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MRI features of ovarian teratomas with somatic-type malignancy and mature cystic teratomas
We evaluated the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of ovarian teratomas with somatic-type malignancy (TSMs) and benign ovarian mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) to determine the diagnostic contribution of...
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Open AccessA Case of Multicystic Biliary Hamartoma with a Marked Peribiliary Gland Component Successfully Treated by Purely Laparoscopic Anatomical Liver Resection
Multicystic biliary hamartoma (MCBH) is an extremely rare benign liver lesion characterized by a gross well-circumscribed multicystic honeycomb appearance. This report presents a MCBH case with a marked peribi...
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Dual segmentation models for poorly and well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma using two-step transfer deep learning on dynamic contrast-enhanced CT images
The aim of this study was to develop dual segmentation models for poorly and well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), using two-step transfer learning (TSTL) based on dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)...
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A case of congenital capillary proliferation of the kidney (CCPK)
We report a case of congenital capillary proliferation of the kidney (CCPK) along with the multimodality imaging findings. Four-day-old boy who had managed due to his mother’s gestational diabetes underwent ab...
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Severity of constipation related to palonosetron during first-line chemotherapy: a retrospective observational study
Palonosetron, a long-acting 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, is an effective antiemetic agent for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; however, it sometimes causes severe constipation. The aim of the present study...
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Open AccessMultiple small tumor formation on both surfaces of the aortic valve cusps in Epstein–Barr virus-associated T/NK-cell lymphoproliferative disease: a case report
A 41-year-old woman presented acute cerebral infarction. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed multiple masses only on both surfaces of the aortic valve cusps. There was no primary lesion outside the heart...
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Relationship between MRI findings and invasive breast cancer with podoplanin-positive cancer-associated fibroblasts
Purpose of our study is to assess the relationship between MRI findings and invasive breast cancer (IBC) with cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) that are positive for podoplanin.
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Maximum slope of ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of the breast: Comparisons with prognostic factors of breast cancer
To determine the relationship between the maximum slope (MS) of ultrafast dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)-MRI and prognostic factors of breast cancer.
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Anterior mediastinal lesions: CT and MRI features and differential diagnosis
Anterior mediastinum is the most common location of mediastinal tumors, which include various solid and cystic lesions. The lesion location and CT and MRI features are important in the differential diagnosis. ...
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FIB-4 index-based surveillance for advanced liver fibrosis in diabetes patients
Liver fibrosis is associated with lifestyle-related diseases, including diabetes. The identification of diabetic patients with severe liver fibrosis is important, but a simple and reliable diagnostic procedure...
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Diagnostic imaging guide for autoimmune pancreatitis
The International Consensus Diagnosis Criteria for autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) has been published internationally for the diagnosis of AIP. However, since the revisions in 2006 and 2011, the Clinical Diagnos...
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Differential Diagnosis of Pancreatic Epidermoid Cyst Without a Solid Component (Residual Splenic Tissue) vs. Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm
The purpose of this study was to clarify whether there are differences in imaging findings between pancreatic epidermoid cyst (EDC) without a solid component (residual splenic tissue) and mucinous cystic neopl...
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CT-based mediastinal compartment classifications and differential diagnosis of mediastinal tumors
Division of the mediastinum into compartments is used to help narrow down the differential diagnosis of mediastinal tumors, assess tumor growth, and plan biopsies and surgical procedures. There are several tra...
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A case of possible chemical leukoderma secondary to usage of skin whitening agents
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A case of the cirrhotic patient performed living donor liver transplantation after carbon-ion radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma
The patient was a 50-year-old female with an initial diagnosis of a single hepatocellular carcinoma in liver cirrhosis. The tumor was located in the posterior liver segment (S7) and measured 5 cm with a rapid ...
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Improvement of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following discontinuation of chemotherapy with afatinib
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10-year results of On-X bileaflet mechanical heart valve in the aortic position: low target INR regimen in Japanese
This study was designed to establish clinical outcomes after aortic valve replacement (AVR) with On-X bileaflet mechanical heart valve.
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Open AccessEscherichia coli-derived recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 combined with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells improves bone regeneration in canine segmental ulnar defects
Large bone defects in canines usually require assistance to achieve healing. Implantation of osteoinductive factors can promote bone healing, while transplantation of osteoprogenitor cells can enhance bone reg...
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Open AccessRehabilitation on the day of cardio-aortic surgery
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A reoperation of thrombosed On-X valve detected by multidetector-row computed tomography
A 62-year-old female patient underwent mitral valve replacement with a 31/33-mm On-X valve for ischemic mitral valve regurgitation. Three months later, transthoracic echocardiography incidentally showed a bloc...
