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Fulltext Bone mineral density in HIV participants randomized to raltegravir and lopinavir/ritonavir compared with standard second line therapy

Martin A, Moore C, Mallon PW, Hoy J, Emery S, Belloso W, et al.

AIDS, 2013 Sep 24;27(15):2403-11.

PMID: 23921615 DOI: 10.1097/01.aids.0000432534.47217.b4

To compare changes over 48 weeks in bone mineral density (BMD) between participants randomized to lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) + raltegravir (RAL) or LPV/r + 2-3 nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (N(t)RTIs) as second line therapy.

Matched MeSH terms: Femur/radiography; Lumbar Vertebrae/radiography

Mammographic breast glandularity in Malaysian women: data derived from radiography

Jamal N, Ng KH, McLean D, Looi LM, Moosa F

AJR Am J Roentgenol, 2004 Mar;182(3):713-7.

PMID: 14975974

This study was undertaken to estimate mammographic breast glandularity in Malaysian women from radiographic data.

Matched MeSH terms: Adipose Tissue/radiography

Adrenal tuberculosis: the atypical presentations of eggshell-like calcifications

Imisairi AH, Hisham AN

ANZ J Surg, 2009 Jun;79(6):488-9.

PMID: 19566876 DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04953.x

Matched MeSH terms: Adrenal Gland Diseases/radiography*; Adrenal Glands/radiography*; Calcinosis/radiography*; Tuberculosis, Endocrine/radiography*

18F-FDG PET/CT as a potential predictor of survival in patient with oesophageal cancer: a preliminary result

Fathinul Fikri AS, Dharmendran R, Vikneswaran P, Nordin AJ

Abdom Imaging, 2015 Aug;40(6):1457-64.

PMID: 25576048 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-014-0343-2

A study was undertaken to investigate the value of pretreatment PET-CT in predicting survival in patients with oesophageal cancer (OC).

Matched MeSH terms: Esophageal Neoplasms/radiography*; Esophagus/radiography

Benefits of 3D rotational DSA compared with 2D DSA in the evaluation of intracranial aneurysm

Wong SC, Nawawi O, Ramli N, Abd Kadir KA

Acad Radiol, 2012 Jun;19(6):701-7.

PMID: 22578227 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2012.02.012

The aim of this study was to compare conventional two-dimensional (2D) digital subtraction angiography (DSA) with three-dimensional (3D) rotational DSA in the investigation of intracranial aneurysm in terms of detection, size measurement, neck diameter, neck delineation, and relationship with surrounding vessels. A further aim was to compare radiation dose, contrast volume, and procedural time between the two protocols.

Matched MeSH terms: Intracranial Aneurysm/radiography*

Fulltext Steric repulsion and supra-molecular assemblies via a two-dimensional plate by C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds in two closely related 2-(benzo-furan-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl benzoates

Then LY, Chidan Kumar CS, Kwong HC, Win YF, Mah SH, Quah CK, et al.

Acta Crystallogr E Crystallogr Commun, 2017 Jul 01;73(Pt 8):1227-1231.

PMID: 28932442 DOI: 10.1107/S2056989017010556

2-(Benzo-furan-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl 2-chloro-benzoate, C17H11ClO4 (I), and 2-(benzo-furan-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl 2-meth-oxy-benzoate, C18H14O5 (II), were synthesized under mild conditions. Their chemical and mol-ecular structures were analyzed by spectroscopic and single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies, respectively. These compounds possess different ortho-substituted functional groups on their phenyl rings, thus experiencing extra steric repulsion force within their mol-ecules as the substituent changes from 2-chloro (I) to 2-meth-oxy (II). The crystal packing of compound (I) depends on weak inter-molecular hydrogen bonds and π-π inter-actions. Mol-ecules are related by inversion into centrosymmetric dimers via C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, and further strengthened by π-π inter-actions between furan rings. Conversely, mol-ecules in compound (II) are linked into alternating dimeric chains propagating along the [101] direction, which develop into a two-dimensional plate through extensive inter-molecular hydrogen bonds. These plates are further stabilized by π-π and C-H⋯π inter-actions.

Matched MeSH terms: Radiography

Sengstaken-Blakemore tube malposition with esophageal rupture

Chuah YY, Lee YY, Chen WC, Kao SS

Acta Gastroenterol Belg, 2018 10 24;81(3):447-448.

PMID: 30350541

Matched MeSH terms: Radiography, Thoracic

Fulltext A case of closed loop small bowel obstruction within a strangulated incisional hernia in association with an acute gastric volvulus

Kosai NR, Gendeh HS, Noorharisman M, Sutton PA, Das S

Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove), 2014;57(2):83-6.

PMID: 25257156 DOI: 10.14712/18059694.2014.45

Small bowel obstruction is a common clinical problem presenting with abdominal distention, colicky pain, absolute constipation and bilious vomiting. There are numerous causes, most commonly attributed to an incarcerated hernia, adhesions or obstructing mass secondary to malignancy. Here we present an unusual cause of a small bowel obstruction secondary to an incarcerated incisional hernia in association with an acute organoaxial gastric volvulus.

Matched MeSH terms: Intestinal Obstruction/radiography; Intestinal Volvulus/radiography; Hernia, Abdominal/radiography

A rare case of intussusception associated with metastasized small cell carcinoma of lung

Jarmin R, Azman A, Rahim R, Kosai NR, Das S

Acta Med Iran, 2012;50(11):782-4.

PMID: 23292632

Intussusception is common cause of bowel obstruction in the paediatric age group compared to the elderly population. Many times, the diagnosis may be difficult because of asymptomatic nature of this bowel disorder. We hereby describe the case of a 75-year-old male who presented with lethargy, weakness, loss of movement in the joints and was found to be anemic. The haemoglobin level was low so he was transfused with packed cells. On gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, upper GI bleed was observed. A mass was observed beyond ampulla at the 2nd and 3rd part of the duodenal junction. Computerized tomography (CT) scan also showed a mass at the head of pancreas and the lesion at the left lung. In view of persistent bleed, 'Whipple's procedure' was performed. Histopathological examination showed small cell carcinoma of the lungs with metastasis to the pancreas and the jejunum. We here discuss the case of intussusception with intestinal metastasis which presented with gastrointestinal bleeding.

Matched MeSH terms: Intussusception/radiography; Jejunal Diseases/radiography; Jejunal Neoplasms/radiography; Lung Neoplasms/radiography; Pancreatic Neoplasms/radiography; Carcinoma, Small Cell/radiography

Clinical and electroencephalographic features of complex partial seizures in infants

Pratap RC, Gururaj AK

Acta Neurol. Scand., 1989 Feb;79(2):123-7.

PMID: 2496576

The clinical and electroencephalographic (EEG) features were evaluated in a consecutive series of 50 infants with complex partial seizures. The age of onset of seizures showed a peak at age of 2 months. Significant development delay was seen in 60% of the infants. In 92% an underlying aetiological factor could be identified. Birth asphyxia was the commonest aetiological factor (30%). The seizure patterns were most frequently described as behavioural arrest, upward deviation of eyes, tonic posturing of the limbs, apnoea and cyanosis. Interictal EEG showed bilateral temporal lobe foci in 22%, unilateral foci in 78% and multiple foci in 46% of the cases. The response of the seizures to anticonvulsant drugs is discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Radiography

Fulltext Rapid progression of scoliosis curve in a mature patient with undiagnosed pituitary macroadenoma: A rare case report

Chung WH, Chiu CK, Wei Chan CY, Kwan MK

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc, 2020 Sep;54(5):561-564.

PMID: 33155569 DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.19144

Growth hormone secreting pituitary tumor or gigantism has not been previously reported to be associated with rapid progression of scoliosis in the literature. However, there are some reports indicating scoliosis can be worsened by growth hormone therapy in children and adolescents. A 19-year-old boy was referred to our institution for the treatment of a right thoracolumbar scoliosis. The Cobb angle had worsened from 29° to 83° over two years' duration. He attained puberty at the age of 13. He had a previous history of slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE), which was operated in 2015, with no clinical features of gigantism. Preoperative assessment was performed. He was diagnosed with growth hormone secreting pituitary macroadenoma by magnetic resonance imaging with a high serum level of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). Computed tomography (CT) of the pancreas showed a pancreatic endocrine tumor. The patient was later diagnosed with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1). He underwent endoscopic endonasal excision of the pituitary mass and distal pancreatectomy. This case indicates that growth hormone secreting pituitary macroadenoma could result in rapid progression of scoliosis.

Matched MeSH terms: Radiography/methods

Hemothorax due to hemorrhagic disease of the newborn

Kaur P, Tan KK

Acta Paediatr Jpn, 1994 Feb;36(1):95-6.

PMID: 8165919

A three day old male, term infant with hemothorax due to hemorrhagic disease of the newborn was treated successfully with vitamin K and thoracocentesis. Exclusive breast feeding and absence of vitamin K prophylaxis were important diagnostic clues, although hemothorax as a sole manifestation of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is rare. This case highlighted the good prognosis of an uncommon complication when prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are instituted. The importance of vitamin K prophylaxis to all newborns is emphasized.

Matched MeSH terms: Radiography, Thoracic

Localization and prediction of malignant potential in recurrent pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PCC/PGL) using 18F-FDG PET/CT

Fikri AS, Kroiss A, Ahmad AZ, Zanariah H, Lau WF, Uprimny C, et al.

Acta Radiol, 2014 Jun;55(5):631-40.

PMID: 24037430 DOI: 10.1177/0284185113504330

To our knowledge, data are lacking on the role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the localization and prediction of neuroendocrine tumors, in particular the pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PCC/PGL) group.

Matched MeSH terms: Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/radiography*; Paraganglioma/radiography*; Pheochromocytoma/radiography*

Cervical osteoarthropathy: an unusual cause of dysphagia

Srinivas P, George J

Age Ageing, 1999 May;28(3):321-2.

PMID: 10475873

PRESENTATION: A 72-year-old man complained of progressive dysphagia for solids associated with a sensation of foreign body in his throat for 2 years. A barium swallow showed a bridging osteophyte between C4 and C5 vertebrae indenting the oesophagus posteriorly and displacing it anteriorly.

OUTCOME: He refused surgical intervention and was given dietary advice. After 6 months, his weight was steady and he was able to swallow semi-solid food without difficulty.

Matched MeSH terms: Radiography

Accuracy of 64-row multidetector computed tomography in detecting coronary artery disease in 134 symptomatic patients: influence of calcification

Ong TK, Chin SP, Liew CK, Chan WL, Seyfarth MT, Liew HB, et al.

Am Heart J, 2006 Jun;151(6):1323.e1-6.

PMID: 16781246

The new 64-row multidetector computed tomography (CT)-assisted angiography can now detect coronary artery disease with shorter breath-hold time and at faster heart rates for symptomatic patients. We aim to determine if the 64-row scanner can also overcome limitations due to mild to moderate calcification.

Matched MeSH terms: Calcinosis/radiography*; Coronary Artery Disease/radiography*; Coronary Disease/radiography*

Chronic renal disease and papillary necrosis associated with the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as the sole or predominant analgesic

Segasothy M, Samad SA, Zulfigar A, Bennett WM

Am J Kidney Dis, 1994 Jul;24(1):17-24.

PMID: 8023820

The risk of renal papillary necrosis and renal dysfunction due to the chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is unknown. In a prospective study of 259 heavy analgesic users seen in a general medical hospital over an 11-year-period beginning in January 1982, 69 new cases of analgesic nephropathy with renal papillary necrosis were confirmed by intravenous urogram (26.6%), ultrasonography (30.4%), and/or computed tomography (43%). Twenty-nine of these patients (42%) had consumed excessive quantities of NSAIDs alone; an additional nine patients (13%) had consumed NSAIDs predominantly in combinations with paracetamol, aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine, and/or traditional herbal medications. Of those patients who consumed NSAIDs alone, 17 had consumed only a single type of NSAID and the remaining 12 had consumed multiple types of NSAIDs. The amount of NSAIDs administered ranged from 1,000 to 26,600 capsules or tablets over a 2- to 25-year period. Renal impairment (serum creatinine, 126 to 778 mumol/L) was noted in 26 of these 38 patients (64.8%). The reasons given for consuming NSAIDs include gouty arthritis (18 patients), osteoarthritis (seven patients), rheumatoid arthritis (six patients), chronic headache (three patients), gouty arthritis plus chronic headache (three patients), and chronic backache (one patient). All patients were prescribed these drugs and were followed medically. The occurrence of analgesic nephropathy was predominantly in males (male to female ratio, 1.9:1). Most of the patients did not have the characteristic psychological profile attributed previously to analgesic abuse nephropathy. Associated addictive habits, such as the use of psychotropic drugs and sleeping tablets, purgative abuse, and alcoholism, were absent.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Matched MeSH terms: Radiography

Tooth mineralization stages as a diagnostic tool for assessment of skeletal maturity

Surendran S, Thomas E

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 2014 Jan;145(1):7-14.

PMID: 24373650 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2013.09.007

The objective of this study was to determine whether dental calcification can be used as a first-level diagnostic tool for assessment of skeletal maturity.

Matched MeSH terms: Bicuspid/radiography; Cuspid/radiography; Dental Pulp/radiography; Epiphyses/radiography; Growth Plate/radiography; Mandible/radiography; Molar/radiography; Radiography, Panoramic/methods; Tooth Root/radiography; Tooth Apex/radiography; Tooth Crown/radiography; Radiography, Dental, Digital/methods; Finger Phalanges/radiography

Erosive inflammatory pseudotumor of the odontoid process in association with Forestier's disease (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis)

Mirzasadeghi A, Mokhtar SA, Azmi B, Haflah NM, Razak MA

Am J. Orthop., 2009 Feb;38(2):E41-4.

PMID: 19340387

Matched MeSH terms: Atlanto-Axial Joint/radiography; Cervical Vertebrae/radiography; Odontoid Process/radiography

Evaluation of tracheal diameter after surgical tracheostomy

Sivakumar K, Prepageran N, Raman R

Am J Otolaryngol, 2006 Sep-Oct;27(5):310-3.

PMID: 16935173 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2006.01.007

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the narrowing of the trachea in head and neck surgical patients who had undergone elective tracheostomy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study. Twenty-five patients were included in this study. All these patients had a preoperative elective tracheotomy, preceding major head and neck surgery for head and neck malignancies. An x-ray of the lateral soft tissue neck was taken after a minimum of 6 weeks after the dissimulation of tracheotomy tube. Diameter of the trachea above the stoma (around 2 cm below the cricoid ring that can be clearly seen in lateral x-ray corresponding to the second tracheal ring) was taken as controls. Data were entered into a computer database and statistically analyzed using SPSS for Windows (version 12.0; SPSS, Chicago, Ill). In addition to descriptive statistics for all patients, inferential statistics were used to compare the 2 tracheal diameters across all patients and within the subgroups of men and women. Associations between outcome and other variables were evaluated statistically using an chi 2 test for the categorical data. Other parametric and nonparametric statistical tests were used when appropriate. Criterion for statistical significance was set at P < .05 (Student t test and 2-tailed test).
RESULTS: From this study, 92% (23/25) patients developed narrowing of trachea, all less than 50%. Very early decanulation of tracheotomy shows low or no narrowing at all. There is gradual narrowing in patients in whom dissimulations were performed after 14 days. Ethnicities of Indian decent (13/25) predominate in this study population. Male patients in this study have shorter decanulation period compared with female.
CONCLUSIONS: Elective surgical tracheotomy is a relatively safe procedure resulting in minimum asymptomatic tracheal stenosis.
Study site: University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Matched MeSH terms: Tracheal Stenosis/radiography

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Alhamad T

Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2011 Aug 15;184(4):484.

PMID: 21844517 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201012-2018IM

Matched MeSH terms: Head/radiography; Headache/radiography*; Neck/radiography; Radiography, Thoracic; Subcutaneous Tissue/radiography

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