International Journal of Medical Imaging

Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Adequacy of Transthoracic Needle Biopsy Samples in the Diagnosis of a Peripheral Lung Lesion – Comparing Success Rates of Various Imaging Modalities

    Salem Alshimemeri, Hanaa Bamefleh, Shukri Loutfi, Yazeed Bindous, Azzam Khankan, Waad Almusailhi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 34-37
    Received: 6 March 2017
    Accepted: 30 March 2017
    Published: 27 April 2017
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    Abstract: The aim of the study was to test whether a difference in the imaging modality (CT, Fluoroscopy, or Ultrasound) would result in a higher biopsy success rate for the diagnosis of lung cancer. A total of 144 transthoracic needle biopsies performed under guidance of different imaging modalities were retrospectively reviewed at King Abdulaziz Medical ci... Show More
  • Comparative Accuracy of Trans Cerebellar Diameter and Crown Rump Length for Estimation of Gestational Age

    Richa Sharma, Natasha Gupta

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 38-41
    Received: 10 April 2017
    Accepted: 13 July 2017
    Published: 10 August 2017
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    Abstract: Many Indian women present for the first antenatal check up in third trimester and most of them have unreliable LMP with no early scans. To compare the predicted accuracy of third trimester transcerebellar diameter and first trimester crown rump length for estimation of gestational age. A cross sectional study was conducted on 198 eligible antenatal... Show More