Original Articles

Clinical Presentation and Radiological Features of Intrathoracic Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in Paediatric Patients: an Institutional Review

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JHY Leung, KY Lai, MK Shing, CK Li, WCW Chu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2012;15:15-21

Objective: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the most common tumour causing the superior mediastinal syndrome and superior vena caval obstruction in paediatric patients.

Ultrasound-guided Biopsy of Solid Breast Lesions: Should Fine-needle Aspiration be Replaced by Core Biopsy?

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WS Mak, CY Fong, CY Lui

Hong Kong J Radiol 2012;15:10-4

Objective: To compare the outcome of fine-needle aspiration and core biopsy of solid breast lesions under ultrasound guidance and to evaluate if fine-needle aspiration should be replaced by core biopsy.

Ketamine-related Urological Complications: Radiological Features

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JTH Yeung, JKF Ma, KKM Kwok, AWT Yung, RLF Cheng, KC To, MK Yiu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2012;15:4-9

Objective: To describe the radiographical features of patients with ketamine-related urological complications.

Role of Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Assessment and Its Impact on Surgical Management of Patients with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

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KCH Lau, CY Lui, LMF Tee, YHA Tsang, KKT Pak, M Ying, CM Chan, HS Lam

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:218-28

Objective: To determine the role of breast magnetic resonance imaging in the preoperative assessment of patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer and its impact on surgical management.

Radiation Dose Reduction for Barium Enema: an Achievable Improvement in Patient Care

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BMH Lai, VKP Fung, JSF Shum, ANL Sy, SCS Cheng, JLS Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:212-7

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of dose-reduction measures for double-contrast barium enema based on well-established UK National Reference Levels.

Clinical Radiological Conferences Outside the Radiology Department: Can This be Done Better?

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KC Chan, WCW Chu, CM Chu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:207-11

Objective: To improve the workflow of clinical radiological conferences held outside radiology department, where a radiology workstation is unavailable.

Tree-in-bud Nodules in Asian Population

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AYH Wan, JSF Shum, WH Kwan, CS Cheng

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:161-6

Objective: The tree-in-bud sign is a common finding on thin-section computed tomography of the lungs. However, the differential diagnosis of this common radiological finding is long and exhausting. Knowledge of its common causes together with the patient’s

Visual and Quantitative Analysis by Gallium-67 Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography in the Management of Malignant Otitis Externa

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SSM Wong, K Wang, EHY Yuen, JKT Wong, A King, AT Ahuja

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:155-60

Objective: To evaluate the value of Gallium-67 single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography in the diagnosis and monitoring treatment response of malignant otitis externa.

Blood Oxygen Level–Dependent Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Preoperative Brain Mapping and Making Surgical Decisions

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HKF Mak, L Zhang, ST Feng, DKW Yeung, DTM Chan, XL Zhu, WS Poon

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:147-54

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of blood oxygen level–dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging in the preoperative mapping of sensorimotor cortices and language areas, and its impact on surgical decisions.

Intraoral Cone Radiotherapy for Cancer of the Oral Cavity

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SY Wong, CS Wong, TW Leung, ML Law, WY Ng, AS Lee, WK Sze, Y Tung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:141-6

Objective: To evaluate treatment results of intraoral cone therapy with or without external radiotherapy as primary treatment in patients with carcinoma of oral cavity.

Computed Tomography–guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Adrenal Tumours: Five-year Institutional Review on Safety and Technique

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CSL Tong, RKL Lee, PSF Lee

Hong Kong J Radiol 2011;14:132-40

Objective: Computed tomography–guided radiofrequency ablation is an emerging minimally invasive therapy for solid organ neoplasms. This study aimed to evaluate our technical and safety experience with this procedure when used for the ablation of adrenal tumours.

Sedation of Paediatric Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examination: A Clinical Audit

WCW Chu, WWM Lam

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:176-82

Objective: To evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the sedation practice adopted for paediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging examination in a local hospital in Hong Kong.

Materials and Methods: 120 consecutive children with a mean age of 3.2 years

Pneumobilia at Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Solutions

YL Chan, WWM Lam, C Metreweli, SSC Chung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:170-5

Objective: To assess the diagnostic problem created by pneumobilia at magnetic resonance cholangiography performed in the supine position, and to investigate whether performing the examination in the decubitus position obviates the problem.

Patients and Methods: Twelve patients with a history

Imaging Features of Crohn's Disease in Chinese People: A Preliminary Study

ASC Cheng, HKF Mak, CKC Lai, CB Ip, HS Cheung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:162-9

Objective: A retrospective study to describe the imaging findings of Crohn’s disease in Hong Kong Chinese patients.

Patients and Methods: Radiological and cross-sectional imaging studies performed in a 3-year period (1997 to 2000) on 17 patients with proven Crohn’s disease

Postoperative Adjuvant 5-Fluorouracil plus Levamisole Chemotherapy for Stage III Colon Carcinoma: 7-Year Experience in a Single Institution

CC Law, YT Fu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:97-104

Objectives: To determine the therapeutic efficacy and toxicity of 5-fluorouracil plus levamisole as postoperative adjuvant therapy for stage III colon carcinoma, and to identify prognostic variables.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was undertaken of 168 patients registered in our

Preoperative Radiotherapy for Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum

RA Zlotecki, WM Mendenhall, EM Copeland III

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:88-96

Objective: To evaluate recurrence and survival rates in patients with resectable rectal adenocarcinoma treated with preoperative radiotherapy.

Patients and Methods: Two hundred and ten patients with resectable rectal adenocarcinoma treated with preoperative radiotherapy and surgery were seen for a minimum 5

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours—A Retrospective Study of the Clinical, Endoscopic, and Computed Tomographic Features

HKF Mak, CMY Leung, CW Chan, JWC Ho, KKO Mak, KCW Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2002;5:82-7

Objective: To evaluate the clinical, endoscopic, and computed tomographic findings of gastrointestinal stromal tumours.

Patients and Methods: Twenty-five patients with the pathological diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumours seen at Yan Chai Hospital over a period of 5 1/2 years were included