Logan P Haug, Amar S Shah, Roman Shrestha, Jordan R Pollock, Michael G Fox
{"title":"Anatomical Variants of the Shoulder: Pitfalls and Clinical Significance.","authors":"Logan P Haug, Amar S Shah, Roman Shrestha, Jordan R Pollock, Michael G Fox","doi":"10.1055/a-2805-0742","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2805-0742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Variants of the shoulder are commonly encountered and may occasionally be confused with pathological conditions. Our goal is to provide an overview of common normal variants of the shoulder's anatomical structures as well as any associated clinical or surgical relevance.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Following a literature search of common variants of the shoulder and supporting structures, this review provides a summary of variants related to the scapular body, acromion, glenoid, coracoid, labrum, long head biceps tendon, glenohumeral ligamentous complex, and rotator cuff.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusion: </strong>The shoulder is composed of the glenohumeral, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and scapulothoracic joints and their associated osseous, ligamentous, cartilaginous, and musculotendinous stabilizers. Anatomic variants about the shoulder, especially in the adolescent and young adult populations, are frequently encountered. An awareness of associated pathological conditions and an understanding of when variants might be clinically significant is important in interpreting radiological exams.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>· Normal variants of the shoulder are commonly encountered when interpreting imaging exams, especially in the adolescent and young adult population. We describe some of the more clinically relevant variants of the glenohumeral joint.. · Meso-acromion os acromiale is the by far the most common type followed by the pre-acromion type.. · While an os acromiale is commonly asymptomatic; acromial apophysiolysis is typically symptomatic and may result in future development of an os acromiale.. · The glenoid bare area is typically small and near the center of the glenoid, which helps differentiate it from a pathological cartilaginous lesion.. · The middle glenohumeral ligament has the most variability, and it is absent in nearly 40% of patients..</p><p><strong>Citation format: </strong>· Haug LP, Shah AS, Shrestha R et al. Anatomical Variants of the Shoulder: Pitfalls and Clinical Significance. Rofo 2026; DOI 10.1055/a-2805-0742.</p>","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":"1291-1301"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147691766","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":"Fit für die Facharztprüfung INTENSIV.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2895-7646","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2895-7646","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"198 10","pages":"1359"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149064367","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":"Mehr Stentbehandlungen an der Halsschlagader bei hoher Erfolgsrate – Registerdaten 2025 und CREST-2 stärken minimalinvasive Schlaganfallprävention.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2951-6952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2951-6952","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"198 10","pages":"1357"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149064370","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":"„Das GKV-Spargesetz ist insbesondere für radiologische Praxen existenzbedrohend“.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2895-7521","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2895-7521","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"198 10","pages":"1360-1361"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149064409","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}
Arian Felix Moradians, Daniel Rosok, Raya Serger, Laura Valentina Klüner, Marcel Drews, Florian Behr, Luca Salhöfer, Denise Bos, Michael Forsting, Johannes Haubold, Marcel Klaus Opitz, Sebastian Zensen
{"title":"Inter- and intra-individual radiation dose variability in oncologic chest and abdominal computed tomography.","authors":"Arian Felix Moradians, Daniel Rosok, Raya Serger, Laura Valentina Klüner, Marcel Drews, Florian Behr, Luca Salhöfer, Denise Bos, Michael Forsting, Johannes Haubold, Marcel Klaus Opitz, Sebastian Zensen","doi":"10.1055/a-2786-2534","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2786-2534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Computed tomography (CT) plays a central role in oncologic imaging, yet repeated examinations contribute substantially to cumulative radiation exposure. This study aimed to evaluate inter- and intra-individual radiation dose variability in chest and abdominal CT and the impact of CT device model and protocol standardization.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this retrospective single-center study, 42441 CT scans from 4986 adult oncologic patients were analyzed. Dose metrics (CTDIvol, DLP, SSDE, effective dose) were extracted using automated dose monitoring. Inter- and intra-individual radiation dose variability was assessed across four CT device models and various protocol subtypes. Intra-individual radiation dose variability was calculated relative to the lowest dose per patient and compared across CT devices and protocol subtypes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Radiation dose varied substantially between devices, with CTDIvol differences of up to 2.4-fold in chest CT (2.98-7.26 mGy) and 1.7-fold in abdominal CT (5.26-8.77 mGy). The median intra-individual radiation dose variability was 93.7% (IQR 19.8-142.0%) in non-contrast chest CT, 66.3% (31.1-105.4%) in contrast-enhanced chest CT, 19.8% (11.8-32.3%) in non-contrast abdominal CT, and 28.2% (16.6-41.0%) in contrast-enhanced abdominal CT. When consecutive scans were performed on the same scanner, intra-individual radiation dose variability decreased to 14.7% (IQR 8.1-33.1%), 18.1% (9.5-31.3%), 11.7% (7.8-19.8%), and 15.3% (8.3-24.7%), respectively, indicating substantial device-specific effects.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Significant radiation dose variability persists in oncologic CT, both between and within patients, despite the use of standardized protocols. Device-adapted dose management and consistent device use may improve dose consistency, support optimization in oncologic imaging, and reduce radiation exposure.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>· Substantial radiation dose variability persists across CT devices despite protocol standardization.. · Intra-individual radiation dose variability is significant and highest in non-contrast chest CT.. · Consistent use of the same scanner reduces intra-individual radiation dose variability significantly.. · Internal diagnostic reference levels may improve radiation dose consistency and minimize exposure..</p><p><strong>Citation format: </strong>· Moradians AF, Rosok D, Serger R et al. Inter- and intra-individual radiation dose variability in oncologic chest and abdominal computed tomography. Rofo 2026; DOI 10.1055/a-2786-2534.</p>","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":"1330-1340"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146093994","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}
Stefanie Weigel, Petra Wunderlich, Alexander Sommer, Jörg Czwoydzinski, Pascal Andreas Thomas Baltzer, Cornelia Lieselotte Angelika Dewald, Heike Preibsch, Stephanie Sauer, Katja C Siegmann-Luz, Evelyn Wenkel, Caroline Wilpert, Sophia Freya Ulrike Blum
{"title":"Digital breast tomosynthesis and reading with artificial intelligence.","authors":"Stefanie Weigel, Petra Wunderlich, Alexander Sommer, Jörg Czwoydzinski, Pascal Andreas Thomas Baltzer, Cornelia Lieselotte Angelika Dewald, Heike Preibsch, Stephanie Sauer, Katja C Siegmann-Luz, Evelyn Wenkel, Caroline Wilpert, Sophia Freya Ulrike Blum","doi":"10.1055/a-2796-5225","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2796-5225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) increases sensitivity and specificity compared to digital mammography (DM) in the early detection of breast cancer. The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for mammographic interpretation resulting in workload reduction is increasingly being reported.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Presentation of the current evidence on the efficacy of DBT versus DM in population-based breast cancer screening and its support by AI. Narrative review with topic-led literature search of comparative studies of DBT and DM and review of the use of AI in PubMed from 01/2016 to 09/2025.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 42 international studies, the breast cancer detection rate was significantly higher with DBT + DM (6.4‰) and DBT + synthetic mammography (SM) (7.4‰) than with DM (4.7‰). Concordantly, the randomized TOSYMA study reported a higher invasive breast cancer detection rate with DBT + SM (7.1‰) versus DM (4.8‰) with a lower false-positive recall rate (first round -15.6‰). The positive predictive value (PPV) of recall was - consistent with meta-analyses - higher (+4.9%), as was the reading time. With a smaller number of AI studies on DBT than DM, a DBT meta-analysis reported a higher sensitivity of AI alone (89%) than by readers (78%), with a lower specificity of AI. DBT with AI-assisted reading compared to human reading alone increased the detection rate in a prospective study by +3.8‰ without a marked change in the recall rate (+0.8%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>DBT increases breast cancer detection compared to DM with more favorable process parameters. AI reporting strategies can further increase sensitivity and reduce human workload. The influence of DBT and AI on reducing the interval cancer rate as a measure of efficiency has not yet been proven.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>· DBT implementation in population-based breast cancer screening is being reviewed internationally.. · In case of DM replacement, AI reading concepts will become more important.. · Evidence of the long-term effectiveness of DBT and AI is limited..</p><p><strong>Citation format: </strong>· Weigel S, Wunderlich P, Sommer A et al. Digital breast tomosynthesis and reading with artificial intelligence. Rofo 2026; DOI 10.1055/a-2796-5225.</p>","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":"1271-1281"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147356198","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":"Strukturierte Kompetenz für die Radiologie von morgen.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2895-6558","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2895-6558","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"198 10","pages":"1354"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149064399","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":"Ärztesiegel auf dem Prüfstand – Der BGH setzt strenge Maßstäbe.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2895-7451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2895-7451","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"198 10","pages":"1362-1367"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149064460","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}
Dimitrios Strauss, Benedikt Klasen, Lisa Hunold, Christos Sachpekidis, Manuel Röhrich, Antonia Dimitrakopoulou-Strauss, Sam Sedaghat
{"title":"The Role of FAPI-PET in Evaluating Suspected Liposarcoma: A Case on the Diagnostic Potential.","authors":"Dimitrios Strauss, Benedikt Klasen, Lisa Hunold, Christos Sachpekidis, Manuel Röhrich, Antonia Dimitrakopoulou-Strauss, Sam Sedaghat","doi":"10.1055/a-2699-6009","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2699-6009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":"1341-1342"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145192619","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":"Strahlenschutz ist essenziell für alle medizinischen Fachkräfte, die mit Röntgenstrahlung arbeiten.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2895-7985","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2895-7985","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"198 10","pages":"1358"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149064385","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}