Seng Thipphavong
BSc, MD, RCPSC, LMCC
- Can preoperative liver MRI with gadoxetic acid help reduce open-close laparotomies for curative intent pancreatic cancer surgery?
CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative EOB-MRI has superior diagnostic performance in detecting LM from PDAC. This better informs surgical eligibility with […]
- Evaluation of a multiparametric MRI scoring system for histopathologic treatment response following preoperative chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer
CONCLUSIONS: Despite low agreement between radiological tumour response and pTRG, the proposed mpMRI-based scoring system appears useful in […]
- Abdominal neoplastic manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant hereditary tumor syndrome, with a wide clinicopathologic spectrum. It is defined by […]
- Benign Neoplasms, Mass-Like Infections, and Pseudotumors That Mimic Hepatic Malignancy at MRI
A variety of conditions may mimic hepatic malignancy at MRI. These include benign hepatic tumors and tumor-like entities such as focal nodular […]
- Pearls, Pitfalls, and Conditions that Mimic Mesenteric Ischemia at CT
Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate. The diagnosis of AMI is challenging because patient […]
- Clinical benefit of methotrexate plus vinorelbine chemotherapy for desmoid fibromatosis (DF) and correlation of treatment response with MRI
CONCLUSION: Low-dose MTX/VNL for a defined duration has high efficacy with sustained benefit and minimal toxicity for treating DF. V(tumor) and T2 […]
- Structured reporting of MRI for perianal fistula
CONCLUSION: MRI is invaluable for the assessment of perianal fistulas. A systematic report can help communicate the anatomy of complex fistulising […]
- MR Imaging of Perianal Fistulas
In this article, we begin with an introduction of the perianal region anatomy, then review the definition, etiology, epidemiology, and 2 major […]
- Extramural venous invasion in rectal cancer: overview of imaging, histopathology, and clinical implications
CONCLUSION: EMVI has fundamental implications for rectal cancer prognosis and long-term outcomes. Since MRI has the advantage of preoperative […]
- Comprehensive Imaging and Surgical Review of Urinary Diversions: What the Radiologist Needs to Know
Urinary diversions are surgical procedures that reconstruct the lower urinary tract following cystectomy. The 2 common surgical approaches are based […]
- Fat-Containing Liver Lesions on Imaging: Detection and Differential Diagnosis
CONCLUSION: Fat is a highly useful feature in characterizing liver lesions on imaging. Although a variety of liver lesions can show fat on […]
- Pictorial review of vascular involvement and complex vascular reconstructions in borderline to minimally advanced pancreatic malignancies
CONCLUSIONS: It is essential for abdominal radiologists in specialist centers where aggressive surgical approaches are used to have accurate […]
- Presacral Myelolipoma: Diagnosis on Imaging With Pathologic and Clinical Correlation
CONCLUSION: The combination of a well-encapsulated fat-containing presacral mass, lack of coinciding hematologic disease, and uptake on sulfur […]
- When the Appendix Is Not Seen on Ultrasound for Right Lower Quadrant Pain: Does the Interpretation of Emergency Department Physicians Correlate With Diagnostic Performance?
A survey was administered to 166 academic emergency department (ED) physicians to determine their interpretation and practice after receiving an […]
- MRI Detection of Extramural Venous Invasion in Rectal Cancer: Correlation With Histopathology Using Elastin Stain
CONCLUSION: Despite an anticipated increase in sensitivity for EMVI detection by histopathologic analysis using elastin compared with H and E […]