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PURPOSE: Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of hamartomas in multiple organs. Up to 80% of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex will have at least 1 angiomyolipoma in their lifetime. We describe the incidence and natural history of angiomyolipoma in a pediatric tuberous sclerosis complex population and analyze tumor growth to determine optimal renal imaging intervals in an effort to improve counseling, treatment and followup. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective chart review of all patients with tuberous sclerosis complex from 2004 to 2014. Patients were included if they had a clinical or genetic diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex and had undergone at least 1 renal imaging study. RESULTS: A total of 145 patients were analyzed. Median age was 14 years (range 0 to 28). Overall incidence of angiomyolipoma was 50.3%. Median age at first angiomyolipoma detection was 11 years (range 2 to 26). Median yearly angiomyolipoma growth rate stratified by age at first detection was 0.0 mm for patients 0 to 6 years old, 0.9 mm for those 7 to 11 years old, 2.5 mm for those 12 to 16 years old and 1.8 mm for those 17 years old or older. Median yearly angiomyolipoma growth rate stratified by tumor size at first detection was 0.1 mm for tumors 0.6 to 0.9 cm, 1.8 mm for those 1.0 to 1.9 cm and 4.3 mm for those 2.0 to 2.9 cm. A total of 35 patients (24.1%) received mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitors. Eight patients underwent a total of 13 surgical interventions, of whom 2 had previously been treated with mTOR inhibitors. Median patient age at surgical intervention was 18.0 years and median angiomyolipoma size was 5.0 cm. CONCLUSIONS: Angiomyolipoma growth in children with tuberous sclerosis complex can be rapid and unpredictable. We recommend yearly renal ultrasound in all patients with tuberous sclerosis complex, with consideration of magnetic resonance imaging in those at risk for rapid growth and future intervention (ie those older than 11 years and/or those with renal angiomyolipomas larger than 2 cm).
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Angiomiolipoma/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Renais/epidemiologia , Esclerose Tuberosa/complicações , Adolescente , Adulto , Angiomiolipoma/complicações , Angiomiolipoma/terapia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Genótipo , Humanos , Incidência , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Rim/patologia , Neoplasias Renais/complicações , Neoplasias Renais/terapia , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Proteína 1 do Complexo Esclerose Tuberosa/genética , Proteína 2 do Complexo Esclerose Tuberosa/genética , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PURPOSE: To evaluate transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) outcomes and procedure metrics with the use of three different image guidance techniques for portal vein (PV) access during TIPS creation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent TIPS procedures for a range of indications during a 28-month study period identified a population of 68 patients. This was stratified by PV access techniques: fluoroscopic guidance with or without portography (n = 26), PV marker wire guidance (n = 18), or intravascular ultrasound (US) guidance (n = 24). Procedural outcomes and procedural metrics, including radiation exposure, contrast agent volume used, procedure duration, and PV access time, were analyzed. RESULTS: No differences in demographic or procedural characteristics were found among the three groups. Technical success, technical success of the primary planned approach, hemodynamic success, portosystemic gradient, and procedure-related complications were not significantly different among groups. Fluoroscopy time (P = .003), air kerma (P = .01), contrast agent volume (P = .003), and total procedural time (P = .02) were reduced with intravascular US guidance compared with fluoroscopic guidance. Fluoroscopy time (P = .01) and contrast agent volume (P = .02) were reduced with intravascular US guidance compared with marker wire guidance. CONCLUSIONS: Intravascular US guidance of PV access during TIPS creation not only facilitates successful TIPS creation in patients with challenging anatomy, as suggested by previous investigations, but also reduces important procedure metrics including radiation exposure, contrast agent volume, and overall procedure duration compared with fluoroscopically guided TIPS creation.
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Hipertensão Portal/cirurgia , Veia Porta/cirurgia , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática , Radiografia Intervencionista , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Pontos de Referência Anatômicos , Dióxido de Carbono/administração & dosagem , Meios de Contraste/administração & dosagem , Feminino , Fluoroscopia , Humanos , Hipertensão Portal/diagnóstico por imagem , Hipertensão Portal/etiologia , Hipertensão Portal/fisiopatologia , Cirrose Hepática/complicações , Cirrose Hepática/diagnóstico , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Duração da Cirurgia , Pressão na Veia Porta , Veia Porta/diagnóstico por imagem , Veia Porta/fisiopatologia , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática/efeitos adversos , Portografia , Doses de Radiação , Exposição à Radiação , Radiografia Intervencionista/efeitos adversos , Radiografia Intervencionista/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção/efeitos adversos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Splenic ectopic pregnancies are a rare cause of abdominal pain in reproductive-age women. A 21-year-old woman with worsening abdominal pain and a positive pregnancy test presented with hemoperitoneum and no intrauterine pregnancy on transvaginal ultrasound. After 2 nondiagnostic laparoscopies, a splenic pregnancy was diagnosed by computed tomography scan and abdominal ultrasound. Currently, diagnosis and treatment of splenic pregnancies involve exploratory surgery and splenectomy. We report the successful treatment of this splenic ectopic pregnancy with combined intramuscular plus ultrasound-guided percutaneous methotrexate injection, with preservation of the patient's spleen. Abdominal implantation must be considered in patients with pregnancy of unknown location, and in carefully selected patients splenic ectopic pregnancy can be successfully managed by minimally invasive methods.
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Metotrexato/uso terapêutico , Gravidez Abdominal/tratamento farmacológico , Dor Abdominal/etiologia , Algoritmos , Diagnóstico Tardio , Feminino , Hemoperitônio/etiologia , Humanos , Injeções Intramusculares , Laparoscopia , Gravidez , Gravidez Abdominal/diagnóstico por imagem , Gravidez Ectópica/diagnóstico , Baço , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Ultrassonografia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PURPOSE: Hernia complications after creation of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) have been reported, although the incidence of this complication is unknown. This study was designed to determine the incidence, morbidity, and outcome of hernia complications in patients with preexisting abdominal or inguinal hernias after TIPS creation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical records of 244 consecutive patients undergoing TIPS creation between 1999 and 2007 at a single institution were reviewed. The study population was 57 patients (23%) with a preprocedural abdominal or inguinal hernia. The investigated outcome was small bowel obstruction or postprocedural incarceration of a preexisting hernia. Demographic and procedural variables were evaluated for an associated increased risk of hernia complications. RESULTS: Hernia complications developed in 25% of patients (14 of 57) after TIPS creation at a mean presentation of 62 days (range, 2-588 d). Thirteen complications (93%) required emergent surgery, of which four (29%) required bowel resection for necrosis. There were no resulting deaths. Ninety-eight percent of patients with a hernia complication had the procedure to treat refractory ascites. The indication of refractory ascites was significantly associated with the risk of a hernia complication (P = .002). CONCLUSIONS: A 25% incidence of hernia complications following TIPS creation in patients being treated for refractory ascites is higher than expected; emergent surgery is required in most cases. Further investigation to formulate a plan for elective management is warranted.
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Ascite/cirurgia , Hérnia Abdominal/epidemiologia , Hérnia Inguinal/epidemiologia , Obstrução Intestinal/epidemiologia , Derivação Portossistêmica Transjugular Intra-Hepática/efeitos adversos , Idoso , Ascite/diagnóstico , Ascite/epidemiologia , Colorado/epidemiologia , Feminino , Hérnia Abdominal/diagnóstico , Hérnia Abdominal/cirurgia , Hérnia Inguinal/diagnóstico , Hérnia Inguinal/cirurgia , Humanos , Incidência , Obstrução Intestinal/diagnóstico , Obstrução Intestinal/cirurgia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reoperação , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
A 65-year-old African American man with end-stage renal disease underwent renal transplantation and developed a perigraft lymphocele with an associated progressive increase in serum creatinine 6 weeks after surgery, which failed to resolve with percutaneous drainage and surgical therapy. Fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided percutaneous transperitoneal balloon fenestration with a 22-mm, 2-cm-long balloon catheter resulted in resolution of the lymphocele as shown by ultrasound at 3 and 5 months.
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Falência Renal Crônica/diagnóstico por imagem , Falência Renal Crônica/cirurgia , Transplante de Rim/efeitos adversos , Linfocele/diagnóstico por imagem , Linfocele/cirurgia , Cirurgia Assistida por Computador/métodos , Idoso , Humanos , Falência Renal Crônica/complicações , Linfocele/etiologia , Masculino , Radiografia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
PURPOSE: Unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma represents a devastating illness with poor outcomes when treated with standard systemic therapies. Several smaller nonrandomized outcomes studies have been reported for such patients undergoing transarterial therapies. A metaanalysis was performed to assess primary clinical and imaging outcomes, as well as complication rates, following transarterial interventions in this patient population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: By using standard search techniques and metaanalysis methodology, published reports (published in 2012 and before) evaluating survival, complications, and imaging response following transarterial treatments for patients with unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma were identified and evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 16 articles (N = 542 subjects) met the inclusion criteria and are included. Overall survival times were 15.7 months ± 5.8 and 13.4 months ± 6.7 from the time of diagnosis and time of first treatment, respectively. The overall weighted 1-year survival rate was 58.0% ± 14.5. More than three fourths of all subjects (76.8%) exhibited a response or stable disease on postprocedure imaging; 18.9% of all subjects experienced severe toxicities (National Cancer Institute/World Health Organization grade ≥ 3), and most experienced some form of postembolization syndrome. Overall 30-day mortality rate was 0.7%. CONCLUSIONS: As demonstrated by this metaanalysis, transarterial chemotherapy-based treatments for cholangiocarcinoma appears to confer a survival benefit of 2-7 months compared with systemic therapies, demonstrate a favorable response by imaging criteria, and have an acceptable postprocedural complication profile. Such therapies should be strongly considered in the treatment of patients with this devastating illness.
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Quimioembolização Terapêutica , Colangiocarcinoma/terapia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/terapia , Neoplasias dos Ductos Biliares , Ductos Biliares Intra-Hepáticos , Quimioembolização Terapêutica/efeitos adversos , Quimioembolização Terapêutica/mortalidade , Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado , Colangiocarcinoma/mortalidade , Colangiocarcinoma/patologia , Progressão da Doença , Humanos , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Neoplasias Hepáticas/mortalidade , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Fatores de Risco , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Due to medical illness or pharmacotherapy, patients undergoing percutaneous interventions often have abnormal hemostasis. Its etiology may include alterations in the protein-based coagulation system, thrombocytopenia, deficient platelet function, or mixed deficits such as disseminated intravascular coagulation. In this article, the authors review the basic science of each of these etiologies, as well as their available methods of correction. They also review the evidence and guidelines regarding the assessment and treatment of coagulopathy in image-guided procedures. The periprocedural bleeding risk and the urgency of a given procedure guide the management of abnormal hemostasis in this patient population.
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Sclerotherapy is the therapeutic use of sclerosants in the controlled destruction of undesired target tissues. Sclerosants have been used in vascular and nonvascular settings, both as primary and adjunctive therapy. Effective sclerotherapy requires a conceptual understanding of key questions about the process being treated, including the method of delivery, the presence of flow, and the required contact time to initiate sclerosis. However, beyond technique and delivery, practical and safe application of sclerotherapy requires an understanding of the uses, limitations, dosing, and side effects of sclerosants used during interventional radiology procedures. Agents discussed here include detergents and surfactants [ethanol, Sotradecol(®) (Bioniche Pharma, Pointe Claire, Quebec and Angiodynamics, Latham, NY), ethanolamine oleate], hypertonics (saline, glucose), and a review of several other types that are used less frequently.
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Interventional radiologists employ a wide variety of drugs on a daily basis to improve patient experiences and outcomes during interventional procedures. The expectation is for the interventionalist to be well-versed in all pharmaceuticals used in the interventional suite. In this article, the authors review the following classes of common miscellaneous pharmaceutical agents used in interventional radiology: vasodilators, vasoconstrictors, antiemetics, bowel antiperistalsis agents, and prothrombotics.
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Percutaneous renal biopsy is widely used for diagnosis, prognosis, and management of nephropathies. Complications may arise after renal biopsy, most commonly in the form of bleeding. Efforts should be taken to optimize modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathy prior to the procedure. Unmodifiable risk factors such as poor renal function, gender, and underlying histologic diagnosis may be used to identify high-risk patients. Delayed presentation of bleeding complications is common, and close clinical follow-up is crucial.
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INTRODUCTION: The formation of integrated interventional radiology (IR) residency programs has changed the training paradigm. This change mandates the need to provide adequate exposure to allow students to explore IR as a career option and to allow programs to sufficiently evaluate students. This study aims to highlight the availability of medical student education in IR and proposes a basic framework for clinical rotations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) website was utilized to generate a list of accredited medical schools in the United States. School websites and course listings were searched for availability of IR and diagnostic radiology rotations. The curricula of several well-established IR rotations were examined to identify and categorize course content. RESULTS: In all, 140 LCME-accredited medical schools had course information available. Of those schools, 70.5% offered an IR rotation; 84.6% were only available to senior medical students and only 2% were offered for preclinical students; and 8.1% of courses were listed as subinternships. Well-established IR clerkships included a variety of clinical settings, including preprocedure evaluation, experience performing procedures, postprocedure management, and discharge planning. CONCLUSION: Medical student exposure to IR is crucial to the success of integrated IR residency programs. Current research shows few institutions with formal IR subinternship rotations. Although 70.5% of institutions have some form of nonstandardized IR course, 84.6% are available only to fourth-year students, and 2% are offered to preclinical students. This suggests there is a significant opportunity for additional formal exposure to IR through increasing availability of IR rotations and exposure during the clinical and preclinical years.
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Currículo , Educação de Pós-Graduação em Medicina , Educação de Graduação em Medicina , Radiologia Intervencionista/educação , Ensino , Escolha da Profissão , Previsões , Humanos , Faculdades de Medicina , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) is an under-recognized cause of deep venous thrombosis treatment failure and of complications during catheter-directed thrombolysis. After a review of HITT pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management, three different cases are presented in this article. Each case highlights subtleties and challenges of HITT diagnosis and management. An example of a practical approach to the diagnosis of HITT is presented.
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INTRODUCTION: Venous thromboembolic disease (VTD) encompassing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is a commonly encountered condition with potentially fatal sequelae. When unable to be adequately anticoagulated, patients require a mechanical means to prevent PE. This review discusses the history of inferior vena cava interruption and the development of inferior vena cava filters (IVCF). Areas covered: Milestone innovations in the mechanical treatment of VTD, their successes and shortcomings are discussed. The unforeseen complications that have occurred with implantation of IVCF have a profound impact on the present utilization of retrievable filters. Particular attention is dedicated to the evidence for safe and effective use of IVCF and the challenges presented to further improvement of these technologies. Expert commentary: While evidence suggests that IVCF are effective in preventing PE, the recent 'de-volution' from permanent to retrievable design has unleashed an epidemic device-related complications. Retrievable filter design is reliant on a 'Goldilocks' premise: make the device stable (so it doesn't migrate), but not too stable (so you can still retrieve it). Efforts must be aimed at optimizing utilization using decision support tools, meticulous follow up after deployment, and conversion from retrievable to permanent devices if the patient requires lifelong mechanical prophylaxis.
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Desenho de Prótese , Embolia Pulmonar/prevenção & controle , Tromboembolia/prevenção & controle , Filtros de Veia Cava/efeitos adversos , Trombose Venosa/prevenção & controle , Remoção de Dispositivo , História do Século XX , Humanos , Filtros de Veia Cava/históriaRESUMO
The membership of the Intersociety Committee convened to consider how best to continue to stimulate, nurture, and support innovation in radiologic research and education in the face of ever increasing clinical demands and financial constraints. The topic was chosen in recognition that the growth and success of radiology over the past 50-plus years have been driven by spectacular technological developments in imaging and intervention and that the future relevance of the specialty will hinge on how the specialty continues to evolve. To keep radiology a dynamic and vital component of the health care enterprise will require continued innovation in technology and the requisite education that goes with it.
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Biotecnologia/organização & administração , Atenção à Saúde/organização & administração , Diagnóstico por Imagem , Inovação Organizacional , Sistemas de Informação em Radiologia/organização & administração , Radiologia/organização & administração , Invenções , Modelos Organizacionais , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Context .- In an era in which testing of patient tumor material for molecular and other ancillary studies is of increasing clinical importance for selection of therapy, the ability to test on small samplings becomes critical. Often, small samplings are rapidly depleted in the diagnostic workup or are insufficient for multiple ancillary testing approaches. Objective .- To describe technical methodologies that can be implemented to preserve and maximize tissue for molecular and other ancillary testing. Data Sources .- Retrospective analysis of a case cohort from the University of Colorado, description of techniques used at the University of Colorado, and published literature. Conclusions .- Numerous techniques can be deployed to maximize molecular and other ancillary testing, even when specimens are from small samplings. A dedicated process for molecular prioritization has a high success rate, but also increases workload, which must be factored into establishing such a process. Additionally, establishing high-fidelity communication strings is critical for success of dedicated molecular prioritization of samples. Numerous approaches can be deployed for alternative specimen types, and several technical approaches can also aid in maximizing small specimens.
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Neoplasias Renais/patologia , Neoplasias Primárias Múltiplas , Neuroblastoma/patologia , Adulto , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Renais/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Renais/terapia , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Nefrectomia , Neuroblastoma/diagnóstico por imagem , Neuroblastoma/terapia , Prognóstico , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XAssuntos
Carcinoma Papilar/secundário , Neoplasias Renais/patologia , Neoplasias Pulmonares/secundário , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/secundário , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Carcinoma Papilar/diagnóstico por imagem , Cisplatino/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico por imagem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/tratamento farmacológico , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
The ACR Task Force on Medical Student Education in Radiology, in partnership with the Alliance of Medical Student Educators in Radiology, investigated the current status of how and to what extent medical imaging was being taught in medical schools. The task force executed a 3-part survey of medical school deans, radiology department chairs, and intern physicians. The results provided an updated understanding of the status of radiology education in medical schools in the United States. This summary includes recommendations about how individual radiology departments and ACR members can assist in advancing the specialty of diagnostic radiology through medical student education.
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Diagnóstico por Imagem/estatística & dados numéricos , Educação Médica/estatística & dados numéricos , Serviço Hospitalar de Radiologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Radiologia/educação , Faculdades de Medicina/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudantes de Medicina/estatística & dados numéricos , Currículo , Coleta de Dados , Estados UnidosRESUMO
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to identify radiology topics considered essential by residency program directors who will be working with our graduates. Secondary goals were to survey their satisfaction with incoming residents' radiology knowledge, inquire if radiology training was provided in their programs, and identify differences among specialties. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire was mailed to all residency program directors in emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and general surgery programs that accepted our graduates between 2005 and 2010. Program directors were asked to rate a list of radiology knowledge and skills topics as essential or nonessential and to answer several questions regarding their residents and programs. RESULTS: Ninety-nine surveys were completed (51.3% response rate). Seven skills were considered essential by 90% or more of all respondents. On average, program directors identified 18/28 topics as essential prior to beginning their residency. The mean number identified as essential did not differ by program (F4, 93 = 0.732, P = .572). Based on analyses of variance comparing each topic by program, the importance of six topics differed significantly. Program directors generally agreed that incoming residents had adequate radiology skills and knowledge when they started their residencies. One hundred percent of the responding emergency medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics programs and 70% to 80% of the general surgery and internal medicine programs provide radiology training. CONCLUSION: There is high agreement among program directors regarding imaging topics they consider essential. Topics considered essential by more than 60% should comprise our core curriculum for all students while less essential topics can be included in elective or program specific curricula.