Diagnostics of non-carious lesions of dental hard tissues with the methods of optical spectroscopy and radiography / Diagnóstico de lesões não cariosas de tecidos duros dentais com os métodos de espectroscopia óptica e radiografia

Objective: This work aims to use new spectroscopic and radiographic methods to study the dental hard tissue erosion and abfraction, as these lesions are actually quite difficult to be diagnosed in clinical practice. Material and Methods: This in vivo study was conducted on 60 patients with early erosion and 60 patients with abfraction at the cervical area by means of laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and multilayer spiral computed tomography (MSCT). Results: In comparative dental hard tissues studies LIF spectra from intact and affected areas, it was noted multidirectional fluorescence intensity dependence between areas affected by abfraction and intact areas. MSCT technique allowed assessing the degree of damaged areas, especially at deeper stages. Conclusion: Although LIF and MSCT methods presented limitations, it was shown their effectiveness in the diagnosis of abfraction and erosion by detecting changes in the morphological structure as well as in the chemical and mineral composition of affected dental hard tissues. So LIF and MSCT methods can be successfully used in order to develop new medical devices which will provide most accurate clinical diagnose of different stages of dental erosion and abfraction.(AU)

Objetivo: Este trabalho tem como objetivo utilizar novos métodos espectroscópicos e radiográficos para estudar a erosão e a abração do tecido duro dentário, pois essas lesões são realmente bastante difíceis de serem diagnosticadas na prática clínica. Material e Métodos: Este estudo in vivo foi realizado em 120 pacientes com erosão e abração precoces na área cervical por meio de fluorescência induzida por laser (LIF) e tomografia computadorizada em espiral multicamada (MSCT). Resultados: Em estudos comparativos espectros de LIF, de tecidos duros dentais intactos e afetados, observouse dependência da intensidade da fluorescência multidirecional entre as áreas afetadas pela abração e as áreas intactas. A técnica MSCT permitiu avaliar o grau de áreas danificadas, principalmente em estágios mais profundos. Conclusão: Embora os métodos LIF e MSCT tenham apresentado limitações, foi demonstrada sua eficácia no diagnóstico de abração e erosão, detectando alterações na estrutura morfológica e na composição química e mineral dos tecidos duros afetados. Portanto, os métodos LIF e MSCT podem ser utilizados com sucesso, a fim de desenvolver novos dispositivos médicos que fornecerão um diagnóstico clínico mais preciso de diferentes estágios de erosão e abração dentária.(AU)

Localization of the nerve entry points of thigh adductor muscles by spiral computed tomography: a novel anatomical guide for chemical neurolysis in treating muscle spasticity / Localización de los puntos de entrada del nervio de los músculos aductores del muslo mediante tomografía computarizada espiral: una nueva guía anatómica para la neurolosis química en el tratamiento de la espasticidad muscular

The nerve entry points (NEPs) cannot yet be accurately localized for the treatment of thigh adductor muscles spasticity in chemical neurolysis. The aim of this study was to identify the location and depth of the NEPs of thigh adductor muscles by spiral computed tomography (CT) and bony landmarks. Forty lower limbs of twenty adult cadavers were dissected in supine position. A curved line on skin surface from the tip of greater trochanter of femur to the center of pubic tubercle was designated as the horizontal reference line (H). Another curved line from the tip of great trochanter to the lateral epicondyle of femur was designated as the longitudinal reference line (L). Following dissection, the NEPs were labeled with barium sulfate, and their body surface projection points (P) were determined by spiral CT. Projection of NEP in the opposite direction was designated as P'. The percentage location of the intersections (PH and PL) of P with the H and L and the percentage depth of NEPs were determined with the Syngo system. The PH for the NEP of pectineus, gracilis, adductor longus, adductor brevis and adductor magnus muscles branch were located at 76.41±0.71 %, 93.85±2.07 %, 92.05±2.15 %, 80.75±1.20 % and 88.08±1.09 % of the H, respectively. The PLwere at 1.64±0.04 %, 29.89±1.90 %, 16.06±1.32 %, 11.66±0.11 % and 22.94±0.90 % of the L, respectively. The depth of NEP from P points were at 17.52±0.52 %, 38.38±2.75 %, 20.88±0.79 %, 20.35±0.82 % and 39.52±0.67 % of PP', respectively. These results help to carry out more precise localization of the NEPs. It should provide a novel anatomical guide for improving the efficacy and efficiency of chemical neurolysis in treating thigh adductor muscle spasticity.

Aún no se pueden localizar con precisión los puntos de entrada del nervio (PEN) para el tratamiento de la espasticidad de los músculos aductores del muslo a través de la neurólisis química. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la ubicación y la profundidad de los PEN de los músculos aductores del muslo mediante tomografía computarizada espiral (TC) y puntos de referencia óseos. Se disecaron loa miembros inferiores de 20 cadáveres adultos en posición supina. Se trazó una línea curva en la superficie de la piel desdeel ápice del trocánter mayor del fémur hasta el centro del tubérculo púbico y se designó como línea de referencia horizontal (H). Otra línea curva desde el ápice del trocánter mayor hasta el epicóndilo lateral del fémur se designó como línea de referencia longitudinal (L). Después de la disección, los PEN se marcaron con sulfato de bario y sus puntos de proyección de la superficie del cuerpo (P) se determinaron mediante TC helicoidal. La proyección de PEN en la dirección opuesta se designó como P '. El porcentaje de ubicación de las intersecciones (PH y PL) de P con H y L y la profundidad porcentual de los PEN se determinaron con el sistema Syngo. Los PH para los PEN de los músculos pectineus, gracilis, adductor longus, aductor brevis y rama aductora del músculo aductor magnus se localizaron en 76,41±0,71 %, 93,85±2,07 %, 92,05±2,15 %, 80,75±1,20 % y 88,08±1,09 % de H, respectivamente. Los PL estuvieron en 1,64±0,04 %, 29,89±1,90 %, 16,06±1,32 %, 11,66±0,11 % y 22,94±0,90 % de la L, respectivamente. La profundidad de PEN de P puntos fue de 17,52±0,52 %, 38,38±2,75 %, 20,88±0,79 %, 20,35±0,82 % y 39,52±0,67 % de PP ', respectivamente. Estos resultados ayudan a realizar una localización más precisa de los PEN. Se debe proponer una nueva guía anatómica para mejorar la eficacia y la eficiencia de la neurólisis química en el tratamiento de la espasticidad del músculo aductor del muslo.

Evaluation of the Prevalence of Maxillary Sinuses Abnormalities through Spiral Computed Tomography (CT)

Abstract Introduction Maxillary sinus disease is common and numerous disorders can affect this anatomical area. Abnormalities can be classified as: non-neoplastic, neoplastic benign, and neoplastic malignant. Objective Evaluate through CT the prevalence of diseases in maxillary sinuses, using the Radiology Department's database of a hospital in São Paulo city. Methods The sample consisted of 762 facial CT scans that we divided into three groups: Group A (12-19 years old); Group B (20-49 years old); Group C (above 50 years old); and male or female. We considered the following pathological processes: I - Mucoperiosteal Thickening; II - Chronic Sinusitis; III - Chronic Odontogenic Sinusitis; IV - Rhinosinusitis; V - Polypoid Lesions; VI - Bone Lesions; VII - Neoplasms; VIII - Antrolith; IX - Foreign Bodies; X - Oroantral Fistula. Results Our study found that 305 exams (40.02%) were normal and 457 exams (59.97%) were abnormal. We found the following disease frequencies: focal mucoperiosteal thickening (21.25%); polypoid lesions (10.76%); chronic sinusitis (7.48%); chronic odontogenic sinusitis (2.29%); neoplasms (2.03%); rhinosinusitis (1.77%); bone lesions, foreign bodies and oroantral fistula in 0.65%; 0.13% and 0.06% respectively. There was no significant difference between male and female, and Groups A, B, or C when relating the frequencies of abnormalities found. There was no significant difference between male and female and the age group for the side of the altered maxillary sinus. Conclusion We observed a high prevalence of sinus maxillary diseases. Mucoperiosteal thickening; acute, chronic, and odontogenic sinusitis; polypoid lesions and neoplasms have high prevalence in maxillary sinuses. Thus, facial CT exam was effective for the evaluation of diseases in maxillary sinuses.

Evaluation of the Prevalence of Maxillary Sinuses Abnormalities through Spiral Computed Tomography (CT).

Introduction Maxillary sinus disease is common and numerous disorders can affect this anatomical area. Abnormalities can be classified as: non-neoplastic, neoplastic benign, and neoplastic malignant. Objective Evaluate through CT the prevalence of diseases in maxillary sinuses, using the Radiology Department's database of a hospital in São Paulo city. Methods The sample consisted of 762 facial CT scans that we divided into three groups: Group A (12-19 years old); Group B (20-49 years old); Group C (above 50 years old); and male or female. We considered the following pathological processes: I - Mucoperiosteal Thickening; II - Chronic Sinusitis; III - Chronic Odontogenic Sinusitis; IV - Rhinosinusitis; V - Polypoid Lesions; VI - Bone Lesions; VII - Neoplasms; VIII - Antrolith; IX - Foreign Bodies; X - Oroantral Fistula. Results Our study found that 305 exams (40.02%) were normal and 457 exams (59.97%) were abnormal. We found the following disease frequencies: focal mucoperiosteal thickening (21.25%); polypoid lesions (10.76%); chronic sinusitis (7.48%); chronic odontogenic sinusitis (2.29%); neoplasms (2.03%); rhinosinusitis (1.77%); bone lesions, foreign bodies and oroantral fistula in 0.65%; 0.13% and 0.06% respectively. There was no significant difference between male and female, and Groups A, B, or C when relating the frequencies of abnormalities found. There was no significant difference between male and female and the age group for the side of the altered maxillary sinus. Conclusion We observed a high prevalence of sinus maxillary diseases. Mucoperiosteal thickening; acute, chronic, and odontogenic sinusitis; polypoid lesions and neoplasms have high prevalence in maxillary sinuses. Thus, facial CT exam was effective for the evaluation of diseases in maxillary sinuses.

Solitary bone cyst: an analysis of 12 cases / Cisto ósseo solitário: uma análise de 12 casos

Apresentar informações adicionais sobre o COS a partir da revisão de 12 casos, com a descrição das características clínicas e radiográficas, comparando-as com a literatura recente. Realizou-se um estudo retrospectivo observacional de casos de COSs apresentados por pacientes do projeto de extensão: 'Diagnóstico, tratamento e epidemiologia das doenças da cavidade bucal ­ Lebu', da Universidade Estadual de Maringá ­ Paraná, Brasil, entre os anos de 1995 e 2014. Dos 2.424 prontuários de pacientes que foram submetidos a diferentes tipos de biópsia, 12 casos de COS foram encontrados e selecionados para pesquisa. Todos os casos ocorreram na mandíbula, preferencialmente em pacientes jovens na segunda década de vida. Ocasionalmente, a expansão da tábua óssea cortical foi notada e, por meio de exame histopatológico, o diagnóstico da lesão foi confirmado. A maioria dos COS são, geralmente, assintomáticos e diagnosticados por acaso em exames radiográficos de rotina. No entanto, o COS pode causar expansão óssea ou rompimento de cortical óssea, visível apenas com métodos de imagem mais sofisticados. O presente trabalho de pesquisa mostrou que o diagnóstico de COS é beneficiado pelo uso da radiografia convencional e tomografia computadorizada, associada a exames clínicos cuidadosos.

To present further information about SBCs based on a retrospective study of 12 cases, by describing their clinical and radiographic characteristics, and comparing them with recent findings. The study examined SBCs from the Projeto Lesões Bucais 'treatment and epidemiology of diseases of the oral cavity', run at State University of Maringá, Paraná State, Brazil, between 1995 and 2014. Twelve cases were found among the records of 2.424 patients who had been submitted to different types of biopsy. All cases occurred in the mandible, predominantly in patients in the second decade of life, in the region posterior to canines, and among women. All lesions were solitary, 75% of them unilocular. Helicoidal CT showed expansion and rupture of the cortical bone in one case. Differential diagnosis was confirmed by means of histopathological examination. Treatment consisted of surgical exploration in all cases. Most SBCs are usually asymptomatic and diagnosed by chance on routine X-ray examination. However, SBC can cause bone expansion or bone rupture, only visible with more sophisticated imaging systems. This study showed that the diagnosis of SBC benefits with the use of conventional radiography and CT, associated with careful clinical examinations.

Immediate periodontal bone plate changes induced by rapid maxillary expansion in the early mixed dentition: CT findings.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at evaluating buccal and lingual bone plate changes caused by rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in the mixed dentition by means of computed tomography (CT). METHODS: The sample comprised spiral CT exams taken from 22 mixed dentition patients from 6 to 9 years of age (mean age of 8.1 years) presenting constricted maxillary arch treated with Haas-type expanders. Patients were submitted to spiral CT scan before expansion and after the screw activation period with a 30-day interval between T1 and T2. Multiplanar reconstruction was used to measure buccal and lingual bone plate thickness and buccal bone crest level of maxillary posterior deciduous and permanent teeth. Changes induced by expansion were evaluated using paired t test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Thickness of buccal and lingual bone plates of posterior teeth remained unchanged during the expansion period, except for deciduous second molars, which showed a slight reduction in bone thickness at the distal region of its buccal aspect. Buccal bone dehiscences were not observed in the supporting teeth after expansion. CONCLUSIONS: RME performed in mixed dentition did not produce immediate undesirable effects on periodontal bone tissues.

Immediate periodontal bone plate changes induced by rapid maxillary expansion in the early mixed dentition: CT findings

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at evaluating buccal and lingual bone plate changes caused by rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in the mixed dentition by means of computed tomography (CT). METHODS: The sample comprised spiral CT exams taken from 22 mixed dentition patients from 6 to 9 years of age (mean age of 8.1 years) presenting constricted maxillary arch treated with Haas-type expanders. Patients were submitted to spiral CT scan before expansion and after the screw activation period with a 30-day interval between T1 and T2. Multiplanar reconstruction was used to measure buccal and lingual bone plate thickness and buccal bone crest level of maxillary posterior deciduous and permanent teeth. Changes induced by expansion were evaluated using paired t test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Thickness of buccal and lingual bone plates of posterior teeth remained unchanged during the expansion period, except for deciduous second molars which showed a slight reduction in bone thickness at the distal region of its buccal aspect. Buccal bone dehiscences were not observed in the supporting teeth after expansion. CONCLUSION: RME performed in mixed dentition did not produce immediate undesirable effects on periodontal bone tissues. .

OBJETIVO: o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar alterações das tábuas ósseas vestibulares e linguais decorrentes da expansão rápida da maxila (ERM), em pacientes na dentição mista, por meio de tomografia computadorizada (TC). MÉTODOS: a amostra foi constituída por exames de TC helicoidal, realizados de 22 pacientes com dentição mista, dos 6 aos 9 anos de idade (média de 8,1 anos), com atresia maxilar, tratados com expansores do tipo Haas. Os pacientes foram submetidos a tomografia computadorizada helicoidal antes da expansão e após o período de ativação de parafuso expansor, com 30 dias de intervalo entre as fases T1 e T2. A reconstrução multiplanar foi usada para medir a espessura da tábua óssea vestibular e lingual e a altura da crista óssea alveolar dos dentes posteriores decíduos e dos dentes permanentes. As alterações induzidas pela expansão foram avaliadas usando o teste t pareado (p < 0,05). RESULTADOS: a espessura das tábuas ósseas vestibular e lingual dos dentes posteriores permaneceu inalterada durante o período de expansão, com exceção dos segundos molares decíduos, que mostraram uma ligeira redução da espessura do osso na região distal. Deiscências ósseas vestibulares não foram observadas nos dentes de suporte após a expansão. CONCLUSÃO: a ERM, realizada na dentição mista, não produziu efeitos imediatos indesejáveis sobre os tecidos ósseos periodontais. .

Tomographic finiings of gastric gastrointestina stromal tumor and correlation with the mitotic index / Aspectos tomograficos do tumor estromal gastrointestinal de origem gastrica e correlacao com indice mitotico

Context Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are uncommon abdominal neoplasms and can affect any portion of the gastrointestinal tract. Objectives Describe the tomographic findings of the gastrointestinal stromal tumor of gastric origin, correlating it with the mitotic index. Methods Twenty-one patients were selected within the period of January 2000 and 2008, with histopathological and immunohistochemical diagnosis of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors, who presented computed tomography done before the treatment. The tomographic variables analyzed were lesion topography, dimensions, contours, morphology, pattern and intensity enhancement through venous contrast, growth pattern, invasion of adjacent organs, presence of ulceration, fistula, calcifications, infiltration of mesenteric fat, lymphadenopathy and metastasis. The mitotic index was determined through optic microscopy, counting the number of mitosis figures in 50 high power fields. Results The tumors were located in the body (66.7%) or gastric fundus (33.3%), with dimensions varying between 4.2 and 21.2 cm (average of 10.5 cm). The growth was predominantly extraluminal (47.6%) or intra/extra luminal (28.6%). The enhancement by venous contrast was heterogeneous in 66.7%. The statistical analysis showed that irregular morphology (P = 0.027) and infiltration of mesenteric fat (P = 0.012) presented correlation with the high mitotic index. Conclusions In the present study, most part of the tumors were located in the gastric body, with average size of 10.5 cm, presenting central hypo dense area, heterogeneous enhancement through contrast and predominantly extra luminal growth. Irregular morphology and infiltration of mesenteric fat present statistical correlation with high mitotic level. .

Contexto Tumores estromais gastrointestinais são neoplasias raras e podem acometer qualquer segmento do trato gastrointestinal. A tomografia computadorizada é o método de imagem mais importante na detecção e caracterização do tumor. Objetivos Descrever os achados tomográficos do tumor estromal gastrointestinal de origem gástrica, correlacionando com o índice mitótico. Métodos No período de janeiro de 2000 a dezembro de 2008, foram selecionados 21 pacientes com diagnóstico histopatológico e imunohistoquímico de tumor estromal gastrointestinal, que apresentavam tomografia computadorizada realizada anteriormente ao tratamento. As variáveis tomográficas analisadas foram topografia da lesão, dimensões, contornos, morfologia, padrão e intensidade do realce pelo meio de contraste venoso, padrão de crescimento, invasão de órgãos adjacentes, presença de ulceração, fístula, calcificações, infiltração da gordura mesentérica, linfonodomegalias e metástases. O índice mitótico foi determinado através de microscopia óptica, com contagem do número de figuras de mitoses em 50 campos de grande aumento. Resultados Os tumores foram localizados no corpo (66,7%) ou fundo gástrico (33,3%), com dimensões variando entre 4,2 e 21,2 cm (média de 10,5 cm). O crescimento foi predominantemente extraluminal (47,6%) ou intra/extraluminal (28,6%). O realce pelo contraste venoso foi heterogêneo em 66.7%. A análise estatística mostrou que morfologia irregular (P = 0.027) e infiltração da gordura mesentérica (P = 0,012) apresentaram correlação com índice mitótico elevado. Conclusões No presente estudo, a maioria dos tumores localizava-se no corpo gástrico, com tamanho médio de 10.5 cm, ...

A influência da espessura óssea na medição da altura da borda alveolar em imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico e espiral / The influence of bone thickness in alveolar bone height measure in CBCT and MSCT

Imagens de tomografia computadorizada (TC) permitem a visualização, sem distorções ou sobreposições, do complexo maxilo-facial, principalmente do osso alveolar. Estudos demonstraram boa reprodutibilidade e precisão da mensuração da altura da borda alveolar, todavia a influência da espessura óssea ainda é pouco descrita. Através da comparação com a mensuração direta, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a precisão, reprodutibilidade e a influência da espessura óssea, na mensuração da altura da borda alveolar em imagens volumétricas e imagens bidimensionais multiplanares em TC de feixe cônico (TCFC) e em TC espiral (TCE). Utilizando 10 mandíbulas secas de humanos, 57 dentes anteriores foram tomografados em equipamentos iCAT (Imaging Science International, Hatfield, PA, EUA) e Brilliance 64 canais (Philips Eletronics, Eindhoven, Holanda), ambos utilizando voxels de 0,25 mm. Através de imagens volumétricas (3D) e imagens bidimensionais (2D) de cortes multiplanares, foi comparada a mensuração da altura da borda alveolar dessas imagens com a mensuração direta nas mandíbulas, feita por vestibular e lingual, por três avaliadores, com o auxílio de um paquímetro, totalizando 114 bordas alveolares medidas. Alta reprodutibilidade intra-avaliador (0,999 a 0,902) e interavaliador (0,998 e 0,868) foi observada através do índice de correlação intraclasse (ICC). Observou-se alta correlação entre a mensuração direta e indireta da altura da borda alveolar em imagens 2D, sendo r=0,923** e 0,916**, e em imagens 3D, com r=0,929** e 0,954*, em TCFC e TCE, respectivamente. Imagens 2D superestimam a altura da borda alveolar em 0,32 e 0,49 mm e imagens 3D em 0,34 e 0,30 mm, em TCFC e TCE respectivamente. Quando o osso alveolar apresenta espessura de no mínimo 0,6 mm a média da diferença entre medidas diretas e indiretas é de 0,16 e 0,28 mm em imagens 2D e de 0,12 e 0,03 mm em imagens 3D para TCFC e TCE respectivamente, sendo que 95% do limite de concordância ...

Computerized tomogoraphy (CT) images allow for visualization, with no distortions or superimpostions, of the maxillo-facial complex, especially of the alveolar margins. Studies have demonstrated good reproducibility and precision of the alveolar bone height, however the influence of bone thickness is still scarcely described. The purpose of this study was, by comparing the direct measurement of alveolar bone height, to evaluate the precision, reproducibility and the influence of bone thickness on the same measurement in cone beam CT (CBCT) and spiral CT (SCT) volumetric and biplane images. Ten dry human mandibles, with a total of 57 anterior teeth were tomographed with an iCAT (Imaging Science International, Hatfield, PA, EUA) and a 64 channels Brilliance 64 tomograph (Philips Eletronics, Eindhoven, Holland), both using voxels of 0.25 mm. Alveolar bone height was measured on volumetric (3D) and bidimensional (2D) images of tomograms and compared with direct caliper measurements performed on the dry mandibles, on the buccal and lingual sides, by three raters in a total of 114 measurements. High intra-rater (0.999 a 0.902) and inter-rater (0.998 e 0.868) reproducibility was observed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). A high correlation was also observed between the direct and indirect measurements of alveolar bone height in 2D (r=0.923** e 0.916**), and 3D images (r=0.929** e 0.954*), for CBCT and SCT, respectively. Two-dimensional images overestimate alveolar bone height in 0.32 and 0.49 mm and 3D images in 0.34 and 0.30 mm, for CBCT and SCT, respectively. When alveolar bone thickness is at least 0.6 mm the mean difference is of 0.16 and 0.28 mm in 2D images and of 0.12 and 0.03 mm in 3D images for CBCT and SCT, respectively, with 95% limits of agreement ranging from -0.46 to 0.79 mm and -0.32 to 0.88 mm in 2D images, and of -0.64 to 0.67 mm and -0.57 to 0.62 mm in 3D images, for CBCT and SCT, respectively. When alveolar bone ...

Anatomia arterial intracraniana: avaliação por angiotomografia computadorizada: [revisão] / Intracranial arterial anatomy: evaluation by computed tomography angiography: [review]

Durante muitos anos, o estudo arterial intracraniano foi realizado, exclusivamente, por meio daangiografia convencional, em que há cateterização seletiva das artérias. Hoje em dia, com a evoluçãotecnológica da tomografia computadorizada por meio de multidetectores permitindo aquisições com fatias de corte cada vez mais finas, maior velocidade e melhor resolução espacial, surgiucomo nova modalidade de investigação a angiotomografia, menos invasiva e com menor morbidade que a arteriografia convencional. Muitos estudos na literatura vêm analisando a sensibilidade deste novo método na detecção de aneurismas intracranianos e comparando seus resultados com aqueles obtidos pela arteriografia convencional. Para tal, percebe-se a necessidade doreconhecimento da anatomia arterial intracraniana normal e suas variações a partir de imagenscom reformações multiplanares, objetivando o fornecimento de importantes informações paradefinição de estratégias nas abordagens cirúrgicas, tais como calcificações parietais, posição docolo aneurismático e relações com estruturas anatômicas circundantes.

By many decades, the intracranial arteries study was realized exclusively by angiography through selective arterial catheterization.Nowadays, with the technologic evaluation of computerized tomography devices with multidetectors allowing acquisitions with even more thinner slices, higher speed and better resolution, it had appeared a new modality of investigation: the computed tomography angiography, less invasive and with minor morbidity than conventional arteriography. Many studies in the literature have been analyzing the sensibility of the new method for the detection ofintracranial aneurisms and comparing them with the conventional arteriography. There is a necessity to recognize the normal intracranial arterial anatomy and its variations using images obtainedfrom multiplanar reformations, in order to give important informationfor surgeries strategies, such as wall calcifications, aneurismatic neck position and relationships with surrounding anatomical structures.

Gangrena de Fournier: relato de três casos, achados tomográficos e revisão da literatura / Fournier gangrene: report of three cases, computed tomography imaging findings and literature review

Os autores relatam três casos de pacientes com gangrena de Fournier. Esta é uma doença infecciosa polimicrobiana que acomete o períneo e a genitália, notadamente nos indivíduos do sexo masculino, cuja porta de entrada é mais comumente geniturinária, colorretal ou cutânea e que pode,ainda, não ter foco definido. Potencialmente letal, requer tratamento clínico e cirúrgico imediatos. O objetivo deste relato é demonstrar os principais achados na tomografia computadorizada e realizar uma breve revisão de literatura sobre o assunto.

The authors report three cases of patients with Fournier gangrene.This is a polymicrobial infectious disease that affects the perineumand genitalia, especially in males, whose source is most commonlygenitourinary, colorectal or cutaneous and may also not have aclearly defined focus. Potentially lethal, requires immediate clinicaland surgical treatment. The purpose of this report is to describe the main findings of imaging on computed tomography in this disease and to briefly review the literature on the subject.

Trombosis venosa intracraneal: signos imaginológicos y errores frecuentes / Intracranial venous thrombosis: imaging signs and common errors

Although intracranial venous thrombosis is a relatively rare disease, it constitutes an entity that must be timely and accurately diagnosed in emergency services, given the need for prompt treatment to avoid serious complications, including neurological deficits or even death. There are several imaging signs provided by both CT and magnetic resonance imaging scans that allow this early diagnosis. On the other hand, some differential diagnoses need to be performed to prevent the error of mistaking intracranial venous thrombosis for any other entity.

Si bien la trombosis venosa intracraneal es una patología relativamente poco frecuente, es una entidad que debe ser diagnosticada a tiempo y con certeza en los servicios de urgencia, dada la necesidad de pronto tratamiento para evitar complicaciones graves que incluyen déficit neurológicos e incluso muerte. Existen varios signos imaginológicos que nos permiten hacer este diagnóstico, tanto en tomografía computarizada como en resonancia magnética. Por otra parte, es necesario considerar algunos diagnósticos diferenciales para no cometer errores, confundiendo esta patología con otras entidades.

Disposición del conducto dentario inferior en el cuerpo mandibular: estudio anatómico y tomográfico / Location of the inferior dental canal within the mandibular body: anatomical and tomographic study

El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la distancia entre el conducto dentario inferior (CDI) y las tablas óseas lingual (TL), vestibular (TV) y basal (RB) en cuatro sectores del cuerpo mandibular. Se utilizaron diez mandíbulas que presentaban la región premolar y molar edéntula. Se evaluaron a través de tomografía espiral convencional (Cranex TOME multifuctional unit, Soredex, Finlandia) y en examen visual directo posterior a la osteotomía. Se realizaron mediciones desde el CDI hasta TL, TV y RB; a nivel del segundo premolar, primer molar, segunda molar y tercer molar. Los resultados obtenidos se evaluaron con las pruebas ANOVA, Kolmogorov-Smirnov y test de Levene que demostraron homogeneidad entre las medidas de los especimenes y las tomografías (p>0,05). Para referir las medidas se utilizó ANOVA y Kruskal-Wallis donde se encontró que el diámetro del CDI y la distancia hacia la TL eran constantes en los cuatro sectores del cuerpo mandibular (p>0,05). El diámetro del CDI presentó un rango de 2,3 mm a 2,6 mm y la distancia a TL de 2,5 mm a 2,8 mm. Las distancias a RB y TV presentaban diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p<0,05). El presente estudio demuestra que el diámetro del CDI en el cuerpo mandibular tiende ha ser constante y el CDI recorre el cuerpo mandibular con mayor proximidad a la TL.

The aim of the current study was determine the distance between mandibular canal (CDI) and the lingual (TL), labial (V) and basal cortical bone (RB) in four mandibular body areas. Ten mandibular bones showing premolar and molar edentulous region were used. They were assessedby Conventional Spiral Tomography (Cranex TOME multifuctional unit, Soredex, Finland) and a direct visual exam following osteotomy. Measures were made from CDI to TL, TV and RB? at second premolar, first molar, second molar and third molar level. The results were assessed by ANOVA, Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Levene tests that showed homogeneity among specimens measures and Tomographies (p>0.05). ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis were used to refer measures where CDI diameter and the distance to TL were constant in the four mandibular body areas (p>0.05). CDI diameter showed a rank from 2.3mm to 2.6mm and a distance of 2.5mm a 2.8mm to TL. The distances to RB and TV showed statistically significant differences (p<0.05). The current study shows that CDI diameter remains constant and that CDI runs throught the mandibular body close to the TL.

Aspectos tomográficos do tumor estromal gastrintestinal de origem gástrica: estudo de 14 casos / Tomographic findings of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a 14-case study

OBJETIVO: Descrever os achados tomográficos do tumor estromal gastrintestinal de origem gástrica. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: No período de janeiro de 1999 a dezembro de 2006, foram selecionados 14 pacientes com diagnóstico histopatológico e imuno-histoquímico de tumor estromal gastrintestinal gástrico que apresentavam tomografia computadorizada realizada anteriormente ao tratamento. As variáveis tomográficas analisadas foram: topografia da lesão, dimensões, homogeneidade, contornos, limites, morfologia, padrão e intensidade do realce pelo meio de contraste venoso, padrão de crescimento, invasão de órgãos adjacentes, presença de ulceração, fístula, calcificações, infiltração da gordura mesentérica, linfonodomegalias e metástases a distância. RESULTADOS: Os tumores foram localizados no corpo (57,1 por cento) ou fundo gástrico (42,9 por cento), com dimensões variando entre 6,0 e 23,0 cm (média de 11,5 cm). O crescimento foi predominantemente extraluminal (57,1 por cento) ou intra/extraluminal (35,7 por cento). O realce pelo contraste venoso foi discreto em 50 por cento dos casos, moderado em 50 por cento e heterogêneo em 64,3 por cento. Foram ainda observadas hipodensidade central em 64,3 por cento dos casos, invasão de órgãos adjacentes em 42,9 por cento e metástases hepáticas em 7,2 por cento. CONCLUSÃO: No presente estudo, a maioria dos tumores localizava-se no corpo gástrico, com tamanho médio de 11,5 cm, apresentando área hipodensa central, realce heterogêneo pelo meio de contraste e crescimento predominantemente extraluminal.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe the tomographic findings of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fourteen patients with histopathologically and immunohistochemically confirmed gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors, who had already been submitted to computed tomography scans before the treatment, were evaluated in the period between January 1999 and December 2006. The following tomographic variables were analyzed: lesion topography, size/dimensions, homogeneity, contour, margins, morphology, pattern and intravenous contrast-enhancement intensity, growth pattern, invasion of adjacent organs, presence of ulceration, fistula, calcifications, mesenteric fat infiltration, lymphadenomegaly and presence of distant metastasis. RESULTS: Tumors were found in the body (57.1 percent) or in the gastric fundus (42.9 percent), with sizes ranging between 6.0 cm and 23.0 cm (mean, 11.5 cm). Predominantly extraluminal growth was observed in 57.1 percent of cases and intra/extraluminal in 35.7 percent. Subtle contrast-enhancement was observed in 50 percent, moderate in 50 percent, and heterogeneous in 64.3 percent of cases. Additionally, central hypodensity was observed in 64.3 percent, invasion of adjacent organs in 42.9 percent, and hepatic metastasis in 7.2 percent of cases. CONCLUSION: In the present study, the majority of tumors were found in the gastric body, with an average size of 11.5 cm, presenting with central hypodensity, heterogeneous contrast-enhancement and predominantly extraluminal growth.

Comparison between ultrasound and noncontrast helical computed tomography for identification of acute ureterolithiasis in a teaching hospital setting

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Recent studies have shown noncontrast computed tomography (NCT) to be more effective than ultrasound (US) for imaging acute ureterolithiasis. However, to our knowledge, there are few studies directly comparing these techniques in an emergency teaching hospital setting. The objectives of this study were to compare the diagnostic accuracy of US and NCT performed by senior radiology residents for diagnosing acute ureterolithiasis; and to assess interobserver agreement on tomography interpretations by residents and experienced abdominal radiologists. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective study of 52 consecutive patients, who underwent both US and NCT within an interval of eight hours, at Hospital São Paulo. METHODS: US scans were performed by senior residents and read by experienced radiologists. NCT scan images were read by senior residents, and subsequently by three abdominal radiologists. The interobserver variability was assessed using the kappa statistic. RESULTS: Ureteral calculi were found in 40 out of 52 patients (77 percent). US presented sensitivity of 22 percent and specificity of 100 percent. When collecting system dilatation was associated, US demonstrated 73 percent sensitivity, 82 percent specificity. The interobserver agreement in NCT analysis was very high with regard to identification of calculi, collecting system dilatation and stranding of perinephric fat. CONCLUSIONS: US has limited value for identifying ureteral calculi in comparison with NCT, even when collecting system dilatation is present. Residents and abdominal radiologists demonstrated excellent agreement rates for ureteral calculi, identification of collecting system dilatation and stranding of perinephric fat on NCT.

CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Estudos atuais demonstram que a tomografia computadorizada helicoidal sem contraste (TC) apresenta maior acurácia do que a ultra-sonografia (US) no diagnóstico da ureterolitíase aguda, porém, poucos estudos a esse respeito foram realizados em atendimento radiológico de urgência de hospital universitário. Nossos objetivos foram comparar a sensibilidade diagnóstica da US com a TC realizadas por residentes no diagnóstico de ureterolitíase aguda e comparar a análise da TC interpretada por residentes e radiologistas experientes. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo prospectivo de 52 pacientes com cólica renal aguda, que foram submetidos a exame de US seguido de TC em período máximo de oito horas no Hospital São Paulo. MÉTODOS: Os exames de US foram realizados por médicos residentes e conferidos pelos preceptores, já os de TC foram analisados por outro residente e posteriormente analisados por três radiologistas independentes. RESULTADOS: Nos 52 pacientes analisados foram encontrados 40 cálculos ureterais na TC (77 por cento). A US apresentou uma sensibilidade de 22 por cento e especificidade de 100 por cento, que aumentou para 73 por cento e 82 por cento respectivamente, quando se associou a identificação da dilatação do sistema coletor. A TC analisada pelo residente e pelos radiologistas apresentou uma excelente correlação para identificação do cálculo ureteral, para heterogeneidade da gordura peri-renal e para dilatação do sistema coletor. CONCLUSÕES: A US realizada pelos residentes tem menor sensibilidade no diagnóstico da litíase ureteral, quando comparada à TC, mesmo quando associada à presença de dilatação do sistema coletor. Residentes e radiologistas especialistas apresentaram excelente concordância no diagnóstico de litíase ureteral.