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Cioni M, Amata O, Seminara M, Marano P, Palermo F, Corallo V, Brugliera L. Responsiveness to sensory cues using the Timed Up and Go test in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A prospective cohort study. J Rehabil Med 2015; 47:824-9. [DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Marano P. Ricordo di Renato Bergonzini. Radiol Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s11547-011-0686-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Masselli G, Brizi GM, Parrella A, Minordi LM, Vecchioli A, Marano P. Mural inflammation in Crohn disease: location-matched histologic validation of MR imaging features. Radiology 2009; 29:326-34. [PMID: 15354341 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-003-0116-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To validate proposed magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of Crohn disease activity against a histopathologic reference. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ethical permission was given by the University College London hospital ethics committee, and informed written consent was obtained from all participants. Preoperative MR imaging was performed in 18 consecutive patients with Crohn disease undergoing elective small-bowel resection. The Harvey-Bradshaw index, the C-reactive protein level, and disease chronicity were recorded. The resected bowel was retrospectively identified at preoperative MR imaging, and wall thickness, mural and lymph node/cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) signal intensity ratios on T2-weighted fat-saturated images, gadolinium-based contrast material uptake, enhancement pattern, and mesenteric signal intensity on T2-weighted fat-saturated images were recorded. Precise histologic matching was achieved by imaging the ex vivo surgical specimens. Histopathologic grading of acute inflammation with the acute inflammatory score (AIS) (on the basis of mucosal ulceration, edema, and quantity and depth of neutrophilic infiltration) and the degree of fibrostenosis was performed at each site, and results were compared with MR imaging features. Data were analyzed by using linear regression with robust standard errors of the estimate. RESULTS AIS was positively correlated with mural thickness and mural/CSF signal intensity ratio on T2-weighted fat-saturated images (P < .001 and P = .003, respectively) but not with mural enhancement at 30 and 70 seconds (P = .50 and P = .73, respectively). AIS was higher with layered mural enhancement (P < .001), a pattern also commonly associated with coexisting fibrostenosis (75%). Mural/CSF signal intensity ratio on T2-weighted fat-saturated images was higher in histologically edematous bowel than in nonedematous bowel (P = .04). There was no correlation between any lymph node characteristic and AIS. CONCLUSION Increasing mural thickness, high mural signal intensity on T2-weighted fat-saturated images, and a layered pattern of enhancement reflect histologic features of acute small-bowel inflammation in Crohn disease.
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- G Masselli
- Department of Radiology, Agostino Gemelli Hospital, University of Rome UCSC, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome 00168, Italy.
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- Department of Radiology, A. Gemelli University Hospital, 8, Largo A. Gemelli, Rome 00168, Italy
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Barbaro B, Di Stasi C, Nuzzo G, Vellone M, Giuliante F, Marano P. Preoperative right portal vein embolization in patients with metastatic liver disease. Metastatic liver volumes after RPVE. Acta Radiol 2003. [PMID: 12631007 DOI: 10.1258/rsmacta.44.1.98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE To quantify liver metastases and future remnant liver (FRL) volumes in patients who underwent right portal vein embolization (RPVE) and to evaluate the effects of this procedure on metastase growth. MATERIAL AND METHODS Nine patients with liver metastases from primary colon (n = 5), rectal lesions (n = 1) and carcinoid tumors (n = 3) underwent spiral CT to evaluate the ratio of the non-tumorous parenchymal volume of the resected liver to that of the whole liver volume (R2). Hand tracing was used to isolate the entire liver, the resected liver and metastase volumes. All patients with R2 > 60% underwent RPVE. RESULTS FRL exhibited a 101-336 cm3 (average 241 cm3) increase in volume 1 month after RPVE. One patient refused surgery for 2 months and before surgery the increase in volume of the FRL was similar to that of other patients (180.64 cm3). Percent metastases volume from colorectal carcinoma in embolized liver parenchyma increased from 62.4% to 138.4% at 1 month and to 562% at 2 months after RPVE. Metastase volume from carcinoid tumors was unchanged. CONCLUSION One month after RPVE, hypertrophy of the FRL is evident. In the embolized liver, there was a progressive increase in metastase volume from colorectal carcinoma while metastase volume from carcinoid tumor was unchanged in embolized and non-embolized liver.
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- B. Barbaro
- Department of Radiology, Università Cattolica, Policlinico “Agostino Gemelli”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Università Cattolica, Policlinico “Agostino Gemelli”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Università Cattolica, Policlinico “Agostino Gemelli”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Università Cattolica, Policlinico “Agostino Gemelli”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Università Cattolica, Policlinico “Agostino Gemelli”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Università Cattolica, Policlinico “Agostino Gemelli”, Rome, Italy
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Barbaro B, Stasi CDI, Nuzzo G, Vellone M, Giuliante F, Marano P. Preoperative Right Portal Vein Embolization in Patients with metastatic liver disease. Metastatic liver volumes after RPVE. Acta Radiol 2003. [DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0455.2003.00016.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Pirronti T, Rinaldi P, Batocchi AP, Evoli A, Di Schino C, Marano P. Thymic lesions and myasthenia gravis. Diagnosis based on mediastinal imaging and pathological findings. Acta Radiol 2002; 43:380-4. [PMID: 12225479 DOI: 10.1080/j.1600-0455.2002.430407.x] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To achieve a better understanding of the role of CT and MR imaging in the study of the mediastinum in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). MATERIAL AND METHODS Mediastinal CT and MR findings were correlated with the histopathological results in 104 thymectomized MG patients. RESULTS CT was performed in 104 patients; in 11 of them, MR was also carried out. 44 patients had hyperplasia at histology. On CT, thymic hyperplasia was confirmed in 16 cases, thymoma was diagnosed in 10 and a normal thymus in 18 (sensitivity 36%, specificity 95%). Of 52 patients with thymoma at histology, CT showed thymoma in 46, hyperplasia in 1, and normal thymus in 5. CT showed 88.5% sensitivity and 77% specificity for thymoma. In 10 patients with invasive thymoma, CT was indiscriminate, while invasiveness was detected in 7 cases at MR (70% sensitivity) and at CT in 1 case. Both CT and MR detected tumor recurrence in 5 cases, but the exact localization and degree of invasion were best defined by MR. CONCLUSION In MG patients CT is a sensitive, specific and efficient modality for detecting thymoma, but is less so for detecting thymic hyperplasia. MR was shown to be accurate in detecting invasive thymoma both preoperatively and in postoperative follow-up.
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- T Pirronti
- Institutes of Radiology and Neurology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Pirronti T, Rinaldi P, Batocchi AP, Evoli A, Di Schino C, Marano P. Thymic lesions and myasthenia gravis. Diagnosis based on mediastinal imaging and pathological findings. Acta Radiol 2002. [PMID: 12225479 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0455.2002.430407.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To achieve a better understanding of the role of CT and MR imaging in the study of the mediastinum in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). MATERIAL AND METHODS Mediastinal CT and MR findings were correlated with the histopathological results in 104 thymectomized MG patients. RESULTS CT was performed in 104 patients; in 11 of them, MR was also carried out. 44 patients had hyperplasia at histology. On CT, thymic hyperplasia was confirmed in 16 cases, thymoma was diagnosed in 10 and a normal thymus in 18 (sensitivity 36%, specificity 95%). Of 52 patients with thymoma at histology, CT showed thymoma in 46, hyperplasia in 1, and normal thymus in 5. CT showed 88.5% sensitivity and 77% specificity for thymoma. In 10 patients with invasive thymoma, CT was indiscriminate, while invasiveness was detected in 7 cases at MR (70% sensitivity) and at CT in 1 case. Both CT and MR detected tumor recurrence in 5 cases, but the exact localization and degree of invasion were best defined by MR. CONCLUSION In MG patients CT is a sensitive, specific and efficient modality for detecting thymoma, but is less so for detecting thymic hyperplasia. MR was shown to be accurate in detecting invasive thymoma both preoperatively and in postoperative follow-up.
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- T Pirronti
- Institutes of Radiology and Neurology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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PURPOSE To determine the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting breast cancer recurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty women conservatively treated for breast cancer underwent MRI and confirmation on histology and cytology of suspected local recurrence. In these patients both clinical and mammographic/ultrasound features of local recurrence were nonspecific or suspicious. All patients were examined at least 1 year after completion of radiation treatment. Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging was performed with a 1.5 T unit using a dedicated bilateral breast coil. Qualitative and quantitative data were obtained. Statistical analysis was also performed with the Student T-test. RESULTS Breast cancer recurrence was confirmed on histology in 22 patients. MRI identified all the 22 breast recurrent cancers. False-positive contrast enhancement was seen in only two patients. In four patients recurrence was classified as multifocal. In one patient the tumor was detected in the contralateral breast. MRI showed 95% accuracy, 100% sensitivity, 88.8% specificity with 5% false-positives and 100% negative predictive value. CONCLUSION Dynamic MRI appears a valuable technique for differentiation of post-treatment changes from recurrent carcinoma and for guiding the histological confirmation. Its high negative predictive value may have an impact on follow-up of treated breast.
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- P Belli
- Department of Radiology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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Meduri A, Natale L, Marano P. Imaging of aortic atherosclerosis. Rays 2001; 26:237-45. [PMID: 12696279] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Aortic atherosclerosis correlates with future major cardiovascular events and the assessment of its degree and extent has important diagnostic value. Many imaging modalities can be used to assess atherosclerotic plaques. While Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is the procedure of choice for the study of thoracic aortic atheromas, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a powerful diagnostic tool. MR study of aortic plaques requires T1, proton density and T2-weighed images. MR-angiography allows a comprehensive study of the aorta. Elementary plaque components of aortic atherosclerosis are identified with MRI and TEE; advanced lesions can be graded according to the America Heart Association criteria. MRI and TEE assessment of thoracic aortic atherosclerosis has demonstrated close agreement.
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- A Meduri
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli, 00168, Roma
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Marano P, Pastore G. [General medicine and diagnostic imaging]. Radiol Med 2001; 102:201-4. [PMID: 11740444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Leone A, Sundaram M, Cerase A, Magnavita N, Tazza L, Marano P. Destructive spondyloarthropathy of the cervical spine in long-term hemodialyzed patients: a five-year clinical radiological prospective study. Skeletal Radiol 2001; 30:431-41. [PMID: 11479748 DOI: 10.1007/s002560100389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the radiographic features and progression of cervical spine destructive spondyloarthropathy (DSA) in hemodialyzed patients, and to evaluate the relationship between this disease and patient characteristics, biochemical values, and hemodialysis duration. DESIGN AND PATIENTS Standard radiographs, and lateral flexion and extension views of the cervical spine, were performed annually for 5 years in 31 hemodialyzed patients who were divided into three groups at the commencement of the study: those showing (I) DSA, (II) vertebral rim erosions (VRE) without DSA, and (III) absence of DSA and VRE. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and computed tomography (CT) were performed in seven and two patients respectively. The imaging features were evaluated for the presence and progression of spondyloarthropathy and correlated with clinical and biochemical variables. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance. RESULTS The duration of hemodialysis appeared to be the main predictive factor (P=0.0003) for DSA, which was found in six patients (19%). DSA was found to correlate with higher levels of beta2-microglobulin (P<0.00001), parathyroid hormone (P<0.05), and alkaline phosphatase (P<0.05). Clinical symptoms were minimal. In two patients, MR imaging revealed changes mimicking spondylodiscitis. In another patient, CT of the craniocervical junction showed bone resorption due to a pseudotumor, and basilar invagination. CONCLUSIONS DSA of the cervical spine is often clinically silent. Pathogenesis of DSA may be multifactorial but its progression is most influenced by the duration of hemodialysis. On MR imaging, DSA may mimic spondylodiscitis.
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- A Leone
- Department of Radiology, Università Cattolica, School of Medicine, Policlinico "Agostino Gemelli", Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Manfredi R, Brizi MG, Masselli G, Vecchioli A, Marano P. [Malignant biliary hilar stenosis: MR cholangiography compared with direct cholangiography]. Radiol Med 2001; 102:48-54. [PMID: 11677438] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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AIM To assess the diagnostic value of three-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) versus direct cholangiography such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) in malignant biliary stenosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-nine patients (15 female and 14 male) (mean age 62 years) with malignant biliary strictures underwent MRC and ERC. Breath-hold 3D steady state free precession MR cholangiography was performed on a 1.5-T imager in the patients before ERC. In 25 patients findings at ERC/PTC were considered the standard of reference: 19 patients underwent ERC, 5 PCT and 1 both ERC and PTC due to unsuccessful papilla cannulation during the endoscopic examination. In the 4 remaining patients the surgical specimen was considered the standard of reference. In the 29 patients studied, histology performed during direct cholangiography and the examination of the surgical specimens demonstrated that the malignant hilar stenoses were caused by hilar cholangiocarcinoma (n=7), cholangiocarcinoma of the distal VBP (n=1), gallbladder cancers (n=6), endometrial metastasis (n=2), ovary metastasis (n=1), colon metastasis (n=1), breast metastasis (n=1). The correct identification of biliary stenosis and extension of the tumor (according to the Bismuth classification) by MR cholangiography and ERC were independently assessed by two readers blinded to each other's report. The results were compared. RESULTS Identification of biliary stenosis and neoplastic extension were accurate in respectively 29/29 (100%) and 26/29 (89%) cases with MR cholangiography. The comparison of ERC/PTC and MRC images yielded the following results: Bismuth Type I (6 vs 6), Type II (5 vs 8), Type III (13 vs 10), Type IV (5 vs 5). Our results indicate that MR is less capable of identifying the extension of small lesions at the primary confluence of bile ducts than are ERC/PCT. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS MR cholangiography is a non-invasive technique for biliary tract imaging. It does not require administration of contrast medium and allows complete visualisation of the biliary ducts. MR cholangiography allowed accurate diagnosis of malignant hilar stenosis providing equal information as direct cholangiography and may therefore obviate the need for ERC/PTC.
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- R Manfredi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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Belli P, Costantini M, Mirk P, Leone A, Pastore G, Marano P. Sonographic diagnosis of distal biceps tendon rupture: a prospective study of 25 cases. J Ultrasound Med 2001; 20:587-595. [PMID: 11400932 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2001.20.6.587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the sonographic findings of distal biceps tendon ruptures and to assess the accuracy of the technique. METHODS Twenty-five patients with clinically indicated distal biceps tendon ruptures were prospectively studied by sonography. Five patients also underwent magnetic resonance imaging. Surgical confirmation was obtained in 14 patients. RESULTS Seventeen complete tendon ruptures and 3 partial tears were correctly shown by sonography; 1 complete rupture was incorrectly shown as a partial tear by sonography. Sonographic features of complete rupture were absence of tendon in the expected location, fluid collection in a typical tendon gap, and a mass in the antecubital fossa. Sonographic features of incomplete rupture were intratendinous hypoechogenicity and tendon thinning. Peritendinous fluid was found in complete and incomplete ruptures. CONCLUSIONS In distal biceps tendon ruptures, sonography is a cost-effective method that can confirm the clinical indications with good accuracy and can show tendon lesions when the clinical indications are low.
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- P Belli
- Institute of Radiology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Summaria V, Mirk P, Costantini AM, Maresca G, Ardito G, Bellantone R, Marano P. [Role of Doppler color ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma]. Ann Ital Chir 2001; 72:277-82. [PMID: 11765344] [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: 02/23/2023]
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The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and accuracy of color flow-Doppler sonography (CFDS) in predicting the malignancy of thyroid nodules. Seventy eight consecutive patients (52 females and 26 males), with 78 thyroid nodules (29 single nodules and 49 in a nodular goiter) have been examined by CFDS, before surgery, evaluating the hypoechogenicity of the nodule, the presence of microcalcifications and the halo sign absent and the vascular pattern, which has been classified as follows: absence of blood flow (type I), perinodular blood flow (type II), intranodular, with or without perinodular blood flow (type III), which is considered the most typical pattern of malignancy. On histology 22 nodules as carcinoma (CA) and 56 as benign nodules (BN) have been diagnosed. The most predictive for malignancy, sonographic pattern, "microcalcifications", has been found in 13/22 CA and in 4/56 BN (P < 0.0001, specificity 93%, sensitivity 59%); "hypoechogenicity" in 16/22 CA and in 8/56 BN (P < 0.0001, specificity 86%, sensitivity 73%), "absent halo sign" in 18/22 CA and in 16/56 BN (P < 0.0001, specificity 71%, sensitivity 82%.) have been found. On CFD type III pattern has been detected in 17/22 CA and in 24/56 BN (P < 0.15, specificity 57%, sensitivity 77%); type IIIa pattern (intranodular without perinodular blood flow) has been the most predictive for malignancy (P < 0.0001, specificity 100%, sensitivity 36%). The combination of type III pattern with "hypoechogenicity" in 13/22 CA and in 2/56 BN (p < 0.0001, specificity 93%, sensitivity 59%) has been found, with "absent halo sign" in 15/22 CA and in 3/56 BN (P < 0.0001, specificity 94.6%, sensitivity 68%), has been found, with "microcalcification" in 10/22 CA and in 0/56 BN (P < 0.0001, specificity 100%, sensitivity 45%) has been found. The combination of "microcalcifications" and absent halo sign" with type III pattern has been the most specific for malignancy, being detected in 11/22 Ca and 2/56 BN (P < 0.0001, specificity 96%, sensitivity 50%). In conclusion our results suggest that CFDS has an useful role in the assessment of thyroid nodules and it may provide information highly predictive for malignancy, above all when multiple, sonographic and vascular patterns are contemporaneously present in a thyroid nodule.
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- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Roma
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Manfredi R, Brizi MG, Canadè A, Vecchioli A, Marano P. Imaging of acute pancreatitis. Rays 2001; 26:135-42. [PMID: 11925784] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Pancreatitis is one of the most complex and clinically challenging of all abdominal disorders. It is classified according to clinical, morphologic and histologic criteria. The primary role of radiologic imaging in patients with suspected pancreatitis is to confirm or exclude the clinical diagnosis of pancreatitis. Second, if possible, the cause of the disease is established with the assessment of disease severity and detection of complications. Imaging can also provide guidance for percutaneous therapy. Sonography in acute pancreatitis is a good screening test in patients with suspected biliary pancreatitis and a mild clinical course. Contrast-enhanced CT is preferred for patients with acute pancreatitis because it can accurately diagnose and stage the disease and the necessary information for percutaneous management is provided. The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis on MRI relies on the presence of morphologic and peripancreatic changes. Pancreatic necrosis and complications of acute pancreatitis such as hemorrhage, pseudocysts or abscesses are well-examined by MRI.
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- R Manfredi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy.
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Manfredi R, Brizi MG, Masselli G, Gui B, Vecchioli A, Marano P. Imaging of chronic pancreatitis. Rays 2001; 26:143-9. [PMID: 11925785] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by progressive, irreversible morphologic changes whose most common cause is excessive alcohol intake. Radiologic imaging plays a major role in the diagnosis, staging of disease severity, detection of complications and selection of treatment options. The sensitivity of US ranges from 60% to 70% while its specificity is higher reaching 80%-90% in the detection of abnormalities of main pancreatic duct. As for CT, its sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis, in recent studies is 74% and 85% respectively. The performance of Magnetic Resonance cholangiopancreatography was shown to be enhanced by secretin stimulation with better visualization of ductal and parenchymal changes. However, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is the most sensitive indicator of the presence and extent of the disease. Ductal abnormalities can be used to classify chronic pancreatitis.
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- R Manfredi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy.
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Brizi MG, Natale L, Manfredi R, Sallustio G, Vecchioli A, Marano P. High resolution spiral computed tomography of the pancreas. Rays 2001; 26:111-5. [PMID: 11925781] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Computed tomography (CT) is a very useful tool in the assessment of pancreatic disease. Searching for subtle signs, as in chronic pancreatitis or staging of adenocarcinoma, high spatial and contrast resolution is needed. The high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) technique for pancreatic scans, and its evolution from dynamic CT to multislice spiral CT, is described. 2D and 3D dimensional reconstructions are depicted and their role in diagnosis is focused. Together with spatial resolution, contrast enhancement protocols are discussed, aimed to achieve optimal contrast between the lesion and normal parenchyma.
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- M G Brizi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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Manfredi R, Brizi MG, Tancioni V, Vecchioli A, Marano P. Magnetic resonance pancreatography (MRP): morphology and function. Rays 2001; 26:127-33. [PMID: 11925783] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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MRCP is able to non-invasively assess the pancreatic ducts, with moderate/high agreement with ERCP: There is however a high number of false negative results, mainly due to the small size of the main pancreatic duct, especially in the tail, and side branches. Secretin stimulates the exocrine pancreas with accumulation of fluid and bicarbonates in the ductal system, and subsequent enlargement. This increase in caliber improves the assessment of the morphology of pancreatic ducts and their abnormalities. MRCP accuracy in assessing ductal abnormalities, improves after secretin administration. Furthermore, dynamic MRCP during secretin administration is also able to afford the functional evaluation of the pancreatic flow dynamics. Papillary stenosis, either idiopathic or due to Santorinicele, is easily diagnosed by means of S-MRCP. Furthermore a noninvasive assessment of the pancreatic exocrine reserve can be performed with dynamic MRCP during secretin administration.
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- R Manfredi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy.
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Brizi MG, Natale L, Manfredi R, Barbaro B, Vecchioli A, Marano P. Staging of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with spiral CT and MRI. Rays 2001; 26:151-9. [PMID: 11925786] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Detection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma is crucial for accurate staging both with spiral CT and dynamic MRI; consequently an accurate technique is required and so-called pancreatic phase is recognized as the best one for tumor conspicuity. For vascular involvement optimal results have been achieved in assessing unresectability; vein involvement seems more difficult to be defined as it is sustained by a different spread compared to arterial involvement. Grading of vessel circumference contact represents the best tool in "venous" staging, but shape deformation and collateral veins dilation are also important signs. Lymph node staging is less accurate, lacking in specificity, but spiral CT demonstrated better results if compared with dynamic MRI. Assessment of liver metastases has been improved by the advent of spiral CT and dynamic contrast enhanced MRI, while peritoneal staging seems to be unaffected. In conclusion, both spiral CT and dynamic contrast enhanced MRI are accurate in pancreatic adenocarcinoma staging, mainly for vessels and liver involvement; no definite differences have been established, because only a few studies have compared them both with state-of-art techniques. Therefore standardized multicentric trials are desirable. Up to now, the choice of which technique to employ should be based on local expertise; moreover, the aggressive approach of surgical equipes should be kept in mind.
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- M G Brizi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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Valentini AL, Salvaggio E, Manzoni C, Rendeli C, Destito C, Summaria V, Campioni P, Marano P. Contrast-enhanced gray-scale and color Doppler voiding urosonography versus voiding cystourethrography in the diagnosis and grading of vesicoureteral reflux. J Clin Ultrasound 2001; 29:65-71. [PMID: 11425090 DOI: 10.1002/1097-0096(200102)29:2<65::aid-jcu1000>3.0.co;2-i] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare contrast-enhanced gray-scale voiding urosonography (CE-VUS) and contrast-enhanced color Doppler voiding urosonography (CE-CDVUS) with voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) to verify whether the use of color Doppler imaging improves the diagnosis and grading of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). METHODS In 74 patients, CE-VUS and CE-CDVUS were compared with VCUG, which was used as the gold standard. SHU 508 A (Levovist) was used as the echo-enhancing contrast agent. VUR was diagnosed if hyperechoic dots or color signals were visualized in the ureter on sonograms. VUR grading was based on morphologic and dynamic findings on CE-VUS and morphologic and color findings on CE-CDVUS. VCUG was performed conventionally, and grading by VCUG was in accordance with the international system of radiographic VUR grading. Patients who voided during 1 examination only (either CE-VUS and CE-CDVUS or VCUG) were excluded from the study. Agreement between the results of CE-VUS and VCUG and between those of CE-CDVUS and VCUG in diagnosing VUR was calculated by kappa statistics. CE-VUS and CE-CDVUS were compared for diagnostic accuracy by the McNemar test. RESULTS The agreement between CE-VUS and VCUG in predicting VUR was 90% (kappa score, 0.77; p < 0.001). The agreement between CE-CDVUS and VCUG was 96% (kappa score, 0.91; p < 0.001). CE-CDVUS showed a significantly higher diagnostic accuracy than did CE-VUS (96% versus 90% of cases correctly classified; McNemar chi2 = 4; p < 0.05). This was mainly related to the lower number of false-negative results for grade I and grade II VUR when CE-CDVUS was used. CONCLUSIONS The use of color Doppler imaging significantly improves the accuracy of contrast voiding urosonography in the detection and grading of VUR.
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- A L Valentini
- Department of Radiology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Natale L, Meduri A, Caltavuturo C, Palladino F, Marano P. MRI assessment of ventricular function. Rays 2001; 26:35-44. [PMID: 11471346] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Cine-MRI is a robust non invasive technique able to assess regional and global systolic function of both ventricles. Conventinal cine-MRI was used for LV global function parameters both on horizontal long axis and vertical long axis, applying area-length methods, as in echocardiography. Recent developments of segmented k-space techniques allowed breath-held cine-MRI, making possible a rapid acquisition of the entire ventricles, both left and right. Using the Simpson's rule volumes are estimated with high accuracy, without any geometrical assumption; this method is considered gold standard for global function assessment. Regional function is studied by cine-MRI both qualitatively and quantitatively, as it represents the best technique in defining endo- and epi-cardial borders. The ability of quantify wall thickness and wall thickening makes cine-MRI highly suitable for stress-imaging, both in ischemia detection and viability assessment. Tagging is a novel technique, able to assess the complex mechanism of myocardial contraction and to quantify myocardial strain. Finally MRI is also able to assess diastolic function with phase velocity mapping.
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- L Natale
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Roma, Italia.
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Belli P, Costantini M, Mirk P, Maresca G, Priolo F, Marano P. Role of color Doppler sonography in the assessment of musculoskeletal soft tissue masses. J Ultrasound Med 2000; 19:823-830. [PMID: 11127006 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2000.19.12.823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Fifty-six patients with soft tissue masses of the limbs (36 benign, 20 malignant) prospectively underwent sonography (color Doppler and pulsed Doppler examinations) to assess the role of Doppler interrogation in differentiating benign from malignant lesions. Sonography showed 60% sensitivity, 55% specificity, 71% negative predictive value, 42% positive predictive value, and 57% accuracy. Color Doppler evaluation showed 85% sensitivity, 88% specificity, 91% negative predictive value, 80% positive predictive value, and 87% accuracy. Diastolic and venous velocities and pulsatility index values were not statistically significant. Mean systolic velocity was 0.27 m/s in benign lesions and 0.55 m/s in malignant lesions. By combining sonographic and Doppler data, a correct diagnosis was obtained in 51 of 56 patients (90% sensitivity, 91% specificity, 85% positive predictive value, 94% negative predictive value, 91% accuracy). Color Doppler and pulsed Doppler evaluations represent a useful adjunct to sonography and should be routinely included in the evaluation of musculoskeletal soft tissue masses by ultrasonography.
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- P Belli
- Istituto di Radiologia, Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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Manfredi R, Costamagna G, Brizi MG, Spina S, Maresca G, Vecchioli A, Mutignani M, Marano P. Pancreas divisum and "santorinicele": diagnosis with dynamic MR cholangiopancreatography with secretin stimulation. Radiology 2000; 217:403-8. [PMID: 11058635 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.217.2.r00nv29403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [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: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the usefulness of magnetic resonance (MR) cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) before and after secretin administration in diagnosing santorinicele in patients with pancreas divisum. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred seven patients suspected of having pancreatic disease underwent MRCP before and after secretin administration (S-MRCP). S-MRCP images were evaluated for pancreas divisum and santorinicele and for size of the main pancreatic duct and santorinicele. The onset of duodenal filling was calculated on dynamic S-MRCP images. RESULTS Pancreas divisum was detected in five (5%) of 107 patients at MRCP and in 10 (9%) of 107 patients at S-MRCP. Santorinicele was detected in three (21%) of 14 patients at MRCP and in an additional four (seven [50%] of 14) patients at S-MRCP in patients with pancreas divisum. Santorinicele was confirmed in six of seven patients at endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); in one of seven patients, ERCP was unsuccessful. The duct of Santorini was significantly (P: <.05) larger in the pancreatic head in patients with pancreas divisum and santorinicele (3.6 mm) compared with those with only pancreas divisum (2.2 mm). A noteworthy reduction in size of the pancreatic duct (26%) and of the santorinicele (63%) was observed after sphincterotomy. The onset of duodenal filling was delayed significantly in patients with santorinicele (2.1 vs 1.3 minutes; P: <.05). CONCLUSION S-MRCP helps in identifying pancreas divisum and santorinicele, which may be the cause of impeded pancreatic outflow.
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- R Manfredi
- Department of Radiology, A. Gemelli University Hospital, 8 Largo A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy.
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PURPOSE To identify radiographic signs of mucosal damage by comparing hysterosalpingography with salpingoscopy in a prospective study. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-one candidates for laparoscopy underwent hysterosalpingography and peroperative salpingoscopy; at both, tubal patency was noted. Radiographic criteria for mucosal abnormality were rounded filling defects (ie, the cobblestone pattern) and the absence of longitudinal radiolucent bands in the ampullary tract. At salpingoscopy, tubal mucosa was categorized by means of inspection into five classes of fold pattern: classes I and II, normal; classes III-V, abnormal. Hysterosalpingographic and salpingoscopic results were compared by means of a two-by-two table and kappa statistics. RESULTS Seventy-four tubes were evaluated. At hysterosalpingography, 31 tubes were distally nonpatent. Of these, 26 showed a distal obstruction at salpingoscopy. None of the patent tubes at hysterosalpingography showed obstruction at salpingoscopy. The agreement between hysterosalpingography and salpingoscopy in detecting abnormal mucosal pattern was 89.2% (kappa, 0.73; P: <.001). The cobblestone pattern always corresponded to intraluminal adhesions at salpingoscopy. The absence of radiolucent bands corresponded to abnormal mucosa at salpingoscopy in four of six cases. The cobblestone pattern was found only in hydrosalpinges and never in patent tubes. Six normal patent tubes at hysterosalpingography showed intraluminal adhesions at salpingoscopy. CONCLUSION Results indicate that the cobblestone pattern is an effective radiographic sign of intraluminal adhesions in hydrosalpinges and suggest that intraluminal disease in patent tubes might not always be excluded on normal hysterosalpingograms.
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- A L Valentini
- Department of Radiology , , Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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Barbaro B, Manfredi R, Bombardieri G, Vecchio FM, Palazzoni G, Mancini AP, Dall'Argine S, Marano P. Correlation of MRI liver volume and doppler sonographic portal hemodynamics with histologic findings in patients with chronic hepatitis C. J Clin Ultrasound 2000; 28:461-468. [PMID: 11056023 DOI: 10.1002/1097-0096(200011/12)28:9<461::aid-jcu3>3.0.co;2-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to correlate portal hemodynamics on sonography and liver volume on MRI with histologic findings in asymptomatic patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS Portal blood flow in the left and right portal branches in 20 healthy volunteers and in 26 patients was measured using Doppler sonography during both fasting and postprandial states. Total liver and right-and left-lobe volumes were determined using MRI. The ratio between portal blood flow and liver volume determined the "portal flow index" of the right and left lobes. RESULTS We observed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.01) between the volunteers and patients in the mean left-lobe volume (352 +/- 81 cm(3) versus 544 +/- 159 cm(3)) and in the mean left portal flow index (1.1 +/- 0.2 ml/minute/cm(3) versus 0.69 +/- 0.2 ml/minute/cm(3)) as measured before the subjects ate. After a meal, the portal blood-flow volume in the right lobe was similar in the 2 groups but in the left lobe was significantly lower in the patients (p = 0.0009). The left postprandial portal flow index was inversely correlated with the grade of liver fibrosis (r = 0.533). CONCLUSIONS The left-lobe volume (positive predictive value, 83%; negative predictive value, 72%) and left postprandial portal flow index (positive predictive value, 86%; negative predictive value, 88%) are sensitive indicators of chronic hepatitis. The left postprandial portal flow index may be a useful test for differentiating patients with minimal or no fibrosis from patients with mild to severe fibrosis.
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- B Barbaro
- Department of Radiology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico "A. Gemelli," Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
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The purpose of this review article is to summarize the epidemiology, pertinent anatomy, mechanisms of injury, and classification systems of occipital condylar fractures (OCFs), as well as their clinical presentation and screening, the importance of computed tomography (CT) for detection, and current treatment options. The authors emphasize the rate of occurrence of OCFs, which may be detected in as many as 16% of patients with craniocervical injury. Clinical presentation is not specific, and OCF is not readily diagnosed at physical examination. Failure to diagnose may result in substantial morbidity, and thus accurate diagnosis is mandatory for both therapeutic and medicolegal implications. The diagnosis is most likely to be made with CT. Thin-section CT technique is the method of choice to evaluate the traumatized craniocervical junction. OCFs should be suspected in all patients sustaining high-energy blunt trauma to the head and/or upper cervical spine, resulting from axial loading, lateral bending and/or rotation, and/or direct blow. Besides a CT study assessing potential intracranial injuries, these patients require CT of the craniocervical junction. Radiologists should be aware of the types of OCFs and associated injuries.
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- A Leone
- Departments of Radiology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico "Agostino Gemelli," Largo Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Italy.
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Petersein J, Spinazzi A, Giovagnoni A, Soyer P, Terrier F, Lencioni R, Bartolozzi C, Grazioli L, Chiesa A, Manfredi R, Marano P, Van Persijn Van Meerten EL, Bloem JL, Petre C, Marchal G, Greco A, McNamara MT, Heuck A, Reiser M, Laniado M, Claussen C, Daldrup HE, Rummeny E, Kirchin MA, Pirovano G, Hamm B. Focal liver lesions: evaluation of the efficacy of gadobenate dimeglumine in MR imaging--a multicenter phase III clinical study. Radiology 2000; 215:727-36. [PMID: 10831691 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.215.3.r00jn14727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [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: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA) for dynamic and delayed magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of focal liver lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 126 of 214 patients, MR imaging was performed before Gd-BOPTA administration, immediately after bolus administration of a 0.05- mmol/kg dose of Gd-BOPTA, and 60-120 minutes after an additional intravenously infused 0.05-mmol/kg dose. In 88 patients, imaging was performed before and 60-120 minutes after a single, intravenously infused 0.1-mmol/kg dose. T1- and T2-weighted spin-echo and T1-weighted gradient-echo images were acquired. On-site and blinded off-site reviewers prospectively evaluated all images. Intraoperative ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT) during arterial portography, and/or CT with iodized oil served as the reference methods in 110 patients. RESULTS Significantly more lesions were detected on combined pre- and postcontrast images compared with on precontrast images alone (P <. 01). All reviewers reported a decreased mean size of the smallest detected lesion and improved lesion conspicuity on postcontrast images. All on-site reviewers and two off-site reviewers reported increased overall diagnostic confidence (P <.01). Additional lesion characterization information was provided on up to 109 (59%) of 184 delayed images and for up to 50 (42%) of 118 patients in whom dynamic images were assessed. Gd-BOPTA would have helped change the diagnosis in 99 (47%) of 209 cases and affected patient treatment in 408 (23%) of 209 cases. CONCLUSION Gd-BOPTA increases liver lesion conspicuity and detectability and aids in the characterization of lesions.
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- J Petersein
- Institute for Radiodiagnostics, Medizinische Fakultät, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin, Germany
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Pirronti T, Macis G, Sallustio G, Minordi LM, Granone P, Vecchio FM, Marano P. [Evaluation of the "N" factor in nonsmall cell lung cancer. Correlation between computerized tomography and pathologic anatomy]. Radiol Med 2000; 99:340-6. [PMID: 10938702] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the role of CT in identifying other morphological signs of metastatic lymph node involvement from non small cell bronchogenic carcinoma. This is done to improve N staging, a critical step in this disease. In fact, since diameter is the only criterion used to distinguish normal form abnormal lymph nodes, medistinal CT only has 80% diagnostic accuracy. MATERIAL AND METHODS 137 patients with known or suspected lung cancer were examined with Helical CT during early and late arterial phases (2 min delay, 3 mm thickness, 5 mm interslice gap) to depict node characteristics. Mediastinal lymph nodes, located according to the American Thoracic Society mapping, were considered normal when they were not visible or, if visible, less than 1 cm in diameter and of homogeneous density; lymph nodes over 1 cm in diameter and homogeneous density were considered reactive. A lymph node was considered metastatic when, independent of size, the following signs were found: central hypodensity; hyperdense thin/thick rim, with nodules within; hyperdense strands or diffuse hyperdensity in perinodal adipose tissue. The tumor site was also considered. RESULTS Seventy patients were excluded because they were inoperable. Sixty-five of the remaining 67 patients were operated on, 1 underwent mediastinoscopy and another one mediastinoscopy followed by surgery. Based on the above CT signs, 46 patients were staged as N0, 61 as N1 and 15 as N2. In 44/46 N0 patients there was agreement between anatomical and pathologic findings; 3 of the 44 patients had lymph nodes over 1 cm in diameter and with homogeneous density. Micrometastases to mediastinal lymph nodes (N2) were found at histology in 2/46 patients (CT false negatives). In the 6 N1 and the 15 N2 patients there was complete agreement between anatomical and pathologic findings; in particular, 9 N2 patients had lymph nodes less than 1 cm in diameter with signs of metastasis and 4 had lymph nodes over 1 cm in diameter with signs of metastasis and 2 had lymph nodes either over or less than 1 cm. In all N2 patients the tumor histotype and the mediastinal location were also considered relative to the lesion site. DISCUSSION A closer correlation was found with node morphology and density than with size. Indeed, CT sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy were 97, 100 and 97%, respectively, for the former versus 52, 93 and 77% for the latter. Adenocarcinoma was the predominant histotype (70.5%) in N2 patients. Metastases to node region 4 were predominant in right upper lobe carcinomas while node region 5 was predominant in left upper lobe lesions. CONCLUSIONS Other criteria can be associated with size to improve CT diagnostic accuracy in N staging. Technique optimization plays a major role particularly in the late, thin slice, examination phase.
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- T Pirronti
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma
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Manfredi R, Costamagna G, Brizi MG, Maresca G, Vecchioli A, Colagrande C, Marano P. Severe chronic pancreatitis versus suspected pancreatic disease: dynamic MR cholangiopancreatography after secretin stimulation. Radiology 2000; 214:849-55. [PMID: 10715057 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.214.3.r00mr24849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [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: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess whether secretin stimulation improves visualization of the pancreatic ducts at magnetic resonance (MR) cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in patients with severe chronic pancreatitis or suspected pancreatic disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-one patients (group 1) with chronic pancreatitis and 84 patients (group 2) with clinical and/or laboratory findings suggestive of pancreatic disease who did not have ductal alterations at ultrasonography (US) and/or computed tomography (CT) underwent MRCP before and up to 10 minutes after secretin stimulation. Size of the main pancreatic duct (head, body, tail) and duodenal filling before and after secretin stimulation were measured quantitatively. Image quality, number of main pancreatic ductal segments visualized, visualization of side branches, ductal narrowing, endoluminal filling defects, and presence of pancreas divisum were analyzed qualitatively. RESULTS In both groups, the size of the main pancreatic duct increased significantly 3 minutes after secretin stimulation. Reduced duodenal filling was detected in patients with severe chronic pancreatitis (P < .001). The number of segments of the main pancreatic duct visualized improved from 85 (91%) to 93 (100%) of 93 in group 1 and from 164 (65%) to 245 (97%) of 252 (P < .001) in group 2. Visualization of side branches improved from 22 (71%) to 31 (100%) of 31 in group 1 and from three (4%) to 53 (63%) of 84 (P < .001) in group 2. Pancreas divisum was visualized in one additional patient in group 1 and in six additional patients in group 2. CONCLUSION The administration of secretin improves visualization of the pancreatic ducts and helps in the evaluation of exocrine reserve.
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- R Manfredi
- Department of Radiology, A. Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Valentini A, Muzzi L, Marana R, Catalano G, Destito C, Marano P. The “cobblestone pattern”: A new radiographic sign in fallopian tube disease. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(00)83154-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Valentini AL, Brizi MG, Mutignani M, Costamagna G, Destito C, Marano P. Adult medullary cystic disease of the kidney and pancreatic cystic disease: a new association. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1999; 33:423-5. [PMID: 10636589 DOI: 10.1080/003655999750017158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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A rare case of a woman with the adult form of medullary cystic disease associated with pancreatic cysts in pancreas divisum is described, which suggests that specific attention should be paid to computed tomography findings in the presence of pancreatic and renal cysts.
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- A L Valentini
- Department of Radiology, Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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Natale L, Meduri A, Lombardo A, Giordano A, Maseri A, Marano P. [Magnetic resonance in cardiology: myocardial perfusion]. Cardiologia 1999; 44 Suppl 1:633-5. [PMID: 12497795] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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- L Natale
- Istituto di Radiologia Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Policlinico Agostino Gemelli Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8, 00168 Roma.
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Marano P. Workshop on medical education. Rays 1999; 24:485-8. [PMID: 10676089] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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- P Marano
- Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia A. Gemelli, Roma
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Gaudino M, Martinelli L, Di Lella G, Glieca F, Marano P, Schiavello R, Possati G. Superior extension of intraoperative brain damage in case of normothermic systemic perfusion during coronary artery bypass operations. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1999; 118:432-7. [PMID: 10469956 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(99)70179-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite the controversies on the potential detrimental effects of normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass on neurologic outcome, to date no correlation between the severity of intraoperative brain lesions and the cardiopulmonary bypass temperature used at operation has been reported. This study compares the prevalence and the severity of brain lesions in patients who underwent operation in condition of normothermic versus hypothermic systemic perfusion. METHODS Data are derived from the analysis of 2987 consecutive primary isolated myocardial revascularizations performed at our institution between April 1990 and January 1997. Of these cases, 1385 procedures were hypothermic and 1602 procedures were normothermic systemic perfusion. In all cases the neurologic outcome and extent of ischemic areas were prospectively recorded. RESULTS Overall, 31 patients had a perioperative stroke (1.0%). The prevalence of neurologic events was similar in the 2 groups (15 cases in the hypothermic group and 16 cases in the normothermic perfusion group; P, not significant). However, the mean Glasgow Outcome Scale score and computed tomography-demonstrated extent of brain lesions were significantly worse in the normothermic group. CONCLUSIONS Although the prevalence of intraoperative stroke was similar with hypothermic or normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass, the use of normothermic systemic perfusion was associated with more extended brain damage at computed tomographic scan and with a worse neurologic outcome. These results demand caution in the use of normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass and claim further investigation on the neurologic safety of normothermia.
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- M Gaudino
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Vecchioli Scaldazza A, Celi G, De Franco A, Parrella A, Minordi LM, Marano P. [Intestinal preparation for colon enema with fleet sodium phosphate: comparative study with the conventional method]. Radiol Med 1999; 97:354-9. [PMID: 10432966] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the possible optimization of a well-tolerated and versatile method of intestinal preparation able to adequately free the lumen and consequently improve diagnostic results with a lower risk of prolonged hospital stay for incorrectly prepared patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS We examined 40 patients, namely 20 men (mean age 70 years, range 52-87) and 20 women (mean age 68 years, range 49-81) referred to the Institute of Radiology of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Gastrointestinal tract Unit, to undergo double contrast colonic enema. The patients were divided into two groups by one-to-one randomization: group 1 was prepared with the conventional method and group 2 with the new protocol for intestinal preparation. On the two days before the examination a low-residue diet was administered; the day before the examination a phial of Fosfo-soda fleet was administered in two times (at 8 am and 4.30 pm), which was diluted with half a glass of water. Bread, pasta and vegetables were strictly forbidden at lunch and soup or milk at supper; the patients were fasted on the examination day. Two evaluations were performed: one to assess tolerance to the preparation and the other, a radiographic study, to assess the grade of intestinal preparation, the presence of secretions/bubbles, and the degree of painting. RESULTS Of the 20 patients given X-prep, 3 had to discontinue it and 4 exhibited severe side-effects, but completed the treatment; tolerance was satisfactory in the remaining 13 patients. The grade of intestinal preparation, the presence of secretions/bubbles, and the degree of painting were considered satisfactory in 9, 17 and 16 patients respectively. None of the patients given Fosfo-soda fleet had to discontinue it and tolerance was satisfactory in 19 patients. The grade of intestinal preparation, the presence of secretions/bubbles, and the degree of painting were considered satisfactory in 15, 18 and 18 patients respectively. The statistical analysis of all data was performed with Wilcoxon test. DISCUSSION Intestinal preparation with Fosfo-soda fleet appeared to be definitely better than the conventional method relative to tolerance (p = .02, a statistically significant difference), while providing similarly satisfactory data relative to the other parameters. CONCLUSIONS Our results, coupled with the versatility of Fosfo-soda fleet (possible application in colonoscopy) and its ease of use recommend this preparation not only for inpatients but also for outpatients in whom self-administration is feasible.
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Manfredi R, Maresca G, Baron RL, Cotroneo AR, De Gaetano AM, De Franco A, Pirovano G, Spinazzi A, Marano P. Delayed MR imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma enhanced by gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA). J Magn Reson Imaging 1999; 9:704-10. [PMID: 10331767 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1522-2586(199905)9:5<704::aid-jmri13>3.0.co;2-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [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: 11/06/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA)-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma HCC. MR images were obtained in 14 patients with 31 HCC nodules as a part of a phase III clinical trial. T1- and T2-weighted images were obtained before and after iv administration of 0.1 mmol/kg of Gd-BOPTA. Two blinded readers evaluated pre- and delayed postcontrast images separately for detection of tumor nodules. Quantitative measurements of signal-to-noise (SNR) and tumor/liver contrast-to-noise (CNR) ratios were also performed. A signal/intensity ratio was calculated. Tumor enhancement was correlated with histologic findings. Consensus agreement of precontrast T1- and T2-weighted images revealed 23/31 HCC nodules in 14 patients; postcontrast T1-weighted images demonstrated 24/31 HCC nodules in the same number of patients. Combining both pre- and postcontrast images, 27/31 lesions were detected. Four patients had four well-differentiated HCC nodules detected only on postcontrast images, while three well-differentiated lesions in two patients were only seen on precontrast images. Quantitative evaluation showed an SNR ratio increase in both liver parenchyma and HCC nodules, as well as a significant increase in the absolute CNR ratio on postcontrast T1-weighted gradient-recalled images (P < 0.05). Well-differentiated HCC lesions showed a greater enhancement than poorly differentiated HCC lesions.
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- R Manfredi
- Department of Radiology, A. Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Pastore G, Marano P, Romani M, Costantini M, Belli P. [Critical review of 215 cases of non-palpable mammary lesions]. Radiol Med 1999; 97:344-8. [PMID: 10432964] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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PURPOSE The natural history of human breast cancer shows that lesion size correlates directly with nodal metastases and distant spread. Nodal metastases are found in only 6% of cases in the preclinical stage of the tumor and therefore imaging must detect a breast cancer before it becomes palpable. We reviewed 215 nonpalpable breast lesions studied in the last 10 years to assess observers performance and ultimately improve the interpretation of suspicious mammograms, evaluating "cost" in terms of the ratio between benign and malignant lesions (B/M). MATERIAL AND METHODS From 1988 to October 1998, two hundred and fifteen women with nonpalpable breast lesions suspected at mammography were examined. The lesions were removed after stereotaxic or US location and a radiograph of the surgical specimen was always performed. Mammographic patterns were interpreted retrospectively by two blinded radiologist experienced in breast imaging and specialized in locating nonpalpable breast lesions. Mammographic patterns were classified as poorly/highly suspicious calcifications, regular/irregular masses, spiculated masses, masses with calcifications and parenchymal distortions. Radiographic findings were compared with surgical results and the data used to calculate the B/M, positive predictive value (PPV) for malignancy and the trend of operator's performance. RESULTS Modern techniques permit to detect a very high number of in situ breast carcinomas. Nineteen of 22 lesions (86%) were detected by mammography as highly suspicious calcifications, 2/22 as spiculated masses and 1/22 as a mass with calcifications. No in situ carcinoma was detected as an irregular mass. All regular masses were proven to be benign at histology. B/M analysis showed a decreasing trend (from 1.94 in the first 3 years to .57 in 1994-96, to .83 in 1997-98) and an overall value of .90. The PPV for malignancy was 83.33% for spiculated masses, 65.5% for highly suspicious calcifications, 63.63% for irregular masses, 47.05% for masses with more or less dysmorphic calcifications, 32.65% for poorly suspicious calcifications, 8.33% for parenchymal distortions and 0% for regular masses. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS All spiculated masses and highly suspicious calcifications and microcalcifications should be removed. Biopsy is recommended in parenchymal distortions, despite its low predictive value for malignancy, because these lesions are uncommon and the cost of biopsy is therefore acceptable. Needle aspiration or long-term monitoring can be reconsidered for irregular masses and poorly suspicious microcalcifications. Finally, relative to possible different interpretations of mammographic patterns by center and operator's experience, we suggest that the PPV for every single pattern be continually reassessed based on personal case records rather than on literature data. This holds true especially for microcalcifications.
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- G Pastore
- Istituto di Radiologia, Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, UCSC, Roma
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Barbaro B, Schulsinger A, Valentini V, Marano P, Rotman M. The accuracy of transrectal ultrasound in predicting the pathological stage of low-lying rectal cancer after preoperative chemoradiation therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1999; 43:1043-7. [PMID: 10192353 DOI: 10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00470-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [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: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE There has been a growing interest in the use of preoperative radiation therapy in rectal cancer treatment in the last years. The need for accurate preoperative staging is important so as to avoid overtreatment in stage I patients, and to select patients who require downstaging prior to surgery as they are technically inoperable. While transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) has been reported to accurately stage preoperative patients, its efficacy postradiation has been questioned. The authors report a series studied by TRUS to contribute to the discussion on the role of this method. METHODS AND MATERIALS Twenty-eight patients with rectal cancer were accrued. Twenty-six patients, clinically staged T2-T4 or/and N1-N3 between March 1990 to October 1993, underwent preoperative chemoradiation. Two patients (T2N0) were treated by local excision and postoperative radiotherapy. Following therapy and just before surgery, each patient was restaged by TRUS. These results were subsequently compared with a pathological stage of resected specimen for both the primary tumor (T) and regional lymph nodes (LN). RESULTS The accuracy of TRUS for T stage after chemoradiation was 92.8% (positive predictive value [PPV] 94.4%, negative predictive value [NPV] 90.0%). The accuracy for LN staging after chemoradiation was 60.7% (PPV 100.0%, NPV 54.0%), because LN located outside the scanning range were missed. CONCLUSION Based on our results, we conclude that TRUS of the primary tumor is an accurate staging technique for patients with rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiation.
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- B Barbaro
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma, Italy
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Manfredi R, Barbaro B, Prudenzano R, Cina A, Marano P. [Quantitative assessment of portal vein flow in subjects with active chronic hepatitis: comparison of magnetic resonance angiography with bolus tracking with color Doppler ultrasonography]. Radiol Med 1999; 97:132-7. [PMID: 10363053] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the accuracy of time-of-flight MR Angiography (MRA) with bolus tracking in evaluating mean blood velocity and flowrate in the portal vein in patients with chronic hepatitis versus healthy volunteers. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifteen patients with clinically-defined post-viral chronic hepatitis (viruses B and C) were examined with bolus tracking MRA and color Doppler US to evaluate portal blood flow. Both examinations were performed before and after a 1500 kcal meal. We evaluated mean blood flow velocity and flowrate in the portal vein. MRA results were compared with color Doppler findings; the results in chronic hepatitis patients were compared with those of healthy volunteers. RESULTS The correlation between mean portal blood velocity, as measured with MRA and color Doppler US, was r = .82 before and r = .79 after the meal. There was no significant difference in mean velocity between the chronic hepatitis patients and the healthy volunteers. The correlation between portal flowrate, as measured with MRA and color Doppler US, was r = .87 before and r = .91 after the meal. There was no significant difference in mean flowrate between the chronic hepatitis patients and the healthy volunteers. In contrast, there were significant differences in mean velocity and portal flowrate, as measured with MRA before the meal, between the chronic hepatitis patients and the healthy volunteers. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Bolus tracking MRA is superior to color Doppler US in quantitating blood flow in the portal vein and evaluating changes after a meal. Decreased mean velocity and flowrate may indicate impaired function, as it happens in early chronic hepatitis.
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- R Manfredi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma.
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Barbaro B, Palazzoni G, Prudenzano R, Cina A, Manfredi R, Marano P. Doppler sonographic assessment of functional response of the right and left portal venous branches to a meal. J Clin Ultrasound 1999; 27:75-80. [PMID: 9932252 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0096(199902)27:2<75::aid-jcu5>3.0.co;2-f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of our study was to quantitate by Doppler sonography the blood flow in the right and left portal vein branches before and after a standard meal. We also assessed the functional response of the right and left lobes of the liver. METHODS Portal blood flow was measured by Doppler sonography in the left and right portal vein branches and main portal trunk in 20 healthy volunteers in both fasting and postprandial states. The ratio between portal blood flow and liver volume (determined by MRI) was the portal flow index (PFI). RESULTS Before the meal, a statistically significant difference in portal blood flow volume was observed between the right and left portal branches (p < 0.01). The right PFI (0.83 ml/minute/cm3) and left PFI (1.1 ml/minute/cm3) were also significantly different (p < 0.01). The increase in portal venous blood flow after a meal was found to be greater in the left portal branch (128%) than in the right portal branch (78%). The postprandial PFI also differed significantly (right, 1.54 ml/minute/cm3; left, 2.5 ml/minute/cm3). CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that the left lobe of the liver has a better postprandial compliance than the right lobe has.
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- B Barbaro
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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Marano P. The emerging role of MRI in coronary artery disease. Rays 1999; 24:1-3. [PMID: 10358379] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- P Marano
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma
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Meduri A, Natale L, Lauro L, Ruggiero M, Cavallo T, Marano P. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: technique and anatomy. Rays 1999; 24:4-18. [PMID: 10358380] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Recent advances achieved in Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment and procedures allow a thorough study of the heart, yielding anatomic, functional and angiographic information. Spin-echo sequences are specific for heart morphology while gradient-echo sequences are fundamental to the functional study. Fast sequences reduce the examination times with the possibility of single breath-hold images. Coronary arteries can be directly visualized and cardiac perfusion can be assessed. Velocity encoded images allow flow quantification and with myocardial tagging, cardiac mechanics is accurately defined.
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- A Meduri
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma, Italy
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Manfredi R, Maresca G, Smaniotto D, Greggi S, Andrulli D, Rabitti C, Summaria V, Valentini AL, Panici PB, Cellini N, Marano P. Cervical cancer response to neoadjuvant therapy: MR imaging assessment. Radiology 1998; 209:819-24. [PMID: 9844681 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.209.3.9844681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the accuracy of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in evaluating the invasive cervical carcinoma response to concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS MR imaging was performed before and after concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy in 18 patients with locally invasive cervical carcinoma. Surgery followed neoadjuvant therapy in all patients. The presence of a lesion, signal intensity, zonal anatomy integrity, vaginal and parametrial invasion, and lymph node enlargement was determined. Posttreatment MR and histopathologic findings were correlated. RESULTS Fourteen patients had histopathologic confirmation of MR findings: Twelve had true-negative and two had true-positive findings. (Two had microscopic neoplastic foci beyond the spatial resolution of MR images; these foci do not change surgical treatment planning and probably do not influence prognosis. Therefore, these two patients were considered to have complete response). Four patients had false-positive findings; the hyperintense lesion on posttreatment MR images was due to a tunnel cluster pattern (focal hyperplasia of the endocervical glands with inflammation) in three patients and necrosis in one patient, without any evidence of neoplastic tissue. Thirty-three of 36 parametrial halves and 67 of 72 vaginal fornices were correctly interpreted on posttreatment images. Involvement of three parametrial halves and five fornices was overestimated at MR, because edema or inflammation was not distinguishable from tumor. CONCLUSION MR imaging is 78% accurate in evaluation of tumor response; in 22% of patients, however, benign conditions were not distinguishable from tumor.
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- R Manfredi
- Department of Radiology, A Gemelli University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Cotroneo AR, Di Stasi C, Pedicelli A, Cina A, Di Gregorio F, Marano P. [Percutaneous retrieval of intravascular foreign bodies]. Radiol Med 1998; 96:492-7. [PMID: 10051874] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The spreading of interventional procedures and the frequent use and replacement of central venous catheters have contributed to a relative increase in the occurrence of intravascular foreign bodies (FBs). Their retrieval is justified by potential complications related to their characteristics, location and permanence. The high morbidity related to surgical retrieval, especially in case of intravenous FBs (often located in the right cardiac chambers or the pulmonary artery) has contributed to the spreading of interventional retrieval procedures. The purpose of percutaneous retrieval is: 1) to hook the FB to stop its migration to more critical districts; 2) to extract it through the percutaneous access route or, if the latter is unfeasible, 3) to simplify surgical retrieval. MATERIAL AND METHODS We report our experience with 15 patients presenting an FB [intravenous (i.v.) in 11 cases and intra-arterial (i.a.), in 4]. Retrieval was performed mainly with snare-loop catheters (13 cases, together with a pig-tail catheter in 3 patients) and also with Dormia baskets (3 cases, together with a snare loop in 1 case). To ensure the percutaneous retrieval, we used introductors with a greater caliber than that of the FB, the latter generally being a 6-7 F intravenous catheter. The percutaneous approach was mostly transfemoral (right femoral in 9 cases and bilateral femoral, left femoral, axillary and left jugular in 1 case each). RESULTS Percutaneous retrieval was successful in all the i.v. cases and in 1 ia case. The other 3 ia cases required surgical removal under local anesthesia after percutaneous hooking and displacement of the FB to a more accessible site. No major complications were observed during retrievals. CONCLUSIONS Based on our personal results and in agreement with the major international reports, we believe that percutaneous retrieval should be considered the treatment of choice for FBs. The procedure success depends on an accurate diagnostic approach, good knowledge of materials and techniques and the operator's experience, as well as the possibility of an interdisciplinary collaboration of the interventional radiologist with the surgeon and anesthesist.
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- A R Cotroneo
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma
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Valentini AL, Vincenzoni M, Marano P. Radiologic imaging of the fallopian tubes. Rays 1998; 23:662-72. [PMID: 10191662] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Aim of the present article is to illustrate the radiologic findings which afford the most reliable diagnosis with hysterosalpingography, in the evaluation of tubes in infertile patients. Based on the more regular anatomical patterns with details of minor anatomical variants, a common cause of infertility, the signs of the various types of tubal obstruction, are examined. The nature of the latter is not always organic: the implementation of simple albeit often resolutive technical devices as change of position or the use of more sophisticated but well-tolerated maneuvers as the interventional ones, may help detect normal patterns hidden by false (functional) obstruction. Careful analysis of tubal morphology down to the obstructed portion allows the identification of true pathologic patterns, making this exam even more valid in the diagnostic approach to the infertile patient.
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- A L Valentini
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma, Italy
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Marano P. Female infertility: radiology and endoscopy in morphofunctional imaging. Rays 1998; 23:597-9. [PMID: 10191653] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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- P Marano
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma
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Manfredi R, Costamagna G, Vecchioli A, Colagrande C, Spina S, Marano P. [Dynamic pancreatography with magnetic resonance after functional stimulus with secretin in chronic pancreatitis]. Radiol Med 1998; 96:226-31. [PMID: 9850716] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Magnetic Resonance pancreatography (MRP) was performed before and after the intravenous injection of secretin to assess the improvement in pancreatic duct visualization and to perform a dynamic study of the pancreatic exocrine function. MATERIAL AND METHODS 20 MRP examinations were performed in 18 patients with suspected or known chronic pancreatitis. Coronal T2-weighted half-Fourier SSFSE images were obtained with a phased array surface coil. Images were obtained before and up to 10 minutes after the injection of 1 cu/kg b.w. secretin. Quantitative image analysis included main pancreatic duct enlargement over time after secretin injection and the amount of duodenal filling. Qualitative image analysis included: overall image quality improvement, number of pancreatic duct segments visualized, secondary ducts dilation, intraductal filling defects, the presence of pancreas divisum. RESULTS After secretin injection the overall image quality was judged sufficient in 2 patients and satisfactory in 18 patients. The number of pancreatic duct segments visualized increased from 40/57 (79%) to 57/57 (100%); secondary ducts were visualized in 4 patients before secretin compared to 18 after secretin. The number of stenosis visualized increased from 6 to 9, while intraluminal filling defects increased from 2 to 6. Pancreas divisum was detected in 2 patients after secretin versus 0 before secretin. The main pancreatic duct enlargement was statistically significant in the head of the pancreas (p < .05). Duodenal filling was normal in 13 patients and decreased in 7. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Secretin injection extends the capabilities of MRP in visualizing the morphologic features of pancreatic ducts. The depiction of pancreatic ducts, stenosis, filling defects and pancreas divisum was improved after secretin injection. The exocrine function of the pancreas can be evaluated analyzing the entity and the timing of the duodenal filling.
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- R Manfredi
- Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Chieti
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OBJECTIVES To describe the radiological features of primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) of the chest wall (Askin tumour) at diagnosis and to analyse the radiological changes occurring as a consequence of treatment and during follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine children with histologically proven PNET were studied. At diagnosis, all patients underwent chest X-ray (CXR), chest CT and bone scintigraphy; three patients also had MR and three had US. During treatment and follow-up, CT was performed in all patients. RESULTS CT demonstrated a solid heterogeneous chest wall mass in all children at diagnosis and six had a rib lesion. Small nodular densities in the extra-pleural fat were identified in three patients at diagnosis. US, performed in three patients, excluded tumour infiltration of the lung or diaphragm, which had been suspected on CT. On MR, the lesions showed high signal intensity in T1-weighted/proton-density images and intermediate/high signal intensity in T2-weighted images compared with muscle. Minimal chest wall involvement was demonstrated in one case by MRI. Extensive necrosis of tumour mass with pseudo-cystic appearance was documented in the five patients who underwent chemotherapy. Macroscopically complete resection was performed in five patients but there was early local recurrence after surgery in two, identified by CT in one and by MR in the other. CONCLUSIONS PNET of the chest wall should be considered in a child with a chest wall mass. CT is valuable for evaluating tumour extension at diagnosis, the effects of chemotherapy and assessing tumour recurrence after surgery. However, CT can overestimate pleural, lung or diaphragmatic infiltration, which are better evaluated by US. MR was superior to CT in the evaluation of tumour extension in one of three patients and may be considered complementary to CT, particularly in very large chest wall tumours.
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- G Sallustio
- Radiology Department, Catholic University of Rome, Largo A. Gemelli 8, I-00 168 Rome, Italy
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