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    Microbiological confirmation of tuberculosis cases at diagnosis and at the end of treatment in Italy (2000)
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    European journal of epidemiology 16 (2000), S. 719-724 
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    ISSN: 1573-7284
    Keywords: Diagnosis ; Microbiology ; Treatment monitoring ; Tuberculosis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Microbiological findings at diagnosis and at the end of treatment are relevant for evaluating tuberculosis (TB) treatment programmes. The objectives of this study were to describe the microbiological findings at diagnosis and at the end of treatment in pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB patients treated under programme conditions in Italy. The study was a prospective monitoring activity based on the collection of standard recording and reporting forms from a representative sample of Italian TB Units. The forms with individual data were reviewed and analysed on a quarterly basis, 9 months after enrolment. The complete bacteriological profile of patients was analysed at diagnosis and at the completion of treatment. Individual data on 992 patients were analysed. At diagnosis 320 (32.2%) of cases were pulmonary sputum smear positive, 361 (36.4%) pulmonary smear negative or not done and 311 (33.4%) extrapulmonary; 424 (42.7%) of all TB cases were culture confirmed at diagnosis (368, 50.2%, of pulmonary cases); 575 (84.4%) of pulmonary cases had a culture done at diagnosis and 156 (22.9%) at the end of treatment (p〈 0.001); 572 (84%) had a sputum smear done at diagnosis and 164 (24.1%) at the end of treatment (p〈 0.001). Although the rate of bacteriologically confirmed cases is similar to that of other European countries, the bacteriological confirmation at diagnosis and, particularly, at the end of treatment, is sub-optimal. The importance of further disseminating national guidelines among physicians managing TB is emphasized, in order to achieve a higher proportion of TB cases bacteriologically confirmed at diagnosis and monitored at the end of treatment.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1026798000966
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  • 2
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    Predicting microscopic extrauterine spread of endometrial carcinoma with MRI to support less invasive therapy (2000)
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    International journal of clinical oncology 5 (2000), S. 158-163 
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    ISSN: 1437-7772
    Keywords: Key words Endometrial carcinoma ; MRI ; Diagnosis ; Minimally invasive therapy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Background. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides precise staging of endometrial carcinoma. However, we have sometimes experienced patients with microscopic extrauterine extension in whom MRI showed the disease as being limited to the uterus. We studied indirect MRI signs for microscopic extrauterine spread of endometrial carcinoma which outwardly seemed to be limited to within the uterus. Methods. MRI studies and the clinical records of 100 patients with surgically proven endometrial carcinoma were retrospectively reviewed. We evaluated: (1) MRI staging, (2) tumor growing at the orifices of the fallopian tube in the uterine fundus, (3) hydrosalpinx, and (4) ascites, in each MRI study. Results. Surgical specimens showed that 12 of the 100 patients had extrauterine spread, with 1 patient showing both ovarian extension and omental metastasis; there ovarian extension in 3, extension to the fallopian tubes in 3, omental metastasis in 1, and positive peritoneal cytology in 4. Tumor growing at the orifices of the fallopian tubes with deep myometrial invasion showed higher accuracy for predicting microscopic intrauterine spread (82.0%) although it was not significantly different from the accuracy of deep myometrial invasion anywhere within the uterus (75.0%). However, tumor growing at the orifices of the fallopian tubes in a patients with stage Ia disease showed a high negative predictive value (89.7%). Hydrosalpinx had the highest specificity (98.9%) and accuracy (88.0%); however, it did not seem to be practical because it was observed in only 2 patients. Ascites in postmenopausal patients showed higher specificity (93.5%), although it was not considered to be useful in the premenopausal patients. Conclusion. Tumor extension at the orifices of the fallopian tubes in patients with stage Ia disease, and ascites in postmenopausal patients on MRI seemed to be predictive factors for microscopic extrauterine spread.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/PL00012031
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    Glycogen storage disease type Ia: recent experience with mutation analysis, a summary of mutations reported in the literature and a newly developed diagnostic flowchart (2000)
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    European journal of pediatrics 159 (2000), S. 322-330 
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    ISSN: 1432-1076
    Keywords: Key words Glycogen storage disease type Ia ; Glucose-6-phosphatase ; Mutations ; Diagnosis ; Prenatal diagnosis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We studied the glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase) gene of 30 unrelated glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSD Ia) patients using single strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP) prior to automated sequencing of exons revealing an aberrant SSCP pattern. In all patients we could identify mutations on both alleles of the G6Pase gene, indicating that this method is a reliable procedure. A total of 14 different mutations were identified. R83C (16/60), 158delC (12/60), Q347X (7/60), R170X (6/60) and ΔF327 (4/60) were found most frequently. Nine other mutations accounted for the other 15 mutant alleles. Two DNA-based prenatal diagnoses were performed successfully. At present, 56 mutations in the G6Pase gene have been reported in 300 unrelated GSD Ia patients and an overview of these mutations is presented. Evidence for a clear genotype-phenotype correlation could be established neither from our data nor from those in the literature. With increased knowledge about the genetic basis of GSD Ia and GSD Ib and the high detection rate of mutations, it is our opinion that the diagnoses GSD Ia and GSD Ib can usually be based on clinical and biochemical abnormalities combined with mutation analysis instead of enzyme assays in liver tissue obtained by biopsy. A newly developed flowchart for the diagnosis of GSD I is presented. Conclusion Increased knowledge of the genetic basis of glycogen storage disease type I provides a DNA-based diagnosis, prenatal DNA-based diagnosis in chorionic villus samples and carrier detection.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004310051281
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  • 4
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    Usefulness of FDG-PET scan in the assessment of suspected metastatic or recurrent adenocarcinoma of the colon and rectum (2000)
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    Diseases of the colon & rectum 43 (2000), S. 759-767 
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    ISSN: 1530-0358
    Keywords: FDG-PET ; Colorectal ; Adenocarcinoma ; Recurrence ; Metastatic ; Diagnosis ; Positron emission tomography ; Mucinous
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of positron emission tomography with 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose compared with computed tomography plus other conventional diagnostic studies in patients suspected of having metastatic or recurrent colorectal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: The records of 105 patients who underwent 101 computed tomography and 109 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography scans for suspected metastatic or recurrent colorectal adenocarcinoma were reviewed. Clinical correlation was confirmed at time of operation, histopathologically, or by clinical course. RESULTS: The overall sensitivity and specificity of 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography in detection of clinically relevant tumor were higher (87 and 68 percent) than for computed tomography plus other conventional diagnostic studies (66 and 59 percent). The sensitivity of 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography in detecting mucinous cancer was lower (58 percent; n=16) than for nonmucinous cancer (92 percent; n=93). The sensitivity of 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography in detecting locoregional recurrence (n=70) was higher than for computed tomography plus colonoscopy (90vs. 71 percent, respectively). The sensitivity of 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography in detecting hepatic metastasis (n=101) was higher than for computed tomography (89vs. 71 percent). The sensitivity of 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography in detecting extrahepatic metastases exclusive of locoregional recurrence (n=101) was higher than for computed tomography plus other conventional diagnostic studies (94vs. 67 percent). 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography altered clinical management in a beneficial manner in 26 percent of cases (26/101) when compared with evaluation by computed tomography plus other conventional diagnostic studies. CONCLUSION: 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography is more sensitive than computed tomography for the detection of metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer and may improve clinical management in one-quarter of cases. However, 2-[18F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography is not as sensitive in detecting mucinous adenocarcinoma, possibly because of the relative hypocellularity of these tumors.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02238010
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  • 5
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    Accuracy of clinical diagnosis of inguinal and femoral hernia and its usefulness for indicating laparoscopic surgery (2000)
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    Hernia 4 (2000), S. 23-27 
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    ISSN: 1248-9204
    Keywords: Inguinal hernia ; Diagnosis ; Laparoscopy ; Surgery
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary The preoperative diagnosis of inguinal hernias is one of the surgeon's most commonplace duties yet one of the least valued aspects in the treatment of this pathology. The introduction of the laparoscopic technique for inguinal hernia repair may stimulate an interest in this problem. The aim of the study is to analyse the diagnostic accuracy of clinical examination of inguinal and femoral hernias. 278 patients with a possible inguinal and femoral hernia received from the same surgeon a thorough clinical examination and preoperative diagnosis of the type of hernia (indirect or direct inguinal, and femoral). The data obtained were compared to the intra-operative findings. The influence of age, sex and site was studied with regard to the sensitivity of the clinical diagnosis. Direct inguinal hernias accounted for 35% of the total. Indirect inguinal hernias were diagnosed more accurately (85%) than direct (64%) and femoral (39%) hernias. Clinical diagnosis was not influenced by age, sex or site of the femoral hernia. Statistically significant differences were revealed only for inguinal hernias in the group of patients aged over 50 years and with a unilateral site (p〈0.05). Thorough physical exploration should never be underrated in the diagnosis of inguinal hernias as it may help classify hernias with great accuracy.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01230587
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    Gliomatosis cerebri Zwei Fallberichte mit atypischer klinischer und neuroradiologischer Befundkonstellation (2000)
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    Der Nervenarzt 71 (2000), S. 481-484 
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    ISSN: 1433-0407
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Gliomatosis cerebri ; MRT-Diagnose ; Enzephalitis ; Key words Gliomatosis cerebri ; MRI ; Diagnosis ; Encephalitis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary The diagnosis of the rare disease Gliomatosis cerebri requires the correlation of clinical, radiological, and pathological findings. We report on two patients with intravitally diagnosed gliomatosis cerebri. Due to the unusually high malignancy of the tumor cells, diagnosis was complicated by atypical findings such as gadolinium enhancement in MRI and raised intracranial pressure. The clinical course, differential diagnosis, and literature are summarized briefly.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Die Diagnose der seltenen Gliomatosis cerebri kann nur in Zusammenschau von klinischen, radiologischen und histopathologischen Befunden gestellt werden. Im vorliegenden Artikel berichten wir über 2 Patienten, bei denen intra vitam nach stereotaktischer Hirnbiopsie die Diagnose Gliomatosis cerebri gesichert wurde. Da in beiden Fällen für Gliomatosis cerebri ungewöhnlich hochgradig entdifferenzierte Tumorzellen vorlagen, wurde die Diagnosefindung durch atypische Befunde wie Kontrastmittelaufnahme im MRT und klinische Zeichen der intrakraniellen Drucksteigerung erschwert. Klinischer Verlauf, Differentialdiagnosen und Literatur werden kurz dargestellt.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001150050611
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    Pharyngolaryngoskopische Befunde bei Patienten mit obstruktivem Schlafapnoesyndrom und primärem Schnarchen (2000)
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    HNO 48 (2000), S. 917-921 
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    ISSN: 1433-0458
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Obstruktives Schlafapnoesyndrom ; Schlafmedizin ; Diagnostik ; Propofol ; Endoskopie ; Keywords Endoscopy ; Diagnostic use of propofol ; Sleep apnea syndrome ; Diagnosis ; Snoring
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Abstract Background and objective. The localization of an upper airway collapse in snorers and patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea was a subject frequently discussed in the last few years. Pharyngolaryngoscopy during sleep or drug-induced sleep allows evaluation of upper airway conditions. Patients/methods. A total of 324 patients suffering from snoring or obstructive sleep apnea underwent flexible pharyngolaryngoscopy while awake and under propofol-induced sedation in the course of routine diagnostic procedures in the sleeping lab. In this study, the results of pharyngolaryngoscopy are compared to results of the Müller maneuver and polysomnographic recordings. The therapeutic consequences of this additional investigation are discussed. Results. In 95% of cases snoring was observed during drug-induced sleep. A significant discrepancy was seen between results of the endoscopy while being awake (Müller maneuver) and during drug-induced sleep. The degree of collapse differed significantly in the area of the base of the tongue. Severe collapse was seen much more often with pharyngoscopy during drug-induced sleep compared to the results during the Müller maneuver. Conclusions. The collapsibility in the area of the base of the tongue correlated with higher results in the RDI (respiratory disturbance index) registered with standard polysomnography. Snoring and upper airway collapse were easily surveyed, and the pharyngolaryngoscopy during propofol-induced sleep proved to be a simple, safe, readily controllable and effective supplementary diagnostic device for the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Hintergrund und Fragestellung. Die Vorhersage des Ortes der Obstruktion oder des Weichteilkollapses bei Patienten mit primärem Schnarchen und obstruktivem Schlafapnoesyndrom war in den letzten Jahren häufig Thema von Untersuchungen. Die flexible Nasopharyngolaryngoskopie im Schlaf oder in Sedierung ist in diesem Zusammenhang eine bekannte Untersuchungsmethode, trotz ihrer nichtphysiologischen Basis. Patienten/Methodik. Die Ergebnisse von 324 Patienten, die neben der Routinediagnostik im Schlaflabor mittels einer flexiblen Pharyngolaryngoskopie im Wachzustand und in Propofol-Sedierung untersucht wurden, werden beschrieben. Hierbei werden Vergleiche zum Müller-Manöver und zu den jeweiligen Polysomnographieergebnissen angestellt und die therapeutische Konsequenz dieser Zusatzdiagnostik diskutiert. Ergebnisse. In 95% der Fälle konnte während des medikamentös induzierten Schlafs Schnarchen registriert werden. Auf Höhe des Zungengrunds fand sich eine signifikant stärkere Kollapsneigung bei der Untersuchung im Propofol-Schlaf verglichen mit den Befunden des Müller-Manövers. Die Stärke des Zungengrundkollapses korrelierte mit dem in der Polysomnographie ermittelten RDI (respiratory disturbance index). Schlussfolgerungen. Insgesamt fand sich ein deutlicher Unterschied zwischen der Ausprägung des Weichteilkollapses beim Müller-Manöver und beim Propofol-Schlaf; Schnarchen und Kollapsneigung ließen sich zuverlässig beobachten. Die Pharyngolaryngoskopie erwies sich als einfach und sicher durchführbare, komplikationsarme und aussagekräftige Zusatzdiagnostik im Rahmen der Abklärung des primären Schnarchens und des obstruktivem Schlafapnoesyndrom.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001060050688
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    Extra-abdominelle Fibromatose – extra-abdominelles Desmoid Übersicht und eigene Erfahrung (2000)
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    Der Chirurg 71 (2000), S. 904-911 
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    ISSN: 1433-0385
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter: Extra-abdominelle Fibromatose ; Extra-abdominelles Desmoid ; Ursächliche Faktoren ; Diagnostik ; Therapie. ; Keywords: Extraabdominal fibromatosis ; Extraabdominal desmoid ; Etiology ; Diagnosis ; Therapy.
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Abstract. Extraabdominal desmoids represent one group of deep fibromatoses. These aggressive nonmetastasizing tumorlike lesions have a strong tendency to local infiltration, with a recurrence rate of about 40 %. Trauma, hormones and heredity have been implicated as etiologic factors. Shoulder, chest wall, back and thigh are favored sites. By combination of different diagnostic procedures the number of differential diagnoses can be reduced to only a few. While in former times surgery was thought to be the only kind of therapy, nowadays adjuvant procedures like radiation, hormonal therapy and also chemotherapy are becoming more and more important. Amputation or other mutilating procedures should be done only if the tumor recurs repeatedly.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung. Extra-abdominelle Desmoide gehören zur Gruppe der tiefen beziehungsweise muskuloaponeurotischen Fibromatosen. Es handelt sich um aggressive, lokal infiltrierende, jedoch nicht metastasierende tumorartige Läsionen mit einer 40 %igen Rezidivrate. Ursächlich spielen Traumen, endokrine und genetische Faktoren eine Rolle. Bevorzugte Lokalisationen sind der Stamm und die stammnahen Extremitätenanteile. Durch die Kombination verschiedener bildgebender Verfahren läßt sich neben der Größen- und Ausdehnungsbestimmung des Tumors auch die Anzahl der Differentialdiagnosen auf einige wenige einschränken. Kam in früheren Jahren der chirurgischen Resektion eine Monopolstellung zu, werden adjuvanten Therapiemaßnahmen wie Bestrahlung, Hormontherapie und Chemotherapie immer mehr Stellenwert eingeräumt. Mutilierende Eingriffe und Eingriffe mit nachfolgenden Funktionseinbußen sind nur beim Auftreten wiederholter, unbeherrschbarer Rezidive gerechtfertigt.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001040051154
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    Diagnostik und Therapie der frischen und chronischen hinteren Kreuzbandläsion (2000)
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    Der Chirurg 71 (2000), S. 1066-1081 
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    ISSN: 1433-0385
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter: Hinteres Kreuzband ; posterolaterale Instabilität ; Diagnostik ; Therapie. ; Keywords: Posterior cruciate ligament ; Posterolateral instability ; Diagnosis ; Treatment.
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Abstract. Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament are among the major injuries to the knee joint. Today we are often confronted with an inapproprate and delayed diagnosis of this injury and its concomitant lesions. Additionally, the outcome of operative treatment has not yet reached an acceptable rate of satisfactory results. Therefore, the goal of this current concept review is to give a comprehensive insight into anatomy and biomechanics, injury mechanisms and pathobiomechanics, based on our experiences and data from the international literature. A further goal is to clarify diagnostic problems with respect to clinical examination and imaging techniques. We also present a differential concept for the perioperative and conservative management of posterior cruciate ligament deficient knees in order to also adequately address concomitant injuries such as posterolateral rotatory instability and combined anterior cruciate ligament injuries with the aim of further improving results.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung. Rupturen des hinteren Kreuzbandes gehören zu den schwerwiegenden Bandverletzungen des Kniegelenks. Problematisch ist hier eine oft unzureichende Einschätzung und verspätete Diagnostik der Verletzungsschwere als auch der Begleitverletzungen. Zusätzlich ist die Versagerquote der bisherigen Rekonstruktionsverfahren unbefriedigend hoch. Das Ziel dieser Übersichtsarbeit ist es, auf der Basis der eigenen Erfahrungen und dem Wissen aus dem internationalen Schriftum, einen umfassenden Einblick in die Anatomie und Biomechanik, die Unfallmechanismen und die Pathobiomechanik zu geben. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt liegt in der Klärung diagnostischer Schwierigkeiten. Zur adäquaten Berücksichtigung der Begleitverletzungen, wie z. B. der posterolaterale rotatorische Instabilität oder zusätzlichen Verletzungen des vorderen Kreuzbandes wird ein differenziertes Therapiekonzept vorgestellt, um das konservative und perioperative Management zu optimieren, mit dem Ziel die hohe Quote unbefriedigender Ergebnisse weiter zu reduzieren.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001040051182
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    Diffusionsgewichtetes MRT bei Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Patienten (2000)
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    Der Nervenarzt 71 (2000), S. 91-95 
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    ISSN: 1433-0407
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Krankheit ; Diagnostik ; Diffussionswichtung ; MRT ; Bildgebung ; Übertragbare spongiforme Enzephalopathien ; Key words Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ; Diagnosis ; Diffusion-weighted image ; MRI ; Brain images ; Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Today the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is proven only postmortem or by evidence of neuropathology. During the patient's lifetime EEG recordings or cerebrospinal fluid analysis may support the diagnosis. In most cases, T2-MRI scans show hyperintensities of the basal ganglia. A new imaging technique called diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) has recently been established. The sensitivity of DWI was evaluated in five patients suspected of CJD. All five cases showed hyperintense signal changes in the basal ganglia on DWI sequences. These findings were more pronounced in DWI than in T2, FLAIR, or PD-weighted images. Thus, DWI seems to be the most sensitive sequence for detecting changes in patients with suspected CJD. Moreover, its short scanning time ensures that fewer artifacts occur, especially in the case of myoclonus.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Die sichere Diagnose der Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Krankheit kann nur bioptisch oder autoptisch durch Untersuchung von Hirngewebe gestellt werden. Die klinische Verdachtsdiagnose erhärten können technische und laborchemische Untersuchungen; hierzu gehört neben dem EEG die Surrogatmarkerbestimmung im Liquor. Nachdem sich bei der Mehrzahl der Patienten Veränderungen der Basalganglien gezeigt haben, gehört das MRT zu den bildgebenden Verfahren, die bei Verdacht auf CJD eingesetzt werden können. Inzwischen ist die Diffusionswichtung (DWI) in die neuroradiologische Diagnostik eingeführt worden. DWI-gewichtete MRTs bei 5 CJD-Patienten wurden von uns untersucht. Alle 5 Fälle zeigten im DWI-MRT signalintense Veränderungen der Stammganglien. Diese Veränderungen waren jeweils deutlicher als in der T2, Flair- oder Protonenwichtung. Das DWI-MRT halten wir für sensitiver zum Nachweis kortikaler und basaler Veränderungen bei CJD-Patienten im Vergleich zu Standardsequenzen. Durch die kurze Untersuchungszeit können besonders bei den häufig vorhandenen Myoklonien andere Wichtungen aufgrund von Bewegungsartefakten oftmals nicht in der gewünschten Qualität durchgeführt werden.
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    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001150070001
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