Karina A Lenartowicz, Jeffrey A Strakowski, Robert J Spinner
{"title":"Comparison of Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosing Peripheral Intraneural Ganglion Cysts.","authors":"Karina A Lenartowicz, Jeffrey A Strakowski, Robert J Spinner","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70091","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145149202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Min Zhang, Siling Ren, Jian Li, Xiaohui Zhou, Xianpeng Tang, Qiang Hu, Li Tian, Qianrong Zhang, Yuhang Deng, Yi Zhou, Hao Tan, Min Zhao, Yixiang Lian, Shaobin Huang, Qiong Li, Linyuan Jin
{"title":"Distinguishing Between Early Acute Gangrenous Appendicitis and Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis Using Ultrasonography: A Retrospective Observational Study.","authors":"Min Zhang, Siling Ren, Jian Li, Xiaohui Zhou, Xianpeng Tang, Qiang Hu, Li Tian, Qianrong Zhang, Yuhang Deng, Yi Zhou, Hao Tan, Min Zhao, Yixiang Lian, Shaobin Huang, Qiong Li, Linyuan Jin","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasonography in distinguishing early acute gangrenous appendicitis (AGA) from uncomplicated acute appendicitis (UAA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary teaching hospital in Changsha Central Hospital, including 305 patients with AGA and 398 patients with UAA, confirmed through surgical and pathological examination. Univariate analyses of clinical and ultrasonographic data were followed by multivariate logistic regression modeling to identify significant risk factors for AGA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Univariate analysis revealed significant intergroup differences in sex, age, symptom duration, leukocyte count, neutrophil percentage, outer appendiceal diameter, peri-appendiceal mesentery thickness, appendicolith obstruction, intra-appendiceal fluid echogenicity, intra-appendiceal gas, appendiceal wall anomalies, and peri-appendiceal fluid. Multivariate analysis identified male sex (odds ratio [OR] = 1.788, p = 0.014), age ≥ 44 (OR = 2.174, p = 0.002), symptom duration ≥ 32 h (OR = 2.396, p < 0.001), neutrophils ≥ 84% (OR = 2.615, p < 0.001), peri-appendiceal mesentery thickness ≥ 7 mm (OR = 5.302, p < 0.001), intra-appendiceal fluid with poor ultrasound penetration (OR = 2.025, p = 0.004), appendicolith obstruction (OR = 2.030, p = 0.020), and appendiceal wall anomalies (OR = 16.772, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ultrasonographic findings like appendiceal wall anomalies, intra-appendiceal gas, and peri-appendiceal fluid offer high specificity for diagnosing early AGA, while peri-appendiceal mesentery thickness ≥ 7 mm demonstrates high sensitivity. Combining ultrasound with clinical evaluation facilitates AGA diagnosis and informed treatment decisions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145175737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaofang Zhong, Shuyu Luo, Yuanyuan Sheng, Lixin Chen, Yingying Liu
{"title":"A Rare Case of Trousseau Syndrome-Related Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis Caused by Mucinous Ovarian Carcinoma.","authors":"Xiaofang Zhong, Shuyu Luo, Yuanyuan Sheng, Lixin Chen, Yingying Liu","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Trousseau syndrome (TS)-related nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) caused by ovarian cancer has rarely been reported. Although primary tumors and cardiac lesions can be treated surgically, there has been a rising concern regarding the use of anticoagulants in the treatment of TS.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The clinical data and course of Trousseau syndrome-related NBTE in a case of mucinous ovarian carcinoma treated in Shenzhen People's Hospital in 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, and the relevant literature was reviewed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We report a rare case of Trousseau syndrome-related nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis attributable to mucinous ovarian carcinoma. Timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment can improve the prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145175588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiali Shou, Kun Wang, Wanting Xu, Huihui Yang, Yu He
{"title":"Ultrasonic Analysis of Maternal Pelvic Floor Differences Among Delivery Mode Combinations After the Second Birth: A Single-Center Study.","authors":"Jiali Shou, Kun Wang, Wanting Xu, Huihui Yang, Yu He","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to assess the impact of delivery mode combinations after the second birth on maternal pelvic floor differences using transperineal ultrasound.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 266 women were enrolled in this study. According to the different delivery modes of two births, women were categorized as repeat vaginal birth (RVB), vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC), cesarean section after vaginal birth (CAVB), and repeat cesarean section (RCS) groups. Univariate analysis was performed to compare levator hiatus area (LHA-V), bladder neck-symphyseal distance on Valsalva (BSD-V), bladder neck descent (BND), and the occurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) among the four groups. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with LHA-V.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>BSD-V in the RVB, VBAC and CAVB groups was lower and their BND was greater than the counterparts in the RCS group (p < 0.05). The VBAC group exhibited a significantly lower BSD-V and greater BND compared to the CAVB group. The prevalence of POP was the highest in the RVB group and the lowest in the RCS group. LHA-V was the only ultrasound parameter statistically different in all pairwise comparisons among the four groups. The multiple linear regression analysis results demonstrated a significant relationship between LHA-V and different delivery modes of two births, neonatal weight, BND, uterine and perineal body position on Valsalva.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>For women with both modes, vaginal birth after cesarean section exhibited significantly lower BSD-V, greater BND and larger LHA-V, with a higher prevalence of POP compared to the reverse sequence. Meanwhile, LHA-V was identified as a sensitive ultrasound indicator for differentiating pelvic floor outcomes across delivery mode combinations.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145149150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lian-di Liu, Shuang Zheng, Ran Chen, Lin Li, Jin-Song Yu
{"title":"Primary Mesenteric Malignant Yolk Sac Tumor: A Case Report.","authors":"Lian-di Liu, Shuang Zheng, Ran Chen, Lin Li, Jin-Song Yu","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary mesenteric malignant yolk sac tumor (YST) is clinically rare, with challenges in preoperative diagnosis and poor prognosis. This article reports a case of a 34-year-old female with primary YST originating from the transverse mesocolon. The patient presented with an asymptomatic abdominal mass, markedly elevated AFP (31 252 ng/mL), and imaging findings of a well-circumscribed solid mass. The diagnosis was confirmed via laparoscopic surgical resection and pathological examination. This case aims to explore the multimodal diagnostic strategies, therapeutic controversies, and prognostic characteristics of mesenteric YST, providing clinical insights for the identification of this rare tumor.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145149227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yixuan Zhang, Zhenzhen Liu, Ying Wang, Lan Zhu, Yafei Qi, Huadan Xue, Hongyan Wang, Jianchu Li
{"title":"Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome With Concurrent Adenomyosis and Leiomyoma in Rudimentary Uterus: A Case Report.","authors":"Yixuan Zhang, Zhenzhen Liu, Ying Wang, Lan Zhu, Yafei Qi, Huadan Xue, Hongyan Wang, Jianchu Li","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a rare case of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome accompanied by simultaneous adenomyosis and leiomyoma in rudimentary uterine remnants. A 35-year-old woman presented with progressive lower abdominal pain and underwent diagnostic imaging. The initial ultrasound erroneously suggested an adnexal mass, but subsequent imaging revealed bilateral uterine remnants-one with adenomyotic changes and the other harboring a leiomyoma. Laparoscopic excision confirmed these pathological findings. This case suggests the importance of regular gynecological imaging examinations for MRKH patients and challenges the conventional belief in the non-functional nature of Müllerian remnants. Furthermore, our findings underscore the diagnostic utility of transabdominal ultrasound in accurately identifying complex uterine anomalies.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145175754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cerebral Embolism Caused by Thrombosis of Aortic Sinus.","authors":"Houyu Li, Anlingzi Zou, Weiwei Xiao, Xue Gao, Zhihong Wei, Shaomei Yu","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The hospital admitted a 29-year-old young male presenting with headache symptoms, and echocardiography revealed aortic sinus thrombosis. After the cardiac surgeon performed thrombectomy, the patient's headache symptoms were significantly relieved. We present a rare case of cerebral embolism caused by thrombosis in the aortic sinus, sharing an unusual clinical scenario and providing a new reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145149154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Is Middle Cerebral Artery Doppler a Reliable Tool for Fetal Monitoring? A Prospective Observational Study on Intra and Inter-Observer Variability.","authors":"Giulia Masini, Alessandra Gizzi, Ilaria Ponziani, Elisa Spataro, Viola Seravalli, Lucia Pasquini","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Evaluation of intra- and inter-observer variability of middle cerebral artery (MCA) pulsatility index (PI) in pregnancies complicated by fetal growth restriction (FGR) compared to normally grown controls and literature review.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Prospective observational cross-sectional study. Singleton pregnancies between 26 and 40 weeks were included and divided into two groups based on fetal growth: fetal growth restricted and normally grown fetuses. Fetal growth restricted fetuses were divided into early and late FGR. Intra-and inter-observer variability were assessed by Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and interpreted following the TRUST criteria and GRRAS guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and fifty patients were included in the study. Forty-eight cases were complicated by FGR: 27 early-onset and 21 late-onset. 13/48 (27%) showed middle cerebral artery redistribution. Intra and interobserver reproducibility were \"poor\" in the appropriate for gestational age (AGA) fetuses. In the FGR group, the intraobserver reproducibility was \"moderate\" and interobserver reproducibility was \"moderate/poor\". Intraobserver reproducibility was \"good\" in early FGR and \"moderate\" in late FGR cases, while interobserver reproducibility was \"moderate\" in early FGR and \"poor\" in late FGR cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MCA PI Doppler repeatability is superior in FGR fetuses compared to AGA fetuses. MCA pulsatility index can be used with confidence in FGR, especially if early onset.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145130949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dingyuan Xu, Chuang Li, Gan Wu, Pei Wang, Xin Ma, Bin Wang, Guangke Wang
{"title":"Ultrasound-Guided vs. Conventional Needle Puncture: A Comparative Study of Success Rates.","authors":"Dingyuan Xu, Chuang Li, Gan Wu, Pei Wang, Xin Ma, Bin Wang, Guangke Wang","doi":"10.1002/jcu.70042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to compare the puncture success rates and procedural efficiency between ultrasound-guided and conventional (non-ultrasound) methods in laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) to evaluate the clinical benefits of ultrasound guidance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A self-controlled study design was used in this research. Nineteen patients underwent LEMG using both conventional and ultrasound-guided techniques. In the conventional method, the laryngologist performed needle punctures in the cricothyroid and thyroarytenoid muscles based on experience, with ultrasound only observing and recording. In the ultrasound-guided method, the sonologist actively guided the laryngologist during the needle puncture. Puncture success rates and examination times were compared between the two techniques, while electromyographic recordings were analyzed by neurophysiologists.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ultrasound successfully visualized all cricothyroid muscles (38 sides) and thyroarytenoid muscles (38 sides). Compared to the conventional method, Ultrasound-guided LEMG achieved a higher success rate (97.43% vs. 88.15%, p < 0.05, Chi-square test) and reduced examination time (3.81 ± 0.61 min vs. 5.54 ± 0.52 min, p < 0.001, Paired t-tests).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Ultrasound can provide detailed visualization of the laryngeal structures. Ultrasound guidance significantly reduces examination time and improves puncture accuracy in LEMG, demonstrating its high clinical value.</p>","PeriodicalId":15386,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145124805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}