Expert System for Bone Scan Interpretation Improves Progression Assessment in Bone Metastatic Prostate Cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s12325-017-0505-z
Abstract: IntroductionThe bone scan index (BSI) was introduced as a quantitative tool for tumor involvement in bone of patients with metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa). The computer-aided diagnosis device for BSI analysis EXINIboneBSI seems to represent technical… read more here.
Keywords: interpretation; prostate cancer; bone; bone scan ... See more keywords
The mystery of black lungs in a patient with calciphylaxis
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DOI: 10.1007/s40620-021-01121-y
Abstract: A 52-year-old woman, on maintenance hemodialysis for 7 years, was admitted to the hospital due to extensive and painful purpura, and necrotic ulcers with black eschars on the lower extremities, which developed over 2 months.… read more here.
Keywords: calciphylaxis; metastatic pulmonary; calcification; black lungs ... See more keywords
Practice patterns and outcomes of equivocal bone scans for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer: Results from SEARCH
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2019.01.004
Abstract: Objective To review follow-up imaging after equivocal bone scans in men with castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and examine the characteristics of equivocal bone scans that are associated with positive follow-up imaging. Methods We identified… read more here.
Keywords: risk; follow imaging; equivocal bone; bone ... See more keywords
Variations in Preoperative Use of Bone Scan Among Medicare Beneficiaries Undergoing Radical Cystectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.02.028
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To examine factors associated with bone scan use in patients undergoing radical cystectomy and to assess trends in use over time. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare data, we identified 5573… read more here.
Keywords: use; bone; bone scan; undergoing radical ... See more keywords
Evaluation of selective bone scan staging in prostate cancer - external validation of current strategies and decision-curve analysis.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41391-022-00515-8
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recommendations for staging newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients vary between guidelines and literature. METHODS Our objective was to validate and compare prediction models selecting newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients for bone scan staging. To… read more here.
Keywords: preference ratios; prostate; bone scan; prostate cancer ... See more keywords
A parallel deep learning network framework for whole-body bone scan image analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz423
Abstract: Abstract Background A parallel deep learning network framework for whole-body bone scan image analysis Whole-body bone scan image analysis in nuclear medicine is a common method assisting physicians in bone metastases detection of cancer. As… read more here.
Keywords: science; deep learning; university; bone scan ... See more keywords
Segmented linear correlations between bone scan index and prostate cancer biomarkers, alkaline phosphatase, and prostate specific antigen in patients with a Gleason score ≥7
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029515
Abstract: Abstract Technetium-99m methyl diphosphonate bone scintigraphy is relatively easily accessible for detecting bone metastases in prostate cancer patients. However, it is subjective and can be challenging to compare images taken at different time points. The… read more here.
Keywords: prostate cancer; bone scan; bsi; patients gleason ... See more keywords
Restoration of Tc-99m methyl diphosphonate bone scan image using Richardson–Lucy algorithm
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DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000001544
Abstract: Introduction In this study, the optimal input parameters point spread function (PSF) and the number of iterations of the Richardson–Lucy algorithm were experimentally determined to restore Tc-99 m methyl diphosphonate (MDP) whole-body bone scan images.… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; quality; image; bone scan ... See more keywords
Bone scan with technetium 99m-methyl diphosphonate, the missing link in the initial staging of muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000001559
Abstract: Background Accurate staging is crucial to determine the type of treatment for patients with bladder cancer (BCa), especially in high-risk cases. We aimed to assess the role of bone scan in the initial staging of… read more here.
Keywords: bone scan; staging muscle; bone; initial staging ... See more keywords
Pancreatitis, Panniculitis, and Polyarthritis Syndrome Detected on 99mTc-MDP Bone Scan.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000003460
Abstract: Pancreatitis, panniculitis, and polyarthritis syndrome is a rare disease. A 49-year-old man recently complained of bilateral ankle and epigastric pain. An ankle x-ray showed subcutaneous soft tissue swelling. Subsequent Tc-MDP bone scan showed foci of… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatitis; mdp bone; polyarthritis syndrome; bone scan ... See more keywords
Bone Scan With SPECT/CT Demonstrated C1 to C2 Involvement in Rheumatic Arthritis.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004160
Abstract: ABSTRACT An 80-year-old man was treated with rituximab for active rheumatoid arthritis until 2019, now controlled with Salazopyrin, prednisolone, methotrexate, and folic acid. However, laboratory data showed elevated C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Whole-body… read more here.
Keywords: arthritis; spect demonstrated; bone scan; scan spect ... See more keywords