Apr 8, 2022

Imaging Management of Hepatic Cysts

Benign: Simple cyst: asymptomatic; thin, imperceptible homogeneous wall; unilocular; nonenhancing; not causing biliary obstruction or communicating with biliary system; anechoic on US and/or low-density fluid (< 20 HU) on CT…

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Jun 14, 2021

CT and MRI Hepatic Mass enhancement

PATTERNS OF HEPATIC MASS ENHANCEMENT ARTERIAL PHASE DLAYED PHASE IMAGES DIAGNOSIS Hyperenhancing Hypoenhancing HCC/hypervascular mets/enoma Hypoenhancing Hypoenhancing Metastasis Hyperenhancing Isoenhancing Focal Nodular Hyperplasia – FNH Hyperenhancing Hyperenhancing Flash-filling hemangioma Hypoenhancing…

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Apr 27, 2021

Abbreviations in Interventional Radiology

Numerical 18F-FDG = 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose 2D = Two-dimensional 3D = Three-dimensional A AAA = Abdominal aortic aneurysm AASLD = American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases ABI = Ankle-brachial index…

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Apr 8, 2021

Contrast allergy premedication

Premedication for elective procedures requiring contrast or contrast enhanced imaging Prednisolone: 50 mg PO at 13 hours, 7 hours and 1 hour before contrast media injection, PLUS Diphenhydramine 50 mg…

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Apr 7, 2021

Pancreatic cyst management

Imaging Management of Pancreatic Cysts (benign-appearing cyst in asymptomatic patient) 1-5 mm. Too small to characterize, considered benign. No further imaging follow-up recommended. 6-9 mm. Consider single follow-up in 2-3…

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Apr 6, 2021

Abscess drain management

Management of abscess drainage catheters: 1) Criteria for catheter removal include resolution of clinical signs of infection AND daily patent catheter output <20 mL, (1) AND repeat imaging showing resolution…

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