2015

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SS Cheng, KM Chu, JLF Chiu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:e18-21

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515313

Epidermal inclusion cyst is a common cutaneous condition. However, epidermal cyst deep in the breast parenchyma is rare. Diagnosis can be difficult if there is no suspicious clinical history. An onion-ring

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LWY Chan, JHY Leung, CC Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:316-25

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1414238

Immunoglobulin G4–related systemic disease (IgG4-RSD) is a newly recognised and emergent condition, which was initially thought to manifest only as autoimmune pancreatitis. As the knowledge about this disease

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YP Tai, RKC Ngan, SH Ting

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:311-5

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514280

Undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma is particularly common in Southern China and is consistently associated with Epstein-Barr virus. In contrast, lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the bile duct is a rare

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KC Lam, HYL Sinn, P Tsui, JSW Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:307-10

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515305

We report a case of isolated extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease occurring in iliac bone. Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and pathological features of Rosai-Dorfman disease are discussed.

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KW Shek, SS Cheng, KS Tse, KC Lai, MK Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:302-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515332

Lipoblastoma is a rare benign adipocytic tumour that usually occurs in children younger than 3 years, with male predominance. Lipoblastoma usually presents as a slowly enlarging soft tissue mass in the extremities

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R Das, S Chakraborty, M Karmakar, N Panda

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:297-301

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515325

Disseminated peritoneal hydatidosis is rare. Infrequently hydatid cysts can rupture into adjacent organs. We report a case of secondarily disseminated peritoneal hydatidosis with rupture into the gut presenting

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KH Tse, SS Lo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:293-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515304

Mild encephalitis / encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion is an uncommon condition that mainly affects young patients and children. Epilepsy and the use of antiepileptic medications are considered to be

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PY Chu, WY Wong, WCS Chan, KL Siu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:287-92

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514288

Renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma is a rare variant of renal angiomyolipoma. The condition occurs in patients with or without tuberous sclerosis. Clinical behaviour of renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma varies widely,

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SY Tan, BP Waxman

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:282-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515301

Objectives: To determine the correlation between computed tomography (CT) scanning in evaluating the acute abdomen and the associated surgical outcome.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of 362 patients (198 females, 164 males) admitted

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KL Siu, PY Chu, HW Lau, CX Chan, SK Ip

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:277-81

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515316

Objectives: To determine the effect of transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) on liver function and procedure-related mortality in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and portal vein tumour thrombosis (PVTT).

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BMH Lai, CY Chu, BST Leung, VKP Fung, DTF Lee, THT Sung, JLS Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:267-76

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515310

Objective: To investigate the utility of the Appendicitis Computed Tomography (ACT) scoring system in the diagnosis of perforated appendicitis and prediction of surgical outcome.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted

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CYH Chan, DHS Fung, VWT Chan, OK Wong, SKY Kwok, WK Wong, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:260-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515308

Objectives: To review the clinical and pathological features of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) in a tertiary referral centre in Hong Kong, and to determine preoperative factors that facilitate diagnosis of AIP in order to

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KH Tsang, TY Cheung, WSW Chan, MK Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:e12-7

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WCS Chan, JPK Tsang, MK Yuen

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:e7-11

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514285

Hirayama disease is a type of cervical myelopathy affecting young men and causing wasting of the small muscles of the hand. The underlying pathophysiology is thought to be due to disproportionate growth of the vertebral column and the spinal canal resulting in a tight dural sac. The presentation of Hirayama disease is

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CYH Chan, KYK Wong, SKY Kwok, WK Wong, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:243-52

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515300

Fistula-in-ano is a highly devastating disease due to its high morbidity. In order to achieve excellent surgical outcome, preoperative evaluations are essential. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows high spatial resolution images and is highly accurate in delineating the type and extent of a perianal fistula.

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JH Kwon, JS Kim, SR Eo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:240-2

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515315

Extravasation of contrast medium is a complication of contrast-enhanced computed tomography studies. Clinical presentations include minimal swelling, erythema and, when the extravasated volume is large, ulceration, compartment syndrome, and skin necrosis. Here we present an 80-year-old woman with

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HHC Tsang, SSM Lo, WL Poon, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:233-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514259

Vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia is defined as elongation, dilatation, and tortuosity of the basilar and vertebral arteries. We describe two patients with vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia, one who presented with acute posterior circulation infarct and

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KK Cheng, S Lau

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:227-32

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514257

Oesophageal intramural haematoma is an uncommon form of oesophageal injury. Oesophageal intramural haematoma can occur spontaneously without any preceding events. This report is of two patients who presented with haemoptysis and