The aim of this report is to evaluate the impact of the percutaneous ultrasound-guided placement of wireless radio-frequency identifier devices (RFIDs; Hologic LOCalizer, Marlborough, Massachusett) and its impact in our practice of preoperative localisation of biopsy-proven breast cancers, post-vacuum assisted biopsy-site hematoma, and lymph nodes for targeted dissection pre-operatively. A single institutional retrospective analysis of RFID usage for preoperative localisation in screening and symptomatic patients with non-palpable biopsy-proven breast carcinoma was reviewed from the radiology information system at our tertiary breast imaging unit. Its impact on the radiological and surgical team practice was reviewed, including the number of appointments, the interval between scheduling image-guided localisation and intraoperative localisation, procedure failure, average deployment, and surgical time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 44-year-old male with no previous medical history or comorbidities presented with significantly increasing shortness of breath, myalgia, nausea, and fatigue. He had no diagnosed medical conditions and enjoyed good health prior to the episode of acute respiratory infection. There was no history of smoking, emphysema, or chronic lung diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Clin Imaging Sci
December 2019
Isolated mid-tendon vastus intermedius avulsion injuries are rare, painful, and overuse-related changes with a wide spectrum of epidemiology often demonstrating an exceptional spectrum of imaging features, especially on conventional radiographs. Although they can be easily diagnosed on magnetic resonance imaging, it is pertinent to identify the features of conventional imaging as that forms the first line of investigation. Our case report emphasizes the significance of identifying early signs of vastus intermedius avulsions on plain radiographs which can avoid neglect and functional disability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 4-month-old infant presented with a painless swelling overlying the left angle of mandible. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a large lesion replacing the entire left parotid gland, with multiple enlarged vessels. Homogeneous enhancement of the lesion was seen on the postcontrast MRI scans.
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