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The interplay of collagen, macrophages, and microcalcification in atherosclerotic plaque cap rupture mechanics
The rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque cap overlying a lipid pool and/or necrotic core can lead to thrombotic cardiovascular events. In essence,...
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Long-term experiences with high-energy shock wave therapy in the management chronic phase Peyronie’s disease using two different electromagnetic lithotripters
BackgroundExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy represents one option for the non-surgical management of Peyronie’s disease. Despite promising...
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A pictorial review of scrotal and penile pathology on computed tomography
Computed tomography (CT) may show a variety of scrotal and penile pathologic finding, but is usually not used as a first-line imaging due to its...
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Atherogenic index of plasma as a predictor of coronary artery disease: a cohort study in south of Iran
BackgroundCoronary artery disease (CAD) is an atherosclerotic disease of an inflammatory nature. Previous studies examining the relationship between...
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Radiation-Induced Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms, Prevention, and Treatment
Purpose of ReviewDespite the advancements of modern radiotherapy, radiation-induced cardiovascular disease (RICVD) remains a common cause of...
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Extra-coronary Calcification and Cardiovascular Events: What Do We Know and Where Are We Heading?
Purpose of ReviewThe coronary artery calcium score is a guideline-endorsed aid for further risk stratification in the primary prevention of...
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Pediatric orbital lesions: ocular pathologies
Orbital pathologies can be broadly classified as ocular, extra-ocular soft-tissue (non-neoplastic and neoplastic), osseous, and traumatic. In part 1...
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Musculoskeletal involvement in neglected tropical diseases: a comprehensive review
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) encompass a group of diseases predominantly found in tropical regions, with origins dating back to their inclusion...
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Update of pediatric soft tissue tumors with review of conventional MRI appearance—part 1: tumor-like lesions, adipocytic tumors, fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors, and perivascular tumors
There are numerous soft tissue tumors and tumor-like conditions in the pediatric population. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most useful modality...
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Imaging of ureter: a primer for the emergency radiologist
In this review article, we will discuss the gamut of abnormalities involving the ureters. In the emergency department, ureterolithiasis is the most...
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Intrathoracic Manifestations of Sarcoidosis: an Imaging Review Highlighting Atypical Features
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this article is to present a more recent radiological review to pulmonologists, radiologists and other clinicians of:...
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Management of Cutaneous Calciphylaxis
Calciphylaxis is a deadly, painful disease with a 1-year mortality of up to 50%. The disease is commonly associated with patients with end-stage...
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Periarticular calcifications
Periarticular calcification and ossification is a frequent finding on imaging and may sometimes pose a diagnostic challenge. The differential...
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Multimodality imaging of small bowel neoplasms
Although the small intestine accounts for over 90% of the surface area of the alimentary tract, tumors of the small intestine represent less than 5%...
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Cardiovascular calcification: artificial intelligence and big data accelerate mechanistic discovery
Cardiovascular calcification is a health disorder with increasing prevalence and high morbidity and mortality. The only available therapeutic options...
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Imaging of skull vault tumors in adults
The skull vault, formed by the flat bones of the skull, has a limited spectrum of disease that lies between the fields of neuro- and musculoskeletal...
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Calcified or ossified benign soft tissue lesions that may simulate malignancy
The purpose of this article is to review calcified or ossified benign soft tissue lesions that may simulate malignancy. We review the clinical...
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Vascular anomaly imaging mimics and differential diagnoses
Vascular anomalies can be correctly diagnosed in the majority of instances using the combination of clinical history, physical examination and...
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Dural masses: meningiomas and their mimics
Meningiomas are the most common dural tumour. They are regularly being seen as an incidental finding on brain imaging and treated conservatively....
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Significant incidental cardiac disease on thoracic CT: what the general radiologist needs to know
ObjectiveIncidental cardiac findings are often found on chest CT studies, some of which may be clinically significant. The objective of this...
