Publications by authors named "Elhamsadat Banimostafavi"

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  • Lophomonas blattarum is a protozoan that primarily affects the lower respiratory tract, causing pulmonary lophomoniasis, but its radiologic findings had not been previously studied.
  • A study involving 34 patients analyzed their demographic data and various radiological findings, noting that most findings occurred at frequencies below 50%.
  • The most common findings were tree-in-bud nodules, alveolar consolidation, and bronchiectasis, predominantly in the right lung's middle and lower lobes, highlighting the need for awareness of this condition in differential diagnosis.
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  • This study aims to analyze the chest high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings in patients infected with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) due to limited existing information at the time of its outbreak.
  • Conducted in March 2020 in Sari, Iran, the research involved symptomatic COVID-19 patients undergoing CT scans, focusing on their age, sex, and HRCT results.
  • The findings revealed that the most common HRCT results were ground-glass opacities and peripheral distribution patterns, with significant findings related to age groups, suggesting these features could be key for diagnosing COVID-19.
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Introduction: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common cause of admission to the emergency departments (ED). Doppler ultrasonography of the entire lower limb is the first-line imaging modality. But most EDs do not access to full-time radiologists which can lead to delayed diagnosis.

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