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Introduction: Variations in the anatomy of the renal vasculature are common. Conventional angiography has long been regarded as the gold standard imaging modality for evaluation of these vessels.

Bismuth Radioprotective Gonadal Shields: Prevalence of Use and Effect on Image Quality during Paediatric Pelvic Radiography

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V Karami, M Zabihzadeh, N Shams

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:178-83

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816863

Objective: Traditional lead gonadal shields may not be effective to reduce radiation exposure, owing to poor compliance from radiographers and frequent repeated examinations due to obscured diagnostic areas.

Interactive Diagram-based Reporting of Bone Scintigraphy

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WY Ho, WH Ma

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:171-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816867

Objective: Rapid development of information technology has facilitated routine use of structured reporting systems in clinical settings. These reporting systems commonly employ checkboxes, radio buttons, text boxes, and pick lists for data entry.

Dynamic Contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan in Osteosarcoma and Ewing Sarcoma

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OM Albtoush, M Al-Hussaini, S Yaser, A Mansour

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:166-70

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816858

Objective: To compare the initial enhancement patterns in patients with osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma.

Radiological Evaluation of the Efficacy of Denosumab as a Treatment for Giant-cell Tumour of Bone with Histopathological Correlation

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C Lee, ACS Lam, RCH Yau, WH Shek, YL Lam

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:158-65

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816801

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of denosumab as a treatment for giant-cell tumour of bone (GCTB) with histopathological correlation.

Can Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy before Definitive Surgery Improve Outcome in Operable Stage IVA Oral Cavity Cancers? PDF

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Radiotherapy for Polymorphous Low-grade Adenocarcinoma of the Head and Neck PDF

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Single-stage Embolisation Followed by Excision for Vascular Malformations at the Head or Neck PDF

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The Impact of Thyroid Sonoelastography in Preventing Irrational Needle Biopsies in Evaluation of Benign Thyroid Nodules PDF

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Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency: A Cross-sectional Study of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients after Treatment with Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy PDF

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Can Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy before Definitive Surgery Improve Outcome in Operable Stage IVA Oral Cavity Cancers?

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KM Cheung, RKC Ngan, JCH Chow, TY Lee, KWS Li, HC Cheng, CWL Leung, HHY Yiu, S Yau, JSK Au, KH Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:124-31

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816962

Introduction: To report the outcome for patients with stage IVA oral cavity (OC) cancer treated by docetaxel-cisplatin–5-fluorouracil (TPF) neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NC) and surgery.

Radiotherapy for Polymorphous Low-grade Adenocarcinoma of the Head and Neck

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D Begosh-Mayne, A Holtzman, RJ Amdur, P Dziegielewski, WM Mendenhall

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:121-3

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816419

Objective: To review the clinical course and outcome of patients who underwent radiotherapy (RT) for polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) of the head and neck.

Single-stage Embolisation Followed by Excision for Vascular Malformations at the Head or Neck

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JB Chiang, HS Fung, WL Poon, PCM Chan, MWY Leung, C Liu, EYM Li, TCY Chan, ACO Cheng, KL Yuen, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:115-20

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816422

Objective: To review the safety, efficacy, and outcome of single-stage embolisation with n-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) followed by surgical resection for head and neck vascular malformations.

The Impact of Thyroid Sonoelastography in Preventing Irrational Needle Biopsies in Evaluation of Benign Thyroid Nodules

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S Wahab, I Ahmad

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:107-13

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816829

Objective: Ultrasound elastography involves combining the diagnostic advantages of high-frequency ultrasound examination and the accuracy of

Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency: A Cross-sectional Study of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients after Treatment with Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy

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DCW Chan, CY Lui, KT Yuen, CH Kwok, KW Chan, ACK Cheng

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:99-106

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816827

Objective: To review the incidence of secondary adrenal insufficiency (SAI) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT),