Jehan AlRayahi , Osamah Alwalid , Walid Mubarak , Ata Ur Rehman Maaz , William Mifsud
{"title":"Pediatric Brain Tumors in the Molecular Era: Updates for the Radiologist","authors":"Jehan AlRayahi , Osamah Alwalid , Walid Mubarak , Ata Ur Rehman Maaz , William Mifsud","doi":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51151,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Roentgenology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9205290","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}
Zachary M. Wilseck , Leanne Y. Lin , Neeraj Chaudhary , Francisco Rivas-Rodriguez
{"title":"Newer Updates in Pediatric Vascular Diseases","authors":"Zachary M. Wilseck , Leanne Y. Lin , Neeraj Chaudhary , Francisco Rivas-Rodriguez","doi":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Pediatric neurovascular pathology directly involves or is in close proximity to the </span>central nervous system<span><span> (CNS). These vascular pathologies can occur in isolation or in association with broader syndromes. While some vascular pathologies are unique to the pediatric population, the full spectrum of adult neurovascular lesions can also affect children however, may present differently both clinically and on diagnostic imaging. Non-invasive (Ultrasound, CT, MRI) imaging plays a critical role in the diagnosis, </span>treatment<span><span><span><span> planning, and follow-up of vascular lesions involving the CNS. The modality can be chosen based on the age of the child, urgency of diagnosis, and local availability. Each modality has sensitivities and specificities which vary based on the location and imaging findings of a specific neurovascular pathology. In addition to non-invasive options, </span>digital subtraction angiography<span> (DSA) may be used as both a diagnostic and therapeutic imaging method for pediatric vascular lesions of the central nervous system. The diagnosis and management of pediatric cerebrovascular disease<span> requires the close collaboration between pediatricians and pediatric specialists including neuroradiologists, </span></span></span>neurologists, </span>neurosurgeons<span>, cardiologists<span>, neurointerventionalists, and anesthesiologists among others. A detailed understanding of imaging findings, natural history, and treatment options is essential to guide and monitor imaging and treatment. The goal of this review is to provide the reader with an overview on pediatric neurovascular pathologies, provide examples of </span></span></span></span></span>pathognomonic imaging findings, and present a brief review of endovascular treatment options, if applicable.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51151,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Roentgenology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9205288","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":"Letter From the Editor: Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medicine","authors":"Prachi Agarwal","doi":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51151,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Roentgenology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9220525","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":"Congenital Brain Malformations- Update on Newer Classification and Genetic Basis","authors":"Asha Sarma, Sumit Pruthi","doi":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51151,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Roentgenology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9228198","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}
Scott M. Bugenhagen M.D., Ph.D., Demetrios A. Raptis M.D., Sanjeev Bhalla M.D.
{"title":"Vascular Infections in the Thorax","authors":"Scott M. Bugenhagen M.D., Ph.D., Demetrios A. Raptis M.D., Sanjeev Bhalla M.D.","doi":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51151,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Roentgenology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40646432","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":"Imaging Advances in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension","authors":"Micheal McInnis","doi":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is an under recognized complication of </span>pulmonary embolism<span> with significant morbidity and mortality when left untreated. There have been ongoing advances in the treatment<span> of CTEPH with potentially excellent outcomes for patients when diagnosed and treated in a timely fashion. Although ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy remains critical in screening for CTEPH, the radiologic diagnosis involves multiple modalities from </span></span></span>digital subtraction angiography<span><span> to high quality computed tomography </span>pulmonary angiography<span><span>. State of the art imaging in CTEPH now also includes dual energy computed tomography, lung subtraction iodine mapping, and </span>magnetic resonance imaging.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":51151,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Roentgenology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40646429","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}
Jody Shen, Domenico Mastrodicasa, Justin R. Tse, Dominik Fleischmann
{"title":"Imaging Challenges in Chronic Dissection","authors":"Jody Shen, Domenico Mastrodicasa, Justin R. Tse, Dominik Fleischmann","doi":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.ro.2022.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chronic aortic dissection<span><span> comprises a heterogeneous group of unrepaired and repaired disease requiring lifelong clinical and imaging surveillance. CT<span> and MRI are the main imaging modalities for longitudinal surveillance, with growing interest in emerging </span></span>imaging techniques for prognostic potential. Imaging difficulties span technical and diagnostic challenges, some of which are unique to the repaired aorta, with specific complications depending on the type of repair. This review describes existing and emerging imaging techniques, outlines the technical and diagnostic challenges encountered at CT and MRI, and highlights the diagnostic pitfalls of chronic aortic dissection.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":51151,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Roentgenology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9135481","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}