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  • 201
    ISSN: 1432-1920
    Keywords: Key words Ear ; neoplasms ; Temporal bone ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report the use of MRI in the diagnosis, follow-up and therapeutic management of three cases of intralabyrinthine Schwannoma. The diagnosis was based on the history and initial and follow-up MRI findings. The main feature suggesting the diagnosis was a nodular intralabyrinthine mass of low signal intensity on T2-weighted images, and high or isointense signal on T1-weighted images (relative to cerebrospinal fluid), which showed contrast enhancement. Follow-up imaging showed growth of the tumour in one patient. One patient underwent surgery for severe tinnitus. To detect these lesions, MRI should be focussed on the inner ear, using thin-section T2-weighted and T1-weighted images before and after contrast medium. MRI allowed informed surgical planning.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 335-337 
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    Keywords: Key words Thyroid ; lingual ; Goitre ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We present the CT and MRI findings in a 75-year-old woman with a huge pathologically proven lingual thyroid which underwent goitrous degeneration. CT and MRI showed a midline, tongue-based, exophytic mass with areas of necrosis and heterogeneous contrast enhancement, as seen in large goitres in the normal thyroid gland.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 364-366 
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    Keywords: Key words Incontinentia pigmenti ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Incontinentia pigmenti is an uncommon neurocutaneous syndrome characterised by skin lesions, dental and ocular abnormalities and central nervous system involvement. We report the cranial MRI findings in two sisters with this condition. These include hypoplasia of the corpus callosum, enlargement of the lateral ventricles and periventricular white-matter lesions. One girl also had unilateral microphthalmia and rostral agenesis of the corpus callosum, a feature not previously described.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 377-379 
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    Keywords: Key words Ganglioglioma ; Neuronal tumours ; Brain ventricles ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report a case of ganglioglioma located in the body and frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle. The lesion was found in a 71-year-old man who suffered from recurrent episodes of right hemicranial headache. CT and MRI showed a heterogeneous intraventricular tumour with multiple microcysts that suggested a diagnosis of subependymoma or central neurocytoma, but the pathological findings were consistent with ganglioglioma. Although the most frequent intracranial location of ganglioglioma is the temporal lobe, any location in the central nervous system may be seen. Nevertheless an exclusively intraventricular location is exceptional. To our knowledge this is the first complete radiological report of a purely intraventricular ganglioglioma.
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  • 205
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    Keywords: Key words Brain embolism ; Endocarditis ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We describe the findings on CT or MRI in five patients with neurological symptoms and underlying infective endocarditis (IE). We noted the size, number, and distribution of lesions, the presence or absence of haemorrhage, and contrast enhancement patterns. The number of lesions ranged from 4 to more than 10 in each patient. Their size varied from punctate to 6 cm; they were distributed throughout the brain. The lesions could be categorized into four patterns based on imaging features. A cortical infarct pattern was seen in all patients. Patchy lesions, which did not enhance, were found in the white matter or basal ganglia in three. Isolated, tiny, nodular or ring-enhancing white matter lesions were seen in three patients, and parenchymal haemorrhages in four. In addition to the occurrence of multiple lesions with various patterns in the same patient, isolated, tiny, enhancing lesions in the white matter seemed to be valuable features which could help to differentiate the neurological complications of IE from other thromboembolic infarcts.
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  • 206
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    Keywords: Key words Glioblastoma ; necrosis ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Computed tomography
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract In a previous study, we found that the extent of necrosis was the only radiological feature which correlated significantly with survival in patients with glioblastoma. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the variability and prognostic value of the extent of the necrotic area as seen on contrast-enhanced MRI and CT in a larger series. We studied 72 patients who underwent surgical removal of supratentorial glioblastomas and had CT and/or MRI with contrast medium before surgery; 38, all undergoing the same treatment (surgery plus radiotherapy), were followed clinically. Necrosis within the tumour varied greatly, ranging from none (only 1 case) to involvement of 76 % of the tumour. Survival data in the subgroup suggested that only patients with a small area of necrosis (less than 35 % of the tumour) had a significantly longer survival time. When necrosis involved more than 35 % of the mass, patients had a shorter survival time, without any further correlation with the extent of necrosis.
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  • 207
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    Keywords: Key words Arachnoid granulations ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Magnetic resonance venography
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report MRI and angiographic findings of an unusual giant arachnoid granulation in the left sigmoid sinus in a boy with headache. Its signal intensity was lower than that of cerebral cortex on T1-weighted images and higher on T2 weighting, mimicking dural sinus thrombosis.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 261-263 
    ISSN: 1432-1920
    Keywords: Key words Head and neck ; neoplasms ; Sarcoma ; synovial ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We present the CT and MRI findings of a histologically proven synovial sarcoma arising in the left parapharyngeal space of a 21-year-old man. CT was useful for confirming the presence of calcification within the tumour, which may be a favourable prognostic sign, and in excluding involvement of cortical bone. The CT and MRI findings were, however, nonspecific. MRI was superior to CT for assessing the topographical relationships of the tumour to the vessels and the invasion of neighbouring structures.
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  • 209
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    Keywords: Key words Brain diseases ; Arteriovenous fistula ; Myelopathy ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Diagnosis of an intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) with spinal perimedullary venous drainage is challenging because the presenting symptoms are usually related to dysfunction of the spine, not of the brain. Repeated spinal angiograms are usually performed before the diagnosis is finally made by cerebral angiography. We report two cases of intracranial DAVFs with spinal perimedullary venous drainage. In both cases contrast-enhanced cervical MRI demonstrated dilated lower brainstem and upper spinal veins, which, we believe, is a good indicator of the existence of such drainage. We suggest that, in cases with perimedullary serpentine enhancement on thoracic or lumbar MR images, additional Gd-enhanced cervical spinal MR imaging should be performed. The simple process of tracing the veins upwards may avoid a lot of unnecessary examinations and delay in the diagnosis.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 420-423 
    ISSN: 1432-1920
    Keywords: Key words Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis ; Polyradiculitis ; Semple vaccine ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract I reviewed MRI findings in five patients with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis following vaccination with Semple antirabies vaccine. MRI in two patients with encephalitis features showed multiple white matter lesions in the cerebrum, cerebellar peduncles and brain stem. Two patients who had features of cord involvement showed signal alterations in the cord extending over a few segments. Asymptomatic lesions in the cerebrum were seen in two patients. In a patient with encephalomyelitis MRI 50 days later showed resolution of the lesions. The white matter lesions described were indistinguishable from those seen in acute disseminated encephalomyelitis following other infections.
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  • 211
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    Keywords: Key words volume measurement ; hippocampus ; epilepsy ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We studied the intra- and interobserver variability of volume measurments of the hippocampus (HC) and the amygdala as applied to the detection of HC atrophy in patients with complex partial seizures (CPE), measuring the volumes of the HC and amygdala of 11 normal volunteers and 12 patients with presumed CPE, using the manual ray-tracing method. Two independent observers performed these measurements twice each using home-made software. The intra- and interobserver variability of the absolute volumes and of the normalised left-to-right volume differences (δV) between the HC (δVHC), the amygdala (δVA) and the sum of both (δVHCA) were assessed. In our mainly right-handed normals, the right HC and amygdala were on average 0.05 and 0.03 ml larger respectively than on the left. The interobserver variability for volume measurements in normal subjects was 1.80 ml for the HC and 0.82 ml for the amygdala, the intraobserver variability roughly one third of these values. The interobserver variability coefficient in normals was 3.6 % for δVHCA, 4.7 % for δVHC and 7.3 % for δVA. The intraobserver variability coefficient was 3.4 % for δVHCA, 4.2 % for δVHC amd 5.6 % for δVA. The variability in patients was the same for volume differences less than 5 % either side of the interval for normality, but was higher when large volume differences were encountered, is probably due to the lack of thresholding and/or normalisation. Cutoff values for lateralisation with the δV were defined. No intra- or interobserver lateralisation differences were encountered with δVHCA and δVHC. From these observations we conclude that the manual ray-tracing method is a robust method for lateralisation in patients with TLE. Due to its higher variability, this method is less suited to measure absolute volumes.
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  • 212
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    Keywords: Key words Pituitary gland ; Cavernous sinus ; Dura mater ; Anatomy ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We compared MRI studies of the sellar area and embryological and adult histological studies of the cavernous sinuses and pituitary fossa. MRI studies were performed in 50 normal subjects with coronal sections using a fast inversion-recovery sequence to demonstrate the dural walls of the cavernous sinus and pituitary fossa. With this sequence, dura mater appears as a high-signal linear structure. The lateral and superior walls of the cavernous sinus was easily identified on all studies, but demonstration of a dural wall separating the cavernous sinus from the pituitary fossa was not possible. These results correlated well with embryological and adult histological studies obtained from 14 specimens. The absence of a strong separation between the pituitary fossa and the cavernous sinus explains the high incidence of extension of pituitary tumours to the cavernous sinuses and vice versa.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 675-683 
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    Keywords: Key words Cortical dysplasia ; focal ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Magnetic resonance spectroscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We studied nine cases of focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) by MRI, with surface-rendered 3D reconstructions. One case was also examined using single-voxel proton MR spectroscopy (MRS). The histological features were reviewed and correlated with the MRI findings. The gyri affected by FCD were enlarged and the signal of the cortex was slightly increased on T1-weighted images. The gray-white junction was indistinct. Signal from the subcortical white matter was decreased on T1- and increased on T2-weighted images in most cases. Contrast enhancement was seen in two cases. Proton MRS showed a spectrum identical to that of normal brain.
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  • 214
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    Keywords: Key words Neurocysticercosis ; Subarachnoid space ; Spinal ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We present a patient with neurocysticercosis with spinal subarachnoid spread who presented with lower back pain and progressive numbness and weakness of the left leg. MRI of the spine simulated metastasis. MRI of the brain demonstrated a “bunch of grapes” appearance in the basal cisterns, characteristic of cysticercosis.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 743-747 
    ISSN: 1432-1920
    Keywords: Key words Meningioma ; Spine ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Meningiomas are rare tumours in children and lumbar lesions are exceptional. We report a clear-cell meningioma (CCM) of the cauda equina in a 10-year-old girl. The tumour was diagnosed by MRI, showing an enhancing intradural mass extending from L1 to L4. Pathology and immunohistochemical study demonstrated a CCM. The patient had a recurrence 6 months after the operation requiring further surgery. CCM are rare lesions, characterised by abundant cytoplasmic glycogen particles. Complete surgical removal is necessary because, despite their benign histological appearance, CCM are potentially aggressive and may recur, spread locally and even metastasize.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 173-176 
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    Keywords: Key words Brain ; cortical malformations ; Lissencephaly ; Miller-Dieker syndrome ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Although imperfect, MRI is the best way of distinguishing type 1 lissencephaly from other, less classical lissencephalic malformations. We reported a case in which correlation of MRI and neuropathology was possible. Besides the classical radiological features of lissencephaly, i. e., agyria and excessive thickness of the cortex, an additional sign was observed: a thin cortical band, which gave high signal on T2-weighted images, represented a paucicellular and partially myelinated band, 1500 μm thick, lying under the true superficial cortex. This MRI feature could be characteristic of the particular cortical lamination observed in true type 1 lissencephaly.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 332-334 
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    Keywords: Key words Microcephalia vera ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract CT and MRI findings in three patients, two of them siblings, with microcephalia vera are presented. In this rare entity, a very small brain with an extremely thin, smooth cortex and increased surrounding cerebrospinal fluid are observed.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 390-392 
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    Keywords: Key words Echinococcosis ; Spinal ; Hydatid disease ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract A rare case of pathologically proven primary intraspinal extradural hydatid disease of the thoracic region with spinal cord compression is reported. The diagnosis was established preoperatively on the basis of the MRI findings. The patient underwent surgery and recovered completely.
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  • 219
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    Keywords: Key words Blindness ; congenital ; Cortex ; visual ; Magnetic resonance imaging
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract MRI was used to study possible morphological changes in the visual system in 12 patients suffering from congenital blindness of peripheral (ocular) origin. While their optical pathways showed degeneration, hypoplasia or atrophy in 7 out of 12 cases, the occipital cortex appeared normal in all cases. This dissociation between afferent pathways and the cortex is contrary to the assumption that visually deprived cortex may undergo degeneration. The finding is congruent with evidence that the occipital cortex is used for other, nonvisual functions.
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    Keywords: Key words Echinococcosis ; brain ; Hydatid disease ; brain ; Albendazole ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report a case of cerebral hydatid disease demonstrated by CT and MRI, treated with albendazole. Follow-up showed complete dissapearance of the cysts with residual focal calcification on CT and presumed gliosis on MRI.
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  • 221
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    Keywords: Key words Secretory meningioma ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Computed tomography
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Secretory meningioma is a rare entity which may be characterised by imaging features unusual for other subtypes of meningoma, such as low attenuation on CT, high (fat-tissue equivalent) signal intensity on T1-weighted MRI, marked surrounding oedema, and irregular contrast enhancement. We report a case of secretory meningioma and review the literature.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 669-672 
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    Keywords: Key words Spinal cord ; infarcts ; Cauda equina ; contrast enhancement ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report two cases of infarcts of the spinal cord with contrast enhancement of the cauda equina on MRI. As enhancement of the infarcted spinal cord waned, that of cauda equina was definite. These appearances suggest disruption of the blood-tissue barrier and possibly hyperaemia of cauda equina following infarcts of the spinal cord.
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    Keywords: Key words Lyme disease ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report a 7-year-old boy with neuroborreliosis presenting with headache and bilateral facial nerve palsy. MRI demonstrated tentorial and bilateral facial and trigeminal nerve enhancement.
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  • 224
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    Keywords: Key words Multiple sclerosis ; Visual evoked potentials ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We studied the relationship between abnormalities shown by MRI and functional disturbances in the visual pathway as assessed by the visual evoked potential (VEP) in 25 patients with established multiple sclerosis (MS); only 4 of whom had a history of acute optic neuritis. Optic nerve MRI was abnormal in 19 (76 %) and is thus useful in detecting subclinical disease. Optic nerve total lesion length and area on the STIR sequence was found to correlate significantly with prolongation of the VEP latency. This may reflect a predominantly demyelinating rather than inflammatory origin for the signal change in the optic nerve.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 23-26 
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    Keywords: Key words Leptomeninges metastases ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We compared high-dose (0.3 mmol/kg) and standard-dose (0.1 mmol/kg) gadolinium-enhanced MRI for diagnosis of meningeal metastases in 12 patients with suspected meningeal metastases. They were imaged with both standard-dose and high-dose gadolinium. All patients with abnormal meningeal enhancement underwent at least one lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology, while patients with normal meningeal enhancement were followed clinically. All patients with negative CSF cytology also were followed clinically. A single observer reviewed all the images, with specific attention to the enhancement pattern of the meninges. Abnormal leptomeningeal enhancement was present in three cases, and abnormal pachymeningeal enhancement in three other patients. All of these patients had abnormal CSF analyses. In two of the three cases of abnormal leptomeningeal enhancement the disease was more evident on high-dose than on standard-dose imaging; in one case the abnormal enhancement was visible only on high-dose imaging. In one of the three cases with abnormal pachymeningeal enhancement, the disease was evident prospectively only with high-dose imaging.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 45-47 
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    Keywords: Key words Ventriculus terminalis ; Conus medullaris ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report the MRI findings in two patients with cystic dilatation of the ventriculus terminalis. The latter is usually a tiny ependyma-lined cavity of the conus medullaris. In both cases the markedly dilated ventriculus terminalis was seen as a rounded cavity with regular margins, the content of which gave the same signal as cerebrospinal fluid with all MR pulse sequences. No contrast enhancement was seen.
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  • 227
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    Keywords: Key words Histiocytosis ; Langerhans cell ; Histiocytosis X ; Brain stem ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Central nervous system involvement is uncommon in Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The suprasellar region is more frequently affected. There have been few reports of involvement of the brain parenchyma shown on CT or MRI. We present a case of involvement of the pons, showing marked contrast enhancement on MRI.
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  • 228
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    Keywords: Key words Moya-moya disease ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Diffusion ; Magnetisation transfer
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract MRI in two children with moya-moya demonstrated low signal on T2-weighted images in the acute and subacute phases of ischaemia. Gradient-echo sequences, more sensitive to magnetic susceptibility, demonstrated these abnormalities better. Signal loss, due to temporary accumulation of iron, decreases progressively and disappears in the chronic stage of the disease. Diffusion-weighted MRI allows early detection of ischaemic lesions and can be used to monitor progressive spreading of the lesions. Magnetisation transfer maps provide sharp contrast, useful for demonstrating cortical atrophy.
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  • 229
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    Keywords: Key words Multiple sclerosis ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Pulse sequences ; Echo-planar imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We used five MRI sequences in six patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): conventional spin-echo (CSE) with 5-mm slices; 2D fast spin-echo (FSE) with 2-mm slices; multishot T2*-weighted echo-planar imaging (EPI) with 5-mm slices; fast fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (fFLAIR) with 2-mm slices; and 3D fast spin-echo with 1.5-mm-thick slices. A total of 225 lesions were detected on CSE, 274 on 2D FSE, 137 on EPI, 385 on fFLAIR and 320 on 3D FSE. The EPI sequence was clearly the least sensitive and susceptibility artefact was a problem, particularly in the brain stem and temporal lobes. Fast FLAIR displayed a much higher number of supratentorial lesions (380) than 3D FSE (297), 2D FSE (264) or CSE (211). However, in the posterior cranial fossa 3D FSE was the most sensitive sequence (23 lesions), followed by CSE (14) and 2D FSE (10), while fFLAIR (5) was extremely insensitive.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 455-458 
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    Keywords: Key words Spinal cord ; Infection pyogenic ; Heroin abuse ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Spinal cord abscesses are extremely rare, even in intravenous drug abusers. They usually have a poor prognosis unless diagnosed and treated promptly. MRI is the best imaging modality for diagnosis and follow-up. We report a 42-year-old man, an active intravenous drug user, HIV negative, who developped subacute tetraplegia from an intramedullary abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Immediate decompressive surgery and antibiotic treatment led to progressive recovery.
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  • 231
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    Keywords: Key words Brain ; blood flow ; Cerebral blood volume ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Acetazolamide
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstracts The acetazolamide (ACZ) test is performed to evaluate the decrease in cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) by investigation of vasomotor reactivity (VMR). Our aim was to study cerebral blood flow and blood volume changes induced by the ACZ test in healthy control subjects using dynamic susceptibility contrast-enhanced gradient-echo MRI (DSC-MRI). A FLASH sequence was used to produce susceptibility-weighted images during an intravenous injection of 0.1 mmol/kg gadopentetate dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA). After the first dynamic study, 1 g acetazolamide was given intravenously and 10 min later a second bolus of Gd-DTPA was injected. Using the indicator-dilution theory, relative cerebral blood volume and relative cerebral blood flow were estimated. In healthy subjects the ACZ test induced a significant increase in relative blood volume (from 80.5 ± 10.7 to 113.4 ± 11.9) and relative blood flow (from 5.73 ± 0.96 to 7.5 ± 0.97), symmetrically in the cerebral hemispheres. This approach might be promising in the understanding of cerebral haemodynamics in patients with vascular disorders.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 27-31 
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    Keywords: Key words Brain ; anatomy ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; threedimensional ; Virchow-Robin spaces
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We performed a histopathological study of two human brains to look at dilated Virchow-Robin (V-R) spaces in the anterior perforated substance and putamen. We measured the diameter of 74 arteries in 54 dilated V-R spaces. In 28 patients without neurological deficits we ascertained the characteristic location of dilated V-R spaces in the anterior perforated substance and basal ganglia on MRI, measuring the distance from 64 foci of cerebrospinal fluid signal intensity to the centre of the mamillary body on 1 mm thick images. In the histopathological study, the mean diameter of the arteries was 39.0 ± 36.0 μm. Dilatation of the V-R space was observed from the end of the indentation of the pial membrane towards the brain surface along the perforating artery. In the MR images, the mean distance from the dilated V-R space to the mamillary body was 10.0 ± 4.5 mm. The V-R space was confined to a fixed level in the lower part of the basal ganglia, and not found near the brain surface.
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  • 233
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    Keywords: Key words Schwannoma Malignant ; Leptomeningeal metastasis ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Computed tomography
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract A malignant retroperitoneal schwannoma in a patient without von Recklinghausen's disease is reported. Ossification in the tumour, shown on CT and MRI in this previously untreated patient is exceptional. MRI demonstration of spinal leptomeningeal metastases supports the hypothesis of haematogenous metastatic spread of systemic malignant tumours to the leptomeningeal spaces.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 651-655 
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    Keywords: Key words Pituitary adenoma ; Suprasellar tumour ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Computed tomography
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We present five proven giant pituitary adenomas studied by CT and MRI, and review the clinical and imaging findings. Our aim was to examine the radiologic appearances and to search for criteria useful in distinguishing these tumors from other sellar and suprasellar tumours, mainly craniopharyngioma. The main differences from small adenomas were high prevalence of macrocysts, a more invasive behaviour and a clinical picture dominated by mass effect rather than endocrine disturbance. Factors supporting the diagnosis of pituitary adenoma in a giant intra- and suprasellar mass include: infrasellar extension, absence of calcification and presence of low-signal cysts on T1-weighted images.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 771-777 
    ISSN: 1432-1920
    Keywords: Key words Brain infarction ; Contrast enhancement ; Cortical laminar necrosis ; FLAIR images ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract To examine the chronological changes characteristic of cortical laminar necrosis caused by brain infarction, 16 patients were repeatedly examined using T1-, T2-weighted spin-echo, T2*-weighted gradient echo, fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) images, and contrast enhanced T1-weighted images at 1.0 or 1.5 T. High intensity cortical lesions were visible on the T1-weighted images from 2 weeks after ictus and became prominent at 1 to 3 months, then became less apparent, but occasionally remained at high intensity for 2 years. High intensity cortical lesions on FLAIR images became prominent from 1 month, and then became less prominent from 1 year, but occasionally remained at high intensity for 2 years. Subcortical lesions did not display high intensity on T1-weighted images at any stage. On FLAIR images, subcortical lesions initially showed slightly high intensity and then low intensity from 6 months due to encephalomalacia. Cortical lesions showed prominent contrast enhancement from 2 weeks to 3 months, but subcortical lesions were prominent from 2 weeks only up to 1 month. T2*-weighted images disclosed haemosiderin in 3 of 7 patients, but there was no correlation with cortical short T1 lesions. Cortical laminar necrosis showed characteristic chronological signal changes on T1-weighted images and FLAIR images. Cortical short T1 lesions were found not to be caused by haemorrhagic infarction.
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    Keywords: Key words Paraganglioma ; Intrasellar neoplasm ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract A 76-year-old woman presented with an intrasellar and suprasellar mass which caused deterioration of visual acuity and bitemporal visual field defects. Trans-sphenoidal and transcranial partial resection revealed a primary chemodectoma. This tumour is very rare in the sellar area, where there are normally no paraganglionic cells. We review the literature and discuss possible mechanisms for the development of this tumour.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 516-518 
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    Keywords: Key words Agammaglobulinaemia ; congenital ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract MRI in a 17-year-old boy with known congenital agammaglobulinaemia (CA) demonstrated signs of chronic leptomeningeal inflammation with thickened, enhancing meninges. Furthermore, high signal was found symmetrically on T2-weighted images in the frontal and parietal white matter. The patient presented with severe general brain dysfunction and recent cerebellar ataxia. Extensive investigation did not reveal a causal agent. This case shows that MRI can be helpful in establishing the presence of pathological changes in cases where laboratory results are negative.
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    Neuroradiology 40 (1998), S. 577-579 
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    Keywords: Key words Fibroma ; chondromyxoid ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract Only a smal proportion of cases of this rare neoplasm occur in the skull. We present an unusually extensive tumour in a young man.
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    Keywords: Key words: Pyelonephritis ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract. The diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis in children remains a clinical challenge. We assessed the feasibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detection of pyelonephritis in four pediatric patients and compared the results with renal cortical scintigraphy. MRI revealed areas of high signal intensity in the kidney that coincided with photon-deficient regions in the radionuclide scans in two children with acute pyelonephritis. These findings confirm work in experimental animals and indicate that MRI can accurately detect acute pyelonephritis in children.
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  • 240
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    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Koloskopie ; Spiral-CT ; Elektronenstrahltomographie ; MRT ; virtuelle Realität ; Key words Spiral computed tomography ; Electron beam tomography ; EBT ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; MRI ; Colonoscopy ; Virtual reality
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    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Purpose: To evaluate experimentally and in patients the sensitivity and effective dose of virtual electron-beam tomography (EBT) colonoscopy for detecting small colon tumors and to compare the methods and results with virtual colonoscopy using spiral CT and MR imaging in a review of the literature. Materials and methods: Six polyps with diameters between 3 and 12 mm were created and randomly placed in resected pig colon. After distension with air, the pig colon was scanned with continous volume scanning (CVS, 3 mm collimation) and a pitch of 0.4, 0.8 and 1.5. Twenty patients positive for the fecal blood test were examined after rectal CO2 insufflation and i. v. administration of 1 mg glucagon. A 13 s CVS scan was used to cover the entire colon within one breathhold. 3D volume-rendered fly-throughs were evaluated by two independent radiologists. Effective dose equivalent was estimated using an Alderson phantom equipped with thermoluminescence dosimeters. Results: In the tumor model, all polyps were detectable at a pitch of 1.5. A further reduction of the pitch ratio did not improve the conspicuity of the polyps. In patient studies, all tumors (n = 4) and polyps (n = 3) were correctly identified on 3D fly-throughs. Two false positive results were obtained. Effective dose equivalent was calculated at 3.2 mSv per scan. Conclusions: Our preliminary results indicate that virtual EBT colonoscopy holds promise for fast screening for colon polyps. The best technique for virtual colonoscopy (Spiral CT, EBT, MRI) has not yet been determined and the future role of virtual colonoscopy must still be defined.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Ziel: Als virtuelle Koloskopie bezeichnet man eine neue Methode, die aus Bilddaten der radiologischen Schnittbildverfahren, CT, Elektronenstrahl-CT (EBT) und MRT mittels computerunterstützter Bildnachverarbeitung simulierte dreidimensionale (3D-), endoskopieähnliche Bilder des Kolons erzeugt. Ziel unserer Untersuchung war die Bestimmung der Wertigkeit der virtuellen EBT-Koloskopie zum Nachweis von kolorektalen Polypen und Tumoren in vitro am Tumormodell und in Patientenstudien. Anhand publizierter Studien der virtuellen Koloskopie mit Spiral-CT und MRT sollen die verschiedenen Untersuchungstechniken dargestellt und verglichen werden. Material und Methode: 6 Polypen mit einem Durchmesser von 3–12 mm wurden nach Abheben und Umstechen der Mukosa in Schweinekolon gebildet. Nach Distension mit Raumluft wurde dieses Tumormodell mit EBT im „continuous volume scanning (CVS)-Mode” mit 3-mm-Kollimation und 3 verschiedenen Pitchverhältnissen (0,4; 0,8; 1,5) gescannt; 20 Patienten mit positivem Hämocculttest wurden nach rektaler CO2-Insufflation und i. v.-Gabe von 1 mg Glucagon in Atemanhaltetechnik mit einem den ganzen Kolonrahmen abdeckenden CVS-Scan (13 s Untersuchungsdauer) untersucht. Endoskopische 3D-Durchflugsrekonstruktionen wurden von 2 unabhängigen Radiologen hinsichtlich des Vorliegens von Polypen oder Tumoren beurteilt. Die zu erwartende effektive Dosis für die EBT-Koloskopie wurde über Messungen mit einem Alderson-Phantom, welches mit Thermolumineszenzdosimetern bestückt war, berechnet. Ergebnisse: Schon bei einem Pitch von 1,5 wurden alle Polypen im Tumormodell erkannt. Die Reduzierung des Pitch auf 0,8 oder 0,4 verbesserte nicht die Erkennbarkeit der Polypen auf den endoskopischen 3D-Rekonstruktionen. Alle Tumoren (n = 4) und Polypen (n = 3) der Patientenuntersuchungen wurden korrekt identifiziert. 2 falsch-positive Befunde wurden erhoben. Die effektive Dosis pro Scan errechnete sich zu maximal 3,2 mSv. Schlußfolgerungen: Unsere vorläufigen Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, daß die virtuelle EBT-Koloskopie eine vielversprechende Methode zum Nachweis von kolorektalen Tumoren ist. Der Stellenwert der verschiedenen Techniken der virtuellen Koloskopie (Spiral-CT, EBT, MRT) muß erst noch bestimmt werden.
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    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Angiographie ; Koronare Bypässe ; Myokardszintigraphie ; Echokardiographie ; Elektronenstrahl-Tomographie ; Spiral-Computertomographie ; Magnetresonanztomographie ; Key words Angiography ; Coronary artery bypass grafts ; Myocardial scintigraphy ; Echocardiography ; Electron beam tomography ; Spiral computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Purpose: Electron beam tomography (EBT) permits acquisition of images with high spatial and temporal resolution. The value of EBT and other imaging modalities for the depiction of patent coronary artery bypass grafts (ACVB, IMA) are compared to coronary angiography and an overview of current results is given. Material and methods: Graft patency can be evaluated with indirect methods stress, such as echocardiography, radionuclide ventriculography, myocardial scintigraphy, positron-emission tomography (PET) and direct imaging modalities, such as Doppler/2D echocardiography, EBT, spiral computed tomography (SCT) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Results: With indirect methods graft patency can be evaluated with sensitivity of 64–100% and specificity of 73–100%. EBT and SCT are equivalent in sensitivity (=94%) in the assessment of open venous grafts and specificity is up to 100%, but EBT is superior in the diagnosis of patent IMA grafts (sensitivity 100% vs 89%). Visualization of high-grade venous bypass stenosis seems possible with EBT. MRA with gradient echo technique is highly accurate in the assessment of patent venous grafts (sensitivity 77–93%) but has limited value in the evaluation of IMAs (sensitivity=53%). Promising are ultrafast 3D-MRA methods which permit high accuracy (sensitivity=94–96%) in assessing venous and arterial grafts. Discussion: Indirect imaging methods cannot differentiate between an occluded bypass, progression of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. EBT and SCT are equivalent in the diagnosis of open and occluded venous grafts, but EBT is superior in the assessment of patent IMA grafts. Visualization of high-grade venous bypass stenosis seems possible with EBT. MRA techniques, especially ultrafast 3D-MR methods, are highyly accurate in the assessment of patent venous and arterial grafts but are still limited to scientific research.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Zielsetzung: Die Elektronenstrahl-Tomographie (EBT) erlaubt es, Einzelschichtbilder mit hoher räumlicher und zeitlicher Auflösung zu erzeugen. Der Stellenwert der EBT in der Diagnostik venöser und arterieller Bypässe soll anderen bildgebenden Verfahren gegenübergestellt werden. Material und Methoden: Die Beurteilung der Durchgängigkeit von Bypässen erfolgt mit indirekten und direkten Methoden. Indirekte Methoden umfassen die Streßechokardiographie sowie nuklearmedizinische Techniken wie die Radionuklidventrikulographie, Myokardszintigraphie und Positronen- Emissions-Tomographie (PET). Zu den direkten Verfahren zählen die Doppler-/2D-Echokardiographie, die Spiral-Computertomographie (SCT), Magnetresonanz-Angiographie (MRA) und die EBT. Ergebnisse: Mit nuklearmedizinischen Methoden gelingt die Beurteilung der Bypassdurchgängigkeit mit einer Sensitivität von 64%–100% bei einer Spezifität von 73%– 100%. Bei der Echokardiographie liegt die Sensitivität bei 83%–93%. EBT und Spiral-CT weisen vergleichbare Sensitivitäten (bis 94%) in der Beurteilung venöser Bypässe auf, die Spezifität wird mit bis zu 100% angegeben. In der Diagnostik arterieller Bypässe zeigt die EBT dagegen eindeutige Vorteile (Sensitivität bis 100%) gegenüber der SCT (Sensitivität bis 89%). Die morphologische Beurteilung hochgradiger venöser Bypass-Stenosen scheint nur mit der EBT möglich zu sein. Mit Gradienten-Echo-Techniken der MRA können angiographisch offene venöse Bypässe mit einer Sensitivität von 77%–93% als durchgängig bewertet werden, für die Diagnostik arterieller Grafts sind sie nicht geeignet (Sensitivität=53%). Vielversprechend sind moderne kontrastverstärkte 3D-MRA Methoden, die auch eine genaue Beurteilung von arteriellen Bypässen gestatten (Sensitivität=96%). Ob eine morphologische Beurteilung von Bypass-Stenosen mit Navigator-Echo-Technik möglich ist, muß noch untersucht werden. Zusammenfassung: Mit indirekten bildgebenden Verfahren ist eine Differenzierung zwischen Bypassverschluß, Progression der koronaren Herzerkrankung oder stattgehabten Myokardinfarkt nicht möglich. EBT und Spiral-CT sind gleichwertig in der Beurteilung der Durchgängigkeit venöser Bypässe. Die EBT besitzt Vorteile in der Diagnostik arterieller Bypässe und der morphologischen Beurteilung hochgradiger venöser Bypass-Stenosen. Die MRA, vor allem ultraschnelle kontrastverstärkte 3D-Methoden, weisen eine hohe diagnostische Aussagekraft in der Beurteilung der Durchgängigkeit venöser und arterieller Grafts auf, ihr Einsatz bleibt aber vorerst wissenschaftlichen Fragestellungen vorbehalten.
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    Der Radiologe 38 (1998), S. 913-923 
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    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Zerebrale Lymphome ; Hirntumoren ; Computertomographie ; Kernspintomographie ; Key words Cerebral lymphomas ; Brain tumours ; Computer tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Description / Table of Contents: Summary The incidence of primary cerebral lymphomas has risen continuously during the past years. The neuroradiological signs, which are decisive for the differential diagnosis of cerebral lymphomas, are worked up and discussed in this study. Thirty CT and 27 MR investigations of a total of 32 patients (14 males, 18 females, age 60±15 years) with histopathologically proven cerebral lymphomas were analysed retrospectively. Multiple cerebral lymphomas were detected in 10/32 patients (31%). The cerebral lymphomas appeared on CT scans as hyperdense masses in 28/30 cases (93%). On T2-weighted MR scans 14/27 (52%) lymphomas were slightly hyperintense compared to white matter and 9/27 (33%) inhomogeneously isointense to poorly hyperintense. These were clearly T2-hypointense compared to T2-hyperintense perifocal oedema. In these cases CT density and T2-weighted signal intensity looked like grey matter. All cerebral lymphomas except one case took up contrast medium. An ependymal infiltration or a contact to the ventricle’s wall were found in 24/32 cases and an infiltration or a contact to the leptomeningeal space in 15/32 cases. One should consider a cerebral lymphoma as a possible differential diagnosis when a cerebral mass shows the following signs: (1) in CT scans as a hyperdense mass, and on T2-weighted MR images hyperintense compared to white matter and hypointense compared to perifocal edema; (2) clear contrast enhancement and (3) infiltration or broad contact with the ependyma and/or the leptomeningeal space.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Die Inzidenz der primär zerebralen Lymphome hat in den vergangenen Jahren kontinuierlich zugenommen. In der vorliegenden Arbeit werden die neuroradiologischen Kriterien, die für die Differentialdiagnose zerebraler Lymphome entscheidend sind, erarbeitet. Hierzu wurden 30 CT- und 27 MRT-Untersuchungen von 32 Patienten (14 Männer, 18 Frauen, mittleres Alter 60± 15 Jahre) mit einem neuropathologisch verifiziertem zerebralem Lymphom retrospektiv ausgewertet. Bei 10/32 (31%) Patienten wurden multiple zerebrale Lymphomherde diagnostiziert. In der CT stellten sich nativ bei 28/30 Patienten (93%) die Lymphome mäßig hyperdens dar. Auf T2-gewichteten Spin-Echo-Aufnahmen waren in 14/27 Fällen (52%) die Lymphome im Vergleich zur weißen Substanz mäßig hyperintens und in 9/27 (33%) inhomogen iso- bis hyperintens. Im Vergleich zum T2-hyperintensen perifokalen Ödem kamen sie hypointens zur Darstellung. CT-Dichte und T2-Signalintensität entsprach in diesen Fällen der der Hirnrinde. Bis auf einen Fall nahmen alle zerebralen Lymphommanifestationen deutlich Korntrastmittel auf. In 24/32 Fällen fand sich eine Infiltration des Ependyms oder ein Kontakt zu den Ventrikelwänden. Eine Infiltration oder Kontakt zum leptomeningealen Raum lag in 15/32 Fällen vor. Bei einer intrakraniellen Raumforderung sollte differentialdiagnostisch an ein zerebrales Lymphom gedacht werden, wenn diese 1. im CT hyperdens und auf T2-gewichteten Aufnahmen im Vergleich zum perifokalen Ödem hypointens ist, 2. ein deutliches Kontrastmittelenhancement besteht und 3. eine Infiltration oder ein breiter Kontakt zum Ependym und/oder zum leptomeningealen Raum vorliegt.
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    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Samenblasenzysten ; Nierenagenesie ; Langzeitverlauf ; Computertomographie ; Magnetresonanztomographie ; Key words Seminal vesicle cysts ; Renal agenesis ; Long-term results ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Computed tomography
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    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Congenital seminal vesicle cysts associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis or dysplasia are rare malformations. Even though they are more often diagnosed today due to the introduction of advanced, sectional imaging techniques as CT and MRI, no reliable data about the prevalence of this malformation are available. This study reports seven consecutive cases, with long-term follow-up in five cases (26–119 months, mean 52 months). All patients underwent sonography, excretory urography, CT and MRI. Only two of seven patients presented nonspecific symptoms of the lower urinary tract; five were asymptomatic. In all cases sonography revealed the cystic character of the retrovesical enlargement. The anatomy of the lower pelvis was most accurately shown on MRI, which depicted the ectopic insertion of the ureter into the seminal vesicle in five cases. Cysts demonstrated high signal intensities in T1- and T2-weighted spin-echo images. In five cases the CT density was over 40 HU. Whereas one patient (15 years) presented significant enlargement of the cysts 10 years after primary diagnosis with compression of the urinary bladder, four patients showed no changes of their malformation in the follow-up examinations. The present data therefore support the concept of treating only symptomatic patients.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Kongenitale Samenblasenzysten mit ipsilateraler Nierenagenesie oder -dyplasie sind seltene angeborene Mißbildungen. Seit Einführung moderner Schnittbildverfahren werden sie jedoch zunehmend häufiger diagnostiziert. Dennoch fehlen bislang genaue Angaben über die Prävalenz dieses Mißbildungsmusters. Diese Studie berichtet über 7 konsekutive Fälle und dokumentiert in 5 Fällen Langzeitbeobachtungen (26–119 Monate, Mittel 52 Monate). Von allen Patienten liegen Ultraschalluntersuchungen, Ausscheidungsurographien sowie Computer- und Kernspintomographien vor. Nur 2 von 7 Patienten wiesen unspezifische Symptome des unteren Harntraktes auf, alle anderen waren asymptomatisch. Von allen bildgebenden Verfahren zeigte die Kernspintomographie am genausten die Veränderungen im kleinen Becken und ihre Beziehungen zum Urogenitalsystem. Die Zysten wiesen eine hohe Signalintensität in T1- und T2-gewichteten Spin-Echo-Sequenzen auf. Computertomographisch fanden sich in 5 Fällen Dichtewerte über 40 HE. Während ein Patient (15 Jahre alt) 10 Jahre nach Erstdiagnose eine erhebliche Vergrößerung der Zysten mit Verdrängung der Harnblase aufwies, zeigten 4 Patienten bei der Nachuntersuchung keine Veränderung der Fehlbildung. Die vorliegenden Daten stützen somit das Konzept, nur symptomatische Patienten zu therapieren.
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    Keywords: Key words: Cholesteatoma ; Meningitis ; Granuloma ; Foreign bodies ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract. A case of chronic chemical meningitis occurring after a radical mastoidectomy is reported. Imaging and surgical findings were suggestive of a dissemination of cholesteatoma debris within the subarachnoid spaces. Chemical meningitis has been described in epidermoid and dermoid cyst rupture. This report illustrates that clinicians should be aware of this possible complication. Skull base imaging is mandatory before considering the diagnosis of idiopathic meningitis. Only treatment of the abnormal communication between cerebrospinal fluid and middle ear may eradicate the origin of this rare meningitis.
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    Keywords: Key words: Hematology ; Bone marrow ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract. Despite its lack of specificity, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the bone marrow has the potential to play a role in the management of patients with primary neoplastic disorders of the hematopoietic system, including lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myeloma. In addition to its use in the assessment of suspected spinal cord compression, bone marrow MRI could be used as a prognostic method or as a technique to assess the response to treatment. The current review addresses the common patterns of bone marrow involvement observed in primary neoplasms of the bone marrow, basic technical principles of bone marrow MRI, and several applications of MRI in selected clinical situations.
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    Keywords: Key words: Bone neoplasms ; Soft tissue neoplasms ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Osteoblastoma ; Schwannoma ; Neurilemmoma
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    Notes: Abstract. One case of malignant schwannoma of the sacrum and another of occipital osteoblastoma were evaluated by MR imaging. Both tumors showed fluid-fluid levels with different signal intensities in the sequences performed. Pathologic examination revealed hemmorhagic fluid in both tumors. Malignant schwannoma and osteoblastoma should be included in the list of bone and soft-tissue with fluid-fluid levels. Our data confirm the non-specificity of this finding, which only suggests the presence of previous intratumoral hemorrhage.
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    European radiology 8 (1998), S. 3-8 
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    Keywords: Key words: Rectum ; Diagnosis ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Congenital disorders ; Inflammatory diseases ; Vascular
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    Notes: Abstract. The rectum has become the most successful area of the gastrointestinal tract to be studied with MRI. Its anatomical location, fixed in the pelvic fat, and its lack of peristalsis, make it an ideal organ to be scanned with MRI. In addition, MRI allows a direct sagittal and coronal display, of key importance to colorectal surgeons whose terminology and approach are based on the coronal plane. The sagittal plane allows the depiction of the relation of the rectum to the sacrum, uterus and prostate, with detail not available by other imaging techniques, and the use of endorectal coils allows excellent demonstration of the rectal wall. Although MRI has been used primarily to study rectal carcinoma, other diseases, congenital, inflammatory and vascular in origin, can be studied using the correct technique.
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    European radiology 8 (1998), S. 116-122 
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    Keywords: Key words: Spine ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Nerves ; spinal ; Radiculitis ; Contrast media ; paramagnetic
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    Notes: Abstract. Disc prolapse presenting with sciatica may be associated with enhancement of the symptomatic nerve root following magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with intravenous gadolinium (Gd)-DTPA. Previous studies have shown, however, that this does not occur in all cases. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of nerve root enhancement in patients with sciatica and disc prolapse and to try to identify any specific features that might be associated with the phenomenon. A total of 227 patients presenting with low back pain and/or sciatica underwent a MRI study of the lumbar spine with intravenous contrast enhancement. Nineteen of 81 (23.5 %) patients with disc prolapse demonstrated nerve root enhancement. Nerve root enhancement had a highly significant association with sequestrated disc lesions (13/19, 68 %; P 〈 0.0005), and was primarily seen in the symptomatic ipsilateral nerve root (16/19, 84 %). The sensitivity of nerve root enhancement associated with disc prolapse was 23.5 % with a specificity of 95.9 %, a positive predictive value of 76 % and a negative predictive value of 69.3 %. Nerve root enhancement may be indicative of the symptomatic level but its poor sensitivity negates the routine use of Gd-DTPA in MRI for sciatica.
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    Keywords: Key words: Rhabdomyosarcoma ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Larynx
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    Notes: Abstract. We report a rare case of a young girl with an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the right aryepiglottic fold. Local disease recurrence, occurring 7 years after subtotal resection and adjuvant chemotherapy, was studied with plain radiography, CT and MRI. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report illustrating the MRI characteristics of a laryngeal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in a child.
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    European spine journal 7 (1998), S. 344-347 
    ISSN: 1432-0932
    Keywords: Key words Lipoma ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Radiography ; Vertebral
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    Notes: Abstract Osseous lipomata of vertebral bodies are rare. We present a very unusual case where adjacent vertebrae are involved and the plain radiographic and scintigraphic appearances gave cause for some concern. The findings on plain films, scintigraphy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are discussed.
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    ISSN: 1432-1459
    Keywords: Key words Vascular dementia ; Dominant inheritance ; Cognition ; Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract We report a 2-year prospective neuropsychological study of five asymptomatic subjects with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalities from an Italian kindred affected by cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). These subjects completed tests for attention capacities, processing speed, abstract thinking, short-term memory, learning and constructional praxis. Seven normal subjects matched for age and education, belonging to the same pedigree and not having MRI hyperintensities were examined as controls. The results did not show significant differences between asymptomatic subjects and normal controls. Cognitive performance of asymptomatic subjects did not deteriorate during a 2-year follow-up. Our findings suggest that, at this stage of the disease process, the presence of diffuse leukoencephalopathy does not imply subtle cognitive defects.
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    Keywords: Key words Alzheimer dementia ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Temporal lobe ; Amygdala ; High ; signal lesions
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    Notes: Abstract The aim of the present study was to assess selective atrophy of the temporal lobe and amygdala in the early stages of Alzheimer dementia (AD). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements and the presence of highsignal lesions (HSL) were analysed in 31 patients with mild to moderate probable AD and 22 controls. In the AD group, MRI findings were compared with cognitive variables and specific features of memory functions. Alzheimer patients showed a significant reduction in volumetric measurement compared with controls in the total volume (P 〈 0.01), temporal lobe (P 〈 0.01) and amygdala (P 〈 0.05). The temporal lobe/brain volume ratio was also significantly reduced in AD subjects (P 〈 0.05). Atrophy of temporal structures was significantly related to the degree of episodic and semantic memory impairment according to a material-specific effect. No significant correlations between amygdala and cognitive variables were found. The results of our study confirm the usefulness of measures of temporal lobe atrophy assessed with MRI in the diagnosis of AD. In contrast, HSL are relatively common in AD patients (12/31 cases) and were not related to volumetric findings, severity of dementia or functional disability.
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    Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 262 (1998), S. 91-94 
    ISSN: 1432-0711
    Keywords: Key words: Placenta accreta ; Uterine abscess ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; CT scan ; Ultrasound
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    Notes: Abstract. The postpartum magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of a patient with placenta accreta and abscess formation is presented here and compared to the ultrasound and CT findings. The diagnosis was confirmed on histopathologic examination and cultures of the hysterectomy specimen. On MRI, the T1-weighted acquisitions showed an enlarged uterus of mildly heterogeneous but predominantly low signal intensity. The T2-weighted images demonstrated a heterogenous area of predominantly bright signal within the uterine body and fundus. In this case, MRI was more informative than ultrasound and non-contrast CT scan in the postpartum diagnosis of placenta accreta with abscess formation.
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    Child's nervous system 14 (1998), S. 537-546 
    ISSN: 1433-0350
    Keywords: Key words Fourth ventricle ; Brain stem ; Cerebellum ; Astrocytoma ; Brain neoplasms ; Craniotomy ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract The authors conducted a study of 21 children with benign astrocytomas in the IV ventricle treated with radical tumor resection from 1982 through 1991. The purposes of this study were to identify the tumor origin and neural involvement, and to determine the natural history following surgical resection. Pathological studies showed that 18 were pilocytic astrocytomas (pure pilocytic in 12, mixed in 6), 2 fibrillary, and 1 gemistocytic. In the IV ventricle, 12 patients had a transependymal involvement of the floor (brain stem), 6 had an involvement of the wall (cerebellar peduncle), and 3 had involvement of both floor and wall. A gross total resection was performed in 9 patients, and the remaining 12 patients underwent a subtotal resection. All patients were followed without radiation therapy (RT) or chemotherapy. During a follow-up period of 6.5–15 years, all patients were alive. Eight patients suffered recurrence between five months and 66 months after diagnosis. Of these, five received RT for recurrence and had a complete response in all cases. The remaining 13 patients showed no evidence of disease and one had a stable residual tumor. The recurrence-free 5-year and 10-year survival rates were 62.5% and 57% respectively. Patients without brainstem involvement, with total resection, or with pure pilocytic astrocytoma had a better outcome than those with brain stem involvement, with subtotal resection, or with nonpilocytic or mixed histology. In summary, a great majority of benign IV ventricle astrocytomas involve the floor of the IV ventricle. It is often difficult to determine the origin of these tumors in most cases. Benign IV ventricle astrocytomas may not recur even after incomplete resection, and close observation without RT is recommended, although RT appears to be effective for these tumors when they recur.
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    Child's nervous system 14 (1998), S. 135-138 
    ISSN: 1433-0350
    Keywords: Key words Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome ; Optic atrophy ; Basal ganglia ; Iron deposits ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract A 16-year-old boy with the classic or postinfantile type of Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome is described. Bilateral optic atrophy with visual loss but without retinal changes was the only presenting symptom. Mild cognitive impairment, behavioural disturbances and insidious extrapyramidal involvement appeared later. MRI showed marked symmetrical hypointensity of the globi pallidi and substantia nigra. This new observation suggests that the occurrence of optic atrophy in a patient with Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome should be regarded as noncoincidental and stresses the importance of an accurate neurological work-up in all adolescents with any unusual form of progressive optic atrophy.
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    ISSN: 1432-2161
    Keywords: Key words Slipped capital femoral epiphysis ; Physis ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract  Objective. To define and compare early lesions associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and radiography. Design and patients. Thirteen patients with 15 symptomatic hips due to SCFE underwent radiography and MRI; CT was performed in 12 patients. SCFE was graded on radiographs, head/neck angles and qualitative changes were evaluated on CT, and morphologic/signal abnormalities were determined on MRI. Results. Physeal widening, apparent on T1-weighted MRI, was evident in every case of SCFE, including one presumed “pre-slip.” T2-weighted images demonstrated synovitis and marrow edema but obscured physeal abnormalities. CT head/neck angles ranged from 4–57° for symptomatic to 0–14° for asymptomatic hips. Physeal and metaphyseal changes were variably identified on both radiographs and CT in all cases of SCFE, but not in the pre-slip. Conclusion. MRI clearly delineates physeal changes of both pre-slip and SCFE, and demonstrates very early changes at a time when radiographs and CT may appear normal.
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    Skeletal radiology 27 (1998), S. 161-163 
    ISSN: 1432-2161
    Keywords: Key words Parosteal osteoma ; Iliac bone ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Partial regression
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    Notes: Abstract  A 33-year-old patient with a 2-year history of intermittent pain in the right gluteal region and thigh presented with a large sclerotic lesion of the iliac bone. From the findings on radiography, scintigraphy, CT and MRI, a giant parosteal osteoma was suspected. The histological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Since the lesion was extensive it was observed with periodic follow-up examinations. At present, 5 years after the diagnosis, the patient is asymptomatic and imaging studies show that the lesion persists with reduction of sclerosis and size. The tumor was on the surface as well as intramedullary – only one other case with such a distribution is known to us – and it was also in the iliac bone.
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    Skeletal radiology 27 (1998), S. 266-270 
    ISSN: 1432-2161
    Keywords: Key words Granuloma annulare ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Soft-tissue tumors ; Rheumatoid nodule ; Pseudo-rheumatoid nodule
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    Notes: Abstract  Objective. Granuloma annulare is an uncommon benign inflammatory dermatosis characterized by the formation of dermal papules with a tendency to form rings. There are several clinically distinct forms. The subcutaneous form is the most frequently encountered by radiologists, with the lesion presenting as a superficial mass. There are only a few scattered reports of the imaging appearance of this entity in the literature. We report the radiologic appearance of five cases of subcutaneous granuloma annulare. Design and patients. The radiologic images of five patients (three male, two female) with subcutaneous granuloma annulare were retrospectively studied. Mean patient age was 6.4 years (range, 2–13 years). The lesions occurred in the lower leg (two), foot, forearm, and hand. MR images were available for all lesions, gadolinium-enhanced imaging in three cases, radiographs in four, and bone scintigraphy in one. Results. Radiographs showed unmineralized nodular masses localized to the subcutaneous adipose tissue. The size range, in greatest dimension on imaging studies, was 1–4 cm. MR images show a mass with relatively decreased signal intensity on all pulse sequences, with variable but generally relatively well defined margins. There was extensive diffuse enhancement following gadolinium administration. Conclusion. The radiologic appearance of subcutaneous granuloma annulare is characteristic, typically demonstrating a nodular soft-tissue mass involving the subcutaneous adipose tissue. MR images show a mass with relatively decreased signal intensity on all pulse sequences and variable but generally well defined margins. There is extensive diffuse enhancement following gadolinium administration. Radiographs show a soft-tissue mass or soft-tissue swelling without evidence of bone involvement or mineralization. This radiologic appearance in a young individual is highly suggestive of subcutaneous granuloma annulare.
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    Keywords: Key words Joints ; Knee joints ; Cartilage ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Susceptibility effects
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    Notes: Abstract  Objective: To study magnetic resonance (MR) imaging pattern of normal hyaline articular cartilage in the knee joint with regard to the contribution of the “magic angle” effect to the MR signal. Design. Thirty-two healthy volunteers were imaged in a standard supine position in a 1.5-T unit using spin echo and gradient echo sequences. Nine volunteers were reimaged with the knee flexed. The signal behavior of the hyaline cartilage of the femoral condyles was evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively. The extended and flexed positions of the nine volunteers were compared. Results. A superficial and a deep hyperintense layer and a hypointense middle cartilage layer were observed. Segments of increased signal intensity were visible along the condyles; a magic angle effect on signal intensity was evident in the hypointense middle layer with both gradient echo and spin echo images. Conclusion. The MR signal behavior of hyaline cartilage is influenced by the alignment of the collagen fibers within the cartilage in relation to the magnetic field. Failure to recognize this effect may lead to inaccurate diagnosis.
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    Child's nervous system 14 (1998), S. 139-141 
    ISSN: 1433-0350
    Keywords: Key words Cerebellitis ; Hydrocephalus ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract A 14-year-old boy presented acutely with occipital headache, nausea and vomiting. MRI showed obstructive hydrocephalus and marked bilateral cerebellar swelling with increased signal on T2-weighted imaging. Following treatment with oral corticosteroids, the clinical and radiological signs resolved. The clinical course and radiological appearances were consistent with cerebellitis associated with a significant mass effect and hydrocephalus.
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    Keywords: Key words Diffuse astrocytoma ; Bilateral thalamic astrocytomas ; Computed tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Hyperfractionated radiotherapy ; Chemotherapy
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    Notes: Abstract We report the case of a 13-year-old girl with diffuse bilateral thalamic astrocytomas. Incoordination was observed at the onset. Cranial computed tomography (CT) showed enlarged thalami, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed these lesions to be symmetrically enlarged with high intensity on the T2-weighted image. Owing to these atypical findings in the neuroimaging studies, we had difficulty in making the correct diagnosis of a brain tumor. After the diagnosis of diffuse bilateral thalamic astrocytomas was obtained, we performed hyperfractionated radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy. Radiation therapy was effective for a while, but the girl's condition deteriorated again and she died 8 months after admission. Although diffuse bilateral thalamic astrocytomas are difficult to diagnose because they do not resemble most other neoplasms on neuroimaging studies, pediatricians should keep this entity in mind in order to arrive at a precise and prompt diagnosis.
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    Keywords: Key words Choroid plexus cyst ; Lateral ventricle ; Intraventricular cyst ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; CT-stereoendoscopy ; Diomed 25 laser
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    Notes: Abstract A cyst of the choroid plexus of the left lateral ventricle with intermittent blockage of the foramen of Monro and initially with invagination of the III ventricle in a child is described. In a 6-week-old boy a ventriculoatrial shunt was implanted for correction of an active asymmetrical hydrocephalus of unknown origin. When he was 3 months of age a water-soluble contrast CT ventriculography revealed a noncolloid cyst localised predominantly in the upper portion of the III ventricle. At that time the ventricular catheter obstructed with choroid plexus was removed; new bilateral catheters in a parieto-occipital region were implanted. In the course of the next 4 years, first the atrial catheter had to be extracted and then the peritoneal catheter was changed, in both cases because of obstruction. Periods of normal life alternated with periods of transient and intermittent symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, papilloedema, and myoclonic jerks. Repeated computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed stabilised hydrocephalus with an enlarged left lateral ventricle. When the boy was 16 years old MRI revealed a choroid plexus cyst in the left lateral ventricle 2 cm in diameter, with a ball-valve type of obstruction of the foramen of Monro. CT stereoendoscopic resection of the wall of a large cyst filled with cerebrospinal fluid was performed, and two additional adnexal small cysts were coagulated using the bipolar coagulator, Diomed 25 laser and scissors; the symptoms then regressed, except for superior bilateral altitudinal anopsia. Light and electron microscopy of the cyst wall is reported. The cyst was composed of collagenic connective tissue lined with a basal lamina lacking in epithelial cells. The preoperative and postoperative MRI are presented. Choroid plexus cysts localised in the anterior part of lateral ventricles are very rare, and all reported cases have been in male patients. According to the literature our case is only the third ever described in a child.
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    Child's nervous system 14 (1998), S. 747-750 
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    Keywords: Key wordsListeria monocytogenes ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Intracerebral cyst ; Neonatal ; Pregnancy complications
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    Notes: Abstract We present the rare case of a girl surviving intrauterine listeria brain stem meningoencephalitis, who subsequently developed hydrocephalus, a trapped IV ventricle and an intramedullary cyst. Such cases have been reported only infrequently, and in earlier cases modern imaging studies were not available. Magnetic resonance imaging has been helpful in our patient to delineate the lesions and plan further treatment.
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    ISSN: 1432-2102
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Maligne Gliome ; Hirnödem ; Rezidiv ; Magnetresonanztomographie ; Key words Malignant glioma ; Brain edema ; Tumor recurrence ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Purpose: To assess the influence of initial preoperative brain edema in malignant gliomas on regrowth patterns. Subjects and methods: 79 patients with histologically verified supratentorial malignant glioma were prospectively studied by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and every 2–3 months after surgery. The median follow-up time was 11 months. We correlated the configuration of the initial vasogenic edema on T2-weighted images with tumor regrowth patterns on contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images. Results: 35/47 tumor regrowths (75%) imitated the initial edema configuration, while 11/47 occurred within the initial tumor bed; in one case tumor recurrence was multilocal. Conclusion: In glioblastoma, tumor regrowth patterns correlate positively with the configuration of the initial vasogenic brain edema. The initial, „presurgical” peritumoral edema should thus be considered when planning further treatment.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Fragestellung: Beeinflussen Form und Größe des präoperativen peritumoralen Hirnödems die Rezidiventwicklung bei malignen supratentoriellen Gliomen? Methodik: Prospektiv wurden 79 Patienten mit einem malignen supratentoriellen Gliom mit einem standardisierten MRT-Protokoll untersucht. MRT-Untersuchungen erfolgten vor der neurochirurgischen Operation, möglichst innerhalb der ersten 3 Tage nach Operation und während der Nachbeobachtungszeit in Abständen von 2–3 Monaten. Die mediane Nachbeobachtungszeit betrug 11 Monate. Die initiale präoperative Ödemkonfiguration auf den T2-gewichteten MRT-Aufnahmen wurde mit der Rezidivtumorkonfiguration auf den Kontrastmittel verstärkten T1-gewichteten Aufnahmen verglichen. Ergebnisse: 47 Patienten entwickelten während der Nachbeobachtungszeit ein Rezidiv. Die Konfiguration des Rezidivtumors imitierte in 35/47 Patienten (75%) die initiale präoperative Ödemkonfiguration. Bei 11/47 Patienten entwickelte sich ein lokales und bei einem Patienten ein multilokales Rezidiv. Schlußfolgerungen: Die präoperative Tumorödemkonfiguration im T2-gewichteten MRT-Bild korreliert mit der Rezidivtumorausdehnung. Zukünftige Therapiestudien sollten daher die Ausdehnung des initalen präoperativen Ödems als zusätzlichen prognostischen Faktor mitberücksichigen.
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    Keywords: Key words. Bipolar affective disorder ; Phosphorus-31 magnetic resonance spectroscopy ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Mood disorder
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    Notes: Abstract The authors have previously reported decreased intracellular pH (pHi) in the frontal lobes in euthymic bipolar patients treated with lithium using 31P-MRS. White matter hyperintensity (WMHI) is frequently seen in bipolar disorder. To examine a possible effect of lithium on pHi and the relationship between pHi and WMHI, seven drug-free euthymic bipolar patients were examined, and T2-weighted MRI were examined in 14 previously reported bipolar patients. Drug-free patients showed significantly lower pHi than controls. WMHI was associated with low pHi and increased phosphodiester peak. These results suggest that decrease of pHi is not an effect of lithium but is instead related to the pathophysiology of illness. Decrease of pHi and increase of the PDE peak may be the biochemical basis of WMHI in bipolar disorder.
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    ISSN: 1615-3146
    Keywords: Epiphysenlösung ; Epiphysiolysis capitis femoris ; Hüftkopf ; Kernspintomographie ; Hüfte ; Röntgendiagnostik ; Slipped epiphysis ; Femur head ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Hip radiography ; Technology
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    Description / Table of Contents: Abstract Diagnosis and determination of severity of chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is usually made from clinical history, physical examination and radiographic measurement of the degree of slippage. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the diagnostic impact of magnetic resonance imaging in early detection of SCFE. We evaluated magnetic resonance imaging of the hips of 5 healthy children in comparison to the findings in conventional radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging of 9 patients with suspected SCFE. The growth plate of healthy objects shows homogenous low signal intensity, constant width up to 3 mm, and is clearly defined against the surrounding osseous structures. The adjacent surface appears homogenous. Patients with suspected SCFE showed widened growth plate (〉 3 mm) in 6 of 9 cases. Articular effusion was seen in all cases of clinical suspected disease. Incongruence of the ondulate surfaces was seen. Here we found flattening of denticulation of the growth plate in addition. Growth plate showed increase of signal intensity in 2 cases.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Die Diagnose der im Jugendalter spontan auftretenden Epiphysiolysis capitis femoris wurde bislang anhand der klinischen Beschwerden sowie der Bestimmung des Abrutschwinkels in konventionellen Aufnahmen (Beckenübersicht, Aufnahme nach Rippstein) gestellt. Für die Diagnose der Frühformen der Epiphysiolysis capitis femoris exsistiert kein allseits akzeptierter Goldstandard. Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit war es herauszuarbeiten, inwieweit die Epiphysiolysis capitis femoris charakteristische Zeichen in der Kernspintomographie bietet und ob die MRT in der Lage ist, früher Veränderungen als die konventionellen Methoden zu erkennen. Die Kernspintomographien (1,5-T-, T1- und T2-SE-Sequenzen koronar, sagittal, paraaxial, fakultativ STIR-, TIRM-, FLASH-2D-Sequenzen) von fünf gesunden Kindern wurden standardisiert analysiert und mit den magnetresonanztomographischen Untersuchungen von neun Patienten mit vermuteter Epiphysiolysis capitis femoris verglichen. Bei den neun Patienten lagen zusätzlich konventionelle Röntgenaufnahmen nach Rippstein vor. Im Normalkollektiv stellte sich die Epiphysenfuge homogen signalarm bzw. signalfrei dar. Sie wies eine konstante Weite bis zu 3 mm auf und war gegenüber den angrenzenden knöchernen Strukturen scharf abgegrenzt. Das Grenzflächensignal erschien homogen und gezähnelt. Patienten mit vermuteter Epiphysiolysis capitis femoris zeigten eine Erweiterung der Epiphysenfuge auf mehr als 3 mm in sechs von neun Fällen. Bei allen klinisch verdächtigen Fällen konnte ein Gelenkerguß abgegrenzt werden. Es fand sich zusätzlich eine Verschiebung oder Abflachung der Verzähnelung. Ein Signalanstieg im Bereich des Knorpels fand sich kernspintomographisch in nur zwei Fällen.
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    ISSN: 1619-7089
    Keywords: Key words: Absorbed Dose ; S-value ; MIRD phantom ; Whole-body positron emission tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract. The purpose of this study was to measure the cumulated activity and absorbed dose in organs after intravenous administration of 2-[F-18]fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (18F-FDG) using whole-body positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Whole-body dynamic emission scans for 18F-FDG were performed in six normal volunteers after transmission scans. The total activity of a source organ was obtained from the activity concentration of the organ measured by whole-body PET and the volume of that organ measured by whole-body T1-weighted MRI. The cumulated activity of each source organ was calculated from the time-activity curve. Absorbed doses to the individuals were estimated by the MIRD (medical internal radiation dosimetry) method using S-values adjusted to the individuals. Another calculation of cumulated activities and absorbed doses was performed using the organ volumes from the MIRD phantom and the ”Japanese reference man” to investigate the discrepancy of actual individual results against the phantom results. The cumulated activities of 18 source organs were calculated, and absorbed doses of 27 target organs estimated. Among the target organs, bladder wall, brain and kidney received the highest doses for the above three sets of organ volumes. Using measured individual organ volumes, the average absorbed doses for those organs were found to be 3.1×10–1, 3.7×10–2 and 2.8×10–2 mGy/MBq, respectively. The mean effective doses in this study for individuals of average body weight (64.5 kg) and the MIRD phantom of 70 kg were the same, i.e. 2.9×10–2 mSv/MBq, while for the Japanese reference man of 60 kg the effective dose was 2.1×10–2 mSv/MBq. The results for measured organ volumes derived from MRI were comparable to those obtained for organ volumes from the MIRD phantom. Although this study considered 18F-FDG, combined use of whole-body PET and MRI might be quite effective for improving the accuracy of estimations of the cumulated activity and absorbed dose of positron-labelled radiopharmaceuticals.
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    Keywords: Key words: Ictal single-photon emission tomography ; Positron emission tomography ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; EEG-video monitoring ; Epilepsy
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    Notes: Abstract. Although ictal single-photon emission tomography (SPET) with technetium-99m ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD) has a well-established role in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy who are being considered for epilepsy surgery, its use in cases of extratemporal epilepsy is still limited. We investigated the influence of the propagation of extratemporal epileptic seizure activity on the regional increase in cerebral blood flow, which is usually associated with epileptic seizure activity. Forty-two consecutive patients with extratemporal epilepsies were prospectively evaluated. All patients underwent ictal SPET studies with simultaneous electroencephalography (EEG) and video recordings of habitual seizures and imaging studies including cranial magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography with 2-[18F]-fluoro-2 deoxy-d-glucose. Propagation of epilptic seizure activity (PESA) was defined as the absence of hyperperfusion on ictal ECD SPET in the lobe of seizure onset, but its presence in another ipsilateral or contralateral lobe. Observers analysing the SPET images were not informed of the other results. PESA was observed in 8 of the 42 patients (19%) and was ipsilateral to the seizure onset in five (63%) of these eight patients. The time between clinical seizure onset and injection of the ECD tracer ranged from 14 to 61 s (mean 34 s). Seven patients (88%) with PESA had parieto-occipital epilepsy and one patient had a frontal epilepsy. PESA was statistically more frequent in patients with parieto-occipital lobe epilepsies (58%) than in the remaining extratemporal epilepsy syndromes (3%) (P〈0.0002). These findings indicate that ictal SPET studies require simultaneous EEG-video recordings in patients with extratemporal epilepsies. PESA should be considered when interpreting ictal SPET studies in these patients. Patients with PESA are more likely to have parieto-occipital lobe epilepsy than seizure onset in other extratemporal regions.
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    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology and head & neck 255 (1998), S. 18-21 
    ISSN: 1434-4726
    Keywords: Key words Parotid gland ; Solitary fibrous tumor ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract Solitary fibrous tumors (SFT) arise in the pleura and less commonly in extrapleural sites. Head and neck regions have included the nose and paranasal sinuses, soft palate, epiglottis, thyroid, parotid and submandibular glands, as well as the infratemporal fossa and parapharyngeal space. We report a case of SFT arising from the parotid gland and extending to the parapharyngeal space. To our knowledge, this is the fourth case of SFT originating from the parotid gland and is the largest of its kind among the extrapleural lesions described. The characteristics revealed by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are presented.
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    Clinical rheumatology 17 (1998), S. 166-169 
    ISSN: 1434-9949
    Keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging ; Tenosynovitis ; Tuberculosis
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    Notes: Abstract A patient with tenosynovial tuberculosis affecting the extensor tendons of the wrist and hand is presented. This case highlights the clinical and magnetic resonance features of tuberculous tenosynovitis, and seeks to increase awareness of what may represent a resurgent musculoskeletal entity.
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    Keywords: Gadolinium ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Radiosynovectomy ; Rheumatoid arthritis
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    Notes: Abstract The intra-articular injection of a radiopharmaceutical agent (radiosynovectomy) produces a reduction of the synovial inflammatory process. The inflammed synovial membrane can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging after the intravenous administration of gadolinium (MRI-Gd). A 6-month prospective study was carried out in 10 patients with rheumatoid arthritis after radiosynovectomy of the knee. The efficacy was evaluated with clinical parameters and MRI-Gd. A progressive amelioration of synovial effusion, pain, articular range of mobility, total leucocytes count in synovial fluid and synovial membrane thickness through MRI-Gd was observed. The global efficacy was considered to be good in six patients, fair in three and bad in one. The study shows for the first time that MRI-Gd allows the evaluation of the response of the synovial membrane to radiosynovectomy.
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    ISSN: 1435-0130
    Keywords: Key words Velopharyngeal insufficiency ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Velopharyngeal pathophysiology
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    Notes: Abstract  The disadvantages and limitations of imaging methods to investigate velopharyngeal incompetence have created some difficulties in the management of this condition. Seven normal volunteers and seven patients who were suffering from a speech disorder were examined using magnetic resonance imaging. The velopharyngeal aperture was evaluated at rest and during phonation. In normal volunteers, the velopharyngeal aperture area had a mean value of 1.632 cm2 while at rest and complete closure was obtained during the phonation of /s/ sound. Detailed information was obtained about the function of the levator palati muscle. In five patients during the phonation of /s/ sound there was an increase in the area of the velopharyngeal aperture when compared to the volunteers. Investigation with magnetic resonance imaging is helpful in the pretreatment evaluation and postopertive follow-up examination of velopharyngeal insufficiency. As a result, this noninvasive method can be used as an alternative to conventional radiological investigations.
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    Space science reviews 84 (1998), S. 199-206 
    ISSN: 1572-9672
    Keywords: Nuclear reactions ; Nucleosynthesis ; Abundances ; Stars:Evolution ; Interior ; Rotation
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    Notes: Abstract We first recall the observational and theoretical facts that constitute the so-called 3He problem. We then review the chemical anomalies that could be related to the destruction of 3He in red giants stars. We show how a simple consistent mechanism can lead to the destruction of 3He in low mass stars and simultaneously account for the low 12C/13C ratios and low lithium abundances observed in giant stars of different populations. This process should both naturally account for the recent measurements of 3He/H in galactic HII regions and allow for high values of 3He observed in some planetary nebulae. We propose a simple statistical estimation of the fraction of stars that may be affected by this process.
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    Keywords: Cavernoma ; Intramedullary cavernous angioma ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Transthoracic approach
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    Notes: Abstract Intramedullary cavernous angiomas are rare vascular malformations; all published cases have been surgically approached posteriorly by standard laminectomy. We describe the case of a 63-year-old man with an intramedullary cavernous angioma, anteriorly located in the thoracic spinal cord. The angioma was operated on by transthoracic approach and totally removed.
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    Neurological sciences 19 (1998), S. S399 
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    Keywords: Multiple sclerosis ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Cognitive functions ; Magnetization transfer imaging Frontal lobe
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    Description / Table of Contents: Sommario In questa revisione della letteratura, vengono presentati e discussi i risultati di recenti studi di risonanza magnetica (RM) quantitativa nei quali il grado di deficit cognitivo in pazienti affetti da sclerosi multipla e stato correlato con l'estensione e la gravity delle alterazioni encefaliche evidenziate con tecniche differenti di RM, al fine di raggiungere una migliore comprensione dei meccanismi patogenetici sottesi allo sviluppo di tall deficit.
    Notes: Abstract In this review, the results of recent quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies correlating the degree of cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis patients with the extent and severity of brain abnormalities seen using MRI techniques are presented and discussed with the ultimate goal of a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the development of such deficits.
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    Keywords: Azygous anterior cerebral artery ; Cerebral infarction ; Digital subtraction angiography ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract We describe the unusual case of a 63-year-old woman with a history of arterial hypertension who presented a sudden weakness of the lower limbs followed by mutism, akinesia and dyspraxia. Magnetic resonance images showed a bilateral medial frontal infarction. Digital subtraction angiography documented a right azygous anterior cerebral artery with severe stenosis in its sub-callosal tract; the left anterior cerebral artery showed mild hypoplasia with only sub-frontal and fronto-polar branches. No embolic source was documented. Afterwards the patient presented a gradual and partial recovery of both motor and cognitive functions.
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    Keywords: Heart ; Magnetic resonance imaging ; Cardiovascular models ; Right ventricular function ; Ventricular contractile motion
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    Notes: Abstract As the importance of the right ventricle in many diseases and conditions has been realized, the need for quantitative assessment of the motion and contraction of the right ventricular free wall (RVFW) has become apparent. This study applied the myocardial tagging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique to the normal RVFW to elucidate normal heterogeneity in RV motion and contractile patterns. The RVFW was divided into three segments (inferior, mid and superior) in each of three slices (apical, mid and basal) to allow for a detailed analysis of the motion and contraction. Percent segmental shortening (PSS) was used to measure the amount of contraction, and a vector analysis was used to quantitate the trajectory of the RVFW through systole. PSS increased monotonically through time to an average across all segments of 12% in the basal slice, 14% in the mid-ventricular slice, and 16% in the apical slice of the heart. The trajectory of the RVFW was characterized by a wave of motion toward the septum and outflow tract. The data provided in this study provide a better understanding of normal RV kinematics and can serve as a comparison for disease states. © 1998 Biomedical Engineering Society. PAC98: 8759Pw, 0705Pj, 8745Dr
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    Annals of biomedical engineering 26 (1998), S. 557-566 
    ISSN: 1573-9686
    Keywords: Shear stress ; Blood velocity ; Kinetic energy ; Pulmonary artery flow ; Magnetic resonance imaging
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    Notes: Abstract In this study, an application was developed to measure three-dimensional blood flow in the main, right, and left pulmonary arteries of seven healthy volunteers using phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Presently, no other noninvasive technique is capable of providing this information. Flow, mean velocity, kinetic energy, and cross-sectional area were measured at multiple phases of the cardiac cycle and were consistent with previously reported values measured with one-dimensional velocity encoded MRI and Doppler echocardiography. Additionally, axial, circumferential, and radial shear stresses near the wall of the vessel at multiple phases of the cardiac cycle were estimated using the in-plane velocities. All three shear stresses were relatively constant along the vessel wall and throughout the cardiac cycle (∼ 7 dyn/cm2). This three-dimensional characterization of normal pulmonary blood flow provides a base line to which effects of altered pulmonary artery flow patterns in disease can be compared. [Morgan, V. L., T. P. Graham, Jr., and C. H. Lorenz. Circulation Suppl. 94:I–417 (abstract), 1996]. © 1998 Biomedical Engineering Society. PAC98: 8759Pw, 8745Hw
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 61-67 
    ISSN: 1066-8527
    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: Risk assessments have been performed to determine the risk associated with the transportation of hazardous wastes through a city. In the course of these assessments, a number of modeling issues arose relating to transportation accident rates, the characterization of incidents, the effect of thermal radiation, the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals, and the threshold for acceptable risk. This paper discusses these issues.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. S3 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 98-103 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: This paper presents the design of ribbon wound pressure vessels useful for Ammonia, Urea and Methanol plants. The design is to create a thin shell of 1/5 the total wall thickness required, weld it to the end pieces, and wind 4 to 8 mm thick ribbons of 80 mm width at an angle of 15 to 30 degrees on the inner shell, using a prestress. The ribbons are welded at the ends and an even number of layers are wound cross-helically on to the shell. With more than 7000 vessels over the pressure range of 50 to 350 atmospheres in use in the various chemical industries in China over the past 30 years, their safety record has been excellent. Of particular interest has been the application of this technology in the Ammonia and Urea plants, where the design allows fabrication of these vessels at substantial reduction in cost, and early delivery, when compared to the mono wall technology.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 20-22 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: Most audits try to look at a representative selection of the plant procedures and equipment. An alternative is a survey, a look in depth at selected procedures (such as those for testing alarms and trips, issuing permits-to-work, controlling modifications, taking samples or testing relief devices) or selected equipment (such as level glasses or equipment for handling LPG). If the procedure or equipment is well-chosen, surveys may make a bigger contribution to safety, per person-hour, than a conventional audit.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 39-42 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: Under OSHA 1910.119, all Process Safety Management (PSM) facilities are required to keep their pressure relief system design information current. This article demonstrates why a pressure relief system design verification effort must be based on an equipment list, rather than a relief device list, in order to ensure that every piece of equipment is adequately protected. The formerly common practice of simply checking the design bases of all existing relief devices is deficient is deficient since this technique does not systematically ensure that every piece of equipment is protected.The “Berwanger Method” is a step by step process for designing or analyzing a pressure relief system to meet OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Information (PSI) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) mandates. The method uses a relational database which tracks the relationships between protected equipment, potential overpressure scenarios, and protective devices.The challenge facing an operating company does not end once the design basis has been “verified” - the design basis information must also be maintained and be readily accessible to avoid costly reinvention of the wheel down the road. The “Berwanger Method” also addresses these maintenance issues.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 49-60 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: This paper reports on a comprehensive literature search and small scale experimental work on the reaction characteristics of phosphorous trichloride and water. More than 30 tests were conducted, including both closed and open test cells. The water to phosphorus trichloride molar ratio was varied from 1 to 25. When in contact, water and phosphorus trichloride will form two liquid layers with a reaction starting at the interface. The impact of variables on reaction rates including the interface surface area, layer depth, and stirring were investigated experimentally. A reaction rate model that fits all the measured data is presented. Case studies illustrating the use of this data for emergency relief systems and vent containment design are presented in reference. [1].
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 68-73 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: Two major accidents in the 80's: the summit Tunnel Fire, England and Piper Alpha disaster, an offshore platform in the North Sea; and very recently, possible explosion of the Boeing, TWA flight 800 at New York, makes it imperative that further research into the mechonisms of the ignition of flammable vapor/air mixture in contact with hot surfaces needs to be done. There have been a number of studies of ignition by hot surfaces, but in all these studies the ignition sources were wire, sphere or strip, i.e., most of them were flat surfaces. But to the authors' knowledge, other variables which affect the ignition mechanism such as irregular geometrical shapes have not been studied. The purpose of this paper is to examine how the degree of confinement (or, configuration), size and orientation, of the heated surface affects the ignition temperature of the flammable vapors. The results were obtained by experimentnal and by computational fluid dynamics.
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 9-15 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: The design and deflagration pressure relief vents is based on correlations developed for various types of combustible materials and for enclosures of different strengths. The primary guideline for deflagration vent design in the US is NFPA 68 Guide for Venting of Deflagrations [5]. That document gives guidance for the design of vents for enclosures containing flammable gases, specifically hydrogen, coke oven gas, propane, and methane. Application of the guide to other gases is achieved using the KG value. Values of KG are published for a relatively small number of gases, as seen in Table D-1 of NFPA 68. This work present KG data on several additional gases obtained in a laboratory scale test vessel along with analysis of the results with respect to published values of fundamental burning velocity.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 23-31 
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    Notes: In May 1996, the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code Committee of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) proposed for adoption by the Association a new edition of NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. This new edition was the culmination of two and one-half years' work by the Committee and included one of the most significant changes to that document in some twenty years: the incorporation of mandatory fire protection criteria for warehouses and other inside areas that store flammable and combustible liquids in containers and portable tanks.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 32-38 
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering
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    Notes: This paper describes the development of a risk ranked Inspection Recommendation procedure that is used by one of Exxon's chemical plants to prioritize repairs that have been identified during equipment inspection.As part of the Company's Safety Management Practices initiative in the late 1980's a procedure was put into place to ensure that an Inspector's repair recommendations were properly addressed by the organization. The initial procedures were successful at “systematizing” the documentation and stewardship-to-completion of the Inspector's recommendation, however, there were complications with the original process: (1)The Inspector made a simple High, Medium or Low assessment of the priority/criticality of the recommendation. Frequently, this resulted in disagreements with Operations about the true priority of the recommendation.(2)If there was agreement on the priority of the recommendation, there was still disagreement on the relative rank within the priority-which high priority was the highest priority?(3)With limited funds to spend on repairs, it was (and is) important to make sure that the money was being spent on the highest risk items that had the greatest risk reduction/cost benefit ratio.To address these concerns, the procedure was modified to incorporate a risk assessment of the recommendation by both the Inspector and Operations. In the new procedure, the Inspector describes the deficiency that he/she finds and assesses the probability of failure within a certain time-frame. Operations must assess the consequences, from an environmental, safety and economics standpoint, were the failure to occur. These assessments are combined in the typical risk equation (risk = probability × consequences) to arrive at a severity index which serves to rank the recommendation relative to the other recommendations. Because Operations participates in the assessment there is very little disagreement about the priority of the recommendation. The severity index puts the recommendations in order so it is quite clear which are the highest priority recommendations. This process has helped to focus the entire organization on those deficiencies that represent the greatest risk with the result that less time and money is spent correcting items that have a low risk/cost benefit ratio, allowing these savings to be used to reduce the higher risks in the plant.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 124-126 
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    Notes: A simple analytical method is presented for estimating the hybrid minimum ignition energy (HMIE) of dust-gas mixtures, based on the assumed generality of Bartknecht's well-known test data for mixtures of propane with a series of dusts in air. Since the HMIE equation requires input data which might be unavailable, the use of conservative default methods is discussed.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 138-148 
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    Notes: A large and potentially hazardous decrease in aldehyde autoignition temperature (AIT) occurs with increased pressure. The AIT-pressure curve determined in a 5 L stainless steel sphere was similar for propionaldehyde and butyraldehyde in air, falling from about 185°C at atmospheric pressure to 90°C at 140 psia. Reduction of oxygen concentration had little effect on propionaldehyde AIT. At 100°C and 140 psia, autoignitions accompanied by at least a doubling of pressure were observed above 4% oxygen. In the presence of a few grams of free liquid, propionaldehyde vapor ignited in air at initial conditions significantly below the AIT. The mechanism appears to involve rapid Fe-catalyzed exothermic liquid-phase oxidation leading to autoignition of the adjacent heated gas layer. An acetaldehyde vapor-air mixture in the presence of free liquid and rust exploded at room temperature when air pressure was increased to 95 psia; this result is discussed with reference to a cylinder overpressurization that occurred while making up an ostensibly sub-LFL calibration mixture with compressed air. Propionaldehyde's limiting oxygen concentration (LOC) was investigated in the near-autoignition region using the same 5L apparatus; the findings are discussed with reference to an overpressurization incident in an air-liquid partial oxidation reactor. The general results are used to illustrate the application of LOC in partial oxidation processes subject to autoignition and to discuss elements of the current ASTM draft test method for LOC, which does not address test difficulties associated with condensable and/or reactive gas systems.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. F3 
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 157-170 
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    Notes: Risk analysis in chemical process industries is an elaborate exercise involving several steps from preliminary hazard identification to development of credible accident scenarios, to preparation of strategies for prevention or control of damage.All this requires substantial inputs of time and money. In order to get an approximate yet workable assessment of risk at much lesser costs, indices have been developed which link typical findings of elaborate risk analysis to scales of risk. The scales, in turn, provide workable measures of hazards/risks/safety.In the past, indices have been reported for swift risk assessment - the noteworthy among them include Dow fire and explosion index, Mond fire, explosion and toxicity index, IFAL index, and mortality index. A few rapid ranking techniques have also been proposed.This paper presents a new system of methodologies for Hazard Identification and Ranking (HIRA). The system consists of two indices: one for fire and explosion hazards and another for the hazard due to likely release of toxic chemical. The magnitudes of these indices indicate the severity of the likely accident; in terms of the size of the impacted area.HIRA has been applied to a typical chemical process industry - a sulfolane plant - and its performance has been compared with that of the Dow's and the Mond's indices. The study reveals that HIRA is more sensitive and accurate than the other indices.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 200-208 
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 213-218 
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    Notes: On October 31, 1987 a crane lifting a heat exchanger convection section failed and severed a 4″ loading line and a 2″ pressure relief line to an HF alkylation reactor settler drum at a petroleum refinery in Texas City, Texas. Vapors were emitted under pressure for about two hours and the vessel was plugged and drained aproximately 44 hours later. A plume from this accidental release passed through residential areas, damaging some vegetation (brown lawns), and spawning a class action law suit. An extensive analysis was conducted to determine the total inventory loss and to model the blowdown process and the concentrations of HF in the plume. Since the discharge rate was decreasing with time, a peak concentration of HF in the emitted vapors occurred just before the water spray mitigation system became fully operative. Consequently, the mitigation efforts were more effective late in the response when concentrations were already low. The predicted plume concentrations are consistent with observed vegetation damage effects, with concentrations below Emergency Response Planning Guideline Level 3 past 3/4 mile from the source. These results support a policy of sheltering in place during such an event.
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    Notes: A fifty-five gallon steel drum of a liquid organic peroxide pressurized and ruptured in the mix room of a manufacturing plant. The head of the drum blew off and the ejected material ignited. The resulting fire was extinguished by the building sprinkler system and operating personnel. Although there were no injuries, the fire caused significant damage in the mix room. The investigation of this incident, its likely cause, and the corrective actions will be discussed.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 238-242 
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    Notes: The Brazoria County Petrochemical Council, 13 companies that are working together to enhance relations between industry and the community, united in a joint effort at complying with the EPA's Risk Management Program. One of the significant issues the group had to address was the need to develop meaningful hazard assessment for presentation to the public. The EPA's “Table Look-Up Approach” found in the Offsite Consequence Analysis Guidance document is certainly a good tool; however, the built-in conservatism results in over-estimates of potential hazard areas. Much more meaningful results are shown to be obtained using one of the hazard release models.The value of using a credible scenario with realistic meteorological data is demonstrated through the consistently smaller areas predicted by the PHAST Model for planning purposes. Realistic scenarios/failure modes and realistic model parameters are important so that the risk to the public is not overstated. Proprietary models such as PHAST are invaluable in providing more meaningful consequences for planning purposes.
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    Process Safety Progress 17 (1998), S. 263-271 
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    Notes: Some of the hazards encountered by process plant operators involve the operation of in-line valves to control, start, and to stop flow. Torque required to operate valves may vary according to valve wheel size, in-line pressure, and valve flange position (open/closed). This study determined how valve wheel size, in-line pressure and valve position (open/closed) affect torque required to actuate a valve. Data were gathered with each combination of size, pressure and position for 336 valves in an operating petrochemical process facility. The results indicate that the main effects of valve wheel size, the in-line pressure, and open/closed valve position significantly affect operational torque requirements. In addition, the interaction between position and pressure was significant for operational torque. The implication of these results is that operators are exposed to operational torque requirements that exceed maximum acceptable capabilities that have been determined in previous studies.
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    Notes: An ammonia storage tank was built at the BASF Antwerp site in 1969 on land reclaimed from the sea. After several years of operation uneven foundation settlement, of up 2, occurred. In order to assure stability of this area for the next operation period (at least 10 years) measures were taken to ensure continued safe operation. One key measure was strain gauge monitoring at the location of maximum stress.
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    Source: Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
    Topics: Chemistry and Pharmacology , Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
    Notes: The Baker-Strehlow methodology was developed to provide an objective approach to prediction of blast pressures from vapor cloud explosions. The complete methodology was first published in 1994 [1]. Since then, it has evolved through ongoing research and use in VCE hazard analyses, facility siting studies and accident investigations. This article gives a brief overview of a paper on recent developments in the Baker-Strehlow methodology presented at the 31st Loss Prevention Symposium in Houston on March 9-13, 1997. Because the entire paper is too lengthy to be presented here, the following discussions may be lacking in some details. A copy of the complete paper can be obtained from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).Since the Baker-Strehlow method was first published, it has been used extensively in VCE hazard assessments in refineries and chemical plants. As expected, many practical lessons have been learned during the course of the hazard assessments, and the Baker-Strehlow method has evolved as a result. The changes have been evolutionary, not revolutionary. In keeping with the goals of the original study in which the methodology was developed, all changes have been incorporated with the intent of achieving an objective methodology to provide consistent prediction of VCE blast effects.The revisions to the Baker-Strehlow method resulting from experience gained during plant walk-downs and hazard assessments include: Systematic identification of “potential explosion sites” or “PESs,”Selection of the level of confinement for mixed zones of 2D and 3D confinement,Deciding on flame expansion when confinement is elevated above the vapor cloud,Selecting the reactivity for a fuel that is a mixture of fuels with differing reactivities,Predicting blast loads when there are multiple PES's within a vapor cloud considering different ignition source locations.
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