Assessment of outcomes after intralesional bleomycin sclerotherapy of lymphatic malformations in children.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of bleomycin in the treatment of lymphatic malformations, and the concordance between photographic and radiological assessments of the outcome.

Methods: The retrospective study was conducted at the Vascular Anomalies Centre of Indus Hospital, Karachi, and comprised data of patients enrolled with diagnosis of macrocystic or mixed lymphatic malformations from January 2017 to November 2019. All patients had been treated with injection bleomycin 0.

Evaluating Signs of Pulmonary Hypertension on Computed Tomography and Correlating With Echocardiography: A Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction:  Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a threatening condition, and it is far more common than previously assumed, especially after the COVID pandemic. Its outcome is not good; if detected late, and can lead to right ventricular failure, which can be fatal. Our goal was to evaluate CT signs of PH, correlate them with echocardiography, and identify the cut-off values of these signs in our population.

Relationship Between Greyscale Ultrasound Grading of Hepatic Steatosis and Attenuation Imaging.

Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been rising worldwide due to the rising public health threat of metabolic syndrome. Because non-alcoholic steatohepatitis can proceed to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, early identification and monitoring are critical for management. For the examination of NAFLD, greyscale ultrasound has been frequently employed.

Comparison of Maximum Intensity Projection and Volume Rendering in Detecting Pulmonary Nodules on Multidetector Computed Tomography.

Introduction Lung cancer is the most common cancer overall, and the foremost cause of cancer-related mortality. Almost all lung cancers evolve from pulmonary nodules. As multidetector CT (MDCT) scanners are now widely available, there is an increased rate of detection of pulmonary nodules.

Ultrasound-Guided Transthoracic Mediastinal Biopsy: A Safe Technique for Tissue Diagnosis in Middle- and Low-Income Countries.

Background and objectives The high cost of video-assisted transthoracic procedures precludes their use in the diagnostics of mediastinal masses in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to assess the technical success rate and diagnostic yield of ultrasound-guided transthoracic mediastinal biopsies at a tertiary care hospital. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in patients presenting with mediastinal masses referred to radiology services at Dr.

Prevalence of Different Hepatobiliary Tree Variants on Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in Patients Visiting a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Karachi.

Introduction Hepatobiliary tree variant anatomy is crucial to understand the preoperative planning of hepatobiliary surgeries. Although the presence of variant anatomy is not an absolute contraindication for liver transplantation, inadvertent mapping can lead to postoperative biliary complications. These variants are also important to be recognized in various hepatobiliary surgeries and interventional procedures.

Role of CT Imaging With Three-Dimensional Maximum Intensity Projection Reconstruction in the Evaluation of Portal Vein Variants at a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction: Portal vein (PV) is the principal blood vessel transporting blood from the alimentary tract and spleen to the liver. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of PV anatomical variations in our population using multidetector CT with maximum intensity projection (MIP) technique at a tertiary care hospital.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was prospectively conducted from November 2018 to June 2019 in the Department of Radiology at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi.

Toxoplasmosis in an Immunocompetent Patient.

Toxoplasmosis is an obligate intracellular, food borne parasite disease with variable clinical presentation. Although the neurological presentation of toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent patients is uncommon, broad differential diagnosis should be kept in consideration when attending to similar patients. Twenty years old man with no known co-morbid conditions presented with fever and unilateral limb weakness for three weeks.

Normal variations in cerebral venous anatomy and their potential pitfalls on 2D TOF MRV examination: Results from a private tertiary care hospital in Karachi.

Objective: To assess normal venous anatomy of the cranium and its anatomical variants.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Radiology Department of Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi, and comprised data of patients aged 2-75 years and having undergone magnetic resonance imaging of brain from April 2015 to April 2016.

Diagnostic Accuracy of CT Scan in Diagnosing Paranasal Fungal Infection.

Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of CTscan in detecting paranasal sinus fungal infections.

Study Design: Cross-sectional, observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Radiology, Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, from April to September 2014.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound B scan using 10 MHz linear probe in ocular trauma;results from a high burden country.

Objective: To study the diagnostic accuracy of Ultrasound B scan using 10 MHz linear probe in ocular trauma.

Methods: A total of 61 patients with 63 ocular injuries were assessed during July 2013 to January 2014. All patients were referred to the department of Radiology from Emergency Room since adequate clinical assessment of the fundus was impossible because of the presence of opaque ocular media.