Side Effects of Oncologic Treatment in the Chest: Manifestations at FDG PET/CT.

Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT is a vital imaging technique used for staging, assessing treatment response, and restaging following completion of therapy in patients who are undergoing or have completed oncologic treatment. A variety of adverse effects from chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy are commonly encountered in oncologic patients. It is important to be aware of the manifestations of these adverse effects seen on FDG PET/CT images to avoid misinterpreting these findings as disease progression.

Ventilation-Perfusion Scan: A Primer for Practicing Radiologists.

Lung scintigraphy, or ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan, is one of the commonly performed studies in nuclear medicine. Owing to variability in clinical applications and different departmental workflows, many trainees are not comfortable interpreting the results of this study. This article provides a simplified overview of V/Q imaging, including a review of its technique, interpretation methods, and established and emerging clinical applications.

Risk Stratification of F-Fluorodeoxyglucose-Avid Thyroid Nodules Based on ACR Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System.

Objective: Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules is often requested based on F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake regardless of sonographic features. The purpose of this study is to determine the risk of malignancy in FDG-avid thyroid nodules when stratified according to the ACR Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS).

Methods: This retrospective study included patients who underwent ultrasound-guided FNA between January 1, 2010, and November 19, 2018, and PET/CT within 1 year before the FNA.

Calcaneonavicular Coalition with Naviculocuneiform and Cuneiform-First Metatarsal Coalitions A Case Report.

Coalitions involving three joints of the midfoot are rare. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a patient having fibrocartilaginous coalition of the calcaneonavicular joint along with partial osseous fusion of the naviculocuneiform (Chopart's joint) and medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joints. These multi-coalition pathologies are challenging to address operatively as pain can persist even after recognizing and surgically addressing each coalition in a patient.

Analysis of speech perception outcomes among patients receiving cochlear implants with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.

Objective: Cochlear implantation (CI) is currently the main device option for children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) who receive minimal benefit from conventional amplification. This study examines potential prognostic factors associated with post-CI speech performance in this population.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.