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Roberto Grassi, Vincenzo Esposito, Mariano Scaglione, Mario Cirillo, Salvatore Cappabianca, Giuseppe Guglielmi, Francesco Silvano Sasso, and Antonio Rotondo: Multi–Detector Row CT for Depicting Anatomic Features of Cephalothoracopagus Varieties: Revised Approach
A complete set of five variants of cephalothoracopagus is presented and, to the authors' knowledge, analyzed for the first time with multi-detector row helical computed tomography.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: e21. Published online July 12 2004, 10.1148/rg.e21 [Abstract] [Full Text] [MPEG movies]

RSNA Education Exhibits:

CME ARTICLE
Conrad Wittram, Michael M. Maher, Albert J. Yoo, Mannudeep K. Kalra, Jo-Anne O. Shepard, and Theresa C. McLoud: CT Angiography of Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnostic Criteria and Causes of Misdiagnosis
The article describes the technique of CT pulmonary angiography, diagnostic criteria for acute and chronic pulmonary embolism, and causes of misdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1219-1238 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045008); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

CME ARTICLE
Hatem Alkadhi, Simon Wildermuth, Lotus Desbiolles, Thomas Schertler, David Crook, Borut Marincek, and Thomas Boehm: Vascular Emergencies of the Thorax after Blunt and Iatrogenic Trauma: Multi–Detector Row CT and Three-dimensional Imaging
Multi-detector row CT angiography in combination with two- and three-dimensional reformation is the imaging modality of choice for evaluation of patients with acute vascular trauma of the thorax.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1239-1255 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035728); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

John Loewy, Amanda Loewy, and Edward J. Kendall: Reconsideration of Pacemakers and MR Imaging
The technological evolution of the pacemaker and the results of large prospective clinical trials significantly challenge the dogma of prohibiting pacemakers in the MR imaging environment and suggest that individually tailored examinations may be considered.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1257-1267 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045014); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Robert M. Steiner and John Loewy
Invited Commentary • Author's Response
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1267-1268 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045137); [Full Text] [PDF]

CME ARTICLE
Jung Im Jung, Hak Hee Kim, Seog Hee Park, Sun Wha Song, Myeong Hee Chung, Hyeon Sook Kim, Ki Jun Kim, Myeong Im Ahn, Soon Beom Seo, and Seong Tai Hahn: Thoracic Manifestations of Breast Cancer and Its Therapy
In most breast cancer patients, imaging demonstrates thoracic changes resulting from either treatment, complications of treatment, or tumor recurrence or metastasis, and familiarity with these radiologic findings allows accurate image interpretation and correct diagnosis.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1269-1285 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035062); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

CME ARTICLE
Ronit Karpati Devon, Mark A. Rosen, Carolyn Mies, and Susan G. Orel: Breast Reconstruction with a Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap: Spectrum of Normal and Abnormal MR Imaging Findings
MR imaging is an important tool for evaluation of the breast after reconstruction with a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap and may be used in conjunction with mammography and US to differentiate benign postoperative findings from tumor recurrence.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1287-1299 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035734); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

John R. Leyendecker, Vladislav Gorengaut, and Jeffrey J. Brown: MR Imaging of Maternal Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis during Pregnancy and the Immediate Postpartum Period
MR imaging can provide useful diagnostic information about abnormalities of the maternal abdomen and pelvis during pregnancy and the postpartum period without ionizing radiation and often without intravenous administration of contrast material.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1301-1316 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045036); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Christian J. Kellenberger, Monica Epelman, Stephen F. Miller, and Paul S. Babyn: Fast STIR Whole-Body MR Imaging in Children
The technique and normal findings of fast SE STIR whole-body MR imaging in children are described, and pathologic MR imaging findings are illustrated and correlated with those from conventional imaging.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1317-1330 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045048); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

CME ARTICLE
Nam C. Yu, Steven S. Raman, Monica Patel, and Zoran Barbaric: Fistulas of the Genitourinary Tract: A Radiologic Review
Knowledge of the causes, clinical features, and radiologic features is important in diagnosis of genitourinary tract fistulas, which can involve the upper urinary tract (kidney and ureter), the lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra), and the female reproductive tract (vagina and uterus).
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1331-1352 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035219); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

Dal Mo Yang, Dong Hae Jung, Hana Kim, Jee Hee Kang, Sun Ho Kim, Ji Hye Kim, and Hee Young Hwang: Retroperitoneal Cystic Masses: CT, Clinical, and Pathologic Findings and Literature Review
The CT and clinical features of various retroperitoneal cystic masses may suggest the presence of a specific lesion, so that familiarity with these features facilitates accurate diagnosis and treatment.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1353-1365 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045017); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

CME ARTICLE
Dushyant Sahani, Aparna Mehta, Michael Blake, Srinivasa Prasad, Gordan Harris, and Sanjay Saini: Preoperative Hepatic Vascular Evaluation with CT and MR Angiography: Implications for Surgery
Multisection CT angiography and MR angiography are complementary modalities that permit one-stop, comprehensive, noninvasive evaluation of the hepatic vasculature and have had a significant impact on the selection of candidates for surgery as well as on surgical technique.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1367-1380 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035224); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

CME ARTICLE
Avneesh Gupta, Joshua W. Stuhlfaut, Keith W. Fleming, Brian C. Lucey, and Jorge A. Soto: Blunt Trauma of the Pancreas and Biliary Tract: A Multimodality Imaging Approach to Diagnosis
Pancreatic and biliary injuries due to blunt trauma are uncommon but may be fatal and can be diagnosed with a variety of imaging modalities, including CT, MR cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, US, and hepatobiliary scintigraphy.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1381-1395 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045002); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

Laurel A. Littrell, Doris E. Wenger, Lester E. Wold, Franco Bertoni, K. Krishnan Unni, Lawrence M. White, Rita Kandel, and Murali Sundaram: Radiographic, CT, and MR Imaging Features of Dedifferentiated Chondrosarcomas: A Retrospective Review of 174 De Novo Cases
The combined use of radiography, CT, and MR imaging can help accurately predict the possibility of dedifferentiation in a malignant cartilage tumor, thereby ensuring adequate tumor sampling at biopsy and improving diagnostic accuracy.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1397-1409 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045009); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

CME ARTICLE
Lale Kostakoglu, Ruth Hardoff, Rosna Mirtcheva, and Stanley J. Goldsmith: PET-CT Fusion Imaging in Differentiating Physiologic from Pathologic FDG Uptake
The article discusses and illustrates the overlap between normal physiologic and pathologic findings at FDG PET as well as the advantages and limitations of PET-CT in helping to avoid false-positive and false-negative findings.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1411-1431 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035725); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

AFIP Archives:

CME ARTICLE
Mark D. Murphey, John F. Carroll, Donald J. Flemming, Thomas L. Pope, Francis H. Gannon, and Mark J. Kransdorf: From the Archives of the AFIP: Benign Musculoskeletal Lipomatous Lesions
The article describes the clinical, pathologic, and imaging features of benign musculoskeletal lipomatous lesions, with emphasis on radiologic-pathologic correlation.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1433-1466 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045120); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] CME Test (opens in a new window)

Lucie C. Martin, Demetrios Papadatos, Claudine Michaud, and Jane Thomas: Best Cases from the AFIP: Liver Teratoma
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1467-1471 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035209); [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

J. Brett Fugitt, Michael L. Puckett, Michael M. Quigley, and Stewart M. Kerr: Necrotizing Fasciitis
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1472-1476 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035169); [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Francesca D. Beaman, Mark J. Kransdorf, and David M. Menke: Schwannoma: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1477-1481 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045001); [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lifelong Learning:

Jannette Collins: Education Techniques for Lifelong Learning: Principles of Adult Learning
The article discusses the differences in how adults and preadults learn, the science of adult learning principles, and how these principles can be applied to radiologic education.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1483-1489 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045020); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

infoRAD:

John Eng and Jason M. Eisner: Informatics in Radiology (infoRAD): Radiology Report Entry with Automatic Phrase Completion Driven by Language Modeling
Language modeling, a technology found in many computerized speech recognition systems, can also be used in a text editor to implement an automated phrase completion feature that significantly reduces the number of keystrokes required to generate a radiology report, therefore increasing typing speed.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1493-1501 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035197); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental Formulas]

Ronald D. Caruso: Informatics in Radiology (infoRAD): Personal Computer Security: Part 2. Software Configuration and File Protection
Although proper configuration of software security settings and proper file management may cause some inconvenience, they are necessary and important for ensuring safe computer use.
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1503-1512 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245035212); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Plenary Session:

Burton P. Drayer, George S. Bisset, III, Georgeann McGuinness, Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, Elliot K. Fishman, and Nancy M. Major: Image Interpretation Session: Sunday, November 28, 2004
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1523-1534 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045937); [Abstract] [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

David E. Avrin and Ronald L. Arenson: infoRAD 2004: Why You Need Informatics Education at RSNA 2004
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1491-1492 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045147); [Full Text] [PDF]

Letters to the Editor:

Thomas J. Kroencke, Satomi Kawamoto, and Elliot K. Fishman: Ovarian Artery Variant: Another Unexpected Extrarenal Condition That May Affect Donor Nephrectomy • Drs Kawamoto and Fishman respond:
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1513-1514 (DOI: 10.1148/rg.245045072); [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Illuminations:

: Intraosseous Lipoma
RadioGraphics 2004 24: 1432 [Figures Only] [Full Text] [PDF]

Errata:

: Errata
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Departments:

: Call for Historical Anecdotes
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: Publication Information for Authors
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