Typical US, CT and MR findings in multiple biliary hamartomas

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Bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive :apports respectifs de la radiographie conventionnelle et de la tomodensitométrie hélicoïdale

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CT imaging of the airways

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Bronchopathies obstructives chroniques

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: CT quantification of airways disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and results in substantial social and economic burdens. COPD is a heterogeneous disease with both extrapulmonary and pulmonary components. The pulmonary component is characterized by an airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. In the authors' opinion, none of the currently available classifications combining airflow limitation measurements with clinical parameters is sufficient to determine the prognosis and treatment of a particular patient with COPD. With regard to the causes of airflow limitation, CT can be used to quantify the two main contributions to COPD: emphysema, and small airways disease (a narrowing of the airways). CT quantification--with subsequent COPD phenotyping--can contribute to improved patient care, assessment of COPD progression, and identification of severe COPD with increasing risk of mortality. Small airways disease can be quantified through measurements reflecting morphology, quantification of obstruction, and changes in airways walls. This article details these three approaches and concludes with perspectives and directions for further research.Journal ArticleReviewSCOPUS: re.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive: apports respectifs de la radiographie conventionnelle et de la tomodensitométrie hélicoïdale

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Une occlusion intestinale inhabituelle.

Malignant melanoma is a rapidly metastatic disease. Metastasis in the small intestine is as such not uncommon, whereas the clinical presentation of obstruction due to intussusception is very rare. We hereafter report the case of a 58-year-old female admitted with general degradation, syndrome of intestinal occlusion and a cervical mass. Imaging studies showed signs suggesting an invagination of the small intestine. A resection of the cervical mass and segmental small intestine resection were performed. Pathological findings revealed a cervical malignant melanoma spread into the small intestine. The diagnosis of intestinal metastasis should therefore be considered in patients with intestinal occlusion and history of melanoma and presenting gastrointestinal symptoms.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Severe COPD exacerbation: CT features

Objective: To describe CT features associated with severe exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Materials and Methods: In this prospective ethical-committee-approved study, 44 COPD patients (34 men, 10 women, age range 4983 years) who provided written informed consent were included at the time of hospital admission for severe exacerbation. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) and chest CT scans were performed at admission and after resolution of the episode following a minimum of 4 weeks free of any acute symptom. For each CT scan, two radiologists independently scored 15 features in each lobe and side. CT features and PFT results were compared for exacerbation and control through Mac-Nemar tests and paired t-tests, respectively. Results: Forced expiratory volume in 1 second and vital capacity improved significantly after exacerbation (p 0.023 and 0.012, respectively). Bronchial wall thickening and lymphadenopathy were graded significantly higher at exacerbation than at control by both readers (p ranging from < 0.001 to 0.028). Other CT features were not observed during exacerbation, or were so only by one reader (p ranging from < 0.001 to 0.928). Conclusion: Only lymphadenopathy and bronchial wall thickening are CT features associated with severe COPD exacerbation, respectively in 25 and 50 of patients. Our findings do not advocate a role for CT in the routine work-up of patients with severe COPD exacerbation