International Journal of Medical Imaging

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015

  • Exobronchial Pulmonary Eye: Transthoracic Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Lung Biopsy in Different Pulmonary Shadows

    Ahmed Mohammed Abumossalam, Taha Taha Abdelgawad, Amro Abdelhamid Moawd, Abdelhadi Mohammed Shebl

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 41-48
    Received: Mar. 07, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 19, 2015
    Published: Mar. 23, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) is one of the most imperative applications of flexible bronchoscopy that may preclude the need for an open lung biopsy. A real-time ultrasonographic guidance may increase the diagnostic yield of TBLB. Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic yield of a real-time transthoracic ultraso... Show More
  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Optimal Ultrasound Screening Strategy Among High Risk Newborns

    Mohammed Shawky Abdullah, Ashraf Anas Zytoon

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 49-58
    Received: Jan. 21, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 11, 2015
    Published: Apr. 23, 2015
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    Abstract: Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is becoming an attractive imaging modality for screening of high risk infants for DDH because of its advantages such as accessibility, low cost, rapid examination and ability to detect the soft tissues & cartilage which cannot be seen by conventional radiography. Hip ultrasonography has the ability not only to visual... Show More
  • Role of MRI for Evaluation of Uterine Giant Myoma: Case Report

    Trapuzzano Orazio, Caputo Nicoletta, Marchese Stefano, Lacamera Ugo, Tamburrini Stefania, Smiraglio Claudia

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 59-62
    Received: Jan. 29, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 13, 2015
    Published: May 19, 2015
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    Abstract: Uterine leiomyomas are common, benign, smooth muscle tumors of the uterus, occurring in 20-30% of women over age 35. A giant uterine leiomyoma is a tumor whose weight exceeds the arbitrary limit of approximately 11.4 kg (25 lb). Commonly multiple, leiomyomas can be described submucosal, intramural, subserosal. Large leiomyomas can cause various typ... Show More
  • Correlation Between Brain Imaging and Glasgow Coma Scale in Traumatic Head Injury in Pediatrics

    Mohamed Labib Ahmed El Moghier

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 63-68
    Received: May 08, 2015
    Accepted: May 17, 2015
    Published: May 28, 2015
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    Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this work is to study the relationship between the initial GCS and admission brain CT findings and MRI brain findings if indicated in head trauma patients at pediatric age group. Background: Trauma is a leading cause of death in children older than 1 year, with head trauma representing 80% or more of the injuries. In approxim... Show More