Original Articles

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 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

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.