International Journal of Medical Imaging

Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015

  • Right Heart Thrombus in-Transit in Patient with Acute Pulmonary Embolism Treated by Thrombolytic Therapy with Tenectplase

    Warkaa Al Shamkhani, Nagham Saeed Jafar, Sunil Roy Narayanan, Krishna Ramanagaram Gowda, Anil Kumar Rajappan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 11-15
    Received: Jan. 30, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 13, 2015
    Published: Mar. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: A thrombus in transit is an uncommon life threatening condition with high morbidity and mortality. Thrombectomy, thrombolytic therapy and anticoagulation are the treatment options in patients with acute pulmonary embolism and thrombus in transit. A 30-year old male presented with acute submassive pulmonary embolism. Echocardiography showed features... Show More
  • The Relation between Anatomical Variations of Osteomeatal Complex & Nasal Structures and Chronic Sinusitis by Computed Tomography

    Naglaa M. Elsayed, Lujain F. Abdalaal

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 16-20
    Received: Feb. 02, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 19, 2015
    Published: Mar. 08, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: The anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses is complex, and many anatomical variations have been thoroughly studied. There is debate about the effect of these variations on the occurrence and severity of sinusitis. Computed Tomography (CT) scan is the modality of choice for evaluation of variable anatomical variations and different fo... Show More
  • The Role of Ultrasonography and Computerized Tomography in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Cystic Neck Swellings

    Mohamed Mohamed Abomosllam, Rehab Mohamed Habib, Hala Hafez Mohamed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 21-27
    Received: Feb. 11, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 26, 2015
    Published: Mar. 08, 2015
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    Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the role of US and CT in the diagnosis of pediatric cystic neck swellings. Background: Pediatric cystic neck swellings represent a major group of lesions that have long been a challenge to both clinicians and radiologists. US is an inexpensive, bedside and noninvasive technique while CT is the imaging modali... Show More
  • PET/CT Versus CT In Post-Operative Follow Up Of Breast Cancer Patients

    Hala H. Mohamed, Osama M. Ebied, Mohamed A. Hussein

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 28-33
    Received: Feb. 23, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 09, 2015
    Published: Mar. 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this work is to compare the sensitivity and specificity of CT alone versus PET/CT in post-operative follow up of breast cancer patients. Background: Positron emission tomography (PET), using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is based on the principle of increased glucose metabolism in malignant tumors and has been frequently inves... Show More
  • Categorization of Non-Melanoma Skin Lesion Diseases Using Support Vector Machine and Its Variants

    Immagulate I., Vijaya M. S.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 34-40
    Received: Feb. 25, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 12, 2015
    Published: Mar. 18, 2015
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    Abstract: Skin cancer is the growth of uncontrolled abnormal skin cells. There are two main types of skin cancers such as Melanoma and Non-Melanoma. The main objective of this research work is to focus on Non-Melanoma skin cancers and classify the types of it.The classification of non melanoma skin cancers is automated using machine learning approach and the... Show More