2015

Transarterial Treatment of Traumatic Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula with Carotid Artery Dissection and Ruptured Pseudoaneurysm Using Flow Diverter and Detachable Coils

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JPK Chan, SMS Lo, CM Chan, WL Poon, YL Cheung, KW Shek, KW Tang, PH Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:221-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514263

Direct carotid cavernous sinus fistula is a common delayed complication of head trauma, particularly in patients with skull base fractures. When carotid cavernous sinus fistula occurs together with

Incarcerated Right Diaphragmatic Hernia: a Rare Sequela of Open Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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TF Lee, CY Chu, CS Cheng, JLS Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:215-20

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514255

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a common malignancy in this locality due to the high prevalence of hepatitis B carriers. Radiofrequency ablation is frequently used for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Thermal injury

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features and Assessment of Local Extent of Localised Giant Cell Tumour of the Tendon Sheath in Fingers

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PY Chu, JPK Tsang, WY Wong, WCS Chan, KW Ng, MK Yuen

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:205-14

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515296

Objectives: To determine the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features of localised giant cell tumour of the tendon sheath in fingers and to evaluate the preoperative diagnostic performance of MR imaging in assessment of the local tumour extent.

Infection Rate of Hickman Catheters Versus Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters in Oncology Patients

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WY Wong, WCS Chan, SK Ip, WK Ng, CX Chan, HM Ho, KL Siu, CB Tan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:197-204

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514289

Objective: To compare the incidence of catheter-related infection in the bloodstream and non-infectious complication rate of Hickman catheter and peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) in oncology patients.

N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate Embolisation for Acute Arterial Haemorrhage and Pseudoaneurysms in Extracranial Locations

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KK Cheng, SCH Lam, DHY Cho, S Lau

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:187-96

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514290

Objective: To review the technical feasibility and effectiveness of N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA; Histoacryl, B. Braun, Melsungen, Germany) embolisation to control acute arterial haemorrhage and embolisation of pseudoaneurysms in extracranial locations.

Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma as a Risk Factor for Extracranial Carotid Stenosis. Is It Also a Risk Factor for Intracranial Arteries? A Retrospective Case-control Study

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PY Chu, JPK Tsang, WY Wong, WCS Chan, WL Poon, MK Yuen, YC Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:180-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514293

Objective: Carotid duplex ultrasound has revealed that radiotherapy is associated with stenosis of the extracranial carotid arteries in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The objective of the study was to

Incidental Breast Masses on Ultrasound: What are Their Characteristics and Clinical Outcome?

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VYK To, CY Lee, CX Chan, SL Fung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:146-50

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514292

Objective: To evaluate the characteristics and clinical outcome of non-palpable breast lesions screened by ultrasound.

Methods: From January 2011 to June 2011, all new cases

Impact of Background Parenchymal Enhancement in Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Breast Assessment for Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

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WS Wan, CY Lee, CY Lui

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:141-5

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514252

Objectives: To determine the influence of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) in preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) breast assessment and its impact on

A Study on the Performance of Breast One-Stop Clinic in Queen Elizabeth Hospital

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WSE Fok, WL Poon, KM Chu, CY Lee, CW Lee, KS Tse, WC Wai, LF Chiu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:134-40

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514243

Objectives: To evaluate the breast One-Stop Clinic (OSC) performance in Queen Elizabeth Hospital from December 2011 to November 2012.

Methods: Patient attendances and clinical data

Sonographic Visibility and Feasibility of Biopsy under Ultrasound Guidance of Suspicious Microcalcification-only Breast Lesions: a Single-centre Study

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TE Kim, DB Kim, JH Jung, EK Lee

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:125-33

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514264

Objectives: To assess the sonographic visibility and feasibility of biopsy under ultrasound guidance of mammographically suspicious microcalcification-only lesions.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed

Male Breast Cancer in Hong Kong: 15-Year Experience from a Tertiary Institution

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JCH Chow, RKC Ngan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:119-24

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515320

Objective: Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare disease entity and few data are available for the Chinese population. This study aimed to report MBC data

Treatment Horizons for Triple-negative Breast Cancer

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W Yeo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:111-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515321

Triple-negative breast cancer is a distinct clinical subtype characterised by tumours that do not express oestrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, or HER-2 oncogene. Patients with triple-negative breast cancer

Imaging Appearances of Breast Disorders During Pregnancy and Lactation

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P Chatpitanrut, P Kongmebhol, M Muttarak

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:160-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514244

Tumours or disorders affecting the breasts in pregnant or lactating women are usually similar to those occurring in non-pregnant women, but some lesions are unique

Mimicker of Breast Cancer: Mammary Fibromatosis

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WL Yu, C Wu, HHL Chau

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:156-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514281

Mammary fibromatosis is a rare benign lesion of the breast with clinical and radiological manifestations mimicking breast cancer. We present a woman with fibromatosis

Popcorn-like Calcification in the Breast: More Than Meets the Eye?

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N Abdullah, R Sridharan, A Saeid, IM Rose, ZM Annuar

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:152-5

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1514274

We present a case of a 56-year-old woman who had mammographic findings of coarse popcorn-like calcification in the right breast. In year 2000, the patient had benign lumps

Recent Advances and Application of Breast Imaging in Clinical Practice

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WL Yu, JCM Sitt, SY Fung, APY Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2015;18:99-110

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1515319

Breast imaging is an essential cornerstone in the management of breast cancer. It serves not only as breast cancer screening, but also in diagnosis,