Comparison of US elastography and chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging in multifidus muscle fatty degeneration.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of the use of shear wave elastography (SWE) in comparison to chemical shift encoding (CSE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the evaluation of multifidus muscle fatty degeneration in patients with chronic low back pain.

Method: Multifidus muscles were evaluated with the CSE-MRI and SWE examinations in control and patient groups. With the in-phase and out-phase sequences in CSE-MRI, signal intensity index (SII), and signal intensity suppression ratio (SISR) values; with the SWE method, shear wave velocity values were determined.

The use of radiomics and machine learning for the differentiation of chondrosarcoma from enchondroma.

Purpose: To construct and compare machine learning models for differentiating chondrosarcoma from enchondroma using radiomic features from T1 and fat suppressed Proton density (PD) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Methods: Eighty-eight patients (57 with enchondroma, 31 with chondrosarcoma) were retrospectively included. Histogram matching and N4ITK MRI bias correction filters were applied.

Clinical and radiological outcomes of longCOVID: Is the post-COVID fibrosis common?

Introduction: COVID-19 survivors may take longer to regain full well-being. This study aimed to investigate clinical and functional evaluation and radiologic changes in the third month after COVID-19.

Materials And Methods: A total of 126 patients were assessed in the third month for symptoms, pulmonary function, exercise capacity, radiologic imaging, and quality of life after being discharged following COVID-19 treatment.

Is there a Correlation between Hepatic Venous Indices and Main Pulmonary Artery Diameter?

Objective: To search whether there is a correlation between middle hepatic venous indices (HVIs) obtained by pulsed waved doppler ultrasonography (PW-DUS) and the main pulmonary artery (mPA) diameter, calculated by computed tomography (CT).

Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Radiology, Balikesir University School of Medicine, Turkey, from February to December 2020.

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema secondary to pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis.

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by intraalveolar accumulation of microliths. PAM is described as the formation and accumulation of calcium phosphate microliths in the alveoli after mutations in the SLC34A2 gene. The patients may be asymptomatic or present with heterogeneous signs such as dyspnea, cough, sputum, weakness, chest pain and hemoptysis.

Development and field evaluation of a species-specific mt-COI targeted SYBR-Green Real Time PCR for detection and quantification of Haemonchus contortus in cattle in Turkey.

Haemonchus contortus is one of the most important gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) infecting sheep, goats, and cattle worldwide. We developed a SYBR Green real-time PCR (qPCR) assay for detection and quantification of H. contortus by using specific primers based on a conserved region of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (mt-COI) gene, and evaluated this technique in the detection of H.

Detection of Dental Pathologies in Routine Paranasal CT Scans: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) is a widespread method for evaluating paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity in daily practice. The maxillary teeth are in field of view in a paranasal sinus CT scan and it is possible to detect dental pathologies with CT.

Aim: To determine the incidence of maxillary teeth pathologies in routine paranasal sinus CT scans.

Which Is the Ideal Marker for Early Atherosclerosis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - Carotid Intima-Media Thickness or Mean Platelet Volume?

BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known to be closely associated with cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) is widely used for assessment of atherosclerosis. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a new marker associated with atherothrombosis.

The prevalence and morphometric features of mastoid emissary vein on multidetector computed tomography.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and morphometric features of mastoid emissary vein (MEV) on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scans, emphasize its clinical significance and review its surgical implications.

Materials And Methods: Cranial and temporal bone MDCTs of 248 patients (496 sides) were analysed by 2 radiologists. Mastoid foramen (MF) was defined on the 3 dimensional volume rendered (3DVR) images.

Evaluation of Lacrimal Gland Dimensions and Volume in Turkish Population with Computed Tomography.

Introduction: Computed tomography (CT) is a widespread method for evaluating head and neck pathologies. The lacrimal glands (LGs) are usually visible in routine head and neck CT scans. LG pathologies usually manifests with changes in gland sizes, so it is important to know the normal values of the LG dimensions and volume.

Morphometric Evaluation of Bony Nasolacrimal Canal in a Caucasian Population with Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: A Multidetector Computed Tomography Study.

Objective: The bony nasolacrimal duct (BNLD) morphology as a contributory factor in primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO) is still controversial. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the morphometric differences of BNLDs in unilateral PANDO patients between PANDO and non-PANDO sides, as compared with the control group using multidetector computed tomography (CT).

Materials And Methods: Bilateral BNLDs in 39 unilateral PANDO patients and 36 control subjects were retrospectively reviewed.

Ultrasonography findings of vulvar liposarcoma. Case report.

Liposarcoma (LPS) of vulva is a rare entity. We present the ultrasonographic (US) and color Doppler ultrasonographic (CDUS) findings of a vulvar myxoid LPS. Although LPS cases have been reported in the extremities and trunk, the US or CDUS findings of LPS in vulva have not been described previously.

Giant colon lipoma.

Colon lipomas are rare, non-epithelial tumors. They are generally smaller than two centimeters and asymptomatic, they are incidentally diagnosed and do not require treatment. Large and symptomatic colon lipomas are rather rare.

Extraordinary cerebral venous drainage pathway with mastoid emissary and posterior external jugular veins detected by contrast-enhanced neck computed tomography.

An extraordinary cerebral venous drainage pathway and dilated vein at the left posterior cervical region were detected with routine contrast-enhanced neck computed tomography exam. The left sigmoid sinus was drained by dilated mastoid emissary vein (MEV). The MEV continued as posterior auricular and posterior external jugular veins (PEJVs).

Acute suppurative thyroiditis accompanied by thyrotoxicosis after fine-needle aspiration: treatment with catheter drainage.

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is commonly used in the diagnosis of thyroid diseases. Serious complications are rare and this procedure is generally safe. Acute supurative thyroiditis (AST) after FNA has been seldomly reported.

Variations of the popliteal artery branching with multidetector CT angiography.

Objective: To date the anatomy of the popliteal artery variations using multidetector-row computed tomography angiography (MD CTA) was not assessed. The objective of this study is to establish 3D CT anatomy of the popliteal artery variations.

Materials And Methods: A total of 126 lower limbs that underwent CTA using 64-detector MDCT were retrospectively reviewed.

Evaluation of degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine with reformatted and 3-dimensional computed tomography images.

Objective: To evaluate the identification of degenerative lesions of the lumbar spine with multiplanar reformatted images and 3-dimensional computed tomography (3DCT).

Methods: Fifty-three patients with degenerative spinal disease findings on lumbar CT scanning were reviewed in this retrospective study at the Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey between January 2006 to January 2009. Two-dimensional multiplanar reformatted and 3DCT images were obtained.

Duplex ultrasound evaluation of endoluminally treated aortic aneurysms with emphasis on diameter measurement: A comparison with computed tomography.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) for endoleak detection and measurement of the aneurysm diameter after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.

Methods: Forty-eight CDUS and computed tomographic angiography (CTA) examinations performed concurrently on 29 patients who were treated with endovascular stent grafts for abdominal aortic aneurysms were included in the study. CTA and CDUS findings were retrospectively compared for aneurysm diameter, patency of the graft, and the presence of leaks in the aneurysm's lumen (the so-called "endoleaks").

The anterior extraperitoneal approach to the rare presacral/ retroperitoneal schwannoma.

Presacral/retroperitoneal schwannomas are extremely unusual and their surgical approach is challenging. Various surgical approaches have been proposed. Here we describe our experience with the anterior extraperitoneal approach for the Type 3 presacral/retroperitoneal schwannoma.

Splenic hydatic cyst as a cause of sinistral portal hypertension and isolated gastric variceal bleeding.

A 60-year-old male, living in a rural area, presented with recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Isolated fundal varices were seen on endoscopy. A lesion similar to cyst hydatid was seen in the spleen on abdominal ultrasonography and computerized tomography scanning.

Mammographic features of the sternalis muscle.

Purpose: To evaluate the mammographic findings of the sternalis muscle and discuss appropriate diagnostic approaches.

Materials And Methods: Ten years of records from our mammography unit were retrospectively examined for the presence of the sternalis muscle. This variant was seen in 10 women out of the 52,930 examined, and the mammograms of these patients were reevaluated.

Carotid CT angiography: comparison of image quality for left versus right arm injections.

Purpose: To evaluate the differences in image quality of carotid computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of patients injected with contrast material in their right arms versus patients injected with contrast material in their left arms.

Materials And Methods: Patients who had cerebrovascular accidents and subsequently underwent CTA were included in the study. Contrast material was injected into the right arms of 44 patients and into the left arms of 46 patients.

Interstitial lung disease in coppersmiths in high serum copper levels.

Coppersmith is a worker who uses copper most commonly for the production of kitchen appliances in Turkey. This is an ancient occupation practiced for centuries in Turkey. Our objective was to investigate the prevalence of parenchymal lung diseases among coppersmiths in Kahramanmaras city in Turkey.