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KW Leung, KH Fung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2012;15:125-30

In this pictorial essay, computed tomographic angiography findings in various cerebrovascular diseases that lead to spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage are illustrated.

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JWC Wai, JLF Chiu, TS To, KH Lai, CW Siu, KY Kwok, SCH Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2012;15:50-6

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and the third most common cause of cancer death in Hong Kong women. Ultrasound imaging and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging are useful adjuncts to mammography.

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R Botchu, B Rao, R Tyagi, Y Griffin

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:249-61

Multi-detector computed tomography has become a vital tool in imaging of the spleen. We present a pictorial review of multi-detector computed tomography imaging features of the normal spleen, its anatomic variants, and when it is affected by pathology.

CT Wong, YW Lee, LWC Ho, KH Pay, HYH Huang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:197-201

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours are neoplasms that were formerly misnamed as smooth muscle tumours of the gastrointestinal tract (leiomyomas and leiomyosarcomas). The diagnosis and localisation of these tumours as a cause of bleeding from the small bowel is often difficult. This

MYS Soo, L Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:117-25

The imaging findings in 5 cases of sacrococcygeal chordoma and 4 patients with other sacral tumours (1 primary neurogenic tumour, 1 metastatic tumour from primary disease in the breast and 1 from the kidney, and an abdominal paraganglioma) are presented

KY Lau

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:69-72

Traditionally, tunnelled central venous catheter insertions have been performed by surgeons. However, there is an increasing trend towards central catheters being placed by interventional radiologists under image guidance. The many advantages of inserting central catheters via the jugular approach under

PL Munk, LO Marchinkow, WC Torreggiani, MJ Lee

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:63-8

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthropathy worldwide, but may be less prevalent in Asian populations. The spectrum of magnetic resonance imaging findings encountered in the musculoskeletal system in this disease are discussed. The role of magnetic resonance imaging

S Nicolaou, J Hagel, PL Munk, WC Torreggiani, JJ Dubec, MJ Lee, JX O'Connell

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:54-62

Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare, highly vascular, soft tissue sarcoma. It usually presents as a slow growing, painless lesion in the lower extremities of young adults. Bone invasion is rare. In this pictorial essay, we present the imaging

JLS Khoo, KY Lau, CM Cheung, TH Tsoi

Hong Kong J Radiol 2003;6:217-28

The imaging findings of 9 patients with central nervous system tuberculosis are presented to highlight the typical findings and some complications. Lesions may involve the meninges, brain, and spinal cord. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging is the best imaging modality for

S Lau, WH Yeung, WH Kwan, CS Cheng, HS Lam

Hong Kong J Radiol 2003;6:100-6

Anterior mediastinal masses have diverse origins and aetiologies. Correct diagnosis requires a logical and practical strategy, recruiting as much clinical and radiological information as possible. Computed tomography is a common imaging modality for evaluating mediastinal lesions and can often offer

KS Tse, KM Chu, LF Chiu, TW Fan, TK Tsang, TL Kwan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:118-25

Hearing impairment is defined as a person’s hearing threshold being above the normal range of -10 to 15 decibels. It has significant impact on a child’s language, cognitive, socioemotional and behavioural development. Therefore early recognition of hearing

WH Luk, EPY Fung, TKL Loke, JCS Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2004;7:154-9

Choledochal cyst is a rare entity usually presenting in infancy; hence, the literature on adult choledochal cyst is scarce. This article reviews findings of choledochal cysts in 31 adult patients who presented to the United Christian Hospital between 1997 and

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N Murthy, A Bhat, A Kalyanpur

Hong Kong J Radiol 2008;11:132-7

This essay describes the different ultrasonographic features of ruptured and non-ruptured ectopic gestation in beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin–positive women with a history of vaginal bleeding.

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AWH Ng, WCW Chu, ASC Ching, EKW Chan, YH Tam, MY Au

Hong Kong J Radiol 2008;11:47-55

High-resolution sonography is widely accepted as the method of choice for screening and diagnosis of scrotal pathology in childhood. High-resolution sonography enables rapid evaluation of the paediatric scrotum, with virtually no risk. There is a wide spectrum of

HHL Chan, TPW Lam, JHF Yuen, LLY Leong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2004;7:49-55

There are a number of benign conditions or non-mammary malignancies that share similar appearances to those seen in primary breast carcinoma, causing diagnostic confusion. This pictorial review aims to describe and illustrate the mammographic and sonographic appearance of these conditions,

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VV Marwah, S Govil, A Kalyanpur

Hong Kong J Radiol 2007;10:88-94

Contrast material extravasation on a computed tomography image invariably indicates disruption of vascular structures, bowel, or the urinary tract. The pattern of contrast material extravasation often allows exact anatomic localisation of the site of haemorrhage or