High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and binocular disorders

Author(s):  
G.A. Kechek ◽  
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I.V. Rubtsova ◽  
N.A. Totolyan ◽  
A.A. Totolyan ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 018-032
Author(s):  
Ekta Maheshwari ◽  
Gitanjali Bajaj ◽  
Kedar Jambhekar ◽  
Tarun Pandey ◽  
Roopa Ram

AbstractHigh-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a pivotal role in the pretreatment assessment of primary rectal cancer. The success of this technique depends on obtaining good-quality high-resolution T2-weighted images of the primary tumor, orthogonal to rectal lumen. The goal of magnetic resonance staging is to identify patients who will benefit from neoadjuvant therapy prior to surgery to minimize postoperative recurrence and planning of optimal surgical approach. MRI also facilitates optimal identification of important prognostic factors, which improves both treatment selection and posttreatment follow-up. The objective of this article is to review the existing literature and provide a concise update on various aspects of rectal cancer imaging, discuss the current role of advanced imaging techniques such as diffusion-weighted and perfusion imaging in the evaluation of rectal cancer, and to assess response to therapy.


2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 523-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junichi Nakamura ◽  
Nicola Ann Halliday ◽  
Eiji Fukuba ◽  
Aleksandra Radjenovic ◽  
Steven F. Tanner ◽  
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Objective.Hypervascularization in finger clubbing is recognized, but its microanatomical basis remains unclear. This pilot descriptive study used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to explore this further.Methods.High-resolution MRI acquired with contrast agent was carried out in 4 patients with finger clubbing and 4 healthy volunteers. The anatomy of the nail bed, capsular structures, and bony changes were described.Results.Marked nail bed thickening and contrast enhancement was noted in all clubbed fingers, with bone edema in 3 of the 4 patients. None of the healthy subjects had similar abnormalities.Conclusion.This confirms that hypervascularization of the nail bed observed in the microanatomy on high-resolution MRI is associated with clubbed appearances of the nails.


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