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Manabu Minami
Nuclear Medicine
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Collimator choice in cardiac SPECT with I-123-labeled tracers
Septal penetration of high-energy photons may degrade the quality of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) of the heart with iodine 123-labeled tracers. We investigated the impact of collimator ch...
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Detection of intraductal component around invasive breast cancer using ultrasound: Correlation with MRI and histopathological findings
The purpose of this study was preoperatively to diagnose the intraductal component, which is indispensable in planning for breast conservation therapy, and also to minimize local recurrence. This study investi...
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Extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the cervical meninx
We report a case of recurrent mesenchymal chondrosarcoma in the cervical paravertebral region that was diagnosed preoperatively by imaging studies. The tumor showed findings of a well-differentiated cartilagin...
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Multifocal peripheral nerve involvement associated with multiple myeloma
Infiltration of myeloma cells along the peripheral nerve is extremely rare, while multiple myeloma occasionally infiltrates the central nervous system. We present details of a patient in whom multiple myeloma ...
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A Modified Metallic Coil Embolization Technique for Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations Using Coil Anchors and Occlusion Balloon Catheters
To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a modified metallic coil embolization technique for pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) using coil anchors and occlusion balloon catheters.
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Functional computed tomography imaging of tumor-induced angiogenesis: preliminary results of new tracer kinetic modeling using a computer discretization approach
The aim of this study was to establish functional computed tomography (CT) imaging as a method for assessing tumor-induced angiogenesis.
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Three-dimensional perfusion imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma using 256-slice multidetector-row computed tomography
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical capability of three-dimensional (3D) perfusion imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by performing dynamic scanning using a 256-slice multidetector-row CT...
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Magnetic resonance microscopy imaging of posterior interosseous nerve palsy
Posterior interosseous nerve palsy, also called deep radial nerve syndrome, is a neuropathy caused by radial nerve entrapment or compression at the level of the supinator muscle. Although imaging studies are n...
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Spectrum of Epstein-Barr virus-related diseases: a pictorial review
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) prevails among more than 90% of the adult population worldwide. Most primary infections occur during young childhood and cause no or only nonspecific symptoms; then the virus becomes l...
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Feasibility of diffusion-weighted imaging under split breath-hold acquisition and postprocessing (DWI-SBAP): an attempt to suppress hepatic pseudo-anisotropy
To suppress hepatic pseudo-anisotropy, which is a specific artifact in diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of the liver obtained under respiratory triggering, the authors developed a novel acquisition technique f...
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Hemosuccus Pancreaticus in a Patient with Iodine Allergy: Successful Diagnosis with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Treatment with Transarterial Embolization Using Carbon Dioxide as the Contrast Medium
Hemosuccus pancreaticus (HP) is defined as gastrointestinal bleeding via the pancreatic duct and duodenal papilla. Since the bleeding is usually intermittent, it often remains undetected by endoscopy. Most cas...
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Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the liver: a case report with US and CT manifestation
A case of malignant rhabdoid tumor (MRT) of the liver in a 4-month-old boy with hepatomegaly was described with the help of US and CT findings. The boy had multiple liver tumors, and the liver parenchyma showe...
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Systemic Arterial Supply to the Normal Basal Segments of the Left Lower Lobe of the Lung—Treatment by Coil Embolization—and a Literature Review
We report the case of a 24-year-old woman with systemic arterial supply to the normal basal segments of the left lower lobe of the lung. She experienced repeated episodes of hemoptysis. In this patient, the no...
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Diffusion-weighted imaging findings of mucinous carcinoma arising in the ano-rectal region: comparison of apparent diffusion coefficient with that of tubular adenocarcinoma
To determine the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) characteristics of ano-rectal mucinous carcinoma. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and DWI findings for mucinous and tubular adenocarcinomas were retrospec...
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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the intrapancreatic accessory spleen: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings
Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen is an uncommon benign mass-like lesion. It can occur in an accessory spleen, which may be found rarely in the pancreas tail. Here, we report the case of a 51-year-old wom...
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Unenhanced MR Angiography of Uterine and Ovarian Arteries after Uterine Artery Embolization: Differences between Patients with Incomplete and Complete Fibroid Infarction
To compare the status of uterine and ovarian arteries after uterine artery embolization (UAE) in patients with incomplete and complete fibroid infarction via unenhanced 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance (MR...
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Optic chiasmal edema observed on T2-weighted MR images: a reversible finding in obstructive hydrocephalus
To evaluate the clinical significance of optic chiasmal edema (OCE) observed in hydrocephalus.
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Congenital focal lymphedema as a diagnostic clue to tuberous sclerosis complex: report of two cases diagnosed by ultrasound
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a familial disorder characterized by benign hamartomas in the brain and other organs. Generally, the diagnosis of TSC is relatively easy, based on a medical history, a physi...
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Double Coaxial Microcatheter Technique for Glue Embolization of Renal Arteriovenous Malformations
To demonstrate the technical benefit of the double coaxial microcatheter technique for embolization of renal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) with n-butyl cyanoacrylate and iodized oil (glue).
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Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum in Pregnancy Treated with Transarterial Embolization of the Uterine Artery
