Variability of apparent diffusion coefficient in the brain in women during follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle.

Purpose: To investigate the variability of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in the brain in women during follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle.

Methods: The present study included 32 females of reproductive age with regular menstruation. The participants were divided into two groups as group 1: females in the follicular phase, and group 2: females in the luteal phase.

Diffusion-weighted imaging of normal appearing corticospinal tracts in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Aim To determine if there are differences in ADC values between normal appearing corticospinal tracks in patients with MS compared to ADC values in controls. Material and methods The study population comprised 62 consecutive MS patients (36 women and 26 men; mean age 36.45±8.

ISCHIOFEMORAL IMPINGEMENT: ASSESSMENT OF MRI FINDINGS AND THEIR RELIABILITY.

Objective: To evaluate the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings and their validity in patients with ischiofemoral impingement syndrome (IFI) .

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 55 hips. MRI findings of 30 hips were consistent with IFI syndrome.

Radiological noninvasive assessment of ureteral stone impaction into the ureteric wall: A critical evaluation with objective radiological parameters.

Purpose: To determine the predictive value of certain radiological parameters for an objective asssessment of the presence of ureteral stone impaction.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-nine patients with a single proximal ureteral stones were retrieved from the departmental database. Both clinical and particularly radiological data of all cases were well evaluated on this aspect.

Efficacy of Computed Tomography (CT) Attenuation Values and CT Findings in the Differentiation of Pleural Effusion.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of computed tomography (CT) findings for characterizing pleural effusions with the use of attenuation values.

Material/methods: One hundred and twenty eight patients with pleural effusions on thoracic CT who underwent thoracentesisis within two weeks were studied. Pleural effusions were classified as exudates or transudates according to the Light's criteria.

The relationship of breast arterial calcification detected in mammographic examinations with cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular risk factors, parity, and breastfeeding.

Background/aim: We aimed to detect the incidence of breast arterial calcification (BAC) in patients that underwent mammography and to reveal the relationship of BAC with cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular risk factors, parity, and breastfeeding.

Materials And Methods: A total of 1195 female patients were included in this study. Cases that were positive for BAC during mammography were recorded.

Mammography Findings of Male Breast Diseases.

Over the past 2 decades, the percentage of men presenting with breast complaints has increased from 0.8% to 2.4%, and men now account for 1% of all breast cancer cases.