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Yu XJ, Lin YD, Hu P, Zee CS, Ji SJ, Zhou F. Imaging findings of vertebral osteomyelitis caused by nontuberculous mycobacterial organisms: Three case reports and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29395. [PMID: 35713445 PMCID: PMC9276087 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Prompt diagnosis of nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) vertebral osteomyelitis is challenging, yet necessary to prevent serious morbidity and mortality. Here, we report 3 cases of vertebral osteomyelitis caused by NTM with imaging findings. PATIENT CONCERNS Case 1, a 58-year-old male patient, was admitted to our hospital because of the presence of a pulmonary mass for 6 months with cough and chest pain.Case 2, a 50-year-old male patient, had fever and cough for 3 years and was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Antituberculosis treatment was ineffective, accompanied by lymph node enlargement and osteosclerotic changes involving vertebral bodies.Case 3, a 66-year-old female patient, was admitted to our hospital with a mass on the top of her head for 1 month, which ruptured in the last 2 weeks. DIAGNOSES Case 1: Sputum culture revealed Mycobacterium (M.) avium.Case 2: The final culture results of the lymph node biopsy samples were M. intracellulare.Case 3: Culture results of the sputum and pus from the abscess were M. gordon.We found sclerosing lesions in the spine in all 3 NTM patients, which were easily misdiagnosed as metastatic tumors. In 2 cases, there was bone destruction in the ilium with limbic sclerosis, and there were abscesses near the ilium and in front of the sacrum in 1 case. INTERVENTIONS Case 1 was transferred to other specialist hospital.Case 3 received surgical treatment for cranial lesions and abscess drainage.Case 2 and case 3 received targeted treatment for nontuberculous mycobacteria in our hospital. OUTCOME The condition of case 1 was unknown.Recovery of case 2 was uneventful because of prolonged illness; however, inflammation gradually improved overall.Case 3 had no recurrence following surgical treatment. LESSONS In our 3 cases of NTM vertebral osteomyelitis, bone lesions were often misdiagnosed as bony metastases because of the presence of multiple sclerotic lesions. Diagnoses were challenging and delayed. It is important to consider osteomyelitis by NTM when disseminated osteosclerosis with or without osteolytic bone lesions is present in conjunction with continuous inflammatory symptoms and signs. Moreover, an open biopsy of the lesion should be performed for a definitive diagnosis.
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- Xiao Jing Yu
- Department of Radiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Urology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, USC University Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Yu XJ, He HJ, Zhang QW, Zhao F, Zee CS, Zhang SZ, Gong XY. Somatotopic reorganization of hand representation in bilateral arm amputees with or without special foot movement skill. Brain Res 2014; 1546:9-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2013.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2012] [Revised: 12/11/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The balloon occlusion test (BOT) is a well-accepted technique for the treatment of large or complex aneurysms. However, this procedure may not be feasible for small arteries such as the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). We report our experience with endovascular treatment of a fusiform PICA aneurysm employing a microcatheter occlusion test. CASE DESCRIPTION A 46-year-old male had a fusiform Type I aneurysm with irregular wall in the lateral medullary segment of left PICA. Because the BOT cannot be safely performed in the PICA, we performed a temporary occlusion test using a microcatheter. RESULTS The microcatheter occlusion test was successfully performed, and endovascular treatment was performed afterward. The patient remained symptom free after the embolization and at one-year follow-up. CONCLUSION The microcatheter occlusion test is an excellent option for performing an occlusion test for vessels that cannot accommodate a balloon because of their diminutive size.
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- Lei Huang
- Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Huang BC, Geng DY, Zee CS, Ji YM, Cheng HX, Dai YM. A unique magnetic resonance imaging feature of glioblastoma multiforme: the 'pseudopalisade' sign. J Int Med Res 2010; 38:686-93. [PMID: 20515584 DOI: 10.1177/147323001003800233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study was designed to investigate the unique magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of histopathologically-proven glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) with pseudopalisade necrosis and to assess its value for grading gliomas and providing a differential diagnosis. The study included 169 patients with intracranial masses who underwent surgery and had a proven histopathological diagnosis: 50 with GBM, 77 with gliomas (46 grade II and 31 grade III) and 42 with other intracranial masses (20 metastases, 14 lymphomas and eight abscesses). All patients underwent preoperative brain MRI including post-contrast T(1)-weighted imaging. The presence of the 'pseudopalisade' sign on post-contrast T(1)-weighted images was compared among the different types of brain mass. The frequency of the 'pseudopalisade' sign in GBMs (94.00%) was significantly higher than that seen in grade II and III gliomas (11.69%) and other intracranial masses (7.14%). The 'pseudopalisade' sign on post-contrast T(1)-weighted images was useful for grading gliomas and for differentiating GBM from other brain masses.
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- B C Huang
- Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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The history of the development of cerebral imaging is a complex combination of the forces of innovation at both the individual and industrial levels. Principal paradigms of neuroimaging shifted as a result of technological breakthroughs, beginning with the discovery of x-rays and continuing with the development of computerized imaging to the latest imaging paradigm, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging. We discuss these landmarks in neuroimaging in historical context, with emphasis on the particularly rapid development of imaging technology during the past 30 to 40 years, including the most recent emerging technologies.
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- Paul E Kim
- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1200 North State Street, Room 3740, Los Angeles, California 90033, USA.
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The trigeminal nerve is the largest of the cranial nerves, serving as a major conduit for sensory information from the head and neck and primarily providing motor innervation to the muscles of mastication. An understanding of the pathologic processes that may involve this nerve requires a detailed knowledge of its origin within the brain stem as well as its course intracranially. This article describes the neuroanatomy of the nerve and divides it into its various segments to provide a differential diagnosis of common and some uncommon pathologic processes.
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- J L Go
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033, USA
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Yu C, Apuzzo ML, Zee CS, Petrovich Z. A phantom study of the geometric accuracy of computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging stereotactic localization with the Leksell stereotactic system. Neurosurgery 2001; 48:1092-8; discussion 1098-9. [PMID: 11334276 DOI: 10.1097/00006123-200105000-00025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the spatial accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomographic stereotactic localization with the Leksell stereotactic system. METHODS The phantom was constructed in the shape of a box, 164 mm in each dimension, with three perpendicular arrays of solid acrylic rod, 5 mm in diameter and spaced 30 mm apart within the phantom. In this study, images from two different MRI scanners and a computed tomographic scanner were obtained using the same Leksell (Elekta Instruments, Stockholm, Sweden) head frame placement. The coordinates of the rod images in the three principal planes were measured by using a tool provided with Leksell GammaPlan software (Elekta Instruments, Norcross, GA) and were compared with the physical phantom measurements. RESULTS The greatest distortion was found around the periphery, and the least distortion (<1.5 mm) was present in the middle and most other areas of the phantom. In the phantom study using computed tomography, the mean values of the maximum errors for the x, y, and z axes were 1.0 mm (range, 0.2-1.3 mm), 0.4 mm (range, 0.1-0.8 mm), and 3.8 mm (range, 1.9-5.1 mm), respectively. The mean values of the maximum errors when using the Philips MRI scanner (Philips Medical Systems, Shelton, CT) were 0.9 mm (range, 0.4-1.7 mm), 0.2 mm (range, 0.0-0.7 mm), and 1.9 mm (range, 1.3-2.3 mm), respectively. Using the Siemens MRI scanner (Siemens Medical Systems, New York, NY), these values were 0.4 mm (range, 0.0-0.7 mm), 0.6 mm (range, 0.0-1.0 mm), and 1.6 mm (range, 0.8-2.0 mm), respectively. The geometric accuracy of the MRI scans when using the Siemens scanner was greatly improved after the implementation of a new software patch provided by the manufacturer. The accuracy also varied with the direction of phase encoding. CONCLUSION The accuracy of target localization for most intracranial lesions during stereotactic radiosurgery can be achieved within the size of a voxel, especially by using the Siemens MRI scanner at current specifications and with a new software patch. However, caution is warranted when imaging peripheral lesions, where the distortion is greatest.
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- C Yu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90033, USA.
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Kostanian V, Choi JC, Liker MA, Go JL, Zee CS. Computed tomographic characteristics of chronic subdural hematomas. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2000; 11:479-89. [PMID: 10918018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Although medical history and physical examination should lead to diagnosis of chronic subdural hematomas, 40% of these patients are likely to be misdiagnosed because many of these symptoms occur in other disease processes, such as transient ischemic attacks, stroke, dementia, and tumors. Computed tomography remains one of the most useful tools in the evaluation of these patients because of its rapidity, cost, availability, and pathologic sensitivity.
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- V Kostanian
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033, USA
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Go JL, Kim PE, Ahmadi J, Seagall HD, Zee CS. Fungal infections of the central nervous system. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2000; 10:409-25. [PMID: 10775959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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The diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system fungal infections typically pose problems for the clinician. With an increased incidence of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, neuroradiologic imaging has become essential in determining complications and outcomes. This article provides a summary of the more common organisms encountered in fungal infections of the central nervous system and the imaging features primarily seen with CT and MR imaging.
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- J L Go
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, 90033, USA
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Zee CS, Go JL, Kim PE, DiGiorgio CM. Imaging of neurocysticercosis. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2000; 10:391-407. [PMID: 10775958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Neurocysticercosis produces a variety of neurologic syndromes resulting from the cysticerci infestation of the central nervous system by the larvae of Taenia solium. Because of increased immigration to the United States from endemic areas, the incidence of neurocysticercosis has increased, especially in California, Texas, Arizona, and other southwestern states. Neuroimaging studies play a significant role in the diagnosis and management of patients with neurocysticercosis.
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- C S Zee
- Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, 90033, USA
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Powars DR, Conti PS, Wong WY, Groncy P, Hyman C, Smith E, Ewing N, Keenan RN, Zee CS, Harold Y, Hiti AL, Teng EL, Chan LS. Cerebral vasculopathy in sickle cell anemia: diagnostic contribution of positron emission tomography. Blood 1999; 93:71-9. [PMID: 9864148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Children with sickle cell anemia (SS) have an increased risk for cerebral vasculopathy with stroke (CVA) and cognitive impairment. The present study examines the extent to which adding positron emission tomography (PET) to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can improve the detection of cerebral vasculopathy. Whereas MRI has been the prime modality for showing anatomical lesions, PET excels at assessing the functional metabolic state through glucose utilization 2-deoxy-2 [18F] fluoro-D-glucose (FDG) and microvascular blood flow ([15O]H2O). Forty-nine SS children were studied. Among them, 19 had clinically overt CVA, 20 had life-threatening hypoxic episodes or soft neurologic signs, and 10 were normal based on neurological history and examination. For the entire sample of 49 subjects, 30 (61%) had abnormal MRI findings, 36 (73%) had abnormal PET findings, and 44 (90%) showed abnormalities on either the MRI or the PET or both. Of the 19 subjects with overt CVA, 17 had abnormal MRI (89%), 17 had abnormal PET (89%), and 19 (100%) had either abnormal MRI or PET or both. Among the 20 subjects with soft neurologic signs, 10 (50%) had abnormal MRI, 13 (65%) had abnormal PET, and 17 (85%) had abnormal MRI and/or PET. Six (60%) of the 10 neurologically normal subjects had abnormal PET. Among the 30 subjects with no overt CVA, 25 (83%) demonstrated imaging abnormalities based on either MRI or PET or both, thus, silent ischemia. Lower than average full-scale intelligence quotient (FSIQ) was associated with either overt CVA or silent ischemic lesions. Four subjects who received chronic red blood cell transfusion showed improved metabolic and perfusion status on repeat PET scans. In conclusion, (1) the addition of PET to MRI identified a much greater proportion of SS children with neuroimaging abnormalities, particularly in those who had no history of overt neurologic events. (2) PET lesions are more extensive, often bihemispheric, as compared with MRI abnormalities. (3) PET may be useful in management as a tool to evaluate metabolic improvement after therapeutic interventions, and (4) the correlation of PET abnormalities to subsequent stroke or progressive neurologic dysfunction requires further study.
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- D R Powars
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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Mendel E, Khoo LT, Go JL, Hinton D, Zee CS, Apuzzo ML. Intracerebral Whipple's disease diagnosed by stereotactic biopsy: a case report and review of the literature. Neurosurgery 1999; 44:203-9. [PMID: 9894983 DOI: 10.1097/00006123-199901000-00123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE This case demonstrates the rare occurrence of intracerebral Whipple's disease in a patient lacking classic systemic manifestations of the disease. Because of the nonspecific presentation and the typically deep-seated location of cerebral lesions in these patients, definitive diagnosis is frequently problematic. We present the first reported use of stereotaxy-guided brain biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of isolated intracranial Whipple's disease. CLINICAL PRESENTATION The patient was a 36-year-old man who presented with a 4-month history of progressive lethargy, hypersomnia, behavioral changes, and weight gain. The results of the physical examination were remarkable only for findings of hypogonadism. Subsequent laboratory evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, with low levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone, cortisol, and prolactin. INTERVENTION A magnetic resonance image of the brain demonstrated hyperintense lesions on T2-weighted images in the regions of the right fornix, hypothalamus, and putamen that subsequently enhanced with intravenously administered contrast medium. A biopsy was then obtained from the right putaminal lesion under stereotactic guidance. Histopathological analysis of the tissue revealed findings consistent with intracerebral Whipple's disease that were subsequently confirmed using electron microscopy. CONCLUSION Intracerebral Whipple's disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with progressive dementia and cognitive decline. In these patients, lesions have typically been observed in the hypothalamus, cingulate gyrus, basal ganglia, insular cortex, and cerebellum. As evidenced by our case, stereotaxy affords clinicians the attractive option of a minimally invasive technique by which to obtain tissue from such deep-seated areas. A review of this rare neurosurgical entity is presented.
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- E Mendel
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033, USA
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Go JL, Zee CS. Unique CT imaging advantages. Hemorrhage and calcification. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 1998; 8:541-58. [PMID: 9673312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Computed tomography remains the imaging modality of choice in the detection of two processes: acute intracranial hemorrhage and calcification; however, in the subacute and chronic stages of hemorrhage, MR imaging is more sensitive in aging and staging hemorrhage. FLAIR imaging increases the sensitivity of MR imaging in the detection of subarachnoid hemorrhage. The signal characteristics of calcification on MR imaging is variable, especially on T1-weighted images decreasing its detectability. CT is superior to MR imaging in the detection of calcification. A number of factors including slice thickness, as well as window width and level may affect the detectability of calcification on CT.
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- J L Go
- Department of Radiology, Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90033, USA
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Zee CS, Go JL. CT of head trauma. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 1998; 8:525-39. [PMID: 9673311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The advent of CT in the early 1970s revolutionized the diagnosis and management of head trauma patients. CT remains to be the imaging modality of choice in the evaluation of patients with acute head trauma. High resolution CT is excellent for evaluating facial and skull fractures. Neurosurgically significant lesions such as epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, or depressed skull fractures are already detected by CT. The early detection of extra-axial hematomas made possible by the increased availability of CT, results in early surgical interventions with marked improvement in morbidity and mortality in head trauma patients.
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- C S Zee
- Department of Radiology, USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California 90033, USA
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Stereotactic biopsy has evolved as a powerful and safe tool to provide tissue diagnoses with minimal disruption of normal functioning brain. It plays a significant role in the management of malignant brain tumors, where the benefit of open surgery might not justify the concomitant risks. Stereotactic procedures are closed procedures, and thus direct feedback is not provided to the surgeon during manipulation of brain tissue. This difference from most other neurosurgical procedures necessitates rigor in the preoperative workup, the planning of the procedure, and the conduct of the procedure. The success of the procedure is measured by the ability of the team to make an accurate histopathological diagnosis of the lesion; in experienced hands, the rate of success should exceed 95%. Complications and mortality can be minimized with appropriate attention to detail.
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- M D Krieger
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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Stereotactic biopsy has evolved as a powerful and safe tool to provide tissue diagnoses with minimal disruption of normal functioning brain. It plays a significant role in the management of malignant brain tumors, where the benefit of open surgery might not justify the concomitant risks. Stereotactic procedures are closed procedures, and thus direct feedback is not provided to the surgeon during manipulation of brain tissue. This difference from most other neurosurgical procedures necessitates rigor in the preoperative workup, the planning of the procedure, and the conduct of the procedure. The success of the procedure is measured by the ability of the team to make an accurate histopathological diagnosis of the lesion; in experienced hands, the rate of success should exceed 95%. Complications and mortality can be minimized with appropriate attention to detail.
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- M D Krieger
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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Stereotactic biopsy has evolved as a powerful and safe tool to provide tissue diagnoses with minimal disruption of normal functioning brain. It plays a significant role in the management of malignant brain tumors, where the benefit of open surgery might not justify the concomitant risks. Stereotactic procedures are closed procedures, and thus direct feedback is not provided to the surgeon during manipulation of brain tissue. This difference from most other neurosurgical procedures necessitates rigor in the preoperative workup, the planning of the procedure, and the conduct of the procedure. The success of the procedure is measured by the ability of the team to make an accurate histopathological diagnosis of the lesion; in experienced hands, the rate of success should exceed 95%. Complications and mortality can be minimized with appropriate attention to detail.
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- M D Krieger
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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A two turn saddle shaped surface coil receiver was developed that allowed high resolution magnetic resonance imaging of the rat spinal cord. This is particularly important in laboratory animals where central nervous system regions of interest are relatively small. A continuous copper wire 1.5 mm in diameter was wound into two turns 28 mm in diameter. The saddle shape of the second turn improved the homogeneity of the signal within the region of interest and maintained sufficient field of view and depth of penetration. The quality factor (Q) for the surface coil was Q = 199 unloaded, and Q = 60 loaded. Using this surface coil with a GE CSI II 2.0 Tesla small bore magnet, spin echo T1 (TR = 500 msec, TE = 25 msec) and T2 (TR = 2000 msec, TE = 100 msec) weighted images were obtained in cross section, using 2 mm slice thickness with 2 excitations per phase encoding step. A sagittal gradient echo (rapid scan, TR = 85 msec, TE = 10 msec) was used to document reestablishment of vascular flow following ischemia. Spinal cord ischemia was induced by 14 minute temporary occlusion of spinal cord blood supply. MRI was performed at 18 hours following ischemia. There was a 1.4 fold increase in T2 image intensity in ischemic rat spinal cord (n = 4), consistent with edema formation, compared to normal rat spinal cord (n = 4). Preliminary studies show that similar high resolution images can be performed on the rat brain. This technique uses standard MRI equipment and the surface coil is made from inexpensive readily available materials. There are various animal models of cerebral and spinal cord injury that would benefit from improved high resolution MRI. This coil design may have application in larger animal models and the clinical setting.
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- D R LeMay
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109, USA
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Carotid MR angiography has primarily been used to evaluate for stenotic lesions. We performed 2D time of flight MR angiography in 25 patients with palpable neck masses. There were 23 masses confirmed histologically. Two of the masses represented abnormal carotid arteries. Carotid deviation was seen in 23 of 25 (92%) of patients. Widening of the carotid bifurcation was identified in seven patients, including four carotid body tumors, one inflammatory mass, one benign salivary gland tumor, and one schwannoma. Increased vascularity was identified in one carotid body tumor and in one metastatic papillary carcinoma of the thyroid. MR angiography may be useful to demonstrate flow within vessels and represents a familiar imaging display for surgical planning. Splaying of the carotid bifurcation is useful in demonstrating carotid space lesions.
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- P M Colletti
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033, USA
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Terk MR, Zee CS, Colletti PM, Haywood LJ. The application of magnetic resonance techniques to the evaluation of the patient with sickle-cell disease. Biomed Instrum Technol 1996; 30:349-53. [PMID: 8839990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Sickle-cell anemia presents unique challenges to the clinician who wishes to obtain important data regarding anatomic lesions and metabolic states without subjecting the patient to additional risks involving the imaging techniques. Two applications-magnetic resonance angiography and magnetic resonance spectroscopy-are described in this review.
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- M R Terk
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles CA 90033, USA
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Luxton G, Yu C, Petrovich Z, Zelman V, Zee CS, Machovec DJ, LeMay D, Apuzzo ML. Mechanical malfunction of the Leksell Gamma knife during patient treatment. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 1996; 66:35-40. [PMID: 8938931 DOI: 10.1159/000099665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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During the course of a patient treatment with a North American U-type gamma unit, the remote hydraulic valve controlling the direction of couch motion failed to change state. The couch, helmet and patient remained in treatment position after the expiration of treatment time for one of the target shots. No unusual equipment warning indications had been observed prior to the malfunction. The gamma unit was new, having been used to treat approximately 20 patients since it had begun to be used clinically 11 weeks previously. This specific situation was not addressed in our posted Emergency Procedures, which dealt explicitly with loss of electrical power, and loss of hydraulic pressure. In the present case, the hydraulic gauges indicated full pressure. After attempts to disengage the patient remotely proved unsuccessful, personnel entered the room. The table clutch at the foot of the couch was operated to disengage the couch/helmet assembly from its docked position. While this was not mentioned in our emergency procedures, the act had the effect of causing the cobalt-60 sources to be misaligned with the collimator apertures, thereby immediately terminating the patient treatment. This also had the unanticipated effect of substantially reducing radiation leakage exposure rate next to the couch near the tunnel opening. The patient was released from the helmet trunnions using a manufacturer-supplied long-handled special Allen key. The key was used conventionally, to release the trunnion locking mechanism, and also unconventionally to force a separation of a trunnion from the docking slot on the patient head frame. The patient was then removed from the tunnel by sliding out the pad on which she was lying. Anesthesiology personnel accompanied the patient out of the room. The unit functioned properly upon the replacement of the valve by manufacturer service personnel the next day. The patient returned for completion of treatment 1 week later. There were only minor changes to the overall patient dosimetry as a result of the malfunction. Personnel exposures were very low. The malfunction was reported to State authorities, who conducted an investigation, that was in turn followed up by an investigation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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- G Luxton
- University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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- Z Petrovich
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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We describe a case of a 28-year-old Latino man who presented with signs and symptoms of raised intracranial pressure and radiographic evidence of a third ventricular cystic lesion. The cyst was removed via a transcallosal approach; the histology was noted to be a cysticercal lesion. The radiographic and histological features of this interesting case are discussed.
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- W T Couldwell
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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Kim PE, Zee CS. The radiologic evaluation of craniocerebral missile injuries. Neurosurg Clin N Am 1995; 6:669-87. [PMID: 8527910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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A brief overview of the imaging findings in craniocerebral missile injury is presented here. CT scanning has established itself as the primary imaging modality for the complex injuries seen in CMI as well as its acute and delayed complications. Plain x-ray, angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging have more limited but sometimes important roles in the management of these injuries. With regard to outcome prediction, imaging has also proved to be of some, albeit limited, usefulness, primarily as adjuncts to clinical criteria such as the GCS. Future research with CT as well as magnetic resonance imaging will likely expand the clinical role of these modalities, particularly in the realm of outcome analysis.
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- P E Kim
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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Our purpose was to document the incidence and imaging features of cystic meningiomas, to correlate the imaging features of cystic meningiomas with the histopathological findings, and to analyze the surgical implications of the imaging features of cystic meningiomas. The imaging studies, clinical histories, operative findings, and histopathological findings of a total of 128 patients with meningiomas were reviewed retrospectively. The 15 cystic meningiomas in our series could be morphologically divided into three major types: cystic areas contained wholly within the tumor (6 meningiomas), cystic areas at the periphery of, but wholly within, the margins of the tumor (5 meningiomas), and cystic areas peripheral to the tumor, lying on the adjacent brain (4 meningiomas). A majority of cystic meningiomas were histopathologically diagnosed to be meningothelial (8 of 15 meningiomas). Cellular atypia was seen in many patients. Meningiomas may simulate astrocytomas or metastatic lesions on imaging studies. Magnetic resonance imaging had a diagnostic accuracy of 80% (12 of 15 patients), which was significantly better than the computed tomography diagnostic accuracy of 50% or less. Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast enhancement could distinguish Type 2 (cyst wall containing tumor cells) and Type 3 (cyst wall containing gliotic tissue without tumor invasion) cystic meningiomas. Cyst wall enhancement was seen in Type 2, but not in Type 3, cystic meningiomas. Cystic meningiomas represented approximately 10% of all meningiomas in our series. Histiologically, they were usually relatively aggressive, which probably partly explains why cystic changes may be secondary to tumor necrosis or hemorrhage. Recognition of the diagnostic features of cystic meningiomas is important, because they may mimic metastatic neoplasms or primary gliomas.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- C S Zee
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
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Levy ML, Wieder BH, Schneider J, Zee CS, Weiss MH. Subdural empyema of the cervical spine: clinicopathological correlates and magnetic resonance imaging. Report of three cases. J Neurosurg 1994; 81:160. [PMID: 7911521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Levy ML, Wieder BH, Schneider J, Zee CS, Weiss MH. Subdural empyema of the cervical spine: clinicopathological correlates and magnetic resonance imaging. Report of three cases. J Neurosurg 1993; 79:929-35. [PMID: 7902429 DOI: 10.3171/jns.1993.79.6.0929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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A paucity of formally described information is available in the scientific literature regarding spinal subdural empyema. Patients presenting with neurological deterioration associated with subdural empyema are rarely identified, and treatment is often based upon anecdotal cases. The authors contribute three cases of primary cervical spinal subdural empyema and review the seven found in the literature. All patients had clinical evidence of neurological compromise, cervical tenderness, cervical pain, and leukocytosis upon admission. Cervical involvement ranged from C-2 to C-7. All patients underwent laminectomy with durotomy and drainage. The authors recommend prompt surgical decompressive laminectomy, copious irrigation, and drainage, followed with appropriate adjunctive antibiotic therapy for treatment of these patients.
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- M L Levy
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles
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OBJECTIVE Our goal was to evaluate the role of Gd-enhanced MR in the diagnosis and surgical planning of intraventricular cysticercosis cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-three patients with intraventricular cysticercosis were evaluated with Gd-enhanced MRI including follow-up studies ranging over time periods from 6 months to 8 years. The patient age ranged from 17 to 65 years. All had lived in Mexico or Central America. RESULTS Twenty patients had surgical removal of the cysts. The majority of patients (18 of 20) who had surgical removal of the cyst showed improvement with resolution of hydrocephalus. Two of 20 patients required additional shunting to alleviate hydrocephalus. In these two patients, Gd-enhanced MR showed cyst wall enhancement. Ependymitis with adhesion was found at surgery in these two patients. Nine patients had shunt placement; one of nine patients showed cyst enlargement 2.5 years later that required surgical removal. Of the remaining eight patients, four showed irregular, thick, ring-like enhancement mimicking a neoplasm on follow-up imaging studies. Four patients with cysts in the lateral ventricle did not require treatment. Two of the four patients showed irregular, thick, ring-like enhancement on follow-up imaging studies. CONCLUSION Gadolinium-enhanced MR is more sensitive than contrast-enhanced CT for detecting ependymitis, which is essential in deciding whether surgical removal of the cyst or shunt placement is indicated. A degenerating intraventricular cysticercosis cyst may present as an irregular, thick, ring-like enhancing lesion or a nodular enhancing lesion with varying degrees of surrounding edema, mimicking a neoplasm.
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- C S Zee
- LAC/USC Imaging Science Center 90033
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PURPOSE To evaluate atypical magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of spinal tuberculosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 1990 and 1993, five of 11 consecutive patients with spinal tuberculosis (two men and three women, aged 30-57 years) had MR findings more suggestive of neoplasm than infection. One patient, a European immigrant, had acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). RESULTS Areas involved with tuberculosis were hypointense on T1-weighted images and hyperintense on T2-weighted images, and became enhanced with gadopentetate dimeglumine. In two patients, tuberculosis affected only a single vertebral body without paraspinal abscesses or involvement of the end plates and disk spaces. In two other patients, only a single spinous process was replaced with tuberculous abscess. In the remaining patient, the sacrum and multiple lower lumbar vertebrae were affected, but the intervertebral disk spaces were not affected. More typical findings of spinal tuberculosis include destruction of two adjacent vertebral bodies and opposing end plates, destruction of intervening disk space, and/or occurrence of paravertebral abscesses. CONCLUSION Neither clinical examination nor MR findings may be reliable in helping differentiate spinal infections from one another or from neoplasm. Adequate biopsy is essential for early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
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- J Ahmadi
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, LAC-USC Medical Center 90033
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Chen TC, Zee CS, Miller CA, Weiss MH, Tang G, Chin L, Levy ML, Apuzzo ML. Magnetic resonance imaging and pathological correlates of meningiomas. Neurosurgery 1992; 31:1015-21; discussion 1021-2. [PMID: 1281915 DOI: 10.1227/00006123-199212000-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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We examined the relationships between specific magnetic resonance imaging features and certain gross and microscopic characteristics of meningiomas, including vascularity, gross texture (consistency), and venous sinus involvement. Magnetic resonance imaging scans, surgery reports, and the histopathological findings of tumors were examined retrospectively in 54 patients. Sinus involvement was accurately predicted on T1-weighted images in 9 of 10 cases (P = 0.001) and tumors with cystic changes in 3 of 3 cases. T1-weighted images were not useful for predicting vascularity unless actual flow voids could be visualized (five of six cases). There was no correlation between T1 signal intensity, tumor consistency, or histological findings. In tumors without detectable vascularity on T1-weighted images, hyperintensity relative to gray matter on T2-weighted images was correlated with increased vascularity (P = 0.004). Tumors with soft consistency (P = 0.007), cellular atypia, invasion, angioblastic, or melanocytic components were also hyperintense, compared with gray matter on T2-weighted images (P = 0.0266). Aggressive meningiomas were found to be more vascular (P = 0.045). No correlation was found between the degree of surrounding edema or contrast enhancement with histopathological findings, vascularity, or consistency.
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- T C Chen
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center
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Austin SG, Zee CS, Waters C. The role of magnetic resonance imaging in acute transverse myelitis. Can J Neurol Sci 1992; 19:508-11. [PMID: 1423048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Eighteen adult patients presenting with acute transverse myelitis (ATM) were evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging. Only 7 had abnormal scans showing an area of increased signal intensity within the cord solely on T2 weighted images; T1 weighted images were normal. The MRI abnormality did not correlate with the cause of the transverse myelitis, the extent of maximum neurological deficit, or the prognosis. A scan performed more than 5 days after the onset of disease was most likely to be positive. Even though the prognostic value of MRI in ATM may be limited, it remains a valuable technique for ruling out other causes of noncompressive spinal cord lesions, such as hemorrhage, vascular malformation, or tumor.
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- S G Austin
- Department of Neurology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles County Medical Center
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A case of meningeal melanocytoma, the 14th in the literature, is presented. Neurodiagnostic imaging, with both computed tomographic scan and magnetic resonance imaging, is included. Pathological examination of the tumor consisted of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry. The literature is reviewed and pathological criteria are presented to distinguish meningeal melanocytoma from meningiomas containing melanin pigment and from malignant melanoma.
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- N S Litofsky
- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester
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Oppenheimer JH, Levy ML, Sinha U, el-Kadi H, Apuzzo ML, Luxton G, Petrovich Z, Zee CS, Miller CA. Radionecrosis secondary to interstitial brachytherapy: correlation of magnetic resonance imaging and histopathology. Neurosurgery 1992; 31:336-43. [PMID: 1513439 DOI: 10.1227/00006123-199208000-00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Radiation-induced tissue damage in the central nervous system is a well-known complication of interstitial brachytherapy for brain tumors, yet imaging correlates have historically been based upon computed tomographic scans. We now present magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to correlate radiation changes after interstitial brachytherapy with the histopathology. The central nervous system of a 38-year-old man with a left frontal cerebral glioma diagnosed by stereotactic biopsy was treated with interstitial brachytherapy (iridium-192, 47 Gy), followed by limited-field irradiation (45 Gy). With progressive deterioration, a second biopsy demonstrated radiation changes. Despite aggressive medical management, the patient died 9 months after completion of radiation therapy. Postmortem evaluation compared MRI scans of the intact, fixed brain with the histopathology. Axial sections (10 mm) obtained by MRI scan and autopsy brain slices were cut in the identical plane. Neuroimaging and histopathological findings of the lesion correlated within 2 to 3 mm resolution. In the peripheral white matter, MRI scan did not indicate the extent of radiation effect histologically. We suggest that MRI has limited utility in assessing the extent of impact of radiation on surrounding brain.
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- J H Oppenheimer
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles
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Fat-suppression MR techniques have been useful in imaging both the head and neck and the orbit. The lumbar spine is not as complex as the head and neck and does not contain as much fat as the orbit. Nevertheless, high signal from epidural and marrow fat in the lumbar spine can make it difficult to detect and define pathologic processes. In addition, the administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine can cause some infectious and neoplastic lesions of the spine to become isointense with fat on T1-weighted images. Compared with conventional MR imaging without fat suppression, contrast-enhanced fat-suppression MR imaging can better differentiate these enhancing lesions from surrounding fat. In this essay, we illustrate the findings of fat-suppression MR imaging in a variety of diseases of the lumbar spine.
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- R D Tien
- Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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Zee CS, Chin T, Segall HD, Destian S, Ahmadi J. Magnetic resonance imaging of meningiomas. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 1992; 13:154-69. [PMID: 1642904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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MRI with gadolinium enhancement is the imaging modality of choice in the diagnosis of meningiomas. Various MRI features are described. MRI signal intensity characteristics in meningiomas contain information that could be correlated with the histopathology of the tumor. Hyperintensity on T2-weighted images indicates soft tumor consistency and microhypervascularity and is more often seen in aggressive, angioblastic, or meningothelial meningiomas. MRI is useful in demonstrating dural sinus involvement. Meningiomas in unusual locations and their mimics are also presented.
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- C S Zee
- School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90033
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We report on our experience with the fat suppression technique of spectral presaturation with inversion recovery MR in imaging certain spinal disorders. This technique may assist in demonstrating or excluding the presence of fat within a lesion (such as lipoma, dermoid, teratoma) or within a normal structure (i.e., vertebral body or epidural space). The method can also be used to suppress normal fat (such as marrow or epidural fat) thus increasing the conspicuity of adjacent high signal intensity lesions seen on T1-weighted images (such as blood and contrast-enhancing tumors or inflammatory lesions).
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- C S Zee
- Imaging Science Center, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center 90033
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A prospective study of cystic fluid in craniopharyngiomas in 10 patients was performed to correlate signal intensity on T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images and biochemical analysis. Within 2 days before surgery, each patient underwent MR imaging before and after administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine. Five patients had cystic fluid lower in signal intensity than white matter, with protein levels less than 9,000 mg/dL (90.00 g/L) and no free methemoglobin. One of the five patients had the highest triglyceride concentration (84 mg/dL [0.95 mmol/L]) of all 10 patients; another of these five had the highest cholesterol concentration of all (270 mg/dL [6.98 mmol/L]). It is concluded that the increased signal intensity of cystic fluid in craniopharyngiomas on T1-weighted MR images can be caused by a protein concentration greater than or equal to 9,000 mg/dL (90.00 g/L), the presence of free methemoglobin, or both. In the ranges of concentrations measured in this study, cholesterol and triglyceride did not increase signal intensity.
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- J Ahmadi
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033
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Three cases of mucormycosis, two in diabetics and one in an intravenous drug abuse patient, are presented. Magnetic resonance imaging proved to be useful in all cases, as was computed tomography. In one case, extremely low signal was detected from the fungal mass. It is surmised that this appearance was a result of high concentrations of iron and manganese. The low-signal area simulated air in paranasal sinuses; however, CT displayed a mildly enhancing soft tissue mass and allowed the correct diagnosis to be made. In another patient, pontine infarction was demonstrated by MR. In the third case the MR findings of mucormycosis involving the basal ganglia are shown and correlated with CT. Subsequent imaging studies demonstrated reduction of the mass, corresponding to clinical improvement.
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- M R Terk
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles 90033
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The typical CT findings of Lhermitte-Duclos disease (dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cerebellum) are a hypodense nonenhancing unilateral posterior fossa mass, with or without adjacent occipital thinning, hydrocephalus, and calcification. Magnetic resonance (MR) has been found to be very helpful, and superior to CT, in delineating the margins of the lesion for determining the extent of surgical resection. Since recurrence is known, MR is important in the follow-up of these patients. To our knowledge this is the first reported case that included MR examination with administration of gadolinium. There was no enhancement of the lesion, consistent with previous reports of no contrast enhancement on CT.
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Thirteen patients with recurrent hemorrhages from angiographically occult vascular malformations are presented. Recurrent hemorrhages were indicated by the exacerbation of neurological deficits, the appearance of a new neurological deficit, or the onset of acute severe headache confirmed by evidence of recent hemorrhage on either computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Persistent neurological deficits correlated with an increased number of recurrent hemorrhages and their location. The median time from initial hemorrhage to the first recurrent hemorrhage was 12 months and the second rebleed generally occurred much earlier, with a median time of 2 months after the first. Eight patients underwent surgery with total excision and favorable results. One patient with a large pontine lesion underwent partial excision and has had a progressing neurological deficit from recurrent hemorrhages. Histopathological review confirmed the excised lesions to be cavernous angiomas. The authors conclude that angiographically occult vascular malformations are not the benign entity they were previously thought to be, and that they are prone to cause recurrent hemorrhages and persistent neurological deficits. Surgery can be effective and relatively safe in removing these lesions even in eloquent areas of the brain, but the necessity of occasional incomplete removal must be recognized in order to avoid creating an unacceptable neurological outcome.
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- H Tung
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles
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A 44-year-old patient underwent CT and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and was found to have a typical appearing meningioma. The meningioma was of increased density relative to brain and enhanced homogeneously on CT. It was slightly hypointense on T1-weighted MR images and isointense on T2-weighted MR images relative to cortex. Thirty days later, repeat CT and MR scans showed change of the tumor consistent with central necrosis. An area of central low density developed on the CT scans, and a central high signal developed on the T2-weighted MR images. Pathological sectioning confirmed central necrosis of a syncytial meningioma.
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- K K Terasaki
- Department of Radiology, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center 90033
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The spectrum of cranial MRI findings was evaluated in 113 patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, assessing lesion number, size, location, and configuration in association with the autopsy and/or biopsy results. Correlation of cranial MRI and CT was performed in 32 patients. MRI was shown to be superior in sensitivity of lesion detection demonstrating more lesions than CT in 14 studies (44%) and equivalent information in 18 studies (56%). In no case did CT demonstrate lesions not detected on MRI. We conclude that MRI should be the study of choice in evaluating AIDS-related encephalopathy. Multiple lesions that involve both deep gray matter and white matter suggest the possibility of CNS lymphoma. The "target" appearance on MRI is not helpful in distinguishing toxoplasmosis from lymphoma.
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- M C Kupfer
- Department of Radiology, L.A. County-University of Southern California Medical Center 90033
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T1 and T2 relaxation time shortening secondary to paramagnetic compounds has been described in melanoma. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the signal behavior of melanoma involved in various body areas using short TR, TE and long TR, TE sequences. Twenty-seven sites of melanoma were evaluated with MR using T1 weighted and T2-weighted techniques. Using fat and muscle signal intensities as references tissues, lesions were graded into high, low or intermediate intensity categories for each of the sequences. Four signal patterns emerged. The typical pattern characterized by high signal on T1-weighted images and low signal on T2-weighted images reflected T1 and T2 shortening. The other pattern categories comprised of lesions demonstrating low signal T1-weighted images and high signal on T2-weighted images, high signal on both T1- and T2-weighted images and lesions showing intermediate signal on either T1- or T2-weighted images. We observed a tendency away from the typical signal pattern in extraocular melanoma cases with only one of 14 demonstrating this pattern. Moreover, only seven of thirteen ocular melanomas exhibited such behavior. Possible explanations for this findings as well as the existence of a variety of MR appearances to melanoma are offered. We conclude that while signal patterns showing T1 and T2 shortening are typical of melanoma, the absence of these does not exclude the diagnosis.
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- H F Marx
- Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Department of Radiology 90033
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Thirty-four patients with a wide variety of benign and malignant incidental skull findings on routine magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the brain were reviewed. In most instances detection of the lesions was not difficult. However, recognition of various patterns of skull involvement in different disease processes is important. This is particularly true in differentiating benign from malignant lesions, which may be a critical factor in patient management.
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- D L Kirsch
- Los Angles County-University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of Radiology 90033
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Thirty pediatric patients with spinal dysraphism were studied with magnetic resonance imaging. A variety of dysraphic anomalies were visualized, including syringohydromyelia, tethered cord, widened spinal canal, meningomyelocele, lipomyelomeningocele, lipomeningocele, intraspinal lipoma, congenital dermal sinus tract, and scoliosis. In 29 of 30 cases, MRI diagnostically visualized spinal cord and dysraphic anatomy. A combination of T1-weighted sagittal and axial imaging planes provided the most complete visualization. In specific cases, T2-weighted examinations were useful in demonstrating likely regions of inflammation bordering infected sinus tracts. MRI demonstrates a wide variety of dysraphic spinal anomalies and effectively screens children for occult spinal dysraphism.
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- M A Rindahl
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, LAC/USC Medical Center 90033
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Magnetic resonance (MR) was performed in 50 patients with neurocysticercosis. Comparison was made with other neuroradiological imaging modalities including CT, myelography, CT ventriculography, and CT myelocisternography. Eighteen patients were found to have intraventricular cysts. In several patients, these were multiple and 22 intraventricular cysts were discovered. Although 4 of the 22 ventricular cysts were missed by MR, T1-weighted images can play a significant role in the early detection of intraventricular cysticercosis cysts, showing the cyst wall (9 of 22), a high intensity mural nodule (6 of 22), and increased signal intensity of the cyst fluid (5 of 22). Cisternal cysts (14 cysts in 10 patients) could be identified; they appear similar to intraventricular cysts, but mural nodules are infrequently seen (1 of 14). Twenty-nine patients had 69 parenchymal cysts. An attempt was made to assess the viability of these parenchymal lesions by matching the CT and MR findings with the Escobar pathologic staging system. Neuroimaging findings seemed compatible with early parenchymal lesions in the vesicular stage in 11 instances. Findings in cases with later stage cysts tend to support the concept that a dying larva provokes pronounced inflammatory reaction in the adjacent brain. Computed tomography remains the superior modality for depicting parenchymal calcifications within dead larvae. A case of a spinal cysticercosis cyst demonstrated with MR (in a patient with extensive intracranial cisternal cysts and a fourth ventricular cyst) is described.
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- C S Zee
- Department of Radiology, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center 90033
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Cohen R, Segall HD, Nelson MD, Zee CS, Ahmadi J. Bilateral retroorbital chloromas in a 16-month-old child: CT features. J Comput Assist Tomogr 1988; 12:895-6. [PMID: 3170857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- R Cohen
- Department of Neuroradiology, Los Angeles County, U.S.C. Medical Center 90033
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Colletti PM, Raval JK, Benson RC, Pattany PM, Zee CS, Boswell WD, Norris SL, Ralls PW, Segall HD. The motion artifact suppression technique (MAST) in magnetic resonance imaging: clinical results. Magn Reson Imaging 1988; 6:293-9. [PMID: 3398737 DOI: 10.1016/0730-725x(88)90405-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The Motion Artifact Suppression Technique (MAST) is a method which uses a series of gradient echos that are computed to cancel velocity, acceleration and pulsatility components of involuntary motion in MR imaging. A total of 916 patient studies were performed over a nine month period using MAST sequences with a TE 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, and 26/112. There was considerable improvement in long TR, long TE images. Cerebrospinal fluid flow artifacts were reduced. Body and spine images had reduced flow and respiratory artifacts. Spin rephasing in blood vessels caused increase intraluminal signal. This might be useful for cardiovascular imaging.
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- P M Colletti
- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Los Angeles
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Apuzzo ML, Chandrasoma PT, Cohen D, Zee CS, Zelman V. Computed imaging stereotaxy: experience and perspective related to 500 procedures applied to brain masses. Neurosurgery 1987; 20:930-7. [PMID: 3302751 DOI: 10.1227/00006123-198706000-00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 276] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The evolution of more sophisticated imaging techniques has initiated a renewed interest in stereotactic devices, methods, and applications. The Brown-Roberts-Wells instrument was available to us early in its prototype stage, and this report reviews the first 500 cases using the system at the University of Southern California Medical Center Hospitals. Procedures were undertaken after recognition of apparent structural alterations on imaging studies, with objectives being both diagnostic and therapeutic. Target locations were predominantly within the cerebral centrum-basal ganglia (284 cases) and diencephalic-mesencephalic regions (129 cases). Operative objectives included: histological and microbiological assay, cyst and abscess aspiration, installation of temporary or permanent drainage conduits, point source and colloid base brachytherapy, cerebroscopy and ventriculoscopy with biopsy, aspiration, and excision, and intraoperative vascular localization. Using multiple instrumentation at the target point (741 point placements), we realized procedural objectives in 95.6% of the cases. The mortality was 0.2% and the morbidity was 1%: hematoma, 2 cases; infection, 1 case; increased deficit, 1 case; intraprocedural seizure, 1 case. A specific diagnosis was not obtained in 4.4% (necrosis, 10 cases; inflammatory response, 9 cases; granuloma, 1 case; gliosis, 1 case; diagnostic error, 1 case). Individual guidelines for case selection, technique, institutional requirements, and applications of the method are discussed.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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