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Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps Causing Intussusception in Adult Patients: Two Case Reports and Review of Literature Focusing on Radiological Features

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CY Lee, MK Yuen

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:271-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413216

Inflammatory fibroid polyp is a rare benign lesion originating from the submucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. Inflammatory fibroid polyp in the small bowel commonly presents with intussusception and bowel obstruction.

Liver Abscess Caused by a Foreign Body: Management by Minimally Invasive Ultrasound-guided Drainage

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VWT Chan, WK Wong, SKY Kwok, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:267-70

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413226

Complications of foreign body ingestion are infrequently encountered in clinical practice. Less than 100 cases of liver abscess formed secondary to foreign body penetration of the stomach have been reported in

Five-year Treatment Outcomes for Stage II to III Rectal Cancer in a Single Cancer Institution

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KC Lee, ATY Chang, ALY Law, LK Chan, HYS Cheung, WT Ng

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:255-66

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1414235

Objective: This study aimed to find out the survival and recurrence rates following curative treatments for stage II and III rectal adenocarcinoma.

Methods: Between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2007,

Percutaneous Endovascular Intervention in Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis: Long-term Outcome in the Chinese Population

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PPY Lui, PSF Lee, HKY Tam, RKL Lee, LWY Chan, JHY Leung, CM Chu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:247-54

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1414233

Objective: To assess the technical success and long-term outcome in Chinese patients with transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), with or without stenting.

Methods: A retrospective review of 44 consecutive PTA (with or without stenting) in 35 patients

How to Differentiate Inactive from Active Disease in Patients of Primary Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis with Persistent Cavity after Anti-tuberculous Therapy

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SH Kim, JH Min, JY Lee

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:240-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413228

Objective: To determine how to differentiate inactive from active disease in patients with primary multidrug-resistant tuberculosis who have a persistent cavity after completing treatment.

Methods: We evaluated computed tomography findings to determine activity of

Diagnosis of Acute Bowel Ischaemia: Which Computed Tomography Finding Should We Trust?

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VYK To, WL Poon, CY Lee, WS Wan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:234-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1414240

Objective: To determine which computed tomography (CT) findings correlate most with acute bowel ischaemia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients attending the Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong between July 2005 and July 2011 who fulfilled one of the following criteria:

Efficacy of Acrylamido Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Microspheres for Uterine Artery Embolisation for Leiomyoma

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WM Wong, FSK Chu, WK Tso

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:228-33

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1414229

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of acrylamido polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel microspheres (A-PVAM) for uterine artery embolisation for leiomyoma in our centre in Hong Kong.

Methods: This retrospective study

A Rare Presentation of Low-grade Neuroendocrine Tumour

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R Koul, WK Dolata, A Dubey

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:e9-14

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413191

Neuroendocrine tumours are believed to arise from various cells of the neuroendocrine system. Neuroendocrine cells are present not only in endocrine glands throughout the body that produce various hormones, but also

What to Do and What Not to Do in Radiology Viva Voce

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SN Keshava, SM Prabhu, A Irodi

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:218-22

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413217

Examinations are necessary rites of passage before a postgraduate radiology student becomes a full-fledged radiologist. Radiology viva voce examination requires candidates to possess thorough knowledge of the subject as well as

A Pictorial Review of Immunoglobulin G4-related Sclerosing Disease

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SM Yu, TKL Loke, JTH Yeung, WH Luk, LKM Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:208-17

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413200

Immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related sclerosing disease is a relatively new disease entity. Any organ system can be affected. Therefore, there is a wide range of possible clinical manifestations. Diagnosis is often difficult

Inoperable Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Trachea: Complete Remission after Multi-modality Treatment

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WL Chan, VHF Lee, SWK Siu, TW Leung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:203-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413202

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant tumour commonly originating from the salivary glands, but can rarely arise from the upper airway and be life threatening when the central airway is

Fat within Hepatic Hydatid Cysts: a Report of Three Cases

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AS Tandon, D Saxena

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:198-202

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413160

Hydatidosis is a zoonosis caused by the larva of a tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. The liver is the most commonly affected solid organ in which a cystic lesion with two layers

Intraspinal Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour with Haemorrhage

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OC Leung, A Lo, KW Yang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:194-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1412139

Intraspinal primitive neuroectodermal tumour is rare in the paediatric population and particularly rare when it is purely intramedullary. This report describes a 16-month-old girl who presented with acute

Haemoperitoneum Following Colonoscopy due to Tear of the Splenocolic Ligament: Revisit of the Splenic Ligaments

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VKP Fung, WK Chau, JSF Shum, WK Kan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:189-93

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413187

Splenic injury or splenic ligament tear following colonoscopy is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. It is often overlooked due to its bizarre clinical presentation and non-specific imaging features.

Achievable Radiation Dose Reduction with Comparable Image Quality in Chest Radiography

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AYH Wan, MH Shih, BMH Lai, CY Chu, KYK Tang, RTM Chan, JLS Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:182-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413198

Objective: Chest radiography is one of the commonest radiological investigations utilised in various medical specialties. Although the radiation dose of a single chest radiography to the patient is relatively low,

Use of NP-59 (131I-iodocholesterol) Scan as a Potential Alternative to Adrenal Venous Sampling in the Investigation of Primary Aldosteronism: a 5-Year Retrospective Study

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HF Chan, LF Cheng

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:176-81

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1414230

Objectives: To evaluate the usefulness of NP-59 (131I-iodocholesterol) scan as a non-invasive alternative to adrenal venous sampling in the diagnosis of Conn’s syndrome and lateralisation of aldosterone production.

Methods: The electronic patient

Clinical Outcomes of Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting for Radiation-associated Carotid Artery Stenosis

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CK Shiu, JPK Chan, KW Shek, PH Wong, SSM Lo, WL Poon, YL Cheung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:168-75

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1414234

Objective: To investigate the procedural complication rate, restenosis rate, and clinical outcomes after carotid angioplasty and stenting in patients with radiation-associated carotid stenosis.

Methods: All patients with a history of head

Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in Anthracosis of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes: Correlation with Computed Tomography Findings

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J Kirchner, M Broll, C Murach, P Müller, N Pomjanski, S Biesterfeld, D Liermann, R Kickuth

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:162-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413225

Objectives: To demonstrate the computed tomography findings of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration–proven hilar and mediastinal lymph node anthracosis.

Methods: We retrospectively studied the computed tomography (multislice computed tomography, 64 x 0.75 mm slice

Stereotactic-guided Biopsy of Mammographic Microcalcifications: When Shall We Use Digital Add-on Unit Instead of Prone Table Machine?

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CY Lee, WS Wan, CY Lui

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:152-61

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413224

Objective: To identify mammographic features for cases in which stereotactic-guided biopsy for breast microcalcifications failed on a prone table machine but were successful with a digital add-on unit.

Methods: Stereotactic-guided biopsies

Idiopathic Spinal Cord Herniation

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AS Tandon, D Saxena

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:e5-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1412144

Idiopathic spinal cord herniation is a rare spinal cord disorder caused by spinal cord prolapse through a dural defect. Idiopathic spinal cord herniation usually occurs in the thoracic spine between

Radioembolisation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver Metastases: Imaging Findings Using 90Y Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography and Bremsstrahlung Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography

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WH Ma, M Law, WY Ho, KK Wong, S Ng, HY Lau, WK Tso

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:140-4

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413199

Radioembolisation with Yttrium-90 (90Y)–labelled microspheres administered via the hepatic artery is currently used to treat primary and metastatic non-resectable liver tumours. 90Y is a pure beta-particle emitter and its energetic beta particle

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia and Multiple Myeloma

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N Pulenzas, A Porwit, KJ Craddock, N Thavarajah, B Lechner, L Holden, N Lauzon, E Chow

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:135-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1313177

Association of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and multiple myeloma in the same individual is rare. These malignancies may be related through a common clonal origin, or exist as separate malignancies from

Localised Ureteric Amyloidosis Mimicking Urothelial Tumour

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VKP Fung, MF Wong, WK Kan, WS Lau, CK Tai

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:129-34

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413192

Amyloidosis is a pathological process characterised by extracellular deposition of fibrillar protein. Systemic amyloidosis with multiple organ involvement is more common than localised amyloidosis. Localised amyloid deposition in the urinary tract

Idiopathic Localised Dilatation of the Ileum: Computed Tomography Enteroclysis

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RKL Lee, EHY Hung, JHY Leung, KWK Tsang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:124-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413190

Idiopathic localised dilatation of the ileum is a rare condition in which one or more segments of the ileum are dilated with abrupt transition to normal segments proximally and distally.

Giant Cell Tumour of the Axial Skeleton: Report of Four Cases

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NY Pan, CY Law, WK Tsang, KL Lee, KC Wong, KF Tam

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:114-23

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1411064

Giant cell tumours are locally aggressive benign bone lesions with typical imaging features. Giant cell tumours can affect virtually any part of the body, but tend to be situated in the

Hepatic Pseudoaneurysms from Motor Vehicle Accidents Treated with Endovascular Embolisations

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N Abdullah, Z Mohamed, Y Yaacob

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:109-13

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413196

Objectives: To highlight the incidence of hepatic pseudoaneurysms secondary to motor vehicle accidents and the rate of successful treatment with endovascular embolisation.

Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency-assisted Breast Excision to Remove En-bloc Specimens: Five Years' Experience

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LMF Tee, CY Lui, KCH Lau, CY Fong, YCY Chan, M Ying, CM Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:98-108

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413208

Objectives: To describe our initial 5-year experience in using the radiofrequency-assisted excision technology in a regional hospital, with an emphasis on the efficacy, techniques, and safety of the procedure.

Outcomes of FIGO Stage Ib-IVa Cervical Cancer With or Without Nodal Metastases After Radical Radiotherapy or Chemoirradiation

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FMY Lim, KY Wong, ACK Cheng, CC Yau

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:87-97

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413222

Objectives: Radical radiotherapy or chemoirradiation is the standard of care for International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage Ib-IVa cervical cancer. However, patients with pelvic or para-aortic nodal metastases have

Stereotactic-guided Vacuum-assisted Breast Biopsy: Safety and Efficacy in the Asian Population

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AYH Wan, AYT Lai, SSW Lo, WWC Wong, JLS Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2014;17:76-86

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1413201

Objectives: Stereotactic-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VAB) has gained popularity as a minimally invasive technique for the evaluation of non-palpable breast lesions with microcalcifications. Percutaneous VAB device has been shown to