During the last 30 years, the techniques of percutaneous biopsy have evolved dramatically and its indications have expanded accordingly. Additionally, recent treatments in oncology have made it necessary to use larger cutting needles in biopsies for tissue analysis. These developments force radiologists to perform biopsies in areas they are not very familiar with.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess the normal stiffness values of temporomandibular joint disc (TMJ) and masseter muscle by shear wave elastography (SWE) in a healthy adult population. This may be helpful in diagnosing and understanding the mechanism of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Methods: This prospective study evaluated a total of 160 healthy adult volunteers (77 males, 83 females).
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of measuring the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of ovarian stroma in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Materials And Methods: This study was approved by the institutional review board and informed consent was obtained from each women. A total of 17 women (mean age, 22.