International Journal of Diagnostic Imaging
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<img style="float: right; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;" title="http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/public/site/images/ijdi" src="/journal/public/site/images/ijdi/IJDI-shadow2.jpg" alt="http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/public/site/images/ijdi" width="300" height="385" /><p><strong>>> The journal is under re-structure, and will not accept new submissions. Thanks. </strong></p><p><em>International Journal of Diagnostic Imaging (IJDI) </em>is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Sciedu Press. It provides an academic platform for professionals and researchers to contribute innovative work in the field of diagnostic imaging. IJDI carries original and full-length articles that reflect the latest research and developments in both theoretical and practical aspects of diagnostic imaging.</p><p>The journal is striving to achieve high quality through double-blind peer review, as specified in <a href="http://web.sciedu.ca/author-guide.html">Author Guidelines</a>.</p><p><strong>IJDI is included in:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10px;">EBSCOhost</span></li><li><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&view_op=list_works&gmla=AJsN-F5EdOVT8icIs1mpyvMf7SYrG1U2G5WMZAWH-fXSl_VDux6YljYH4GMExsv77fyQJFnrR6MUxQfjIEpwL-9JntGyyrnR4EdTN9ssQ4syL-d6bZ4osGZTTMQnmfpKYmjnXLgTncnN&user=jUtW0EIAAAAJ">Google Scholar</a></li><li><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-size: 10px;">ProQuest</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10px;">SHERPA/RoMEO</span></li></ul><p>The journal is published in both print and online versions. The online version is free access and download.</p><p>To facilitate rapid publication and to minimize administrative costs, the journal accepts <a href="/journal/index.php/ijdi/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions">Online submission </a>and <a href="mailto:ijdi@sciedupress.com">Email submission</a>. All manuscripts and any supplementary material can be submitted via the journal’s Online Submission and peer-review system or email to ijdi@sciedupress.com. For online submission, please create a new account and then follow the instructions given.</p><p><strong>IJDI’s Sections:</strong></p><p>Original Articles, Case Report, Reviews.</p>Sciedu Pressen-USInternational Journal of Diagnostic Imaging2331-5857<p>Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture or academic thesis), that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all authors and tacitly or explicitly by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English or in any other language, without the written consent of the Publisher. The Editors reserve the right to edit or otherwise alter all contributions, but authors will receive proofs for approval before publication.</p> Copyrights for articles published in this journal are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. It is the author's responsibility to bring an infringement action if so desired by the author.Comparison of image quality of an abdominal acquisition mode of angiography systems from four major manufacturers
https://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/ijdi/article/view/13383
<p class="a"><strong>Objective:</strong> The aim of this study was to compare image quality of different abdominal acquisition modes under conditions simulating obese patients whose images suffer more from noise and scatter radiation. Images were acquired in clinically used acquisition modes on the static and dynamic phantom for four angiography systems.</p><p class="a"><strong>Methods:</strong> A LEGO cart with 34 cm of PMMA and Pro-RTG Fluo18 phantom were used to simulate obese patients. The low-contrast resolution was assessed subjectively by two readers and objectively using signal-difference-to-noise ratio (SDNR) and using SDNR to air kerma rate. The line-pair resolution was assessed using the transmitted contrast value for line-pair groups.</p><p class="a"><strong>Results:</strong> Systems use different exposure parameters and dose but they differ in postprocessing too. Qualitative and quantitative assessments of noise produced similar results, images produced by systems A and C were noisier than by systems B and D. Highest SDNR was provided by System B, whilst System A produced the lowest values, which were almost the same for objects with different contrast. The image quality was affected mainly by frame lengths and postprocessing, but also by the dose. The images of the static phantom were better compared to the images of the dynamic phantom, which was an expected result.</p><p class="a"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> It was possible to identify image quality differences and to characterize features of postprocessing from measurements on standardized objects. A potential for optimization on some systems was identified, although further work, including assessment of clinical images, would be needed as part of the optimization process.</p>Lucie SukupovaJan RydloOndrej HlavacekDaniel VedlichJan H. Peregrin
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2018-08-132018-08-1352610.5430/ijdi.v5n2p6Aging and cortical bone density of mandible with CBCT
https://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/ijdi/article/view/14367
<p align="left"><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate changes of mandibular cortical bone with age using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).</p><p align="left"><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We reviewed the CBCT images of 202 patients who were examined in mandibular region by CBCT. The patients were classified into 2 age groups: young group (≦50 years; 51 male (age range 13-50 years, mean age 27.6 years) and 73 female (age range 11-50 years, mean age 30.0 years)) and elderly group (>50 years; 22 male (age range 53-74 years, mean age 63.8 years) and 56 female (age range 51-82 years, mean age 66.3 years)). The relationship between age and mandibular cortical bone radiographic density as gray values using CBCT was assessed by Pearson's rank correlation test. Regarding age groups, mandibular cortical bone radiographic density using CBCT was performed with one-way repeated measures analysis of variance with Tukey's HSD test.</p><p align="left"><strong>Results: </strong>Cortical bone radiographic density in female using CBCT was significantly correlated to age (Y = -6.741X + 1,946, R<sup>2 </sup>= 0.351, <em>P</em> = .000). Furthermore, the cortical bone radiographic density in young female (1,754 ± 144) was significantly higher than that in young male (1,554 ± 164, <em>P</em> = .000), elderly male (1,533 ± 115, <em>P</em> = 0.000) and elderly female (1484 ± 228, <em>P</em> = .000).</p><p align="left"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present study confirmed the changes of mandibular cortical bone with age in female using CBCT. Furthermore, the evaluation of mandibular cortical bone using CBCT can be helpful in intercepting patients at risk of reduced bone mineral density.</p>Ichiro OguraYoshihiko SasakiMikiko SueTakaaki OdaAyako KametaKazuhide Hayama
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2018-12-042018-12-04522310.5430/ijdi.v5n2p23Foetal vascular lesion-Case report
https://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/ijdi/article/view/13394
<p class="a">Frequency and preciseness of prenatal detection of foetal tumours increases due to improvement of sophisticated imaging methods. As correct diagnosis impacts the course of care in utero, it is essentially to improve diagnostic workout in a case of detected foetal anomalies. Here we report the case of partly involuting congenital haemangioma of foetus, which antenataly caused foetal secondary cardiomegaly. Pregnant woman was referred to Riga Maternity Hospital with unexplained tumour on the surface of foetal head at 24+2 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound exam revealed tubular structure without solid components between calvarium and skin under the left ear with very rich vascularization. Magnetic Resonance Image demonstrated enhancing multi-cystic lobulated mass. Hypertrophic secondary cardiomegaly was present without any additional structural abnormality. The foetus remained stable until 36+4 weeks of gestation, when the size of tumour succeeded 85 mm × 46 mm. Haemangioma was confirmed after delivery as round raised and infiltrating vascular lesion. After birth MRI demonstrated its connection with a. carotis externa. Propranolol was recommended with continuing follow-up. At 2 years and 3 months of age the lesion decreased by size noticeably, but still persists. Accurate diagnosis lets obstetricians to optimize antenatal care by providing an opportunity for planning deliveries, preparing family and medical staff for appropriate postpartum therapy and management.</p>Natalija VedmedovskaSvetlana PolukarovaSarmite Dzelzite
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2018-05-282018-05-2852110.5430/ijdi.v5n2p1Imaging finding in diabetic mastopathy: A case report
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Diabetic mastopathy is an uncommon immunologic breast disease occurring usually in patients under long-term insulin treatment. It can pose a question of differential diagnosis with breast cancer especially in case of family history of breast cancer. We report the radiological diagnostic approach of a case of diabetic mastopathy with family history of breast cancer. The mammogram was nonspecific. Ultrasound showed two suspicious masses of right breast without suspicious enhancement on MRI. Diabetic mastopathy was confirmed on histology without cancer cells. Diabetic mastopathy is a diagnostic challenge and needs to be suspected in all patients with type I diabetes. Image-guided biopsy confirmation remains mandatory. The literature is briefly reviewed.Lynda Nadine Gui BileHanane AntounJudicael AhouryRaissa KabasEstelle Valerie Ohui-AckoFrederique Amrar-Vennier
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2018-11-112018-11-11521910.5430/ijdi.v5n2p19