How to Interpret Microcalcifications
Fig. 1 a–c Spectrum of histologically confirmed a benign and b, c malignant calcifications. There is a large overlap, especially between benign changes (a) and low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ…
Ultrasound Update Including Elastography. Where Do We Stand Now?
Fig. 1 Basic techniques of elastography. Differences between strain and shear-wave elastography Fig. 2 Update of elastographic methods focussing on application of force, type of force, and signal processing, Adoption…
and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Pediatric Retroperitoneum
Primary retroperitoneal Secondary retroperitoneal Kidneys Head and body pancreas Adrenal glands Duodenum Ureter Ascending colon Bladder Descending colon Aorta Inferior caval vein The anatomy of the retroperitoneum can be further…
Imaging in Prostate Cancer
Fig. 1 a,b a Axial computed tomography (CT) and b fused [18F]- fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography computed tomography (PET/CT) images in a patient who had undergone transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate…
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum: CT Colonography
Fig. 1 a–c a A 3D view of the ascending colon showing a smooth filling defect at the convergence of folds (white arrow). b Corresponding 2D view showing the filling…
of the Pancreas
Benign Acinar cell cystadenoma Serous cystadenoma, not otherwise specified (NOS) Premalignant Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia, grade 3 (PanIN-3) Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) with low- or intermediate-grade dysplasia Intraductal papillary mucinous…
and Acquired Pathologies of the Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract
Fig. 1 Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Muscle thickening is indicated by arrows. A antrum of the stomach with retained fluid Small Bowel Conventional radiographs, upper GI series, and US are the…
Abdominal Disease: Diagnosis and Therapy
Fig. 1 a–3 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) follow-up study in a 35-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A massive presence of dysplastic nodules is seen within the…
Liver Disease: Cirrhosis and Vascular Diseases
Fig. 1 a, b a Coronal steady state with free precession magnetic resonance (MR) image shows irregular liver contour and massive ascites. Of note are the fibrosiderotic nodules, also known…
