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Multiple diffuse hemangiomas of the large intestine
A 54-year-old male case with multiple, diffuse hemangiomas of the large intestine is described. large diffuse hemangiomas were located at the rectosigmoid and the ascending colon. Some polypoid lesions were lo...
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Angiographic findings of Meckel's diverticulum: The characteristic appearance of the vitelline artery
Angiographic findings of the vitelline artery in five patients with surgically proven Meckel's diverticulum were reviewed retrospectively. Superselective vitelline arteriography was performed in two patients a...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Inducible Expression of Lectin-like Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor-1 in Vascular Endothelial Cells and Macrophages
Endothelial dysfunction, or activation, elicited by oxidized low density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL) or its lipid constituent, has been implicated in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. We have recentl...
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Intraductal papillary-mucinous tumor and mucinous cystic neoplasm
Cystic lesions of the pancreas are increasingly detected by imaging at daily clinical practice. Among them mucinous cystic tumor and intradcutal papillary-mucinous tumor of the pancreas are clinically importan...
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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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Trends in oncological CT imaging: clinical application of multidetector-row CT and 3D-CT imaging
Computed tomography (CT) plays an essential role in oncological imaging as the modality of screening for malignancies, map** out the treatment strategy at staging, assessing response to the treatment, and fo...
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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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Hepatic pseudo-anisotropy: a specific artifact in hepatic diffusion-weighted images obtained with respiratory triggering
Hepatic pseudo-anisotropy is an artifact observed in hepatic diffusion-weighted imaging under respiratory triggering (RT-DWI). To determine the clinical significance of this phenomenon, hepatic RT-DW images we...
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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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Clinical practice guidelines for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) in Japan: English version
Diagnostic and treatment strategies for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) have evolved greatly since the introduction of molecularly targeted therapies. Although several clinical practice guidelines are ...
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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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Open AccessA new low-field extremity magnetic resonance imaging and proposed compact MRI score: evaluation of anti-tumor necrosis factor biologics on rheumatoid arthritis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful tool for evaluating disease activity and therapeutic efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, conventional whole-body MRI is inconvenient on several levels. ...
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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...
