International Journal of Medical Imaging

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014

  • Traumatic Rupture of the Pregnant Uterus after Motor Vehicle Accident: A Case Report

    Ahmed Belkouch, Abdelilah Mouhsine, Rachid Sirbou, Abdlghani ElFikri, Lahcen Belyamani

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 131-132
    Received: 14 September 2014
    Accepted: 29 September 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: The most common obstetric complications after severe trauma in pregnancy are miscarriage, premature labor and premature rupture of membranes. Uterine rupture is rare and it occurs in less than 1% of pregnant women victims of this kind of accidents. We describe the case of a 36 years old woman victim of a tragic motor vehicle accident. Shock and unc... Show More
  • Predominant Peak Detection of QRS Complexes

    Ahmed Saad Al-Ghabban, Abbas Fathil Al-Hashimi, Ziad Tariq Al-Dahan

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 133-137
    Received: 17 September 2014
    Accepted: 08 October 2014
    Published: 18 November 2014
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    Abstract: This work presents a methodology for detection of QRS complexes which is an adaptation of Pan-Tompkins algorithm. This method includes band bass filtration, derivative, squaring, moving window integration, thresholding, false peak cancellation and detection the predominant peak of QRS complex. This method doing well in the presence of noise and sim... Show More
  • Hydatid Cyst of the Liver Revealed at the Stage of Superinfection: Contribution of Imaging: A Case Report

    Abdelilah Mouhsine, Badr Ait idir, Ahmed Belkouch, El Mehdi Atmane, Redouane Rokhssi, Youssef Berrada, Lahcen Belyamani, Khalid Sair, M’barek Mahfoudi, Abdelghani El Fikri

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 138-140
    Received: 12 October 2014
    Accepted: 25 October 2014
    Published: 20 November 2014
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    Abstract: Hydatid cyst of the liver remains a frequent parasitic disease caused by the development of the larval form of Echinococcus granulosis; it is often discovered incidentally during routine symptoms, rarely at the stage of complications. However, the diagnostic difficulties and pitfalls are numerous due to the differential diagnosis of the liver’s cys... Show More
  • Computed Tomography Evaluation of Urinary Stones Densities Compared to in Vitro Analysis of Its Chemical Composition

    Hamdy Ibrahim, Nagwa Wilson, Mahmoud Abdel Wahab, Haney Heneidy

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 141-145
    Received: 28 November 2014
    Accepted: 16 December 2014
    Published: 22 December 2014
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    Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare between the urinary stones of different chemical composition and their radio-densities (Computed Tomography attenuation values or Housefield Units). The prediction of the stone type would in turn lead to better selection of the interventional modalities. Materials & Methods: A retrospective review was pe... Show More
  • Fetal Gallstones: Antenatal Detection and Management

    Deepti Naik

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 146-148
    Received: 04 December 2014
    Accepted: 17 December 2014
    Published: 22 December 2014
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    Abstract: Fetal gallstones are a rare sonographic finding. We came across two cases of fetal gallstones detected in routine third trimester scan over a period of one year. Both cases were confirmed to have gallstones in postnatal scan and showed complete resolution of the gallstones at 35 and 45 days after birth. The presence of gallstones in the fetus does ... Show More
  • The Role of MRI and MR Arthrography in Evaluation of Wrist Pain

    Mohamed Basiouny Alghannam, Mohamed Ramadan El-Kholy, Ashraf Anas Zytoon, Ayman Mohamed Ebied

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 149-155
    Received: 06 November 2014
    Accepted: 18 November 2014
    Published: 23 December 2014
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    Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this work is to show the value of MRI and MRA in evaluation of patients suffering from wrist pain. Background: Wrist pain is a common clinical complaint. The most common causes of wrist pain are traumatic & non traumatic abnormalities involving avascular necrosis, ganglia, and TFC lesions. MRI serves as a problem solving tech... Show More
  • Rapid Resolution of Large Mobile Left Ventricular Thrombus with Anticoagulation in Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report

    Sunil Roy Narayanan, Nagham Saeed Jafar, Warkaa Al Shamkhani

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 156-157
    Received: 04 December 2014
    Accepted: 22 December 2014
    Published: 06 January 2015
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    Abstract: Development of left ventricular thrombus is a dreaded complication after myocardial infarction and in dilated cardiomyopathy. Early detection and treatment is important as it carries the risk of systemic embolism. Thrombolytic therapy, anticoagulation and surgical removals are considered treatment options in patient with left ventricular thrombus. ... Show More