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Episode 31: Imaging of Acute Trauma - Solid Organ Injury

In this episode, we continue a discussion of imaging acute trauma. This part emphasizes the imaging of solid organ injury. The organs discussed are the liver, spleen, kidney, pancreas, adrenal gland and gallbladder. We focus on recent changes in diagnostic criteria since 2018 and their significance in the daily diagnosis and management of trauma patients.

Host: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.
Guest: Hao Lo, MD, MBA. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Emergency Radiology, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Resources:

Kozar, R. A., Crandall, M., Shanmuganathan, K., Zarzaur, B. L., Coburn, M., Cribari, C., & AAST Patient Assessment Committee. (2018). Organ injury scaling 2018 update: spleen, liver, and kidney. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 85(6), 1119-1122.

AAST Injury Scoring Scale. www.aast.org/resources-detail/injury-scoring-scale
Lee, J. T., Slade, E., Uyeda, J., Steenburg, S. D., Chong, S. T., Tsai, R.,& LeBedis, C. A. (2021). American Society of Emergency Radiology Multicenter Blunt Splenic Trauma Study: CT and Clinical Findings. Radiology, 202917.

Episode 30: Introduction to Imaging Acute Trauma

In this episode, we discuss the basics of imaging acutely traumatized patients. We explain the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers. We discuss the idea of trauma activation in the emergency room, using the local UMass experience as an example. We describe the diagnostic evaluation process in the trauma bay. Finally, we discuss the modern imaging protocol, again using our local experience as an example.

Host: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.
Guest: Hao Lo, MD, MBA. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Emergency Radiology, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Resources:

Trauma Center Levels Explained. American Trauma Society website. www.amtrauma.org/page/TraumaLevels

ACS TQIP BEST PRACTICES GUIDELINES IN IMAGING. In conjunction with ACR, ASER; 2018. www.facs.org/-/media/files/qual…ng_guidelines.ashx

Episode 29: Imaging of Ovarian Masses

Classifying and categorizing ovarian masses can feel like a daunting task for radiology trainees. In this episode Dr. Alan Goldstein will discuss with us his approach to these lesions to help simplify the process. First, a few mimics and pitfalls will be presented. Then Dr. Goldstein will break down the three basic types of ovarian tumors with an emphasis on imaging features:

1. First, make sure the mass is truly ovarian in origin
(A) Appendiceal mucocele, peritoneal inclusion cyst, hydrosalpinx, subserosal fibroid, endometrioma, metastasis

2. Then break it down
(A) Epithelial tumors (cystic with solid components)
– Benign
– Borderline
– Malignant

(B) Sex cord stromal tumors (solid with cystic components)
– Fibroma
– Other stuff

(C) Germ cells tumors (bizarre masses in young patients)
– Dermoid cyst
– Other stuff

Hosts: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology. Hao Lo, MD, MBA. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Emergency Radiology, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Guest: Alan Goldstein, MD. Assistant Professor of Radiology & Division Chief of Abdominal Imaging, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Resources:

ACR Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS). Multiple links at: www.acr.org/Clinical-Resources/…Data-Systems/O-Rads
Foti P, Attina G, Spadola S, et al. MR imaging of ovarian masses: classification and differential diagnosis. Insights Imaging. 2016 Feb; 7(1): 21-41.
More advanced: Halankar J, Lo G, and Metser U. MRI classification and characterization of complex ovarian masses. Applied Radiology. www.appliedradiology.com/articles/mri…arian-masses

Episode 28: Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents (Part 2) - NSF & GDD

In this episode we continue our discussion of Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) from our introduction in Ep 27. Building on previous discussions of MRI safety (Ep9 & 11) and Contrast and Adverse Reactions from Ep 5 & 6, this episode will review specific considerations of gadolinium use in pregnancy and breast feeding. We also explore the non-acute adverse reactions of NSF and GDD.

This is part two of the two-part series on the basics of GBCA.

Host: Hao Lo, MD, MBA. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Emergency Radiology, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.
Guest: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Resources:
• Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent Accumulation and Toxicity: An Update. J. Ramalho, R.C. Semelka, M. Ramalho, R.H. Nunes, M. AlObaidy, and M. Castillo.AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 37:1192–98. dx.doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A4615
• Gadolinium Deposition Disease: A New Risk Management Threat. H. Benjamin Harvey, Vrushab Gowda, Glen Cheng. J Am Coll Radiol 2020;17:546-550. doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2019.11.009. creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• ABR Noninterpretative Skills Guide 2020. www.theabr.org/wpcontent/uploads…dy-Guide-2020.pdf

Episode 27: Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents (Part 1) - Intro & Safety

In this episode we discuss Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) or media (GBCM). Building on previous discussions of MRI safety (Ep9 & 11) and Contrast and Adverse Reactions from Ep 5 & 6, this episode will introduce MRI contrast agents (GBCA or GBCM), their make-up, categories and general safety profiles. m including some of the inherent safety issues that arise from them; the concept of safety zones and its importance; examples of unique safety issues in MRI, and the screening process. Summary of some common GBCA and their trade names includes:

Gadoteridol (ProHance) - Macrocyclic - Nonionic
Gadobutrol (Gadavist) - Macrocyclic - Nonionic
Gadoterate (Dotarem) - Macrocyclic - Ionic
Gadodiamide (Omniscan) - Linear - Nonionic
Gadoversetamide (Optimark) - Linear - Nonionic
Gadobenate (MultiHance) - Linear - Ionic
Gadopentetate dimeglumine (Magnevist) - Linear - Ionic

This is part one of a two-part series on the basics of GBCA.

Host: Hao Lo, MD, MBA. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Emergency Radiology, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.
Guest: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Resources:
• Use of Intravenous Iodinated Contrast Media in Patients with Kidney Disease: Consensus Statements from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation. Matthew S. Davenport, Mark A. Perazella, Jerry Yee, Jonathan R. Dillman, Derek Fine, Robert J. McDonald, Roger A. Rodby, Carolyn L. Wang, Jeffrey C. Weinreb. Radiology 2020; 294:660–668; doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019192094

• ABR Noninterpretative Skills Guide 2020. www.theabr.org/wp content/uploads/2020/02/NIS-Study-Guide-2020.pdf

Special Episode 26: Economic History of Radiology (Part 4) - Conclusion

In this fourth and concluding episode on the economic history of radiology, Prof. Levy discusses prior attempts of outsourcing and artificial intelligence machine learning of today.

Hosts: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology. Hao Lo, MD, MBA. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Emergency Radiology, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Guest: Frank Levy, PhD. Daniel Rose Professor (Emeritus) at MIT.

References:
Levy, Frank, and Max P. Rosen. "How Radiologists Are Paid: An Economic History, Part III: The Bubble Years." Journal of the American College of Radiology (2020). DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2020.02.012 .
Remus, Dana and Levy, Frank S., Can Robots Be Lawyers? Computers, Lawyers, and the Practice of Law (November 27, 2016). Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=2701092 or dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2701092

Special Episode 25: Economic History of Radiology (Part 3) - The Bubble Years

In this episode we continue discussing a historical perspective of the economics of radiology. In part 3 of this 4 part series, Prof. Levy continues discussing the bubble years of the 1990s.

Hosts: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology. Hao Lo, MD, MBA. Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Emergency Radiology, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

Guest: Frank Levy, PhD. Daniel Rose Professor (Emeritus) at MIT.

References:
Levy, Frank, and Max P. Rosen. "How Radiologists Are Paid: An Economic History, Part III: The Bubble Years." Journal of the American College of Radiology (2020). DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2020.02.012 .
Remus, Dana and Levy, Frank S., Can Robots Be Lawyers? Computers, Lawyers, and the Practice of Law (November 27, 2016). Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=2701092 or dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2701092

Special Episode 24: Economic History of Radiology (Part 2) - Advanced Imaging & Bubble Years

In this episode we continue discussing a historical perspective of the economics of radiology. In part 2 of this 4 part series, Prof. Levy and Dr. Rosen present changes which occurred in radiology after Medicare, including advanced imaging and how this affected cost and the radiology job market. We continue by discussing how these changes led to the bubble years of the 1990s.

Guests: Frank Levy, PhD. Daniel Rose Professor (Emeritus) at MIT.
Max P. Rosen, MD, MPH. Professor and Chair, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

References:
Levy, Frank, and Max P. Rosen. "How Radiologists Are Paid: An Economic History, Part II: Advanced Imaging and Radiologists’ Incomes." Journal of the American College of Radiology (2020). DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2020.02.013

Levy, Frank, and Max P. Rosen. "How Radiologists Are Paid: An Economic History, Part III: The Bubble Years." Journal of the American College of Radiology (2020). DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2020.02.012

Remus, Dana and Levy, Frank S., Can Robots Be Lawyers? Computers, Lawyers, and the Practice of Law (November 27, 2016). Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=2701092 or dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2701092

Special Episode 23: Economic History of Radiology (Part 1) - Early Years & Independent Billing

In this episode we welcome special guest, Frank Levy, PhD - an economist and Professor(Emeritus)at MIT. Professor Levy joins Max Rosen, MD – Chair of Radiology at UMass Chan to discuss a historical perspective of the economics of radiology. In part 1 of the series, Prof. Levy and Dr. Rosen begin by sharing how they begin to collaborate on this topic. We continue by discussing the radiology landscape before Medicare and the radiologists' fight for independent billing.

Guests: Frank Levy, PhD. Daniel Rose Professor (Emeritus) at MIT.
Max P. Rosen, MD, MPH. Professor and Chair, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

References: Levy, Frank, and Max P. Rosen. "How Radiologists Are Paid: An Economic History, Part I: The Fight for Independent Billing." Journal of the American College of Radiology (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2020.02.014

Episode 22: Imaging in the evaluation of HCC and liver transplantation (Part 2)

In this episode, we discuss the imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation with our guest Dr. Mark Masciocchi, Director of Body MRI. This is part 2 of a two part series. Key points of discussion in this episode include:
- Living liver donor transplantation
- Anatomic and radiologic considerations for potential living liver donors
- Common pitfalls in the imaging of HCC and liver transplantation

Guest: Mark Masciocchi, MD. Assistant Professor of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, UMass Chan Dept of Radiology.

References:
Catalano OA, Singh AH, Uppot RN, Hahn PF, Ferrone CR, Sahani DV. Vascular and Biliary Variants in the Liver: Implications for Liver Surgery. RadioGraphics. 2008;28(2):359-378. doi:10.1148/rg.282075099
Vascular and Biliary Variants in the Liver: Implications for Liver Surgery | RadioGraphics. Accessed August 24, 2020. https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/rg.282075099

Episode 21: Imaging in the evaluation of HCC and liver transplantation (Part 1)

In this episode, we discuss the imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation with our guest Dr. Mark Masciocchi, Director of Body MRI. Key discussion points include:

Diagnosis of HCC on imaging, particularly liver MRI
Importance of imaging for considering patients for liver transplantation
Living liver donor transplantation
Common complications after transplantation
Anatomic and radiologic considerations for potential living liver donors
Common pitfalls in the imaging of HCC and liver transplantation

References:

Catalano OA, Singh AH, Uppot RN, Hahn PF, Ferrone CR, Sahani DV. Vascular and Biliary Variants in the Liver: Implications for Liver Surgery. RadioGraphics. 2008;28(2):359-378. doi:10.1148/rg.282075099
Vascular and Biliary Variants in the Liver: Implications for Liver Surgery | RadioGraphics. Accessed August 24, 2020. https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/rg.282075099

Special Episode 20: Introduction to UMass Radiology

In this episode we welcome a special guest, Dr. Max Rosen – Chair of Radiology at UMass Chan. Dr. Rosen provides an overview of the department, including its history and growth. We will discuss the organization of the department and introduce the clinical, research and educational missions of the department. Dr. Rosen will share his thoughts on what prospective trainee or faculty member might want to know about the department.

References:

UMass Radiology. Message from the Chair. https://www.umassmed.edu/radiology/about-us/message-from-the-chair/

Episode 19: Introduction to BI-RADS

In this episode our guest, Dr. Carolynn Debenedectis rejoins us to discusses BI-RADS classification. This podcast is designed to give junior residents the basics they need to know to understand and use BI-RADS on their breast imaging rotation.

Resources:

Rao A, Feneis J, Lalonde C, Ojeda-Fournier, H. A Pictorial Review of Changes in the BI-RADS Fifth Edition. 2016; 36:623-639. https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/rg.2016150178

Episode 18: Evaluation of pyogenic septic arthritis in a native joint: what the radiology resident needs to know.

In this episode our guest, Dr. Ryan Tai discusses septic arthritis and the radiologist’s role in its work-up, diagnosis and management. The learning objectives for this podcast include:

Describe the pathophysiology of septic arthritis
Discuss the clinical manifestations of septic arthritis
Understand the role of imaging in the work-up of septic arthritis
Understand the role of joint aspiration in the diagnosis of septic arthritis
Briefly describe the treatment of septic arthritis

Resources:

Karchevsky, M et al. MRI Findings of Septic Arthritis and Associated Osteomyelitis in Adults. AJR 2004;192:119-122.
Greenspan, A and Tehransadeh J. Imaging of Infectious Arthritis. Radiology Clinics of North America 2001;39(2):267-276.

MedStudent Episode 17: Applying to Radiology Residency

In this episode our guest, Dr. Carolynn Debenedectis - Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of Education, will summarize what programs directors are looking for in your application to radiology residency. We will also discuss how COVID is changing the application season this year.

Resources:

COVID-19 and the Radiology Match: A Residency Program’s Survival Guide to the Virtual Interview Season. Acad Radiol 2020; July. DOI:10.1016/j.acra.2020.06.023 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7340060/

Episode 16: How to succeed in radiology residency: A program director’s perspective

In this episode our guest, Dr. Carolynn Debenedectis, discusses what to do during your first year of radiology to be successful. We will discuss the top 3 things program directors look for in the ideal 1^st year radiology resident.

Resources:

Getting Started: A Guide to Year One of Radiology Residency. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/RFS/RFS_Guide_Final.pdf

Episode 15: The art of “taking a case,” and the importance of consultative radiology (Part 2)

Guest: Byron Chen, MD, Division of Emergency Radiology
In this episode our guest, Dr. Byron Chen, continues his discussion from Episode 13 on the art of taking a case in radiology. In part 2 of the series, Dr. Chen continues the step-by-step primer based on his approach. This episode includes a discussion of presenting differential diagnosis and management, as well as suggestions and insight for trainees taking cases orally.

Resources:

Gunderman, Richard B., and Henry Y. Chou. The future of radiology consultation. Radiology (2016): 6-9. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2016152781
Currie, S., et al. How confident are general practitioners in interpreting neuroradiology reports? Clinical radiology 73.11 (2018): 944-950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2018.06.013

Episode 14: The art of “taking a case,” and the importance of consultative radiology

Guest: Byron Chen, MD, Division of Emergency Radiology
In this episode our guest, Dr. Byron Chen, discusses the art of taking a case in radiology, starting with the historical perspective. He gives us a step-by-step primer based on his approach, filled with many do’s and don’ts. Finally, we discuss the past, present and future of consultative radiology. This is the first of a two-part series.

Resources:

Gunderman, Richard B., and Henry Y. Chou. The future of radiology consultation. Radiology (2016): 6-9. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2016152781
Currie, S., et al. How confident are general practitioners in interpreting neuroradiology reports? Clinical radiology 73.11 (2018): 944-950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2018.06.013

Episode 13: MSK Eponyms

Guest: George (Chip) Watts, MD, Musculoskeletal Imaging Division
Eponyms in radiology have historically been used to describe many types of imaging findings. In this episode, Dr. Watts will discuss with us why we use eponyms and present a list of MSK eponym “categories”. Selected eponyms used in MSK imaging will be presented.

Resources:

Hunter TB, Peltier LF, Lund PJ. Musculoskeletal Eponyms: Who Are Those Guys? RadioGraphics. 2000; 20: 819-836. DOI: 10.1148/radiographics.20.3.g00ma20819
Hwang S., Schneider, R. Eponyms of Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions in the Musculoskeletal System: Who Were the People and What Are the Lesions? Pictorial Review. AJR 2010; 195: S50–S61. DOI: 10.2214/AJR.07.7137

Episode 12: Complex and Displaced Meniscal Tears

Guest: Christopher Sereni, MD, Musculoskeletal Imaging Division
Dr. Sereni returns to continue his discussion on meniscal injuries. In this podcast Dr. Sereni discusses the evolution of previously discussed basic tears into complex and displaced tears.

Resources:

Saad SS, Gorbachova T, Saing M (2015) Meniscal tears: scanned, scoped, and sculpted. Radiographics 35(4):1138–1139
De Smet AA. How I diagnose meniscal tears on knee MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012;199(3):481–499.

Episode 11: Basics of MR Imaging Safety (Part 2)

Guest: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR
This is the conclusion of the two-part series on the basics of MR imaging safety beginning with Episode 9. In this episode we discuss the components of the MRI system including some of the inherent safety issues that arise from them; the concept of safety zones and its importance; examples of unique safety issues in MRI, and the screening process. MR contrast safety and screening will be discussed separately in a future episode.

Resources:

A Practical Guide to MR Imaging Safety: What Radiologists Need to Know. Leo L. Tsai , Aaron K. Grant, Koenraad J. Mortele, Justin W. Kung, Martin P. Smith. Radiographics 2015; 35:1722-1737; DOI:10.1148/rg.2015150108

ABR Noninterpretative Skills Guide 2020. https://www.theabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NIS-Study-Guide-2020.pdf

Special Episode S1: Diagnosis and Imaging Features of Covid-19 Infection

Special Episode 10: Diagnosis and Imaging Features of Covid-19 Infection

Special guest: Dr. Maria Barile (Cardiothoracic Imaging Division)

Summary: This is a special episode recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic focusing on the diagnosis and imaging features of Covid-19 infection. Our guest is Dr. Maria Barile, our local expert in the Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging. We discuss the following topics:

Epidemiology of COVID-19 infection
Utility and role of PCR, XR, and CT in screening and diagnosis
Imaging appearances of COVID-19 (typical, indeterminate, atypical) and progression of disease as well as recommended radiology reporting practices
Fleischner Society recommendations for imaging PUI or COVID-19 positive patients

Resources:

Jeffrey P. Kanne , Brent P. Little, Jonathan H. Chung, Brett M. Elicker, Loren H. Ketai. Essentials for Radiologists on COVID-19: An Update—RadiologyScientific Expert Panel. Radiology. Feb 27. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2020200527
Scott Simpson et al. Radiological Society of North America Expert Consensus Statement on Reporting Chest CT Findings Related to COVID-19. Endorsed by the Society of Thoracic Radiology, the American College of Radiology, and RSNA. Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. 2020. 2, No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1148/ryct.2020200152
Fengxiang Song*, Nannan Shi*, Fei Shan, Zhiyong Zhang, Jie Shen, Hongzhou Lu, Yun Ling, Yebin Jiang. Emerging 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Pneumonia. Radiology. Vol. 295, No.1. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2020200274
Geoffrey D Rubin et al. The Role of Chest Imaging in Patient Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multinational Consensus Statement from the Fleischner Society. Radiology. 2020. Published Online:Apr 7 2020 https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2020201365
RSNA Covid-19 resources: https://www.rsna.org/covid-19

Episode 9: Basics of MR Imaging Safety (Part 1)

Guest: Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR
In this episode we discuss the components of the MRI system including some of the inherent safety issues that arise from them; the concept of safety zones and its importance; examples of unique safety issues in MRI, and the screening process. This is part one of a two-part series on the basics of MR imaging safety. MR contrast safety and screening will be discussed separately in a future episode.

Resources:

A Practical Guide to MR Imaging Safety: What Radiologists Need to Know. Leo L. Tsai , Aaron K. Grant, Koenraad J. Mortele, Justin W. Kung, Martin P. Smith. Radiographics 2015; 35:1722-1737; DOI:10.1148/rg.2015150108

ABR Noninterpretative Skills Guide 2020. https://www.theabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NIS-Study-Guide-2020.pdf

Episode 8: What Oncologists Look for in the Radiology Report

Dr. Lacey McIntosh discusses what Oncologists need in reports.

Staging - know where to look (based on primary site but also pathology)
Restaging - know what to expect (based on type of treatment - XRT, chemo, immunotherapy)
Big picture - same, better, worse; critical lesions that may require treatment (impending fractures, spinal cord involvement)
Chose words carefully - careful about using “progression” unless you are going to calculate that this meets RECIST criteria - consider using “increased tumor burden” instead

Resources:

Wang, G. X., Kurra, V., Gainor, J. F., Sullivan, R. J., Flaherty, K. T., Lee, S. I., & Fintelmann, F. J. (2017). Immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy: spectrum of imaging findings. Radiographics, 37(7), 2132-2144.

Episode 7: Introduction to PET/CT

Dr. Lacey McIntosh introduces PET/CT.

How functional imaging is different from anatomic imaging
Different tracers - FDG, NAF, DOTATATE, AXUMIN, PSMA
Limitations (size, lack of contrast in some places)
Pitfalls - know expected physiologic uptake and other processes that cause uptake
Future of PET - exciting implications for therapies

Resources:

Kapoor, V., McCook, B. M., & Torok, F. S. (2004). An introduction to PET-CT imaging. Radiographics, 24(2), 523-543..
Bar-Shalom, R., Valdivia, A. Y., & Blaufox, M. D. (2000, July). PET imaging in oncology. In Seminars in nuclear medicine (Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 150-185). WB Saunders.
Wallitt, K., Yusuf, S., Soneji, N., Khan, S. R., Win, Z., & Barwick, T. D. (2018). PET/CT in Oncologic Imaging of Nodal Disease: Pearls and Pitfalls: RadioGraphics Fundamentals| Online Presentation. RadioGraphics, 38(2), 564-565.
Wang, G. X., Kurra, V., Gainor, J. F., Sullivan, R. J., Flaherty, K. T., Lee, S. I., & Fintelmann, F. J. (2017). Immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy: spectrum of imaging findings. Radiographics, 37(7), 2132-2144.

Episode 6: IV Contrast and Acute Adverse Reactions (part 2)

This is part two of a two-part series on iodinated intravascular contrast. In this episode, we conclude our discussion the types of intravascular iodinated contrast media and their acute adverse reactions. Two additional practical case scenarios are provided.

Resources:

ABR Noninterpretative Skills Guide 2020. https://www.theabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NIS-Study-Guide-2020.pdf
American Collegeof Radiology. ACR Manual on Contrast Media (version 10.3). American College of Radiology Website. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Clinical-Resources/Contrast_Media.pdf.
Beckett, K. R., Moriarity, A. K., & Langer, J. M. (2015). Safe use of contrast media: what the radiologist needs to know. Radiographics, 35(6), 1738-1750.

Episode 5: IV Contrast and Acute Adverse Reactions (part 1)

In this episode, we discuss the types of intravascular iodinated contrast media and their acute adverse reactions. Four practical case scenarios help review the diagnosis and management of acute contrast reactions, premedication for history of allergic type contrast reaction, and acute contrast extravasation. This is part one of a two part series on iodinated intravascular contrast.

Resources:

ABR Noninterpretative Skills Guide 2020. https://www.theabr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NIS-Study-Guide-2020.pdf
American Collegeof Radiology. ACR Manual on Contrast Media (version 10.3). American College of Radiology Website. https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Clinical-Resources/Contrast_Media.pdf.
Beckett, K. R., Moriarity, A. K., & Langer, J. M. (2015). Safe use of contrast media: what the radiologist needs to know. Radiographics, 35(6), 1738-1750.

Episode 4: Introduction to Meniscal Tears

Dr. Christopher Sereni discusses basic meniscal anatomy, reviews the basic types of meniscal tears (horizontal, vertical longitudinal, radial), and provides a way to visualize them using kitchen implements. He briefly discusses the evolution of a basic tear into a complex/displaced tear. Complex tears and complications will be discussed in a future episode.

Resources:

Saad SS, Gorbachova T, Saing M (2015) Meniscal tears: scanned, scoped, and sculpted. Radiographics 35(4):1138–1139
De Smet AA. How I diagnose meniscal tears on knee MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012;199(3):481–499.

Episode 3: Aunt Minnie in CT Evaluation of Stroke

Hao and Chris discuss three Aunt Minnies in CT evaluation of Stroke with Dr. Aly Abayazeed from the division of Neuroradiology.

Hyperdense vessel sign
Insular ribbon sign
Delayed vessel sign

Resources:

Prognostic value of the hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign and stroke scale score before ultraearly thrombolytic therapy.T Tomsick, T Brott, W Barsan, J Broderick, E C Haley, J Spilker, J Khoury. American Journal of Neuroradiology Jan 1996, 17 (1) 79-85;
State-of-the-Art Imaging of Acute Stroke. Ashok Srinivasan, Mayank Goyal, Faisal Al Azri, and Cheemun Lum. RadioGraphics 2006 26:suppl_1, S75-S95
Improved Detection of Anterior Circulation Occlusions: The “Delayed Vessel Sign” on Multiphase CT Angiography. Byrne, G. Sugrue, E. Stanley, J.P. Walsh, S. Murphy, E.C. Kavanagh, P.J. MacMahon. American Journal of Neuroradiology Oct 2017, 38 (10) 1911-1916; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A5317

Episode 2: Arthritis – An approach to Hand & Wrist radiographs

Dr. Cerniglia presents a simple “ABCDEs” pneumonic (adapted from ABCs of Dr. Forrester’s original monograph Radiology of Joint Disease) to structure an approach to hand and wrist radiographs in patients with suspected or known arthritis:

A = Alignment
B = Bone production & density
C = Cartilage space
D = Distribution
E = Erosions
S = Soft tissues

The possible findings of each of these radiographic features are introduced. Specific arthritis features will be discussed in more details in upcoming episodes.

Resources:

Brewer, AC, Flemming, DJ, Bernard, SA (2012). Chapter 2: Evaluation of the Hand Film. Arthritis in Black and White, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA.

Episode 1: Congestive heart failure on chest radiography.

Hao and Chris discuss the common diagnosis of CHF in the emergency department setting. The four most relevant radiographic findings are discussed. Important clinical and radiographic pitfalls are also considered.

Cardiomegaly
Pleural effusion
Interstitial edema
Airspace edema

Resources:

The Radiologic Distinction of Cardiogenic and Noncardiogenic Edema
Milne et al
American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 144, Issue 5, 879-894
https://www.ajronline.org/doi/pdf/10.2214/ajr.144.5.879

Use of chest radiography in the emergency diagnosis of acute congestive heart failure
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