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Kidney failure (KF) refers to a progressive decline in glomerular filtration rate to below 15 ml/min per 1.73 m2, necessitating renal replacement therapy with dialysis or renal transplant. The hemodynamic and metabolic alterations in KF combined with a proinflammatory and coagulopathic state leads to complex multisystemic complications. The imaging hallmark of systemic manifestations of KF is bone resorption caused by secondary hyperparathyroidism. Other musculoskeletal complications include brown tumor, osteosclerosis, calcinosis, soft-tissue calcification, and amyloid arthropathy. Cardiovascular complications and infections are the leading causes of death in KF. Cardiovascular complications include accelerated atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, pericarditis, myocardial calcinosis, and venous thromboembolism. Neurologic complications such as encephalopathy, osmotic demyelination, cerebrovascular disease, and opportunistic infections are also frequently encountered. Pulmonary complications include edema and calcifications. Radiography and CT are used in assessing musculoskeletal and thoracic complications, while MRI plays a key role in assessing neurologic and cardiovascular complications. CT iodinated contrast material is generally avoided in patients with KF except in situations where the benefit of contrast-enhanced CT outweighs the risks and in patients already undergoing maintenance dialysis. At MRI, group II gadolinium-based contrast material can be safely administered in patients with KF. The authors discuss the extrarenal systemic manifestations of KF, the choice of imaging modality in their assessment, and imaging findings of complications. ©RSNA, 2024 Supplemental material is available for this article.
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Insuficiência Renal , Humanos , Insuficiência Renal/diagnóstico por imagem , Doenças Cardiovasculares/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
Skin malignancies are commonly encountered as primary or incidental findings. Neoplasms that affect the skin include primary (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma) and secondary (mesenchymal neoplasms, lymphoma, and metastases) tumors. Imaging provides valuable anatomic information (tumor size, depth of involvement, presence of distant metastasis, and data for guiding biopsy) and functional information (metabolic activity and sentinel node mapping data). This information, in addition to biopsy results, improves the histopathologic characterization of tumors and treatment planning. Various histopathologic types of the same entity exhibit different biologic behavior and have different imaging features. Familiarity with the multimodality imaging features, histopathologic characteristics, and various modes of dissemination (direct invasion; perineural, lymphatic, and hematogenous spread) of the most common skin malignancies helps radiologists narrow the differential diagnosis in clinical practice. ©RSNA, 2023 Supplemental material is available for this article. Quiz questions for this article are available through the Online Learning Center.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas , Melanoma , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Humanos , Biópsia de Linfonodo Sentinela , Metástase Linfática , Neoplasias Cutâneas/diagnóstico por imagem , Melanoma/diagnóstico por imagem , Melanoma/patologia , Melanoma/secundárioRESUMO
Fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors are a variable group of neoplasms ranging from benign to malignant. These lesions may affect patients of any age group but are more frequently encountered in the pediatric population. Patient clinical presentation depends on the location, growth pattern, adjacent soft-tissue involvement, and pathologic behavior of these neoplasms. In the 2020 update to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system, these tumors are classified on the basis of their distinct biologic behavior, histomorphologic characteristics, and molecular profiles into four tumor categories: (a) benign (eg, fibrous hamartoma of infancy, nodular fasciitis, proliferative fasciitis, fibroma of the tendon sheath, calcifying aponeurotic fibroma); (b) intermediate, locally aggressive (eg, desmoid fibromatosis); (c) intermediate, rarely metastasizing (eg, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma, low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma, infantile fibrosarcoma); and (d) malignant (eg, sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcomas; low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma; myxofibrosarcoma; fibrosarcoma, not otherwise specified). Detection of various components of solid tumors at imaging can help in prediction of the presence of corresponding histopathologic variations, thus influencing diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning. For example, lesions with a greater myxoid matrix or necrotic components tend to show higher signal intensity on T2-weighted MR images, whereas lesions with hypercellularity and dense internal collagen content display low signal intensity. In addition, understanding the radiologic-pathologic correlation of soft-tissue tumors can help to increase the accuracy of percutaneous biopsy and allow unnecessary interventions to be avoided. ©RSNA, 2023 Quiz questions for this article are available in the supplemental material.
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Fasciite , Fibroma , Fibrossarcoma , Neoplasias de Tecido Fibroso , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Neoplasias de Tecidos Moles , Humanos , Criança , Adulto , Neoplasias de Tecido Fibroso/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias de Tecido Fibroso/patologia , Neoplasias de Tecidos Moles/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias de Tecidos Moles/patologia , Fibroma/diagnóstico por imagem , Fibroma/patologia , Fibrossarcoma/diagnóstico por imagem , Fibrossarcoma/patologia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Fasciite/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
MR defecating proctography (MRDP) is a noninvasive examination that can be used for evaluating posterior compartment disorders. MRDP has several advantages over conventional fluoroscopic defecography. These benefits include high-contrast resolution evaluation of the deep pelvic organs, simultaneous multicompartmental assessment that is performed statically and dynamically during defecation, and lack of ionizing radiation. MRDP also provides a highly detailed anatomic evaluation of the pelvic floor supportive structures, including direct assessment of the pelvic floor musculature and indirect assessment of the endopelvic fascia. As the breadth of knowledge regarding anatomic and functional posterior compartment disorders expands, so too does the advancement of noninvasive and surgical treatment options for these conditions. High-quality MRDP examinations, with key anatomic and functional features reported, guide treatment planning. Reporting of MRDP examination findings with use of standardized terminology that emphasizes objective measurements rather than subjective grading aids consistent communication among radiologists, clinicians, and surgeons. Familiarity with commonly encountered posterior compartment pelvic floor pathologic entities that contribute to posterior compartment disorders and awareness of the essential information needed by surgeons are key to providing an optimal multidisciplinary discussion for planning pelvic floor dysfunction treatment. The authors provide an overview of the basic concepts of the MRDP acquisition technique, the anatomic abnormalities of posterior compartment pelvic floor pathologic entities associated with defecatory disorders, and recently developed interdisciplinary MRDP reporting templates and lexicons. In addition, the associated imaging findings that are key for surgical treatment guidance are highlighted. © RSNA, 2022 Online supplemental material is available for this article.
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Defecografia , Diafragma da Pelve , Humanos , Diafragma da Pelve/diagnóstico por imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Radiologistas , Exame FísicoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the initial diagnosis, staging, and assessment of treatment response in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature review was conducted in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The primary endpoints were defined as the diagnostic performance of DWI for disease detection, staging of MM, and assessing response to treatment in these patients. RESULTS: Of 5881 initially reviewed publications, 33 were included in the final qualitative and quantitative meta-analysis. The diagnostic performance of DWI in the detection of patients with MM revealed pooled sensitivity and specificity of 86% (95% CI: 84-89) and 63% (95% CI: 56-70), respectively, with a diagnostic odds ratio (OR) of 14.98 (95% CI: 4.24-52.91). The pooled risk difference of 0.19 (95% CI: - 0.04-0.42) was reported in favor of upstaging with DWI compared to conventional MRI (P value = 0.1). Treatment response evaluation and ADCmean value changes across different studies showed sensitivity and specificity of approximately 78% (95% CI: 72-83) and 73% (95% CI: 61-83), respectively, with a diagnostic OR of 7.21 in distinguishing responders from non-responders. CONCLUSIONS: DWI is not only a promising tool for the diagnosis of MM, but it is also useful in the initial staging and re-staging of the disease and treatment response assessment. This can aid clinicians with earlier initiation or change in treatment strategy, which could have prognostic significance for patients.
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Imagem de Difusão por Ressonância Magnética , Mieloma Múltiplo , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Mieloma Múltiplo/diagnóstico por imagem , Mieloma Múltiplo/patologia , Mieloma Múltiplo/terapia , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Resultado do Tratamento , Estadiamento de NeoplasiasRESUMO
The duodenum can be affected by a variety of abnormalities because of its development during embryogenesis and its dual intra- and retroperitoneal location. If small bowel embryogenesis is disturbed, congenital errors occur. Although some congenital variants may be asymptomatic and inconsequential to the patient, other anomalies can result in life-threatening emergencies such as malrotation, leading to midgut volvulus. Many infectious processes affect the duodenum, including duodenal ulcers and opportunistic infection in patients with HIV/AIDS or Crohn disease. Small bowel malignancies are uncommon but important to recognize, because the duodenum can be involved in polyposis syndromes or the development of primary adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, lymphoma, and metastasis. Although endoscopy is currently the most used diagnostic method to assess the lumen of the upper gastrointestinal tract, fluoroscopy is a valuable adjunct technique and the study of choice for many diseases, specifically those for which anatomic and functional information is required. Fluoroscopy is also commonly used postoperatively to assess for complications such as obstruction and extraluminal leaks. Compared with endoscopy, fluoroscopy is an inexpensive and noninvasive technique that provides salient anatomic information and allows delineation of the duodenal mucosa and assessment of real-time duodenal motility. The authors examine the broad spectrum of conditions that can involve the duodenum, including congenital, infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic abnormalities, and review their typical appearances at fluoroscopy. Online supplemental material is available for this article. ©RSNA, 2022.
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Duodenopatias , Duodeno , Fluoroscopia , Humanos , Intestino DelgadoRESUMO
ABSTRACT: Chest computed tomography (CT) is one of the most frequently performed imaging studies. Incidental osseous and articular findings are commonly encountered in chest CTs in daily practice. The spectrum of findings is broad, varying from benign to malignant, and interpretation of these incidental musculoskeletal findings could be challenging for radiologists. In this review, we provide a systematic algorithmic approach for the diagnosis of common articular findings seen on chest CT with recommendations for appropriate follow-up evaluation.
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Tórax , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Humanos , Radiologistas , Osso e OssosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Comprehensive training in ultrasound (US) imaging during radiology residency is crucial if radiologists are expected to maintain a substantial role in this widely used imaging modality. This study aimed to evaluate the current curriculum of US training among radiology residency programs across the country via a nationwide survey. METHODS: A 28-question survey was distributed among all academic radiology departments in the United States and their radiology residents. The survey consisted of 4 sections: general demographic information, training information, clinical competency, and adequacy of training (perspective). The Student t test and 1-way analyses of variance were performed to assess statistical significance. RESULTS: Overall, 256 residents from 32 states completed the questionnaire. Only 114 (45%) residents reported having a dedicated rotation for performing US studies. Although 228 (89%) of trainees believed they received adequate experience for interpreting US studies, only 66 (26%) of them had the same belief about performing them. Only 116 (45%) of the residents were comfortable operating the US machines in their departments. Higher years of residency training, having a dedicated rotation for performing US studies, and having more than 10 hours per year of didactic lectures and/or more than 5 hours per year of case conferences dedicated to US had a positive impact on the residents' clinical competency and perspective (all P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: Most radiology residents do not feel confident in performing US examinations by themselves. However, higher clinical competency was reported in the residents who had dedicated rotations for performing US studies and received more hours of US lectures and case conferences throughout their residency.
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Internato e Residência , Radiologia , Competência Clínica , Currículo , Educação de Pós-Graduação em Medicina , Humanos , Radiologia/educação , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estados UnidosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE. In this article, we provide an updated review on the role of imaging in initial staging, treatment monitoring, and follow-up of cervical cancer with a focus on the role of MRI and FDG PET/CT. In addition, the 2018 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging system and its implication on management of cervical cancer are explored. CONCLUSION. Imaging plays a major role in treatment planning and as a prognostic indicator in patients with cervical cancer. MRI and PET/CT have complementary roles: MRI is essential for the local staging of the primary tumor, and PET/CT is the most useful modality for detecting regional nodal and distant metastases.
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Fluordesoxiglucose F18 , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/diagnóstico por imagem , Feminino , Humanos , Imagem Multimodal , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada/métodos , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/patologiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: Small bowel (SB) diverticulosis is a rare disorder that may entail serious complications, including SB diverticulitis. Both are often missed in imaging. Magnetic resonance enterography/enteroclysis (MRE) is increasingly used to assess SB disease; awareness of the appearance of SB diverticulitis is essential to ensure appropriate management. Our aim was to systematically describe imaging characteristics of SB diverticulosis and diverticulitis in MRE. METHODS: This retrospective, HIPAA-compliant study identified 186 patients with suspected SB diverticulosis/diverticulitis in medical databases of two tertiary medical centres between 2005 and 2011. Patients with surgically confirmed diagnoses of SB diverticulosis/diverticulitis were included. Two observers analyzed MR images for the presence, location, number, and size of diverticula, wall thickness, and mural and extramural patterns of inflammation. RESULTS: Seven patients were recruited. MRI analysis showed multiple diverticula in all (100 %). Diverticular size ranged from 0.5 to 6 cm. Prevalence of diverticula was higher in the proximal than the distal SB (jejunum 86 %, ileum 57 %, distal ileum43%). Diverticulitis occurred in 3/7 patients (43 %) showing asymmetric bowel wall thickening and focal mesenteric inflammation. CONCLUSION: SB diverticulitis demonstrates characteristic MRE imaging features to distinguish this rare disorder from more common diseases. Asymmetric, focal mesenteric and mural inflammation and presence of multiple diverticula are keys to diagnosis. KEY POINTS: ⢠Small bowel diverticulosis and diverticulitis is rare and often missed in imaging ⢠Acquired small bowel diverticula are variable in size and number ⢠Small bowel diverticulitis demonstrates characteristic features on MR enterography/enteroclysis ⢠A focal or segmental asymmetric small bowel inflammation should prompt the search for diverticula.
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Diverticulite/diagnóstico por imagem , Divertículo/diagnóstico por imagem , Intestino Delgado/diagnóstico por imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Diverticulite/patologia , Divertículo/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Intestino Delgado/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
In the digital era of radiology, picture archiving and communication system (PACS) has a pivotal role in retrieving and storing the images. Integration of PACS with all the health care information systems e.g., health information system, radiology information system, and electronic medical record has greatly improved access to patient data at anytime and anywhere throughout the entire enterprise. In such an integrated setting, seamless operation depends critically on maintaining data integrity and continuous access for all. Any failure in hardware or software could interrupt the workflow or data and consequently, would risk serious impact to patient care. Thus, any large-scale PACS now have an indispensable requirement to include deployment of a disaster recovery plan to ensure secure sources of data. This paper presents our experience with designing and implementing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. The selected architecture with two servers in each site (local and disaster recovery (DR) site) provides four different scenarios to continue running and maintain end user service. The implemented DR at University Hospitals Health System now permits continuous access to the PACS application and its contained images for radiologists, other clinicians, and patients alike.
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Sistemas de Informação em Radiologia/organização & administração , Sistemas de Informação em Radiologia/normas , Radiologia/organização & administração , Radiologia/normas , Gestão de Riscos/métodos , Gestão de Riscos/organização & administração , Centros Médicos Acadêmicos , Humanos , Ohio , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde/métodos , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde/organização & administração , Software/normas , Integração de SistemasRESUMO
With advancements in cancer treatment, the survival rates for many malignancies have increased. However, both the primary tumors and the treatments themselves can give rise to various complications. Acute symptoms in oncology patients require prompt attention. Abdominopelvic oncologic emergencies can be classified into four distinct categories: vascular, bowel, hepatopancreatobiliary, and bone-related complications. Radiologists need to be familiar with these complications to ensure timely diagnosis, which ultimately enhances patient outcomes.
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Emergências , Neoplasias , Humanos , Diagnóstico por Imagem , OncologiaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Retroperitoneum can be the origin of a wide variety of pathologic conditions and potential space for disease spread to other compartments of the abdomen and pelvis. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are often the initial imaging modalities to evaluate the retroperitoneal pathologies, however given the intrinsic limitations, F18-FDG PET/CT provides additional valuable metabolic information which can change the patient management and clinical outcomes. We highlight the features of retroperitoneal pathologies on F18-FDG PET/CT and the commonly encountered imaging artifacts and pitfalls. The aim of this review is to characterize primary and secondary retroperitoneal pathologies based on their metabolic features, and correlate PET findings with anatomic imaging. CONCLUSION: Retroperitoneal pathologies can be complex, ranging from oncologic to a spectrum of non-oncologic disorders. While crosse-sectional imaging (CT and MRI) are often the initial imaging modalities to localize and characterize pathologies, metabolic information provided by F18-FDG PET/CT can change the management and clinical outcome in many cases.
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Artefatos , Fluordesoxiglucose F18 , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos , Humanos , Fluordesoxiglucose F18/farmacocinética , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada/métodos , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos/farmacocinética , Espaço Retroperitoneal/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
This study aimed to compare the diagnostic effectiveness of computer-aided detection (CAD) software (OnGuard™ 5.2) in combination with hardware-based bone suppression (dual-energy subtraction radiography (DESR)), software-based bone suppression (SoftView™, version 2.4), and standard posteroanterior images with no bone suppression. A retrospective pilot study compared the diagnostic performance of two commercially available methods of bone suppression when used with commercially available CAD software. Chest images from 27 patients with computed tomography (CT) and pathology-proven malignant pulmonary nodules (8-34 mm) and 25 CT-negative patient controls were used for analysis. The Friedman, McNemar, and chi-square tests were used to compare diagnostic performance and the kappa statistic was used to evaluate method agreement. The average number of regions of interest and false-positives per image identified by CAD were not found to be significantly different regardless of the bone suppression methods evaluated. Similarly, the sensitivity, specificity, and test efficiency were not found to be significantly different. Agreement between the methods was between poor and excellent. The accuracy of CAD (OnGuard™, version 5.2) is not statistically different with either DESR or SoftView™ (version 2.4) bone suppression technology in digital chest images for pulmonary nodule identification. Low values for sensitivity (<80 %) and specificity (<50 %) may limit their utility for clinical radiology.
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Reconhecimento Automatizado de Padrão/métodos , Interpretação de Imagem Radiográfica Assistida por Computador/métodos , Radiografia Torácica/métodos , Nódulo Pulmonar Solitário/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Idoso , Reações Falso-Positivas , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Projetos Piloto , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estudos Retrospectivos , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Técnica de SubtraçãoRESUMO
This study identifies the major sources of overhead fees/costs and subsidies in academic radiology departments (ARDs) in the US and determines the differences between them based on geographic location or the size of their affiliated hospital. ARDs in the Northeast had the highest level of financial support from their affiliated hospitals when compared to those in the South/Southwest; however, a greater number of Midwest ARDs receive high levels of funding for teaching from their medical schools when compared to the northeast. Significantly fewer ARDs affiliated with hospitals of less than 200 beds receive subsidies for their activities when compared to those affiliated with larger hospitals. Differences in levels of overhead costs/ subsidies available to ARDs are associated with either geographic location or the size of the affiliated hospital. The reasons for these differences may be related to a variety of legal, contractual, or fiscal factors. Investigation of existing geographic and affiliate size fiscal differences and their causes by ARDs may be of benefit.
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Centros Médicos Acadêmicos , Economia Hospitalar , Serviço Hospitalar de Radiologia/economia , Custos e Análise de Custo , Estudos Transversais , Eficiência Organizacional , Honorários e Preços , Número de Leitos em Hospital , Humanos , Afiliação Institucional/economia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estados UnidosRESUMO
The health care sector is a resource-intensive industry, consuming significant amounts of water and energy, and producing a multitude of waste. Health care providers are increasingly implementing strategies to reduce energy use and waste. Little is currently known about existing sustainability strategies and how they may be supported by radiology practices. Here, we review concepts and ideas that minimize energy use and waste, and that can be supported or implemented by radiologists.
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Indústrias , Radiologia , Humanos , ÁguaRESUMO
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE: The Radiology Research Alliance (RRA) of the Association of University Radiologists (AUR) organized a task force to quantify geographic changes in submissions to and publications within radiology journals over time. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty journals were selected: 7 US-based general, 4 European-based general, and 9 subspecialty radiology journals. Journals were solicited for submissions and publications based on country of origin from 2010 -2020. Regression models assessed changes over time across countries, and by continent, with an emphasis on the US and China, for each journal category. RESULTS: There were 104,679 publications and 92,446 submissions from 149 countries. Overall, there were significant increases in numbers of publications from Asia (R2 = 0.66, p <0.01), and specifically, China (R2 = 0.87, p <0.01). For US journals, there were increased numbers of publications from Asia (R2 = 0.72, p <0.01) and China (R2 = 0.98, p <0.01), but decreased numbers from North America (R2 = 0.41, p = 0.03). For European journals, there were increased numbers of publications from Asia (R2 = 0.79, p <0.01), North America (R2 = 0.75, p <0.01), and China (R2 = 0.82, p <0.01). For subspecialty journals, there were increased numbers of publications from North America (R2 = 0.38, p = 0.04) and China (R2 = 0.73, p <0.01). There was an acute COVID spike in submissions during 2020, with a continuous increase most notable in China (R2 = 0.96, p <0.01). CONCLUSION: In the last decade, the numbers of submissions to and publications within general and subspecialty US and European radiology journals have generally increased around the world, with the largest growth in Asia and in particular China.
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COVID-19 , Publicações Periódicas como Assunto , Radiologia , Bibliometria , Humanos , América do Norte , PublicaçõesRESUMO
A heterogeneous group of tumors can affect the posteromedial chest wall. They form diverse groups of benign and malignant (primary or secondary) pathologies that can arise from different chest wall structures, i.e., fat, muscular, vascular, osseous, or neurogenic tissues. Chest radiography is very nonspecific for the characterization of chest wall lesions. The modality of choice for the initial assessment of the chest wall lesions is computed tomography (CT). More advanced cross-sectional modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorodeoxyglucose are usually used for further characterization, staging, treatment response, and assessment of recurrence. A systematic approach based on age, clinical history, and radiologic findings is required for correct diagnosis. It is essential for radiologists to be familiar with the spectrum of lesions that might affect the posteromedial chest wall and their characteristic imaging features. Although the imaging findings of these tumors can be nonspecific, cross-sectional imaging helps to limit the differential diagnosis and determine the further diagnostic investigation (e.g., image-guided biopsy). Specific imaging findings, e.g., location, mineralization, enhancement pattern, and local invasion, occasionally allow a particular diagnosis. This article reviews the posteromedial chest wall anatomy and different pathologies. We provide a combination of location and imaging features of each pathology. We will also explore the role of imaging and its strengths and limitations for diagnosing posteromedial chest wall lesions.