Learning from Gamers: Integrating Alternative Input Devices and AutoHotkey Scripts to Simplify Repetitive Tasks and Improve Workflow.

Radiologists rely heavily on the digital radiology workstation. They spend most of their time interacting with software applications that use multiple input devices, including mice, keyboards, and microphones. The efficiency of this relationship depends on the interface of the different software applications, their interoperability, and input device effectiveness. Because of the repetition of a radiologic workflow, even small inefficiencies can accumulate into significant losses of time and productivity and contribute to user fatigue. Alternative input devices (AIDs) with onboard memory can be used as ergonomic human-computer interfaces. These devices can also be coupled with AutoHotkey scripts to complete complex tasks in one keystroke. Radiologists can use modern AIDs and simple scripts to minimize frustration, improve and personalize their routines, and streamline interactions with the workstation. The authors discuss hardware and software features that do not require support from information technology professionals and can be implemented with any software that relies on user input.Online supplemental material is available for this article.©RSNA, 2020.

Primary bone lymphoma of patella: A case report and review of literature.

Primary bone lymphoma (PBL) is rare bone disease that accounts for very small number of all primary bone tumors. Among the described sites of PBLs, the patella is an extremely rare example. To date, only a few cases of PBL affecting the patella have been reported. Clinically, these tumors have very similar presentation of pain, decreased range of motion and swelling and, sometimes, pathologic fractures. On radiographs, skeletal lymphoma commonly manifests as osteolytic lesions with ill-defined margins affecting the metaphysis of axial long bones. We present a rare case of patellar adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia in a 58-year-old female who presented with left-knee pain and swelling. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed diffuse marrow replacement by a lesion with aggressive features. PET scan demonstrated neoplastic range hypermetabolic FDG uptake within this lesion. Ultrasound-guided biopsy was consistent with PBL.

Thyroid acropachy: A rare skeletal manifestation of autoimmune thyroid disease.

Thyroid acropachy is a rare complication of autoimmune thyroid disease with characteristic imaging findings. Clinically, it presents as nail clubbing, swelling of digits and toes, almost always in association with thyroid ophthalmopathy and dermopathy. On radiographs, it manifests as prominent irregular and spiculated periosteal new bone formation in the hands and feet. We present a 52-year-old man with history of Graves' disease who presented with swelling of the hands and feet. Radiographs of the hands and feet revealed marked diffuse soft tissue edema and characteristic periosteal new bone formation most consistent with thyroid acropachy.