). Conclusion Lipid quantification via lipid map provides useful information on lipid landscape in tumour heterogeneity characterisation of glioma. This technique adds to the surgical diagnostic yield by identifying biopsy targets. It can also be used as an adjunct grading tool for glioma as well as to provide information about lipidomics landscape in glioma development. In- and opposed-phase imaging is useful in gliomas characterisation and grading. Signal loss ratio in the solid non-enhancing region is a potential imaging marker for discriminating between the WHO grades. Lipid quantification via lipid distribution mapping provides useful information on lipid landscape in tumour heterogeneity.
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- Pohchoo Seow
- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Various pathologies can affect the adrenal gland. Noninvasive cross-sectional imaging is used for evaluating adrenal masses. Accurate diagnosis of adrenal lesions is critical, especially in cancer patients; the presence of adrenal metastasis changes prognosis and treatment. Characterization of adrenal lesions predominantly relies on morphologic and physiologic features to enable correct diagnosis and management. Key diagnostic features to differentiate benign and malignant adrenal lesions include presence/absence of intracytoplasmic lipid, fat cells, hemorrhage, calcification, or necrosis and locoregional and distant disease; enhancement pattern and washout values; and lesion size and stability. This article reviews a spectrum of adrenal pathologies.
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- Khaled M Elsayes
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street Unit 1473, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Intervention Radiology, Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Street, Cairo 11652, Egypt
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street Unit 1473, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street Unit 1473, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Fatty liver disease is characterized histologically by hepatic steatosis, the abnormal accumulation of lipid in hepatocytes. It is classified into alcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and is an increasingly important cause of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Assessing the severity of hepatic steatosis in these conditions is important for diagnostic and prognostic purposes, as hepatic steatosis is potentially reversible if diagnosed early. The criterion standard for assessing hepatic steatosis is liver biopsy, which is limited by sampling error, its invasive nature, and associated morbidity. As such, noninvasive imaging-based methods of assessing hepatic steatosis are needed. Ultrasound and computed tomography are able to suggest the presence of hepatic steatosis based on imaging features, but are unable to accurately quantify hepatic fat content. Since Dixon's seminal work in 1984, magnetic resonance imaging has been used to compute the signal fat fraction from chemical shift-encoded imaging, commonly implemented as out-of-phase and in-phase imaging. However, signal fat fraction is confounded by several factors that limit its accuracy and reproducibility. Recently, advanced chemical shift-encoded magnetic resonance imaging methods have been developed that address these confounders and are able to measure the proton density fat fraction, a standardized, accurate, and reproducible biomarker of fat content. The use of these methods in the liver, as well as in other abdominal organs such as the pancreas, adrenal glands, and adipose tissue will be discussed in this review.
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Chemical shift imaging for evaluation of adrenal masses: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Radiol 2018; 29:806-817. [PMID: 30014203 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5626-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data to evaluate the utility of chemical shift imaging (CSI) for differentiating between adrenal adenomas and non-adenomas. METHODS A systematic search of the MEDLINE, Web of Science Core Collection, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials electronic databases was performed. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed by using the QUADAS-2 (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies) tool. A bivariate random effect model was used to determine summary and subgroup sensitivity and specificity and calculate summary receiver operating characteristic curves (SROC). RESULTS Eighteen studies with 1138 patients and 1280 lesions (859 adenomas, 421 non-adenomas) in total were included. In addition to summary analysis, quantitative analyses of the adrenal signal intensity index (SII, 978 lesions, 14 studies), adrenal-to-spleen ratio (ASR; 394 lesions, 7 studies) and visual analysis (560 lesions, 5 studies) were performed. The resultant data showed considerable heterogeneity (inconsistency index I2 of 94%, based on the diagnostic odds ratio, DOR). The pooled sensitivity of CSI for adenoma was 0.94 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.88-0.97] and pooled specificity was 0.95 (95% CI 0.89-0.97). The area (AUC) under the SROC curve was 0.98 (95% CI 0.96-0.99). The corresponding AUCs were 0.98, 0.99 and 0.95 for SII, ASR and visual evaluation, respectively. CONCLUSION CSI has high sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for adrenal adenoma. Diagnostic performance does not improve when quantitative indices are used. KEY POINTS • Inclusion of CSI in abdominal MRI protocols provides an effective solution for classifying adrenal masses discovered on MR exams • Visual evaluation of adrenal CSI is sufficient; use of quantitative indices does not improve diagnostic accuracy.
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Rathore R, Parihar A, Dwivedi DK, Dwivedi AK, Kohli N, Garg RK, Chandra A. Predictive Models in Differentiating Vertebral Lesions Using Multiparametric MRI. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2017; 38:2391-2398. [PMID: 29025721 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Conventional MR imaging has high sensitivity but limited specificity in differentiating various vertebral lesions. We aimed to assess the ability of multiparametric MR imaging in differentiating spinal vertebral lesions and to develop statistical models for predicting the probability of malignant vertebral lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred twenty-six consecutive patients underwent multiparametric MRI (conventional MR imaging, diffusion-weighted MR imaging, and in-phase/opposed-phase imaging) for vertebral lesions. Vertebral lesions were divided into 3 subgroups: infectious, noninfectious benign, and malignant. The cutoffs for apparent diffusion coefficient (expressed as 10-3 mm2/s) and signal intensity ratio values were calculated, and 3 predictive models were established for differentiating these subgroups. RESULTS Of the lesions of the 126 patients, 62 were infectious, 22 were noninfectious benign, and 42 were malignant. The mean ADC was 1.23 ± 0.16 for infectious, 1.41 ± 0.31 for noninfectious benign, and 1.01 ± 0.22 mm2/s for malignant lesions. The mean signal intensity ratio was 0.80 ± 0.13 for infectious, 0.75 ± 0.19 for noninfectious benign, and 0.98 ± 0.11 for the malignant group. The combination of ADC and signal intensity ratio showed strong discriminatory ability to differentiate lesion type. We found an area under the curve of 0.92 for the predictive model in differentiating infectious from malignant lesions and an area under the curve of 0.91 for the predictive model in differentiating noninfectious benign from malignant lesions. On the basis of the mean ADC and signal intensity ratio, we established automated statistical models that would be helpful in differentiating vertebral lesions. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that multiparametric MRI differentiates various vertebral lesions, and we established prediction models for the same.
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- R Rathore
- From the Departments of Radiodiagnosis (R.R., A.P., D.K.D., N.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiodiagnosis (R.R., A.P., D.K.D., N.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiodiagnosis (R.R., A.P., D.K.D., N.K.)
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- Division of Biostatistics & Epidemiology (A.K.D.), Department of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas
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- From the Departments of Radiodiagnosis (R.R., A.P., D.K.D., N.K.)
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- Neurosurgery (A.C.), King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging for distinguishing minimal-fat renal angiomyolipoma from renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis. Eur Radiol 2017; 28:1854-1861. [PMID: 29178029 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-017-5141-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 10/07/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the performance of chemical shift signal intensity index (CS-SII) values for distinguishing minimal-fat renal angiomyolipoma (mfAML) from renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and to assess RCC subtype characterisation. METHODS We identified eligible studies on CS magnetic resonance imaging (CS-MRI) of focal renal lesions via PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. CS-SII values were extracted by lesion type and evaluated using linear mixed model-based meta-regression. RCC subtypes were analysed. Two-sided p value <0.05 indicated statistical significance. Methodological quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 tool. RESULTS Eleven articles involving 850 patients were included. Minimal-fat AML had significantly higher CS-SII value than RCC (p < 0.05); there were no significant differences between mfAML and clear cell RCC (cc-RCC) (p = 0.112). Clear cell RCC had a significantly higher CS-SII value than papillary RCC (p-RCC) (p < 0.001) and chromophobe RCC (ch-RCC) (p = 0.045). The methodological quality was relatively high, and Begg's test data points indicated no obvious publication bias. CONCLUSIONS The CS-SII value for differentiating mfAML from cc-RCC remains unproven, but is a promising method for differentiating cc-RCC from p-RCC and ch-RCC. KEY POINTS • RCC CS-SII values are significantly lower than those of mfAML overall. • CS-SII values cannot aid differentiation between mfAML and cc-RCC. • CS-SII values might help characterise RCC subtypes.
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Cross-sectional imaging can make a specific diagnosis in lesions, such as myelolipomas, cysts, and hemorrhage, and is often sufficient to distinguish benign from malignant adrenal processes. CT and MRI are useful studies to identify pheochromocytomas and cortisol-secreting or androgen-secreting tumors. In patients with primary aldosteronism, adrenal venous sampling remains the most accurate localizing study and should be performed in all patients older than 35. Radiolabeled isotope studies serve as second-line diagnostic tests for malignant adrenal tumors, primary or metastatic, as well as for pheochromocytoma. Nuclear imaging studies should follow a robust hormonal diagnosis and be correlated with findings on cross-sectional imaging.
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- Mishal Mendiratta-Lala
- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, B1D502, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5030, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, B1G505, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5030, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Cancer Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5911, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, B1G503, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5030, USA.
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Marker-Negative Pheochromocytoma Associated with Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis. Case Rep Urol 2017; 2017:6270436. [PMID: 28702269 PMCID: PMC5494063 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6270436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Pheochromocytoma associated with inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is very rare. A 27-year-old female presented with right flank pain and hypertensive urgency. Contrast-enhanced CT abdomen and gadolinium-contrast MRI abdomen revealed right adrenal mass suspicious of malignancy with invasion and compression to the right IVC wall along with IVC thrombus extending from the level of renal veins to the level of confluence with hepatic veins. Her routine laboratory investigations including 24-hour urine fractionated metanephrines, vanillylmandelic acid, and cortisol were normal. Right adrenalectomy with IVC thrombectomy was done. Perioperative period was uneventful. Histopathology of the mass turned out to be pheochromocytoma with thrombus revealing fibroadipose tissue with fibrin. Pheochromocytoma may present with IVC thrombus as well as normal serum and urinary markers. Thus, clinical suspicion is imperative in perioperative management of adrenal mass.
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Matos AP, Semelka RC, Herédia V, AlObaidiy M, Gomes FV, Ramalho M. Modified approach to the characterization of adrenal nodules using a standard abdominal magnetic resonance imaging protocol. Radiol Bras 2017; 50:19-25. [PMID: 28298728 PMCID: PMC5347499 DOI: 10.1590/0100-3984.2015.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective To describe a modified approach to the evaluation of adrenal nodules using a
standard abdominal magnetic resonance imaging protocol. Materials and Methods Our sample comprised 149 subjects (collectively presenting with 132 adenomas
and 40 nonadenomas). The adrenal signal intensity index was calculated.
Lesions were grouped by pattern of enhancement (PE), according to the phase
during which the wash-in peaked: arterial phase (type 1 PE); portal venous
phase (type 2 PE); and interstitial phase (type 3 PE). The relative and
absolute wash-out values were calculated. To test for mean differences
between adenomas and nonadenomas, Student's t-tests were
used. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was also
performed. Results The mean adrenal signal intensity index was significantly higher for the
adenomas than for the nonadenomas (p < 0.0001). Chemical
shift imaging showed a sensitivity and specificity of 94.4% and 100%,
respectively, for differentiating adenomas from nonadenomas. Of the
adenomas, 47.6%, 48.5%, and 3.9%, respectively, exhibited type 1, 2, and 3
PEs. For the mean wash-in proportions, significant differences were found
among the enhancement patterns. The wash-out calculations revealed a trend
toward better lesion differentiation for lesions exhibiting a type 1 PE,
showing a sensitivity and specificity of 71.4% and 80.0%, respectively, when
the absolute values were referenced, as well as for lesions exhibiting a
type 2 PE, showing a sensitivity and specificity of 68.0% and 100%,
respectively, when the relative values were referenced. The calculated
probability of a lipid-poor lesion that exhibited a type 3 PE being a
nonadenoma was > 99%. Conclusion Subgrouping dynamic enhancement patterns yields high diagnostic accuracy in
differentiating adenomas from nonadenomas.
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- António P Matos
- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, and Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital do Espírito Santo, Évora, Portugal
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, and Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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Various pathologies can affect the adrenal gland. Noninvasive cross-sectional imaging is used for evaluating adrenal masses. Accurate diagnosis of adrenal lesions is critical, especially in cancer patients; the presence of adrenal metastasis changes prognosis and treatment. Characterization of adrenal lesions predominantly relies on morphologic and physiologic features to enable correct diagnosis and management. Key diagnostic features to differentiate benign and malignant adrenal lesions include presence/absence of intracytoplasmic lipid, fat cells, hemorrhage, calcification, or necrosis and locoregional and distant disease; enhancement pattern and washout values; and lesion size and stability. This article reviews a spectrum of adrenal pathologies.
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- Khaled M Elsayes
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street Unit 1473, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Intervention Radiology, Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Street, Cairo 11652, Egypt
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street Unit 1473, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street Unit 1473, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Sung CK, Kim SH, Woo S, Moon MH, Kim SY, Kim SH, Cho JY. Angiomyolipoma with minimal fat: differentiation of morphological and enhancement features from renal cell carcinoma at CT imaging. Acta Radiol 2016; 57:1114-22. [PMID: 26663389 DOI: 10.1177/0284185115618547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2015] [Accepted: 10/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Angiomyolipoma (AML) with minimal fat may mimic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and is difficult to distinguish from RCC with imaging studies alone. Precise diagnostic strategies have been explored to discern AML with minimal fat from RCC. PURPOSE To compare the morphological and enhancement features of AML with minimal fat with those of size-matched RCC on computed tomography (CT). MATERIAL AND METHODS Our study included 143 pathologically proved renal tumors (29 AML with minimal fat: mean diameter, 2.5 cm; range, 1.2-4 cm; 114 RCC: mean diameter, 2.8 cm; range, 1.3-4 cm). All patients underwent biphasic helical CTs. Two radiologists retrospectively evaluated the morphological (i.e. non-round and round appearances, with or without capsule) and enhancement features (i.e., wash-out, gradual, or prolonged). For the parameters that had statistically significance between the two groups, we calculated the positive and negative predictive values by using the univariate χ(2) test. P < 0.05 indicated a significant difference. RESULTS AML with minimal fat showed a non-round appearance without a capsule (n = 24, 83%) and prolonged enhancement (n = 20, 69%). The positive and negative predictive values of the non-round appearance without capsule for differentiating AML with minimal fat from RCC were 82.8% and 95.6%, respectively. The positive and negative predictive values of prolonged enhancement were 62.5% and 90.8%, respectively. These features were valuable predictors for AML with minimal fat from RCC. CONCLUSION CT images with non-round shape without capsule and prolonged enhancements may be used to differentiate AML with minimal fat from RCC.
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- Chang Kyu Sung
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and SNU-SMG Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Keimyung University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and SNU-SMG Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Radiation Medicine and Kidney Research Institute, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Radiation Medicine and Kidney Research Institute, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Radiation Medicine and Kidney Research Institute, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Comparison of Quantitative MRI and CT Washout Analysis for Differentiation of Adrenal Pheochromocytoma From Adrenal Adenoma. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2016; 206:1141-8. [PMID: 27011100 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.15.15318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to use quantitative analysis to assess MRI and washout CT in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma versus adenoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-four pheochromocytomas (washout CT, 5; MRI, 24; both MRI and CT, 5) resected between 2003 and 2014 were compared with 39 consecutive adenomas (washout CT, 9; MRI, 29; both MRI and CT, 1). A blinded radiologist measured unenhanced attenuation, 70-second peak CT enhancement, 15-minute relative and absolute percentage CT washout, chemical-shift signal intensity index, adrenal-to-spleen signal intensity ratio, T2-weighted signal intensity ratio, and AUC of the contrast-enhanced MRI curve. Comparisons between groups were performed with multivariate and ROC analyses. RESULTS There was no difference in age or sex between the groups (p > 0.05). For CT, pheochromocytomas were larger (4.2 ± 2.5 [SD] vs 2.3 ± 0.9 mm; p = 0.02) and had higher unenhanced attenuation (35.7 ± 6.8 HU [range, 24-48 HU] vs 14.0 ± 20.9 HU [range, -19 to 52 HU]; p = 0.002), greater 70-second peak CT enhancement (92.8 ± 31.1 HU [range, 41.0-143.1 HU] vs 82.6 ± 29.9 HU [range, 50.0-139.0 HU ]; p = 0.01), lower relative washout CT (21.7 ± 24.7 [range, -29.3 to 53.7] vs 65.3 ± 22.3 [range, 32.9-115.3]; p = 0.002), and lower absolute washout CT (31.9 ± 42.8 [range, -70.6 to 70.2] vs 76.9 ± 10.3 [range, 60.3-89.6]; p = 0.001). Thirty percent (3/10) of pheochromocytomas had absolute CT washout in the adenoma range (> 60%). For MRI, pheochromocytomas were larger (5.0 ± 4.2 vs 2.0 ± 0.7 mm; p = 0.003) and had a lower chemical-shift signal intensity index and higher adrenal-to-spleen signal intensity ratio (-3.5% ± 14.3% [range, -56.3% to 12.2%] and 1.1% ± 0.1% [range, 0.9-1.3%] vs 47.3% ± 27.8% [range, -9.4% to 86.0%] and 0.51% ± 0.27% [range, 0.13-1.1%]) (p < 0.001) and higher T2-weighted signal intensity ratio (4.4 ± 2.4 vs 1.8 ± 0.8; p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in contrast-enhanced MRI AUC (288.9 ± 265.3 vs 276.2 ± 129.9 seconds; p = 0.96). The ROC AUC for T2-weighted signal intensity ratio was 0.91 with values greater than 3.8 diagnostic of pheochromocytoma. CONCLUSION In this study, the presence of intracellular lipid on unenhanced CT or chemical-shift MR images was diagnostic of adrenal adenoma. Elevated T2-weighted signal intensity ratio was specific for pheochromocytoma but lacked sensitivity. There was overlap in all other MRI and CT washout parameters.
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Novel application of chemical shift gradient echo in- and opposed-phase sequences in 3 T MRI for the detection of H-MRS visible lipids and grading of glioma. Eur Radiol 2015; 26:2019-29. [PMID: 26560718 PMCID: PMC4902846 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-015-4045-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2015] [Revised: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objectives We evaluated the feasibility of using chemical shift gradient-echo (GE) in- and opposed-phase (IOP) imaging to grade glioma. Methods A phantom study was performed to investigate the correlation of 1H MRS-visible lipids with the signal loss ratio (SLR) obtained using IOP imaging. A cross-sectional study approved by the institutional review board was carried out in 22 patients with different glioma grades. The patients underwent scanning using IOP imaging and single-voxel spectroscopy (SVS) using 3T MRI. The brain spectra acquisitions from solid and cystic components were obtained and correlated with the SLR for different grades. Results The phantom study showed a positive linear correlation between lipid quantification at 0.9 parts per million (ppm) and 1.3 ppm with SLR (r = 0.79–0.99, p < 0.05). In the clinical study, we found that SLR at the solid portions was the best measure for differentiating glioma grades using optimal cut-points of 0.064 and 0.086 with classification probabilities for grade II (SII = 1), grade III (SIII = 0.50) and grade IV (SIV = 0.89). Conclusions The results underscore the lipid quantification differences in grades of glioma and provide a more comprehensive characterization by using SLR in chemical shift GE IOP imaging. SLR in IOP sequence demonstrates good performance in glioma grading. Key Points • Strong correlation was seen between lipid concentration and SLR obtained using IOP • IOP sequence demonstrates significant differences in signal loss within the glioma grades • SLR at solid tumour portions was the best measure for differentiation • This sequence is applicable in a research capacity for glioma staging armamentarium
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Characterization of Adrenal Lesions at Chemical-Shift MRI: A Direct Intraindividual Comparison of In- and Opposed-Phase Imaging at 1.5 T and 3 T. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2015; 204:536-41. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.14.12941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Emad-Eldin S, El-Kalioubie M. Diagnostic value of combined versus individual MRI parameters in distinguishing adenomatous from non-adenomatous adrenal lesions in cancer patients. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrnm.2014.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Schick F. [Contrast in static images in clinical magnetic resonance imaging. Part 2: Sequences for various contrast weightings and applications]. Radiologe 2014; 53:709-21; quiz 722. [PMID: 23949439 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-013-2534-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The second part of this educational article focuses on sequence techniques in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and on suitable parameter sets for different contrast weightings. The content is based on the recently published part 1 of this educational article providing a survey on tissue properties relevant for most important contrast mechanisms. Characteristics of contrast weightings are presented in exemplary images recorded from healthy volunteers. Typical clinical applications of the most commonly used contrast weightings are described and discussed. Sequences for the following contrast weightings are included: proton density (density of hydrogen in small mobile molecules), relaxation times T1 and T2, chemical shift (water and fat), effects of magnetic susceptibility, restricted diffusion of water molecules and magnetization transfer between macromolecules and water molecules.
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- Sektion für Experimentelle Radiologie, Abteilung für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Deutschland.
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Kim JY, Kim SH, Lee HJ, Kim MJ, Kim YH, Cho SH, Won KS. Utilisation of combined 18F-FDG PET/CT scan for differential diagnosis between benign and malignant adrenal enlargement. Br J Radiol 2013; 86:20130190. [PMID: 23833032 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20130190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the properties of adrenal lesions with and without known primary cancer and investigate predictors for differential diagnosis between benign and malignant adrenal enlargement. METHODS This retrospective study used fluorine-18 fludeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET)/CT in 325 patients with adrenal lesions (229 with known primary cancer and 96 without primary cancer). Age, sex, the presence of right and left masses, nodules or hyperplasia, unenhanced attenuation, maximum standardised uptake value (SUVmax) ratio, and the presence of metastasis in other body parts and locations of the primary cancer were assessed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to assess variables associated with risk of adrenal metastasis. RESULTS Patients with adrenal metastasis vs those without had a higher frequency of primary lung cancer (52.3% vs 30.7%) but a lower frequency of gastrointestinal cancer (7.9% vs 16.6%). The frequency of other abnormalities, including adenoma and hyperplasia, was similar between patients with and without known primary cancer. A higher proportion of patients with adrenal metastasis regardless of primary cancer site were younger, had a nodule or a mass, had an unenhanced attenuation of >10 HU, had an SUVmax ratio of >2.5, and had metastasis in other body parts. Analysis found independent associations of age, unenhanced attenuation of >10 HU, SUVmax ratio of >2.5 and the presence of metastasis in other body parts with adrenal metastasis. The combination of the four variables was strongly associated with adrenal metastasis. CONCLUSION PET/CT was useful in characterising adrenal lesions as benign or malignant and helpful in identifying adrenal metastasis and cancer severity. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE PET/CT can help in the differential diagnosis between benign and malignant adrenal enlargement.
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- J Y Kim
- Department of Radiology, Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Yanik B, Keyik B, Conkbayir I. Fatty degeneration of multifidus muscle in patients with chronic low back pain and in asymptomatic volunteers: quantification with chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging. Skeletal Radiol 2013; 42:771-8. [PMID: 23263412 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-012-1545-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2012] [Revised: 10/02/2012] [Accepted: 11/04/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the fatty degeneration of multifidus muscles by chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with chronic low back pain and in asymptomatic volunteers. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-five patients with lumbar disc pathology were selected prospectively for this study. The control group consisted of 25 asymptomatic volunteers. The patients were grouped according to the fatty degeneration of multifidus muscles by a semiquantitative method (grade 0-4) on axial T2 weighted imaging. Chemical shift MRI was performed in the axial plane using a double-echo fast low-angle shot (FLASH) sequence. Fatty degeneration was calculated through signal intensity suppression rate (SISR) and signal intensity index (SII). RESULTS The semiquantitative grading of fatty degeneration of the multifidus muscle was 0 in 25 of 65 patients (patient group 0), 1 in 20 patients (patient group 1), 2 in 20 patients (patient group 2). Neither grade 3 nor grade 4 were detected in patient groups. For the control group, patient group 0, patient group 1, and patient group 2, median SISR values were 5.00, -9.00, -17.50, and -22.50 %, respectively. SII median values were -4.20 % for the control group, 7.00 % for patient group 0, 12.50 % for patient group 1, and 19.50 % for patient group 2. SISR values in the multifidus muscle calculated for the patient groups were significantly lower than those calculated for the control group. SII values in patients groups were significantly higher than in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Chemical shift MRI may be a useful method to quantitatively evaluate the fatty degeneration in multifidus muscle in patients with low back pain.
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- Bahar Yanik
- Department of Radiology, Balikesir University, School of Medicine, Balikesir, Turkey.
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Gupta P, Bhalla A, Sharma R. Bilateral adrenal lesions. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2012; 56:636-45. [PMID: 23210583 DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-9485.2012.02435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2011] [Accepted: 01/04/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Bilateral adrenal lesions include a spectrum of disorders: neoplastic disorders (metastases, lymphoma, bilateral phaeochromocytoma, adrenocortical carcinoma and myelolipoma); longstanding congenital adrenal hyperplasia and macronodular adrenal hyperplasia; infections such as tuberculosis, histoplasmosis and blastomycosis; adrenal haemorrhage; adrenals in hypoperfusion complex and paediatric masses. Bilateral distribution in addition to other imaging characteristics can help narrow differential diagnoses in case of adrenal masses. We present a pictorial review highlighting the adrenal lesions that can present bilaterally.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Siegelman ES. Adrenal MRI: Techniques and clinical applications. J Magn Reson Imaging 2012; 36:272-85. [DOI: 10.1002/jmri.23601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Poyraz AK, Onur MR, Kocakoç E, Oğur E. Diffusion-weighted MRI of fatty liver. J Magn Reson Imaging 2011; 35:1108-11. [PMID: 22170763 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.23519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2011] [Accepted: 10/26/2011] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect of fat infiltration on the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of liver, and assess the relationship between ADC and hepatic fat fraction (HFF). MATERIALS AND METHODS MRI scans of 120 consecutive patients were included in this retrospective study. Of these, 42 patients were included in the fatty liver group and 78 in the control group. ADC values were measured from a pair of diffusion-weighted (DW) images (b = 0 mm(2) /s and 1000 mm(2) /s). HFFs were measured using T1W GRE dual-echo images. The difference between the ADCs of the two groups was assessed with the t-test. The relationship between HFF and ADC was determined using linear regression analysis and the Pearson correlation coefficient (r). RESULTS Mean HFFs were 0.85 ± 2.86 and 13.67 ± 8.62 in the control and fatty liver groups, respectively. The mean ADC of fatty liver group 1.20 ± 0.22 × 10(-3) mm(2) /s was significantly lower than that of the control group 1.32 ± 0.23 × 10(-3) mm(2) /s (P = 0.02). Linear regression analysis revealed an inverse relationship between ADC and HFF (r = -0.39, P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION ADC significantly decreases in patients with >5% HFF, and ADC and HFF exhibit an inverse relationship.
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- Ahmet K Poyraz
- Firat University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Turkey.
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Farshchian N, Tamari S, Farshchian N, Madani H, Rezaie M, Mohammadi-Motlagh HR. Diagnostic value of chemical shift artifact in distinguishing benign lymphadenopathy. Eur J Radiol 2011; 80:594-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2010] [Revised: 10/01/2010] [Accepted: 10/08/2010] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Nakamura S, Namimoto T, Morita K, Utsunomiya D, Oda S, Nakaura T, Hirai T, Yamashita Y. Characterization of adrenal lesions using chemical shift MRI: Comparison between 1.5 tesla and two echo time pair selection at 3.0 tesla MRI. J Magn Reson Imaging 2011; 35:95-102. [DOI: 10.1002/jmri.22728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2011] [Accepted: 06/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Characterization of adrenal lesions with 1.5-T MRI: preliminary observations on comparison of three in-phase and out-of-phase gradient-echo techniques. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2011; 197:415-23. [PMID: 21785088 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.10.5848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to use previously described quantitative evaluation methods to compare the performance of 3D gradient-recalled echo (GRE) and magnetization-prepared (MP) GRE in-phase and out-of phase sequences with standard 2D GRE technique in the characterization of adrenal lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study sample consisted of 44 consecutively registered patients (22 men, 22 women; mean age, 59.1 ± 11.6 years) with 50 adrenal lesions who underwent standard abdominal MRI that included in-phase and out-of-phase 2D GRE (n = 41), 3D GRE (n = 35), MP GRE (n = 36), or a combination of these techniques. The adrenal signal intensity (SI) index and adrenal-to-spleen, adrenal-to-liver, and adrenal-to-muscle SI ratios of each lesion were calculated and compared for the three techniques by independent samples Student t test. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) for each evaluation method was determined, and comparisons of independent ROC curves were performed for all sequences. RESULTS For all sequences, the mean adrenal SI index and SI ratios of adenomas and nonadenomas differed significantly (p < 0.001). For the 3D GRE and MP GRE techniques, adrenal SI index and modified adrenal-to-spleen ratio, respectively, had the larger AUCs, but the difference was not statistically significant. Different thresholds for the three techniques were recommended for discriminating adenoma from nonadenoma. CONCLUSION The results of characterization of adrenal lesions with MP GRE and 3D GRE in-phase and out-of-phase MRI techniques are comparable to those obtained with the reference standard 2D GRE technique. Different thresholds should be selected according to the in-phase and out-of-phase techniques used and for the various evaluation methods.
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Effectiveness of a three-dimensional dual gradient echo two-point Dixon technique for the characterization of adrenal lesions at 3 Tesla. Eur Radiol 2011; 22:259-68. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-011-2244-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2011] [Revised: 07/28/2011] [Accepted: 08/05/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Patel KD, Abeysekera KWM, Marlais M, McPhail MJW, Thomas HC, Fitzpatrick JA, Lim AKP, Taylor-Robinson SD, Thomas EL. Recent advances in imaging hepatic fibrosis and steatosis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011; 5:91-104. [PMID: 21309675 DOI: 10.1586/egh.10.85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Liver disease is an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Currently, the gold standard for diagnosis and assessment of parenchymal disease is histopathological assessment of a percutaneous or transjugular liver biopsy. The risks and limitations of this technique are well recognized and as a result, significant effort has gone into the development of novel noninvasive methods of diagnosis and longitudinal assessment. Imaging techniques have improved significantly over the past decade and new technologies are beginning to enter clinical practice. Ultrasound, computed tomography and MRI are the main modalities currently used, but novel MRI-based techniques will have an increasing role. While there has been extensive research into the imaging of focal liver disease, the evidence base for imaging in diffuse disease has also undergone recent rapid development, particularly in the assessment of fibrosis and steatosis. Both of these abnormalities of the parenchyma can lead to cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma and represent an important opportunity for detection of early liver disease. We discuss the recent advances in liver imaging techniques and their role in the diagnosis and monitoring of diffuse liver disease, with a focus on their current and potential clinical relevance and whether they may replace or augment liver biopsy. We also discuss techniques currently under development and their potential clinical applications in the future.
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- Kayur D Patel
- Liver Unit, Division of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, 10th Floor Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Wing, St Mary's Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, South Wharf Street, London W2 1NY, UK
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Rosenkrantz AB, Raj S, Babb JS, Chandarana H. Comparison of 3D two-point Dixon and standard 2D dual-echo breath-hold sequences for detection and quantification of fat content in renal angiomyolipoma. Eur J Radiol 2010; 81:47-51. [PMID: 21126839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2010.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2010] [Accepted: 11/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the utility of a 3D two-point Dixon sequence with water-fat decomposition for quantification of fat content of renal angiomyolipoma (AML). METHODS 84 patients underwent renal MRI including 2D in-and-opposed-phase (IP and OP) sequence and 3D two-point Dixon sequence that generates four image sets [IP, OP, water-only (WO), and fat-only (FO)] within one breath-hold. Two radiologists reviewed 2D and 3D images during separate sessions to identify fat-containing renal masses measuring at least 1cm. For identified lesions subsequently confirmed to represent AML, ROIs were placed at matching locations on 2D and 3D images and used to calculate 2D and 3D SI(index) [(SI(IP)-SI(OP))/SI(IP)] and 3D fat fraction (FF) [SI(FO)/(SI(FO)+SI(WO))]. 2D and 3D SI(index) were compared with 3D FF using Pearson correlation coefficients. RESULTS 41 AMLs were identified in 6 patients. While all were identified using the 3D sequence, 39 were identified using the 2D sequence, with the remaining 2 AMLs retrospectively visible on 2D images but measuring under 1cm. Among 32 AMLs with a 3D FF of over 50%, both 2D and 3D SI(index) showed a statistically significant inverse correlation with 3D FF (2D SI(index): r=-0.63, p=0.0010; 3D SI(index): r=-0.97, p<0.0001). CONCLUSION 3D two-point Dixon sequence may provide a reasonable alternative to 2D dual-echo sequence for detection of renal AML and may have additional value for quantification of fat content of these lesions given the observation that 3D FF, unlike 2D and 3D SI(index), is not limited by ambiguity of water or fat dominance. This may assist clinical management of AML given evidence that fat content predicts embolization response.
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- Andrew B Rosenkrantz
- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, 560 First Avenue TCH-HW202, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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Accurate and simple method for quantification of hepatic fat content using magnetic resonance imaging: a prospective study in biopsy-proven nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. J Gastroenterol 2010; 45:1263-71. [PMID: 20625773 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-010-0277-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2010] [Accepted: 06/14/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND To assess the degree of hepatic fat content, simple and noninvasive methods with high objectivity and reproducibility are required. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one such candidate, although its accuracy remains unclear. We aimed to validate an MRI method for quantifying hepatic fat content by calibrating MRI reading with a phantom and comparing MRI measurements in human subjects with estimates of liver fat content in liver biopsy specimens. METHODS The MRI method was performed by a combination of MRI calibration using a phantom and double-echo chemical shift gradient-echo sequence (double-echo fast low-angle shot sequence) that has been widely used on a 1.5-T scanner. Liver fat content in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD, n = 26) was derived from a calibration curve generated by scanning the phantom. Liver fat was also estimated by optical image analysis. The correlation between the MRI measurements and liver histology findings was examined prospectively. RESULTS Magnetic resonance imaging measurements showed a strong correlation with liver fat content estimated from the results of light microscopic examination (correlation coefficient 0.91, P < 0.001) regardless of the degree of hepatic steatosis. Moreover, the severity of lobular inflammation or fibrosis did not influence the MRI measurements. CONCLUSIONS This MRI method is simple and noninvasive, has excellent ability to quantify hepatic fat content even in NAFLD patients with mild steatosis or advanced fibrosis, and can be performed easily without special devices.
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Using chemical-shift MR imaging to quantify fatty degeneration within supraspinatus muscle due to supraspinatus tendon injuries. Skeletal Radiol 2010; 39:1211-7. [PMID: 20428862 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-010-0927-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2009] [Revised: 01/25/2010] [Accepted: 03/29/2010] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The objective of this study was to prospectively quantify the fatty degeneration of supraspinatus (SSP) muscle due to SSP tendon injuries by using chemical-shift magnetic resonance imaging (CS-MRI). Forty-one patients with suspected rotator cuff tear or impingement examined with MR arthrography were included in the study. The following images were obtained after injection of diluted gadolinium chelate into glenohumeral joint: fat-saturated T1-weighted spin echo in the coronal, axial, and sagittal-oblique plane; fat-saturated T2-weighted and intermediate-weighted fast spin-echo in the coronal-oblique plane; and T1-weighted spin echo in the sagittal-oblique plane. CS-MRI was performed in the coronal plane using a double-echo fast low-angle shot (FLASH) sequence. SSP tendon changes were classified as normal, tendinosis, and partial and complete tear according to MR arthrography findings. Fatty degeneration was quantified after measurement of signal intensity values within the region of interest (ROI) placed over SSP muscle. Signal intensity (SI) suppression ratio and SI index were calculated with the values obtained. Degrees of fatty degeneration depicted in normal subjects and subjects with rotator cuff injuries were compared. Median (min:max) was used as descriptive values. SI suppression ratio was -3.5% (-15.5:3.03) in normal subjects, whereas it was -13.5% (-28.55:-6.60), -30.7% (-41.5:-20.35), and -43.75% (-62:-24.90) in tendinosis, partial and complete tears, respectively. SI index was 0.75% (-6:11.5) in normal subjects. It was 10% (4.50:27), 26.5% (19.15:35.5), and 41% (23.9:57) in tendinosis, partial and complete tears, respectively. The increase in degree of fatty degeneration parallels the seriousness of tendon pathology. CS-MRI is a useful method for grading fat accumulation within SSP muscle.
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Magnetic resonance characterization of pheochromocytomas in the abdomen and pelvis: imaging findings in 18 surgically proven cases. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2010; 34:548-53. [PMID: 20657223 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e3181d529f2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To study the magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of adrenal and extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas in the abdomen and pelvis. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 18 cases of pathologically proven cases of pheochromocytomas in the abdomen and pelvis. These patients have undergone magnetic resonance imaging evaluation before surgery. The study population included 10 men and 7 women (age range, 19-68 years; mean, 38 years). A consensus review of the magnetic resonance images was performed by 2 blinded expert observers. A qualitative evaluation was completed, and the tumors were classified by anatomical location, shape, T2 signal, contrast enhancement, and signal dropout on chemical shift pulse sequences. RESULTS On T2-weighted images, most lesions demonstrated mild to moderate increased signal intensity (SI) (n = 12), 5 lesions demonstrated a markedly increased SI, and only 1 lesion demonstrated an isointense SI on T2-weighted images.Five lesions demonstrated marked postcontrast enhancement. Three lesions demonstrated moderate enhancement, and 5 lesions demonstrated mild postcontrast enhancement.The pattern of enhancement was variable: 4 salt and pepper, 4 homogeneous, 3 heterogeneous, and 2 target with central necrosis and hemorrhage. None of the lesions contained significant amount of intracellular lipid, as no lesions demonstrated greater than 16.5% signal dropout on out-of-phase compared with in-phase pulse sequences.
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Marin D, Husarik DB, Boll DT, Merkle EM. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging at 3 T: oncological applications. Top Magn Reson Imaging 2010; 21:149-156. [PMID: 21847034 DOI: 10.1097/rmr.0b013e3181e8fb7a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The gain in signal-to-noise ratio at 3 T magnetic resonance (MR) imaging produces many benefits for abdominal imaging applications, including the capability to reduce acquisition times and/or improve spatial resolution for a variety of pulse sequences, the potential for broader application of parallel imaging techniques, and an increased sensitivity to gadolinium-based contrast media. These advances have the potential of improving the accuracy of MR imaging in the detection, staging, treatment planning, and follow-up of patients with abdominal tumors. At the same time, because certain high-field-strength-related drawbacks could not be compensated for, abdominal 3 T MR imaging should be clinically implemented with caution in some patients (eg, patients with massive ascites).
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- Daniele Marin
- Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Springer F, Machann J, Claussen CD, Schick F, Schwenzer NF. Liver fat content determined by magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16:1560-6. [PMID: 20355234 PMCID: PMC2848364 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i13.1560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hepatic steatosis as the most prevalent liver disorder can either be related to alcoholic liver disease (ALD) or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In both conditions, hepatocytes excessively accumulate fat-containing vacuoles within their cytoplasm, which is the key histological feature. In contrast to ALD, NAFLD is commonly associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and insulin resistance. To determine increased liver fat content, liver biopsy is currently considered the gold standard. Besides the invasive technique, various other non-invasive techniques have been developed, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based methods. Among these techniques, ultrasound and CT provide only qualitative information about hepatic steatosis, whereas MRS- or MRI-based methods are able to determine even small amounts of fat accurately. These non-invasive magnetic resonance techniques have already proven their great potential, especially in longitudinal and cross-sectional studies regarding various metabolic conditions and medical treatment regimens. In this review, the most common, non-invasive MRS/MRI techniques for assessment of intrahepatic lipid content are described with their inherent advantages and limitations.
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Sakamoto K, Fujimitsu R, Ida M, Horiuchi S, Hamada Y, Yoshimitsu K. MR diagnosis of steroid cell tumor of the ovary: value of chemical shift imaging. Magn Reson Med Sci 2010; 8:193-5. [PMID: 20035129 DOI: 10.2463/mrms.8.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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A 53-year-old asymptomatic woman was found to have a pelvic mass at medical examination. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed a 4-cm solid mass at the right adnexal region, which showed marked hyperintensity on T(2)-weighted imaging and marked enhancement on post-contrast T(1)-weighted imaging. Chemical-shift imaging showed slight but significant signal loss on out-of-phase images, which suggested the presence of intratumoral lipid. The resected specimen exhibited typical features of steroid cell tumor, and Oil Red O stain was positive for cytoplasmic lipid.
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- Keiko Sakamoto
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Marin D, Soher BJ, Dale BM, Boll DT, Youngblood RS, Merkle EM. Characterization of adrenal lesions: comparison of 2D and 3D dual gradient-echo MR imaging at 3 T--preliminary results. Radiology 2010; 254:179-87. [PMID: 20032151 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.09090486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To retrospectively compare a two-dimensional (2D) and a three-dimensional (3D) technique for in-phase (IP) and opposed-phase (OP) single-breath-hold 3-T magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the characterization of adrenal lesions, with histopathologic confirmation, computed tomographic findings, or imaging follow-up for a minimum of 6 months used as the reference standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective HIPAA-compliant study was approved by institutional review board, and a waiver of informed consent was obtained. Thirty-four patients (mean age, 57 years) with 37 adrenal lesions underwent 3-T adrenal MR imaging with both 2D and 3D single-breath-hold dual gradient-echo (GRE) MR sequences. Signal intensity (SI) index and adrenal-to-spleen, adrenal-to-liver, and adrenal-to-muscle SI ratios for each lesion were compared between the two techniques by using repeated-measures analysis of variance. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) for each evaluation method was determined, with retrospective selection of suggested thresholds. RESULTS For the 2D and 3D techniques, the mean SI index and SI ratios were significantly different between adenomas and nonadenomas (P < .05), except for the adrenal-to-liver SI ratio with the 2D technique and the adrenal-to-muscle SI ratio with both techniques. For all evaluation methods, the AUCs were higher, although not statistically significant, for the 3D technique. The two techniques exploited different suggested thresholds for discriminating adenomas from nonadenomas. CONCLUSION Adrenal adenomas can be readily differentiated from nonadenomas at 3-T MR imaging with either a 2D or 3D single-breath-hold dual GRE MR technique. Depending on the acquisition technique, different suggested thresholds need to be selected for various evaluation methods.
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- Daniele Marin
- Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Duke North-Room 1417, Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Ma X, Holalkere NS, Kambadakone R A, Mino-Kenudson M, Hahn PF, Sahani DV. Imaging-based quantification of hepatic fat: methods and clinical applications. Radiographics 2009; 29:1253-77. [PMID: 19755595 DOI: 10.1148/rg.295085186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 226] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Fatty liver disease comprises a spectrum of conditions (simple hepatic steatosis, steatohepatitis with inflammatory changes, and end-stage liver disease with fibrosis and cirrhosis). Hepatic steatosis is often associated with diabetes and obesity and may be secondary to alcohol and drug use, toxins, viral infections, and metabolic diseases. Detection and quantification of liver fat have many clinical applications, and early recognition is crucial to institute appropriate management and prevent progression. Histopathologic analysis is the reference standard to detect and quantify fat in the liver, but results are vulnerable to sampling error. Moreover, it can cause morbidity and complications and cannot be repeated often enough to monitor treatment response. Imaging can be repeated regularly and allows assessment of the entire liver, thus avoiding sampling error. Selection of appropriate imaging methods demands understanding of their advantages and limitations and the suitable clinical setting. Ultrasonography is effective for detecting moderate or severe fatty infiltration but is limited by lack of interobserver reliability and intraobserver reproducibility. Computed tomography allows quantitative and qualitative evaluation and is generally highly accurate and reliable; however, the results may be confounded by hepatic parenchymal changes due to cirrhosis or depositional diseases. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging with appropriate sequences (eg, chemical shift techniques) has similarly high sensitivity, and MR spectroscopy provides unique advantages for some applications. However, both are expensive and too complex to be used to monitor steatosis.
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- Xiaozhou Ma
- Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, White 270, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Schwenzer NF, Springer F, Schraml C, Stefan N, Machann J, Schick F. Non-invasive assessment and quantification of liver steatosis by ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance. J Hepatol 2009; 51:433-45. [PMID: 19604596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2009.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 528] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hepatic steatosis is the most prevalent liver disorder in the developed world. It is closely associated with features of metabolic syndrome, especially insulin resistance and obesity. The two most common conditions associated with fatty liver are alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Liver biopsy is considered the gold standard for the assessment of liver fat, but there is a need for less invasive diagnostic techniques. New imaging modalities are emerging, which could provide more detailed information about hepatic tissue or even replace biopsy. In the present review, available imaging modalities (ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy) are presented which are employed to detect or even quantify the fat content of the liver. The advantages and disadvantages of the above-mentioned imaging modalities are discussed. Although none of these techniques is able to differentiate between microvesicular and macrovesicular steatosis and to reveal all features visible using histology, the proposed diagnostic modalities offer a wide range of additional information such as anatomical and morphological information non-invasively. In particular, magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy are able to quantify the hepatic fat content hence avoiding exposure to radiation. Except for proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, all modalities offer additional information about regional fat distribution within the liver. MR elastography, which can estimate the amount of fibrosis, also appears promising in the differentiation between simple steatosis and steatohepatitis.
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- Nina F Schwenzer
- Section on Experimental Radiology, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Eberhard-Karls University, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Johnson DH, Flask CA, Ernsberger PR, Wong WCK, Wilson DL. Reproducible MRI measurement of adipose tissue volumes in genetic and dietary rodent obesity models. J Magn Reson Imaging 2009; 28:915-27. [PMID: 18821617 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.21481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To develop ratio MRI [lipid/(lipid+water)] methods for assessing lipid depots and compare measurement variability with biological differences among lean controls (spontaneously hypertensive rats [SHRs]), dietary obese rats (SHR-DOs), and genetic/dietary obese rats (SHROBs). MATERIALS AND METHODS Images with and without chemical shift-selective (CHESS) water suppression were processed using a semiautomatic method that accounts for relaxometry, chemical shift, receive coil sensitivity, and partial volume. RESULTS Partial volume correction improved results by 10% to 15%. Over six operators, volume variation was reduced to 1.9 mL from 30.6 mL for single-image-analysis with intensity inhomogeneity. For three acquisitions on the same animal, volume reproducibility was <1%. SHROBs had six times more visceral and eight times more subcutaneous adipose tissue than SHRs. SHR-DOs had enlarged visceral depots (three times larger than those in SHRs). SHROBs had significantly more subcutaneous adipose tissue, indicating a strong genetic component to this fat depot. Liver ratios in SHR-DO and SHROB were higher than in SHR, indicating elevated fat content. Among SHROBs, evidence suggested a phenotype SHROB* having elevated liver ratios and visceral adipose tissue volumes. CONCLUSION Effects of diet and genetics on obesity were significantly larger than variations due to image acquisition and analysis, indicating that these methods can be used to assess accumulation/depletion of lipid depots in animal models of obesity.
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- David H Johnson
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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Zigmond E, Zangen SW, Pappo O, Sklair-Levy M, Lalazar G, Zolotaryova L, Raz I, Ilan Y. Beta-glycosphingolipids improve glucose intolerance and hepatic steatosis of the Cohen diabetic rat. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2009; 296:E72-8. [PMID: 18940939 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.90634.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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A link between altered levels of various gangliosides and the development of insulin resistance was described in transgenic mice. Naturally occurring glycosphingolipids were shown to exert immunomodulatory effects in a natural killer T (NKT) cell-dependent manner. This study examined whether glycosphingolipid-induced modulation of the immune system may reduce pancreatic and liver steatosis and stimulate insulin secretion in the Cohen diabetes-sensitive (CDS) rat, a lean model of non-insulin-resistant, nutritionally induced diabetes. Four groups of CDS rats fed a diabetogenic diet were treated with daily intraperitoneal injections of glycosphingolipids beta-glucosylceramide, beta-lactosylceramide, a combination of both (IGL), or vehicle (PBS) for up to 45 days. Immune modulation was assessed by fluorescence-activated cell sorting analysis of intrahepatic and intrasplenic lymphocytes. Steatosis was assessed by MRI imaging and histological examination of liver and pancreas, Blood glucose and plasma insulin concentrations were assessed during an oral glucose tolerance test. Administration of glycosphingolipids, particularly IGL, increased intrahepatic trapping of CD8 T and NKT lymphocytes. Pancreatic and liver histology were markedly improved and steatosis was reduced in all treated groups compared with vehicle-treated rats. Insulin secretion was restored after glycosphingolipid treatment, resulting in improved glucose tolerance. The immunomodulatory effect of beta-glycosphingolipids improved the beta-cell function of the hyperglycemic CDS rat. Thus our results suggest a role for the immune system in the pathogenesis of diabetes in this model.
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- Ehud Zigmond
- Liver Unit, Dept. of Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical Center, PO Box 12000, Jerusalem, Israel IL-91120
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Oleaga A, Goñi F. Pheochromocytoma: diagnostic and therapeutic update. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 55:202-16. [PMID: 22967914 DOI: 10.1016/s1575-0922(08)70669-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2006] [Accepted: 02/04/2008] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Pheochromocytomas are catecholamine-secreting tumors that arise from chromaffin cells of the sympathetic nervous system. In 80-85% of cases, these tumors are located in the adrenal medulla while the remainder is located in extra-adrenal chromaffin tissues (paragangliomas). Pheochromocytomas account for 6.5% of incidentally discovered adrenal tumors. These tumors may be sporadic or the result of several genetic diseases: multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, neurofibromatosis type 1, and familial paraganglioma associated with mutations in succinate dehydrogenase subunits. Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma should first be established biochemically by measuring plasma free metanephrines and urinary fractionated metanephrines. The radiological imaging tests of choice are computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The first-line specific functional imaging test is scintigraphy with (123)I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG); if this test is unavailable, scintigraphy with (131)I-MIBG is the second choice. Positron emission tomography (PET) with (18)F-F-fluorodopamine (F-DA) is useful in metastatic disease. The treatment of choice is laparoscopic surgery after adequate alpha adrenergic blockade. Approximately 10% of tumors are malignant. Chemotherapy is used for inoperable disease. Prognosis is good except in malignant disease, in which 5-year survival is less than 50%. The identification of the genes causing hereditary pheochromocytoma has led to changes in the recommendation for genetic testing.
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- Amelia Oleaga
- Servicio de Endocrinología. Hospital de Basurto. Bilbao. Vizcaya. España
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Yoshimitsu K, Kuroda Y, Nakamuta M, Taketomi A, Irie H, Tajima T, Hirakawa M, Ishigami K, Ushijima Y, Yamada T, Honda H. Noninvasive estimation of hepatic steatosis using plain CT vs. Chemical-shift MR imaging: Significance for living donors. J Magn Reson Imaging 2008; 28:678-84. [DOI: 10.1002/jmri.21457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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