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Dual-energy Computed Tomography for Diagnosis of Gouty Tophus of Tibia with Pathological Fracture Simulating Malignancy

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CYH Chan, KWK Tsang, KC Lai, MK Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:59-63

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1715374

Gouty tophus with pathological fracture is rare and can mimic infection and malignancy. We report the first case of intra-osseous tophus of the tibia

The Role of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

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J Kodiyan, RA Zlotecki, M Scarborough, J Reith, WM Mendenhall

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:47-52

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1715385

Background: This article reviews our 47-year experience of radiotherapy (RT) as adjuvant treatment for histologically confirmed pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS).

Clinical and Radiological Differentiation of Septic Arthritis and Transient Synovitis of the Hip

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TWY Chin, KS Tse

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:41-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716813

Objective: To distinguish septic arthritis (SA) and transient synovitis (TS) of the hip based on clinical, laboratory, and imaging parameters.

Metal Artefact Reduction for Orthopaedic Devices Using Monoenergetic Extrapolation from Dual-energy Computed Tomography

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JCY Lee, CK Shiu, KC Lai, MK Chan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:34-40

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716423

Objectives: To assess the diagnostic performance and clinical efficacy of metal artefact reduction using monoenergetic imaging with dual-energy computed tomography (DECT).

Management of Chordoma in a Tertiary Hospital in Hong Kong

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JCH Chan, AKC Leung, ST Fong, HM Chiu, RKC Ngan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:28-33

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716854

Objectives: To report the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcome of 25 patients with chordoma.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Ligamentous Injuries in Ankle Sprain

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PY Chu, WSW Chan, HC Lee, YW Hon, JCS Chan, KKL Lo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:17-27

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716848

Ankle sprains are common. Injury to the ankle ligaments is increasingly diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Mild Recessive RYR1 Gene-related Congenital Myopathies: Genetic and Histopathological Correlation

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GHT Ng, JJK Ip, SHS Chan, RSL Ho, WWM Lam

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:53-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1715394

Objective: To review and evaluate the pattern of muscle involvement evidenced on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with mild recessive mutations in

State-of-the-art Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Technical Review

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L Xiao, MK Yuen

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:6-16

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716836

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used widely in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders.

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Imaging and Radiotherapy

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MK Yuen

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:4-5

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716446

No abstract available.

Women’s Imaging and Oncology

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RKC Ngan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:236-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616445

No abstract available.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Breast Augmentation and Complications: a Pictorial Essay

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HHC Tsang, JWC Wai, JLF Chiu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:303-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615328

With an increasing number of women undergoing breast augmentation and later presenting with breast symptoms, radiologists need to be familiar with the different imaging appearances. Mammography and

Giant Fibroadenoma Presenting as an Axillary Mass in a Young Renal Transplant Recipient on Long-term Cyclosporine A Therapy

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JCM Sitt, SY Ni, VYK Tsoi, WC Chan, HHL Chau

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:300-2

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615367

We report on a young female renal transplant recipient on long-term cyclosporine A therapy who developed a giant fibroadenoma presenting as a rapidly enlarging solitary left axillary mass, with a background history

Stereotactic-guided Vacuum-assisted Breast Biopsy in the Asian Population: What Factors Affect Marker Migration?

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VYK To, KM Wong, WS Mak, KM Kwok, CW Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:293-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615395

Objective: Stereotactic-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) can be performed in small breast masses, distortions, and microcalcifications. A metallic marker is deployed at the corresponding biopsy site to facilitate

Breast Sonoelastography: Our Preliminary Experience in 155 Lesions

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MC Lam, KML Wong, WS Mak, KMK Kwok, HS Lam, CW Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:287-92

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615379

Objectives: To determine whether shear wave velocity is correlated with the ultrasound Breast Imaging–Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) grading and pathology result, and to establish a cutoff value to distinguish benign and

Mucocele-like Lesions of the Breast: Mammographic, Sonographic, and Pathologic Findings and Upgrade Rate

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HHC Tsang, JWC Wai, JLF Chiu, OK Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:279-86

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615330

Objective: To describe the mammographic, sonographic, and pathologic appearance of mucocele-like lesions (MLLs) of the breast and to determine the upgrade rate following

Efficacy of Radioguided Occult Lesion Localisation: How Well are We Doing?

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AKY Au, AYH Wan, BST Leung, SSW Lo, WWC Wong, JLS Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:269-78

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615317

Objective: To assess the radiological, scintigraphic, surgical, and histological success rates of radioguided occult lesion localisation

Use of Uterine Artery Embolisation for Pregnancy-related Complications: a Single-Institution Experience

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MC Lam, SS Lo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:262-8

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615358

Objective: To evaluate the indications, efficacy, and complications of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) in different

Correlation of Dose-reporting Parameters in Two-dimensional and Three-dimensional Image-guided Brachytherapy for Cancer of the Cervix Uteri: a Single-Institution Experience

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SWK Siu, AMK Chow, TMC Ng, FNF Tang, PPY Ho, WWL Chan, MHM Szeto, PWK Kwong, TW Leung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:256-61

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616398

Objective: Different dose-reporting parameters are suggested for two-dimensional and three-dimensional image-guided brachytherapy for cancer of the cervix uteri. We aimed to determine if there is any correlation between

Diagnostic Accuracy of Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Staging Endometrial Cancer: a Five-year Experience

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CYH Chan, SKW Shek, SKY Kwok, WK Wong, THN Wong, DHS Fung, WL Poon

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:249-55

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615345

Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in predicting deep myometrial invasion, cervical stromal invasion, and pelvic lymph node involvement in the preoperative assessment of women

Mid-term Results and Efficacy of Uterine Artery Embolisation for Symptomatic Fibroids in the Local Population

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KYK Wong, VWT Chan, PCH Kwok, KY Leung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:239-48

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615307

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) for treatment of symptomatic fibroids in Hong Kong Chinese women.

Sonographic Features and Diagnostic Algorithm of Common Scrotal Masses in Children: with Pathological Correlations

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JCM Sitt, AWH Chan, J Mou, J Abrigo, YH Tam, KF To, WCW Chu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:217-28

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1614245

This pictorial review aimed to present the sonographic appearances of common scrotal masses in children, supplemented with pathological findings in operative cases. This review also

Myelination Clock: a Simplified Step-by-step Approach to Normal Myelination

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SM Prabhu, V Yadav, D Prakash, S Sudhakar, S Mani

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:208-16

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1614286

Myelination is an essential step in the functional maturation of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging allows the degree of maturation of a child’s brain to be assessed by estimation of the

Pneumatic Reduction of Paediatric Intussusception: Clinical Experience and Factors Affecting Outcome

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P Tang, EKC Law, WCW Chu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:200-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615390

Objectives: To determine the success rate of pneumatic reduction of intussusception, and to identify factors that predict an unsuccessful outcome among Chinese

Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Spinal Dysraphism

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K Singh, CL Thukral, K Gupta, N Singh, SL Aggrawal, KS Ded

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:192-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615365

Objectives: This study aimed to characterise and categorise the site and type of spinal dysraphism as seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to study additional / associated

Cumulative Radiation Dose from Radiography in Preterm Infants during Hospitalisation

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KYK Lau, SCN Hui, HM Cheung, PC Ng, WCW Chu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:183-91

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615349

Objectives: Preterm infants with low gestational age (GA) and very low birth weight experience high morbidity and mortality. Chest and abdominal radiographs are

Clinical Audit of Radiation Dose Reduction in Micturating Cystourethrogram: an Initiative for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

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KYA Au, WCW Wong, LSJ Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:170-82

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615384

Objectives: To ensure that the radiation dose from micturating cystourethrograms (MCUs) performed in our centre is regularly and constantly reviewed, and to

Radiation Protection in Paediatric Computed Tomography Revisited

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D Liu, PL Khong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2016;19:166-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616401

Advances in medical imaging have been exponential in recent years, resulting in significant improvements to patient care. This has also incurred an increase in radiation exposure for