Articoli di riviste sul tema "Anomalie Gadolinium"

Sono stati studiati con RM 29 pazienti con anomalie di drenaggio venoso in condizio-ni basali e dopo Gadolinio-DTPA; 24 sono stati sottoposti anche ad angio-RM. Nella valutazione dei risultati è stato assegnato un punteggio: 0 quando l'anomalia non era evidenziata; 1 per la rappresentazione del solo collettore; 2 per la dimostrazione del collettore e delle vene midollari; 3 per la dimostrazione del collettore, delle vene midollari e del tipo di drenaggio. È stata inoltre considerata la presenza di eventuali angiomi cavernosi associati e l'eventuale correlazione con la sintomatologia. Le sequenze SE Tl pesate dopo Gadolinio-DTPA in doppia dose sono risultate quelle con maggiore accuratezza diagnostica (score 77) sia rispetto alle sequenze basali (T1 score 12, T2 score 31) sia nei 24 pazienti sottoposti anche ad angio-RM (SE T1 dopo Gadolinio score 66, angio-RM score 61). L'angio-RM è risultata utile nell' evidenziare il tipo di drenaggio. In 5 casi l'anomalia di sviluppo venoso era associata ad un angioma cavernoso, in 4 casi le due malformazioni erano in stretto rapporto; solo in due casi però l'angioma cavernoso presentava il tipico aspetto a «pop-corn». In un solo paziente l'anomalia venosa si è presentata come evento emorragico, mentre in un altro caso era in stretto rapporto con un'area di basso segnale in T1 e T2, esito di una pregressa emorragia. Nel 34% i pazienti hanno presentato epilessia senza però una costante correlazione tra sede dell'ano-malia venosa e sede dell'anomalia elettroencefalografica.

Gadolinium (Gd), a member of the rare earth elements (REE), is becoming an increasingly observed microcontaminant in waters of developed regions. Anthropogenic Gd anomalies were first noted in 1996 and were determined to be sourced from Gd-based contrast agents used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This study investigates Gd anomalies in North Carolina’s Triangle Area, focusing on surrounding wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Samples were obtained from upstream and downstream of selected WWTPs as well as a freshwater reservoir that supplies part of the region’s drinking water. The PAAS-normalized samples indicate Gd anomalies in the influent, effluent, and downstream samples. We quantify the anthropogenic Gd in wastewater samples to constitute between 98.1% to 99.8%. Sample comparisons show an average increase of 45.3% estimated anthropogenic Gd between samples upstream and downstream of WWTPs. This research contributes to the existing database demonstrating the presence of anthropogenic Gd in developed regions. Although current Gd concentrations are not near toxic levels, they should be continuously monitored as a micropollutant and serve as a wastewater tracer.

Rare earth elements (REEs), known as “industrial vitamins”, are widely used in medical treatment, industry, agriculture, etc. However, with the increasing demand for REEs, excess REEs, such as gadolinium (Gd), are considered micropollutants in the environment. In this paper, the distributions of dissolved REEs were analyzed in three small streams, in order to determine the extent and occurrence of Gd anomalies. The shale-normalized REE patterns in the three streams were less smooth with heavy REEs higher than light REEs, for a weak reaction of the heavy REE complexes. A negative Ce (cerium) anomaly and positive samarium (Sm) and europium (Eu) anomalies were observed in the three streams and the negative Ce anomaly was affected by the pH of the alkaline rivers. However, a positive Gd anomaly was found in only a typical urban small stream, Jinzhong. With a population of approximately 60,000, Jinzhong runs by a hospital and through wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The concentrations of Gd in Jinzhong ranged from 1.54 to 86.65 ng/L with high anthropogenic Gd proportions (63.64%–98.07%). Anthropogenic Gd showed significant seasonal variations and distinct spatial disparities from upstream to downstream, and it was associated with certain ions such as Cl−. Anthropogenic Gd could be attributed to gadopentetic acid (Gd-DTPA), which is used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in hospitals. This type of Gd was shown to be correlated with municipal wastewater. Due to the high stability and low particulate reactivity in water, anthropogenic Gd has great potential to serve as a tracer to prove the presence of medical wastewater.

A single-crystal X-ray structure study of gadolinium triiron tetraborate, GdFe_3(BO_3)_4, at room temperature and at 90 K is reported. At room temperature GdFe_3(BO_3)_4 crystallizes in a trigonal space group, R32 (No. 155), the same as found for other members of the iron borate family RFe_3(BO_3)_4. At 90 K the structure of GdFe_3(BO_3)_4 transforms to the space group P3_{1}21 (No. 152). The low-temperature structure determination gives new insight into the weakly first-order structural phase transition at 156 K and into the related Raman phonon anomalies. The presence of two inequivalent iron chains in the low-temperature structure provides a new perspective on the interpretation of the low-temperature magnetic properties.

Gli autori descrivono, otto casi di angioma venoso (AV) esaminati con RM ed angiografia a risonanza magnetica con tecnica 2D TOF, sequenze FISP. La buona qualità delle immagini ottenute, ha permesso di definire sempre i caratteri anatomo-patologici della anomalia (sede, estensione, configurazione, ecc.) e si conviene sull'utilità di completare lo studio RM di base con lo studio Angio-RM del circolo venoso: in quattro casi è stato somministrato. Gadolinio-DTPA che ha migliorato sensibilmente la qualità delle immagini. È stata inoltre eseguita una correlazione clinico-radiologica, rilevatasi positiva solo in un caso, a dimostrazione che tale anomalia del circolo venoso, pur essendo congenita, raramente appare sintomatica e generalmente non necessita di alcun approccio terapeutico. In conclusione lo studio del circolo venoso cerebrale con Angio-RM è considerato dagli autori opportuno in tutti i casi in cui l'esame di base RM sia diagnostico o dia il sospetto di anomalia vascolare venosa, per una maggiore accuratezza diagnostica al fine di evitare lo studio con angiografia tradizionale.

AbstractLarge single crystals of GdCa4O(BO3)3 (space group Cm) were grown by the Czochralski method. Dielectric, piezoelectric and elastic coefficients at room temperature as well as specific heat capacity, thermal expansion and cation disorder were studied employing a variety of methods including resonant ultrasound spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, dilatometry and X-ray diffraction techniques. The electromechanical parameters (4 dielectric, 10 piezoelectric and 13 elastic stiffness coefficients) obtained on different samples are in excellent agreement indicating high internal consistency of our approach, whereas the values reported in literature differ significantly. The elastic behaviour of GdCa4O(BO3)3 resembles the one of structurally related fluorapatite, i.e. the elastic anisotropy is relatively small and the longitudinal effect of the deviations from Cauchy-relations exhibit a pronounced minimum along the direction of the dominating chains of cation polyhedra. GdCa4O(BO3)3 exhibits a maximum longitudinal piezoelectric effect of 7.67 × 10−12 CN−10, a value in the order of that of langasite-type materials. Significant changes of the calcium/gadolinium distribution on the 3 independent cation sites accompanied by characteristic anomalies of heat capacity and thermal expansion suggest processes of nonconvergent cation ordering above about 900 K in GdCa4O(BO3)3.

Cerebral vascular malformations are hamartomas, classified into four distinct groups:arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, capillary telangiectasias, anddevelopmental venous anomalies. These abnormal vascular entities have distinct histopathological, radiological, and clinical features, which make them different from one another. We report a case of a 37-year-old man, who presented with headaches, generalized grand mal seizures, and an episode of loss of consciousness, due to a left temporal cavernoma. Gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted MR images showed a left temporal “popcorn-like” lesion, with heterogeneousenhancement, measuring 15/17/18 mm, suggestive of a cavernoma (angiographically occultmalformation). The T2-weighted MRI showed a right cerebellar venous plexus, draining into alarger central vein and the angiogram revealed the pathognomonic caput medusae aspect of avenous angioma. Microsurgical resection of the left temporal cavernous malformation wasperformed using a left frontal temporal approach. The venous angioma was spared to avoid venousinfarction and cerebral edema with devastating vital consequences. The intra- and postoperativecourses were uneventful with total recovery. The seizures remitted under anticonvulsant therapy,and the postoperative computer tomography investigation were within normal limits. The venous angioma was situated in the right cerebellar hemisphere, rather than near the cavernoma, its location making this the particular aspect of this case.

Considering the pathogenesis of prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas, one should not regard this problem as a purely academic one, considering that mutations in genes and disruptions in the pituitary cell genome are a rather rare process. On the contrary, almost every second living person is a carrier of a violation in the pituitary cell genome, leading to the formation of an adenoma throughout life. Thus, over half a century, various authors emphasized that among non-selective autopsy material, the prevalence (up to 27-30% or more) of pituitary adenomas, which have no clinical manifestation, is unusually high [24]. The materials of analytical studies of recent years also show a lower (11-23%), but still quite significant level of detection of pituitary adenomas in the section [18, 59]. Assessment of intravital prevalence of asymptomatic pituitary adenomas performed in 100 volunteers (70 women and 30 men) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrasting gadolinium showed that among healthy volunteers of both sexes they occur in approximately 10% of cases (7 women and 3 men), varying from 3 to 6 mm in diameter [42]. A similar study performed among healthy women of reproductive age using high-resolution computed tomography (CT) scans (overlapping sections 1.5 mm thick) showed the same frequency of occurrence of such pituitary anomalies [85].

Introduction. Accessory spleen (splenunculus) is one of the most common benign congenital anomalies in humans. The location of splenunculus may vary from perisplenic, greater omental or mesenterial to intraparenchymal (pancreas, stomach, duodenum, etc.). In the latter case, the additional spleen is called ectopic (from the greekektoposdisplaced). Most frequently detection of such splenic lobules occurs accidentally via abdominal ultrasound.Objective: two cases of verified intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) and main criteria for differential diagnosis with other hypervascular pancreatic lesions.Materials and methods. We present two case reports: a 43-year-old woman with a history of kidney cancer and a healthy 61-year-old man. In both cases, pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasia (NEN) was initially suspected. Preoperative diagnostics included abdominal ultrasound examination and multiphase dynamic computed tomography (CT) with intravenous bolus nonionic iodine-based contrast agent (native, arterial – 10 sec, venous – 60 sec and delayed – 300 sec after threshold density of 150 HU in the aorta was exceeded). In one case magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) including axial, sagittal and coronal T1and T2-weighted images, diffusion-weighted images and dynamiccontrast-enhanced series with gadolinium chelate was performed. Both patients underwent robotic assisted distal pancreas resection. Morphological examination revealed IPAS.Results. In contrast-enhanced computed tomography IPAS has densitometric parameters similar to the spleen. Generally, magnetic resonance imaging does not differentiate IPAS, NEN and hypervascular metastases, since all three are generally T2-hyperintense and T1-hypointense. Contrast enhancement pattern with gadolinium chelateswas similar to CT-contrast enhancement pattern.Conclusion. Intrapancreatic accessory spleen does not require surgical treatment. Therefore, differential diagnosis between IPAS and neuroendocrine neoplasia, solid pseudopapillary tumor and hypervascular pancreatic metastases is crucial. MRI has an advantage with non-invasive diffusionweighted images (DWI). The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of IPAS will be quantitatively similar to the main spleen while other lesion will demonstrate lower ADC values. Scintigraphy with red blood cells bound with 99mTc utilizes the reticuloendothelial system (RES) in the spleen demonstrating characteristic uptake in the IPASand the main spleen. Ultrasound with color Doppler and contrast enhancement may be a good addition to our armamentarium. One can evaluate the vascular pedicle of the IPAS, as well as contrast agent retention in RES via sonography. We believe the multimodal approach including MRI with DWI/ADC to be the most effective.

Headache disorders (HDs) are among the most common conditions of the central nervous system, with an estimated prevalence of 50% in adult population. The aim of this work is to analyze the prevalence of structural anomalies that may explain HDs in MRI exams performed to rule out secondary headache in real-world practice, as well as risk factors associated with these lesions. We conducted a retrospective observational study based on a consecutive case series of all patients that underwent brain MRI due to headache from 1 January 2019 to 31 May 2019. We included patients from six MRI diagnostic centers accounting for four provinces of Andalusia (southern Spain). Bivariate and multivariate logistical regression models were performed to identify risk factors associated with the outcomes (1) presence of a structural finding potentially explaining headache, (2) presence of intracranial space-occupying lesions (SOLs), and (3) presence of intracranial tumors (ITs). Of the analyzed sample (1041 patients), a structural finding that could explain headache was found in 224 (21.5%) patients. SOLs were found in 50 (6.8%) patients and ITs in 12 (1.5%) patients. The main factors associated with structural abnormalities were female sex (OR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.02–1.85), accompanying symptoms (OR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.05–1.89), use of gadolinium-based contrast agents (OR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.31–2.72) and previously known conditions potentially explaining headache (OR, 2.44; 95% CI, 1.55–3.84). Female sex (p = 0.048) and accompanying symptoms (p = 0.033) were also associated with ITs in bivariate analyses. Our results may be relevant for different medical specialists involved in the diagnosis, management and prevention of headache. Moreover, the risk factors identified in our study might help the development of public health strategies aimed at early diagnosis of brain tumors. Future studies are warranted to corroborate our findings.

Introduction: An avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter of the femur in adults is rare and should be differentiated from neoplastic lesions. We present a rare case of avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter of the femur with prodromal symptoms in an adult. Case Report: A right-handed 40-year-old man with gradual-onset left hip joint pain resulting from baseball pitching consulted a neighborhood doctor. X-ray images did not show any obvious anomalies; however, the pain persisted. Two months after the onset of pain, he stumbled when getting into a car, and the pain worsened. He was then brought into our hospital’s emergency unit, and an avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter of the left femur was detected. Due to mild displacement (<20 mm) and no neoplastic lesions by gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and the technetium scintigraphy, he was managed conservatively. During the final follow-up, 1 year after the onset of symptoms, non-union of the lesser trochanteric fracture was noticed. However, there were no pain and no limited range of motion at the hip joint; therefore, he had no problems with daily activities and sports. Conclusion: The avulsion fracture of the lesser trochanter of the femur in our patient may have been caused by repeated flexion, adduction, and internal rotation of the hip joint during baseball pitching. Although bone union was not achieved, his condition was managed successfully using conservative treatment. Our experience offers a few key learning points to manage such rare fracture occurrences in adults and suggests that conservative treatment is often sufficient for mild displacement (<20 mm) of the fracture.

The aim of this review is to identify possible structural abnormalities of BrS and their potential association with symptoms, risk stratification, and prognosis. (1) Background: BrS has always been considered a purely electrical disease and imaging techniques do not currently play a specific role in the diagnosis of this arrhythmic syndrome. Some authors have recently hypothesized the presence of structural and functional abnormalities. Therefore, several studies investigated the presence of pathological features in echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with BrS, but results were controversial. (2) Methods: We performed a systematic review of the literature on the spectrum of features detected by echocardiography and cardiac MRI. Articles were searched in Pubmed, Cochrane Library, and Biomed Central. Only papers published in English and in peer-reviewed journals up to November 2021 were selected. After an initial evaluation, 596 records were screened; the literature search identified 19 relevant articles. (3) Results: The imaging findings associated with BrS were as follows: right ventricular dilation, right ventricular wall motion abnormalities, delayed right ventricular contraction, speckle and feature tracking abnormalities, late gadolinium enhancement, and fat infiltration in the right ventricle. Furthermore, these features emerged more frequently in patients carrying the genetic mutation on the sodium voltage-gated channel α-subunit 5 (SCN5A) gene. (4) Conclusions: Specific imaging features detected by echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance are associated with BrS. However, this population appears to be heterogeneous and imaging anomalies emerged to be more frequent in patients carrying genetic mutations of SCN5A. Future studies with an evaluation of BrS patients are needed to identify the specific association linking the Brugada pattern, imaging abnormalities and their possible correlation with prognosis.

Abstract A 70 years–old man with a history of systemic hypertension and surgically treated bilateral carpal tunnel was referred for dyspnea on exertion for few months. At physical examination a systolic heart murmur exacerbated by Valsalva maneuver was appreciated; no signs of heart failure. EKG with low–voltage QRS is shown in Fig.1A. Blood tests showed elevated NT–proBNP (1434 pg/ml). Transthoracic echo (ETT) revealed hyperdynamic left ventricle (LV) with severe asymmetric hypertrophy (interventricular septum 23 mm, posterior wall 17 mm), ‘granular sparkling’ appearance of myocardium, grade 2 diastolic dysfunction and ‘apical sparing’ pattern at global longitudinal strain (GLS, Fig.1B). Moreover, elongated mitral leaflets, anomalies of mitral sub–valvular apparatus with apically displaced papillary muscles and systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve (SAM) with dynamic outflow tract obstruction (20 mmHg at rest and 90–100 mmHg with Valsalva maneuver) were seen (Fig. 2A–B–C). For ETT suspicion of a coronary artery anomaly (Fig.3A), the patient underwent coronary CT angiography that confirmed a separate origin of left anterior descending artery (LAD) from right coronary sinus with a long mid–proximal intramyocardial bridge (Fig.3B–C). As a part of evaluation of the hypertrophic phenotype, a 99mTC–HDP bone scintigraphy was performed with high–grade of cardiac uptake (Perugini Score 2, Fig.1C). Screening for monoclonal gammopathy and genetic testing for hereditary amyloidosis resulted negative. Cardiac MRI revealed late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in midwall septum, diffuse endocardial LGE in the LV basal inferior and posterolateral walls (Fig.1D), elevated T1 mapping and ECV (40–42%) and confirmed the asymmetric hypertrophy with apically displaced papillary muscles (Fig.2D) and SAM. These clinical, EKG and imaging features led to a non–invasive diagnosis of wild–type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTRwt) with aspects of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). The patient started a disease–modifying therapy with Tafamidis and, cautiously, Metoprolol tartrate, with good tolerance and relevant reduction of LVOT obstruction at follow–up. Genetic testing for HCM was also performed. In conclusion, in rare cases hypertrophic phenotype may be challenging, showing features overlap between ATTR and HOCM. Multimodality evaluation is crucial for a correct diagnosis, thus identifying the most effective target–therapy for the underlying hypertrophic phenotype.

Abstract An 34–year–old man presented to the emergency department of our hospital with palpitations and presyncope. He was a smoker but had no others known cardiovascular risk factors. At admission, his electrocardiogram (ECG) showed sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) at a rate of 187 beats per minute. The VT was successfully treated with synchronized direct current cardioversion. The ECG in sinus rhythm showed Qs from V1 to V6 with ventricular repolarization anomalies in the same site suspicious for previous anterior necrosis. A transthoracic echocardiogram revealed akinetic apex, akinesia of middle segments of the interventricular septum, anterior and lateral walls, Left Ventricular (LV) ejection fraction of 30% and a large apical mass suspicious for LV thrombus. The patient was admitted to the coronary care unit and taken to the Cath lab that showed total left anterior descending mid–segment occlusion. Due to the chronicity of the condition, the patient was recommended to optimal medical therapy. Suspecting LV thrombus, the patient began treatment with unfractionated heparin i.v. and subsequently imbricate therapy with enoxaparin s.c. and warfarin. Additionally, the patient underwent subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S–ICD) implantation for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. At echocardiographic follow–up one week after discharge, the apical mass remained unchanged despite warfarin therapy with INR at target. For this reason, the patient was recommended to perform a Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). Three months after S–ICD implantation, a CMR was performed which showed transmural areas of late gadolinium enhancement involving all apical segments and middle segments of the interventricular septum which allowed the diagnosis of a large intramyocardial dissecting hematoma (IDH) of left ventricle. IDH is a rare complication of ST–elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), it is an unusual form of subacute cardiac rupture and could be fatal. It usually consists of a cavity or channels within the myocardium. Its prognosis varies according to its location, but generally apical IDH have more favorable outcome with a higher likelihood of spontaneous retraction. We report this case because the IDH is a diagnostic challenge and it represents an extremely rare and poorly described event in the literature.

Abstract Case Report A 62–year–old man, history of hypertension. In 2015, there was suspicion of non–compaction cardiomyopathy, and he underwent cardiac MRI at another facility (report not available). The patient reported palpitations and dyspnea with exertion, leading to a follow–up visit. EKG showed sinus rhythm 90/min, nonspecific intraventricular conduction delay and isolated monomorphic ventricular ectopic beats. Echo revealed a mildly dilated left ventricle (end–diastolic volume 88 ml/m), systolic function at the lower limits of normal (EF 53%), and prominent muscular structures near the posterior interventricular septum (SIV), likely related to anomalies of the papillary muscles (prominent and possibly duplicated posterior–medial papillary muscle). There was apical trabecular protrusion, which did not meet the criteria for non–compaction (NC/C ratio in systole approximately 1), with no other significant findings. The cardiac MRI, performed to assess dilated cardiomyopathy, revealed a conspicuous structural abnormality in the septo–papillary region, located medio–apically and paraseptal–endocardial in the left ventricle. This anomaly lacked evident chordae tendineae with the mitral valve leaflets and exhibited synchronous systo–diastolic motion with the left ventricular wall, suggesting septal duplication. The septal thickness was slightly reduced, particularly in the medio–apical region. Additionally, there was hypertrabeculation of the posterior and lateral walls of the left ventricle, exceeding the threshold for non–compaction (NC/C ratio in end–diastole: 2.6 – normal range: &lt;2.3). Left ventricular mass was normal (mass: 173.52 g; mass/body surface area (BSA): 86.58 g/m). Basal septum, medio–apical septum and medio–apical lateral wallshowed hypokinetic contractility. The left ventricle was dilated (end–diastolic diameter: 55.0 mm; end–systolic diameter: 45.3 mm – end–diastolic volume: 230 ml; stroke volume/BSA: 57.6 ml/m² – EF: 51%). Areas of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) were observed in the anterior medio–basal septum and at the site of the described structural muscular anomaly, both displaying an intramural non–ischemic pattern. Conclusions The described findings suggest a picture of dilated cardiomyopathy and an associated structural septo–papillary anomaly of uncertain diagnostic interpretation (septum duplication with associated non–compacted myocardium? duplicated posterior–medial papillary muscle with associated non–compacted myocardium?).

Abstract Background MRIs of the brain in patients with short stature have shown a number of abnormalities. Some of these radiological findings can have clinical significance. Here we have looked at MRI results in such a population. Objective To review the value and significance of the prevalence of all abnormal MRI findings of children with short stature who are to undergo growth hormone therapy (GHT). Materials and methods This study involved a retrospective review of MRI findings in all children prescribed GHT within a pediatric health network's database from Jan 2020 to Aug 2021. Post-gadolinium contrast enhanced brain and pituitary MRIs utilizing 2 mm slices were used to calculate pituitary volume. Pituitary volume was calculated using the ellipsoid formula (LxWxH/2). Pediatric patients diagnosed with non-acquired GHD or ISS, with MRIs having been performed between Jan 2020 and Aug 2021 and having been prescribed GHT by Aug 2021 were included in this study. Patients who experienced other endocrine abnormalities such as SGA, Turner Syndrome, and Noonan Syndrome were excluded. Patients with obstruction of sellar and parasellar religion due to movement artifacts or magnetic interference on their MRIs were also excluded. Results Of one hundred and twelve patients found, eighty one met criteria for inclusion in this study. Of the eighty one MRIs reviewed, twenty eight children, 34.6%, had normal pituitary anatomy and fifty three, 65.4%, had a pituitary abnormality. Out of the fifty three with a pituitary abnormality, forty three subjects, 81.1%, were determined to have a small pituitary volume, including significant pituitary hypoplasia. Ten subjects (18.9%) had an enlarged pituitary volume (pituitary hyperplasia). Of these ten patients who had an enlarged pituitary volume, eight were pubertal (80%). Nine children with a pituitary abnormality (16.9%) had additional structural anomalies on their MRIs. One had a small left frontal developmental venous anomaly. Two had Rathke's cleft cysts. Two had pars intermedia cysts. One had a small right parietal developmental venous anomaly. One had a small left parietal developmental venous anomaly. One had a left cerebellar tonsillar ectopia bordering on chiari malformation (.5 mm away on the coronal plane). One had a small lobulation (semi-bulbous projection) of the anterior pituitary gland, superior and anterior to the infundibular stalk. Conclusion Prevalence of brain abnormalities in children with short stature who are to undergo GHT is significant and warrants MRI evaluations in these subjects. Presentation: Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2022 12:58 p.m. - 1:03 p.m.

RésuméUn profil d’altération développé sur chloritoschistes de la zone de Bengbis (Sud Cameroun) a été choisi pour quantifier l’intensité de l’altération et comprendre le comportement des terres rares. Les valeurs de l’indice d’altération mafique combinées aux diagrammes ternaires du système Al – Fe – Mg – Ca – Na – K montrent que l’hydrolyse des feldspaths est proportionnelle à celle des minéraux mafiques (pertes en Mg), bien que l’hydrolyse des plagioclases (Ca, Na) soit plus intense que celle des minéraux ferromagnésiens. Les matériaux d’altération étudiés sont localisés dans le domaine de la kaolinitisation, à l’exception des matériaux nodulaires qui sont légèrement latritiss. La modification du comportement du Mg dans le milieu d’altération s’exprime par les faibles valeurs du rapport Ca/Mg. Le potassium et Be sont lessivés dans le sol en association avec Mg. L’ordre de mobilité des éléments dans l’environnement d’altération étudié est : Ca ≈ Na > Fe2+ ≈ Sr > Mg ≈ Co > Mn > Li > Ba > Rb > P > Cd > Ni > Si > Be > K > Sn. Les enrichissements en K, Cs et Be dans les saprolites sont liés à la présence d’illite. L’accumulation en Cs dans le sol est due à la présence de kaolinite. Le système le plus stable dans le milieu d’altération étudié est : Hf – Nb – W – U. Les saprolites, les matériaux nodulaires et les matériaux argileux meubles superficiels sont appauvris en terres rares par rapport à la roche mère. Les terres rares présentent trois types de comportement le long du profil d’altération, comme l’indiquent les valeurs du rapport (La/Yb)N ((La/Yb)N < 1, (La/Yb)N ~ 1 et (La/Yb)N > 1). Les terres rares légères et les terres rares moyennes s’accumulent dans les matériaux d’altération pour des valeurs de pH comprises entre 5,5 et 5,6 et pour celles de Eh variant entre +60 et +70mV. L’ordre de mobilité de ces éléments dans ces matériaux est le suivant : terres rares moyennes > terres rares lourdes terres rares légères. Ce fait est contre-intuitif, car les terres lourdes sont plus mobiles dans les environnemenst supergènes que les terres rares légères. L’adsorption ou la co-précipitation de ces terres rares sur les oxydes de fer peut principalement contrôler la concentration de ces éléments dans le profil d’altération. Les faibles anomalies en Ce dans les matériaux d’altération de la zone de Bengbis, dues au changement de Ce3+ en Ce4+, sont probablement dues à la présence de faibles quantités de rhabdophane. Les matériaux d’altération étudiés présentent un fractionnement en Gd (Gd/Gd* ~0.70 – 0.84) dues à une intense lixiviation. Ce fait a rarement été signalé dans un environnement d’altération latéritique. Il semble qu’une partie de la distribution et de la remobilisation du gadolinium soit contrôlée par des minéraux mafiques dans les matériaux d’altération étudiés. La distribution et la mobilisation des terres rares sont donc contrôlées par (1) l’adsorption ou la coprécipitation dans les minéraux mafiques et Fe, (2) et légèrement par les minéraux contenant des terres rares tels que le rhabdophane, rencontrés dans les matériaux d’altération étudiés. Abstract An in situ weathering profile overlying chlorite schists in southern Cameroon was chosen to quantify chemical weathering intensity and to study the behaviour of rare earth elements (REE). Mafic index alteration values combined with the ternary diagrams of the Al – Fe – Mg – Ca – Na – K system show that the hydrolysis of feldspars is proportional to that of mafic minerals (losses in Mg), although the hydrolysis of the plagioclases (Ca, Na) is more intense than that of ferromagnesian minerals. The studied materials are localised in the domain of kaolinitisation, except for nodular materials which are slightly lateritised. The change in the behaviour of Mg in the weathering environment is expressed by the low values in Ca/Mg ratio. Potassium and Be are leached in the soil in association with Mg. The order of mobility of the elements in the weathering environment is: Ca ≈ Na > Fe2+ ≈ Sr > Mg ≈ Co > Mn > Li > Ba > Rb > P > Cd > Ni > Si > Be > K > Sn. The enrichments in K, Cs and Be in saprolites are linked to the presence of illite. Cesium accumulation in the soil is due to the presence of kaolinite. The most stable system is: Hf – Nb – W – U. Saprolites, nodular and loose clayey materials are depleted in REE relative to the parent rock. REE exhibit three types of behaviour along the Bengbis profile like indicated by (La/Yb)N ratio values ((La/Yb)N < 1, (La/Yb)N ~ 1 and (La/Yb)N > 1). Light REE and Middle REE accumulate in the weathering materials for pH values ranging between 5.5 and 5.6 and for those of Eh varying between +60 and +70mV. The order of mobility of REE in these horizons is: Middle REE > Heavy REE ≈ Light REE. This fact is counter-intuitive, because Heavy REE are more mobile in supergene environment than Light REE. Adsorption or co-precipitation of LREE onto Fe oxides mainly may control the concentration of these elements in the profile. Weak Ce anomalies in the weathering materials of Bengbis area, due to the change in Ce3+ to Ce4+, are probably due to the presence of low amounts in rhabdophane. The studied weathering materials show a fractionation in Gd (Gd/Gd* ~0.70 – 0.84) due to intense chemical leaching. This fact has been rarely reported in lateritic weathering environment. It appears that, a part of Gd distribution and remobilization is controlled by mafic minerals in the studied weathered materials. REE distribution and mobilization are thus controlled by (1) adsorption or co-precipitation in mafic and Fe minerals, (2) and slightly by REE-bearing minerals such as rhabdophane found in the studied weathering profile.

Abstract Background Anthropogenic gadolinium (Gd), originating from Gd-based contrast agents (GBCAs) used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is widely identified in the aquatic environment with concerns about toxicity and accumulation. We aimed to present new data on anthropogenic Gd in the Tone River, which has the largest drainage area in Japan, and then to compare the current data with those obtained in 1996. Methods The water samples were collected on August 9−10, 2020, at 15 different locations of the Tone River in Japan. The concentrations of the rare earth elements (REEs) were measured by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and normalized to Post-Archean Australian Shale to construct shale-normalized REE patterns. The degree of Gd-anomaly was defined as the percentage of anthropogenic Gd to the geogenic background and used to compare the water samples from different locations. Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated. Results All the samples displayed positive Gd anomalies. The Gd-anomaly ranged from 121 to 6,545% and displayed a repeating decrease-and-increase trend. The Gd-anomaly showed strong positive correlations to the number of hospitals (r = 0.88; p < 0.001) and their MRI units (r = 0.89; p < 0.001). Conclusions Our study revealed notable anomalies of Gd concentrations in river water in Japan, with strong positive correlations to the number of major hospitals and their MRI units. Compared with the previous report in 2000, the Gd-anomaly in Tone River increased from 851% (sampled in 1996) to 6,545%, i.e., 7.7 times, reflecting the increased use of GBCAs in hospitals. Relevance statement Notable Gd concentration anomalies in river water in Japan were observed. This result underlines the importance of more extensive research on anthropogenic gadolinium, and investigations of risks to human health as well as the development of effective removal technologies may be necessary. Key points • All water samples from Tone River displayed positive Gd anomalies. • The Gd anomalies increased to 7.7 times higher over the past 24 years. • Correlations between Gd values and the number of hospitals and MRI units were observed. Graphical Abstract

Gadolinium anomalies have become a well-established marker for the pollution caused by wastewater, but there is not yet a standardized method to estimate the anomaly. Here, we compare four different published equations, distinct threshold values and reference normalizing values to estimate Gd anomalies by applying them to the results of a hydrochemical investigation in an alluvial aquifer with on-site sanitation systems. We measured traditional wastewater markers (such as electric conductivity, NO3_N, NH4–N, Cl-) and REE in groundwater samples collected from hand-dug wells in two seasons. The ratios of Gd normalized measured concentrations to Gd normalized geogenic concentrations (GdSN/Gd*) estimated with the various methods ranged from 0.7 to 2.8. It turned out that the choice of the equation and the threshold value can affect the decisions about anthropogenic pollution’s occurrence (or not). The normalizing values did not play a significant role in the decision. Based on measurement uncertainties and on the interpretation of hydrogeological conditions in the study area, a threshold value of 1.3 for defining anthropogenic Gd anomalies was deemed adequate for the study area. The occurrence of Gd anomalies higher than 1.8 in two wells, one in each season, reinforces the hypothesis that the groundwater is contaminated by the on-site sanitation systems in the study area, as intermittent detection of anthropogenic Gd is a characteristic of this pollution source.

Background Developmental venous anomalies are considered benign lesions; however, they can become symptomatic. A capillary stain, which is an atypical angiographical feature of developmental venous anomalies, is reported to be relevant to symptomatic developmental venous anomalies. Case description A 20-year-old man with no pertinent medical history had an epileptic seizure. Magnetic resonance imaging showed severe focal oedema and gadolinium contrast enhancement in the right precentral gyrus and inferior frontal gyrus adjacent to the Sylvian fissure, indicating venous congestion; these presentations had not been observed on magnetic resonance imaging 8 months before. Digital subtraction angiography revealed a developmental venous anomaly with capillary stain. After conservative treatment, the brain oedema resolved spontaneously and contrast enhancement of the lesion reduced significantly. Conclusion We report a rare case of a symptomatic developmental venous anomaly with unique radiological characteristics and its natural and clinical evolution. Despite the presence of a capillary stain, our patient exhibited temporary exacerbations and spontaneous regression, suggesting that the capillary stain was associated with a reversible condition. This is the first report to detail the spatiotemporal changes of a developmental venous anomaly with capillary stain through imaging, suggesting that regular follow-up imaging is warranted in the management of patients with developmental venous anomalies.

A previously healthy 48-year-old female presented to the emergency department with a 2-week history of low back pain, progressive lower extremities weakness, and right leg numbness. There were no bowel or bladder dysfunction symptoms. Spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed an intradural cystic lesion dorsal to the spinal cord at the level of L1 measuring 1.6 × 2.1 × 4.1 cm, which was T1 hypointense and T2 hyperintense, with a small soft tissue component and no gadolinium enhancement (Figure 1). A small lipomatous component was also noted. There were no associated vertebral anomalies. The patient underwent a T12-L2 laminectomy and cyst resection, which was subtotal due to the cyst adherence to the conus medullaris. Histopathology showed characteristic features of a neurenteric cyst, with respiratory-type epithelium in the cyst wall (Figure 2). Eight months later, follow-up MRI showed no evidence of recurrence. The patient reported improved sensation in the lower extremities; however, there was some residual weakness predominantly in the proximal hip flexors bilaterally.

Abstract Objectives The goal of this study was to investigate the precise timeline of respiratory events occurring after the administration of two gadolinium-based contrast agents, gadoxetate disodium and gadoterate meglumine. Materials and methods This retrospective study examined 497 patients subject to hepatobiliary imaging using the GRASP MRI technique (TR/TE = 4/2 ms; ST = 2.5 mm; 384 × 384 mm). Imaging was performed after administration of gadoxetate (N = 338) and gadoterate (N = 159). All GRASP datasets were reconstructed using a temporal resolution of 1 s. Four regions-of-interest (ROIs) were placed in the liver dome, the right and left cardiac ventricle, and abdominal aorta detecting liver displacement and increasing vascular signal intensities over time. Changes in hepatic intensity reflected respiratory dynamics in temporal correlation to the vascular contrast bolus. Results In total, 216 (67%) and 41 (28%) patients presented with transient respiratory motion after administration of gadoxetate and gadoterate, respectively. The mean duration from start to acme of the respiratory episode was similar (p = 0.4) between gadoxetate (6.0 s) and gadoterate (5.6 s). Its mean onset in reference to contrast arrival in the right ventricle differed significantly (p < 0.001) between gadoxetate (15.3s) and gadoterate (1.8 s), analogously to peak inspiration timepoint in reference to the aortic enhancement arrival (gadoxetate: 0.9s after, gadoterate: 11.2 s before aortic enhancement, p < 0.001). Conclusions The timepoint of occurrence of transient respiratory anomalies associated with gadoxetate disodium and gadoterate meglumine differs significantly between both contrast agents while the duration of the event remains similar. Key Points • Transient respiratory anomalies following the administration of gadoterate meglumine occurred during a time period usually not acquired in MR imaging. • Transient respiratory anomalies following the administration of gadoxetate disodium occurred around the initiation of arterial phase imaging. • The estimated duration of respiratory events was similar between both contrast agents.

AbstractMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been increasingly adopted in obstetrics practice in the past three decades. MRI aids prenatal ultrasound and improves diagnostic accuracy for selected maternal and fetal conditions. However, it should be considered only when high-quality ultrasound cannot provide certain information that affects the counseling, prenatal intervention, pregnancy course, and delivery plan. Major indications of fetal MRI include, but are not restricted to, morbidly adherent placenta, selected cases of fetal brain anomalies, thoracic lesions (especially in severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia), and soft tissue tumors at head and neck regions of the fetus. For fetal anatomy assessment, a 1.5-Tesla machine with a fast T2-weighted single-shot technique is recommended for image requisition of common fetal abnormalities. Individual judgment needs to be applied when considering usage of a 3-Tesla machine. Gadolinium MRI contrast is not recommended during pregnancy. MRI should be avoided in the first half of pregnancy due to small fetal structures and motion artifacts. Assessment of fetal cerebral cortex can be achieved with MRI in the third trimester. MRI is a viable research tool for noninvasive interrogation of the fetus and the placenta.

Abstract Short stature is a common concern that necessitates pediatric endocrinology evaluation. Growth hormone (GH) deficiency is often included as an etiology. Brain and pituitary Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) is the imaging modality of choice in assessing patients with GH deficiency. Given the significant strides made in MRI technology that allow improved spatial and contrast resolution, the necessity of using contrast material when obtaining brain and pituitary MRI in cases of short stature and isolated GH deficiency should be reassessed. We preformed a retrospective review of otherwise healthy patients with short stature and/or GH deficiency who underwent brain and pituitary MRI without and with contrast, to assess the benefit of contrast administration. Introduction: Short stature is a common concern that necessitates pediatric endocrinology evaluation. The etiologies of short stature are diverse. GH deficiency is often included as an etiology although it accounts for only 1-2% of short stature cases. The prevalence of GH deficiency is reported to be ~ 1:3500. The vast majority of GH deficiency cases are idiopathic in nature with only 20% due to organic causes. The organic causes of GH deficiency include congenital central nervous system (CNS) anomalies, tumors and other pathologic conditions that involve the pituitary-hypothalamic region. As a result, the radiological assessment of the hypothalamic-pituitary region is considered standard of care for evaluating patients with GH deficiency. Although brain and pituitary MRI is the imaging modality of choice in assessing patients with GH deficiency, its yield in cases of isolated GH deficiency is very low. In a study of 40 otherwise normal patients with isolated GH deficiency, 35 (87.5%) had normal brain MRIs. The abnormal findings of brain MRI in the minority of isolated GH deficiency cases included pituitary hypoplasia, pituitary stalk agenesis, lack of the normal T1-weighted pituitary hyperintensity in the posterior part of the sella turcica, and the presence of a high-intensity signal at the infundibular level representing ectopic neurohypophysis. Traditionally, these brain and pituitary MRI images are obtained with the use of contrast material (gadolinium). The main purpose of using contrast material is for the evaluation of pituitary microadenomas. Given the fact that significant strides made in MRI technology and pituitary microadenomas are not appeared to be associated with GH deficiency, the necessity of using contrast material when obtaining brain and pituitary MRI in cases of short stature and isolated GH deficiency should be reassessed. GBCAs have been shown to deposit in different tissues including the kidneys and the brain. The risk increases with repeated doses. The clinical significance of this deposition is unclear at this time but warrants caution especially in pediatric population who have a longer expected lifespan to manifest any delayed effects. Allergic reactions and gastrointestinal symptoms in pediatric patients can occur with GBCA administration, although the incidence is low. Using contrast material also increases the total cost of the MRI study and prolongs the time needed to complete it. Moreover, in order to use contrast material, intravenous venous (IV) access is required which causes discomfort and additional stress to children and their families. Therefore, we performed a retrospective review of otherwise healthy patients with short stature and/or growth hormone deficiency who underwent brain and pituitary MRI without and with contrast, to assess whether contrast administration led to diagnoses that would have otherwise been missed and/or impacted the patient’s clinical course.Objectives: - To compare the diagnostic yield of non-contrast MRI with pre and post-contrast MRI of the brain and pituitary in evaluation of pediatric patients with short stature and/or growth hormone deficiency.- A secondary objective is to measure the size of the pituitary gland and correlates it with peak growth hormone levels (using insulin/argenine). Methodology: We included patients who underwent brain/pituitary MRI with/without contrast performed at our institution between Jan 2013-Dec 2018 who have short stature/GH deficiency. We excluded patients with known diagnosis of other pituitary hormone deficiencies prior to obtaining MRI studies, genetic and neurological disorders, known tumors/malignancies of any type, or renal failure. Two pediatric neuroradiologists independently reviewed the brain and pituitary MRI of these patients (each read 50% of the cohort) blinded to the clinical data and diagnoses. Each radiologist initially reviewed only the non-contrast portions of the studies, and subsequently, the same radiologist reviewed the entire study, including pre- and post-contrast portions in a separate session. The two sessions were 6 weeks apart to avoid recall bias. Several imaging findings including size and morphology of pituitary gland, presence of congenital anomalies or focal lesions and any associated intracranial findings systematically recorded, and subsequently analyzed. Hypotheses: 1.The incidence of finding congenital pituitary cysts is the same when obtaining brain/pituitary MRI imaging using gadolinium contrast versus when not using contrast in patients with short stature and or isolate GH deficiency. 2.The incidence of discovering abnormal infundibulum is the same when obtaining brain/pituitary MRI imaging using gadolinium contrast versus when not using contrast in patients with short stature and or isolate GH deficiency. 3.Small pituitary size correlate with GH deficiency. Results: -We identified 327 patients with short stature/GH deficiency from Jan 2013-Dec 2018-224 (68.5%) are males and 103 (31.5%) are females. -The mean age at the time of imaging is 10 years and the median is 11 years. -161 (49.24%) have height z-score &lt; -2.25 and 166 (50.76%) have height z-score &gt; -2.25.-82 (25.07%) have IGF1 z-score for age &lt; -2, 102 (31.19%) have z-score ≥-2 to ≤ -1, 141 (43.12%) have z-score &gt; -1 and 2 (0.62%) have no level done.-63 (19.27%) have GH peak &lt;5, 87 (26.61%) have GH peak 5-7.99, 53 (16.21%) have GH peak 8-9.99, 30 (9.17%) have GH peak &gt; 10 and 94 (28.75%) did not undergo GH provocative testing. -The kappa coefficient for pars intermedia cyst on pre vs. post contrast imaging is 0.74 and 0.55 for the infundibulum on pre vs. post contrast imaging. -The mean pituitary height for patients with IGF z-score &lt; -2 is 3.9 mm, 4 mm for z-score ≥- 2 to ≤ -1 and 4.3 mm for z-score &gt; -1-The mean pituitary height for patients with peak GH &lt; 5 is 3.8 mm, 4.2 mm for peak 5-7.99, 4.3 mm for peak 8-9.99 and 4.4 mm for peak &gt; 10. Conclusion: This question has not been answered or even raised in the literature. Our findings suggest that the there is no added benefit to use gadolinium when obtaining brain/pituitary MRI for the evaluation of GH deficiency/short stature. Furthermore, it seems that there is an association between the pituitary height and the GH status of the cohort which is in line with previous published studies.

Introduction: Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) coronary evaluation remains challenging in teenagers and young adults using conventional respiratory navigation strategies due to irregular respiratory patterns. Motion correction strategies have shown promise in improving efficiency and quality. We sought to evaluate a non-contrast 3D whole-heart sequence with bright-blood (BB) and dark-blood (DB) phase sensitive inversion recovery (BOOST) using image-based navigation (iNAV) and a variable-density cartesian spiral profile order trajectory (VD-CASPR). Hypothesis: BOOST acquisitions improves delineation of coronary origins and proximal courses. Methods: Pts undergoing clinically indicated CMRs were prospectively enrolled and scanned at 1.5T (AVANTO FIT, Siemens) using 2 different imaging methods: 1) BOOST research sequence employing either T2 or magnetization transfer preparation at 1.0-1.4 mm isotropic resolution. When clinically indicated, 2) a standard navigated inversion recovery gradient echo sequence (IR-FLASH) acquired after gadolinium or ferumoxytol infusion. Both coronary imaging methods were rated on a 1-4 scale: 1=non-diagnostic, 2=coronary origins with significant image degradation, 3=mild image degradation, and 4=sharp delineation of the proximal coronaries. A composite BOOST score (highest score between BB and DB images) was compared to IR-FLASH. Group comparisons used a paired t-test (two-tailed, p<0.05). Results: 18 pts, mean age 18.8 years (range=10-31) underwent BOOST imaging. 15 had an IR-FLASH for comparison. BOOST acquisition times were 7-12 minutes. Three pts had coronary anomalies (2 with right coronary from the left sinus, 1 single coronary). Coronary origins were delineated on all BOOST exams with a mean score=3.6 for BB BOOST and 2.9 for DB compared to 3.1 for the IR-FLASH, neither of which was significantly different. The composite BOOST mean score was 3.8, which was significantly higher than IR-FLASH. Conclusions: In our series in children and young adults, contrast-free BOOST imaging delineated coronary origins in all pts, even in challenging cases of anomalous origins. When utilizing both BB and DB BOOST images, image quality exceeded that of a conventional post-contrast IR-FLASH sequence.

Advances in imaging of the coronary arteries allow more detailed and accurate information to be assessed to detect anomalies that might prevent a young athlete dying on the field. Normal coronary anatomy includes origin of left coronary artery from left sinus of Valsava, which then divides into left anterior descending artery and left circumflex coronary artery and origin of right coronary artery from the right sinus. Anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries (AAOCA) is when the coronary arteries arise from opposite sinus or wrong sinus or as single right or left coronary artery. AAOCA is rare with an incidence of about 0.2%. However, it is the second most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.Most patients are asymptomatic and sudden death could be the initial presentation, which is provoked by myocardial ischemia leading to myocardial infarction and lethal arrhythmia's. The pathological mechanisms attributed to the coronary compression include, intramural/interarterial course, slit‐like orifice, acute angle take‐off, hypoplastic coronary arteries and coronary artery dominance. Anomalous left coronary artery from right sinus is thought to carry a higher risk of sudden death than anomalous right coronary artery.Echocardiography is a useful tool in the initial evaluation of AAOCA but generally needs to be complemented and confirmed by advanced imaging such as computed tomographic angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The intramural and interarterial course can be easily determined by CTA and in most cases by MRI. A slit like orifice can be visualized by CTA, however with technological advancements in CT, it is possible to obtain dynamic images of the coronary artery origin, which has enabled us to determine the slit like orifice more accurately. MRI has enabled us to identify myocardial viability by using stress perfusion and late Gadolinium enhancement imaging.Accurate delineation of the coronary anatomy and viability is important in the decision making for management and pre‐operative evaluation. There are various surgical options depending on the type of coronary anomaly and presence of additional risk factors.Support or Funding InformationDeepa Prasad M.D. is funded by AAA

ImportanceRadiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) represents the earliest detectable preclinical phase of multiple sclerosis (MS) punctuated by incidental magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) white matter anomalies within the central nervous system.ObjectiveTo determine the time to onset of symptoms consistent with MS.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsFrom September 2017 to October 2022, this multicenter, double-blind, phase 3, randomized clinical trial investigated the efficacy of teriflunomide in delaying MS in individuals with RIS, with a 3-year follow-up. The setting included referral centers in France, Switzerland, and Turkey. Participants older than 18 years meeting 2009 RIS criteria were randomly assigned (1:1) to oral teriflunomide, 14 mg daily, or placebo up to week 96 or, optionally, to week 144.InterventionsClinical, MRI, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were collected at baseline and yearly until week 96, with an optional third year in the allocated arm if no symptoms have occurred.Main outcomesPrimary analysis was performed in the intention-to-treat population, and safety was assessed accordingly. Secondary end points included MRI outcomes and PROs.ResultsAmong 124 individuals assessed for eligibility, 35 were excluded for declining to participate, not meeting inclusion criteria, or loss of follow-up. Eighty-nine participants (mean [SD] age, 37.8 [12.1] years; 63 female [70.8%]) were enrolled (placebo, 45 [50.6%]; teriflunomide, 44 [49.4%]). Eighteen participants (placebo, 9 [50.0%]; teriflunomide, 9 [50.0%]) discontinued the study, resulting in a dropout rate of 20% for adverse events (3 [16.7%]), consent withdrawal (4 [22.2%]), loss to follow-up (5 [27.8%]), voluntary withdrawal (4 [22.2%]), pregnancy (1 [5.6%]), and study termination (1 [5.6%]). The time to the first clinical event was significantly extended in the teriflunomide arm compared with placebo, in both the unadjusted (hazard ratio [HR], 0.37; 95% CI, 0.16-0.84; P = .02) and adjusted (HR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.11-0.71; P = .007) analysis. Secondary imaging end point outcomes including the comparison of the cumulative number of new or newly enlarging T2 lesions (rate ratio [RR], 0.57; 95% CI, 0.27-1.20; P = .14), new gadolinium-enhancing lesions (RR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.09-1.17; P = .09), and the proportion of participants with new lesions (odds ratio, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.25-2.06; P = .54) were not significant.Conclusion and RelevanceTreatment with teriflunomide resulted in an unadjusted risk reduction of 63% and an adjusted risk reduction of 72%, relative to placebo, in preventing a first clinical demyelinating event. These data suggest a benefit to early treatment in the MS disease spectrum.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03122652

Abstract Introduction Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized histologically by the formation of non-caseating granuloma in the myocardium, however, causes remain largely unknown. Genetic arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is an important differential diagnosis of CS. Until now, few data are available about the coexistence of CS in a patient with genetic ACM harboring a desmoglein-2 (DSG2) variant. Purpose We report a case series of patients who demonstrate coexistence of histologically proven CS and genetic ACM. Methods This is a multicentric study, which included patients from four high-volume cardiology referral centres for heart failure and ACM in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Patients with both a biopsy-proven diagnosis of sarcoidosis with cardiac involvement (according to the 2014 HRS criteria) also harboring a pathogenic/likely pathogenic (P/LP) variant for cardiomyopathy-associated genes were 1:1 matched for age, gender and genetic variant with patients with genetic ACM without CS (Gen-only). Clinical and imaging data (echocardiography (TTE), cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and positron-emission tomography (18FFDG-PET/CT) were collected. Results Each group included 5 patients (Gen+CS: age 48 ± 11 years, Gen only: age 52 ± 13.7 years, n=3 (60%) female in both groups). For each group, the following genes with P/LP variants were found: PKP2: n=2 (40%), DSG2: n=1 (20%), DSP: n=1 (20%), TTN: n=1 (20%). In patients with Gen+CS, atrio-ventricular block (AVB) I° (80% vs 20%, p=0.05) and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (80% vs 0%, p=0.004) were more frequent, and median NT-proBNP levels (1346ng/l, IQR:103-4276 vs. 214ng/l, IQR:131-326, p=0.046), as well as high-sensitive C-reactive protein levels were higher (3.1g/dl, IQR:1.1-24.2 vs. 0.7g/dl, IQR:0.3-0.95, p=0.016). On imaging, Gen+CS patients were more likely to have septal involvement (60% vs 0%, p=0.021), as highlighted by positive late-gadolinium enhancement on CMR, metabolic activity on PET, or focal wall motion anomalies on TTE. Conclusions CS and genetic ACM can coexist. Hence, detection of a P/LP genetic variant associated with ACM should not lead to exclusion of CS, which more frequently presents with AVB, septal involvement, heart failure, and metabolic activity on imaging. On the contrary, CS can be associated with genetic variants in cardiomyopathy-associated genes.FDG-PET/CT

Abstract Introduction Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are detected in 1% of children, often usually the first year of life; however, many defects are diagnosed later or remain undiagnosed. Both congenital and acquired disorders could affect the left ventricle (LV). First-line assessment includes echocardiography; nonetheless, because of intrinsic or technical limitations and artefacts, further investigation may be required. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) is capable of providing anatomical and functional information without many of limitations and drawbacks of echocardiography. We describe CMR findings of misdiagnosed cases of two rare congenital LV abnormalities: isolated LV apical hypoplasia (ILVAH) and double-chambered LV (DCLV). Case report 1 (image A,B,D) An 18 yrs girl diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) was submitted to our CMR Lab for a functional assessment. After birth, deep Q waves in the inferior leads were noted on the ecg, and an echocardiographic examination showed a dilated and hypokinetic LV. At 1 year of age, she underwent cardiac catheterization that excluded coronary arteries anomalies and confirmed a reduced LV systolic function. A diagnosis of idiopathic DCM was formulated and she was initiated with anticongestive therapy. During the follow-up she felt well with normal exercise tolerance, longitudinal echocardiography did not show any substantial modification over the years. In 2018, a CMR study was performed. Surprisingly, the cardiac apex was formed exclusively by the right ventricle, wrapped around the LV. The LV appeared spherical and truncated inferiorly, and the apical portion was missing; LV volumes and ejection fraction were normal; regional akinesia and subendocardial late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) were evident at the inferior wall. These findings were consistent of ILVAH. Case Report 2 (image C,E,F) A 24 yrs old boy with prenatal diagnosis of LV diverticulum came to our observation for a CMR study. He was asymptomatic, particularly, no palpitations or syncope were referred, nor arrhythmias were detected during the follow-up; exercise tolerance was normal. CMR showed a coarse muscle band in the LV cavity, extending from the apex to the posterior papillary muscle, thus delimiting a contractile accessory chamber. LV volumes and global systolic function were normal. The LV accessory chamber presented a normal structured free lateral wall with a normal systolic thikening, except at the apical infero-lateral segment where it appeared thinned and akinetic and showed LGE with a subendocardial pattern. These findings were consistent of DCLV. Conclusions the LV could be affected by many diseases with different etiological, clinical and morphological features. Compared to other imaging diagnostic modalities, CMR allows better definition of LV morphology, function and tissue characterization, becoming essential for LV abnormalities diagnosis and follow-up. Abstract P1336 Figure.

Abstract Background left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) cardiomyopathy is an often underdiagnosed and under-classified disease deriving from the incomplete development of ventricular myocardium. Clinical presentations may be variable and uncommon, ranging from an apparent lack of functional anomalies to heart failure, ventricular arrhythmias and, in some cases, even ischemic stroke. Despite great improvements in diagnostic performance there is still a widespread lack of evidence regarding the prognosis and management of affected patients. Methods all consecutive patients admitted to our Cardiology Institution from October 2009 to August 2022 fulfilling LVNC criteria by echocardiography or cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) or both, were consecutively enrolled. CMR has been performed wherever possible. All patients underwent a complete cardiological visit, a 12-lead ECG and echocardiography at baseline, whereas at follow-up, if a complete visit was not possible, information regarding patients’ endpoints was acquired through telephonic contact. Additional diagnostic exams or implantation of a cardiac device were also performed if indicated. The primary endpoint was a composite of at least one between: sustained ventricular arrhythmias, an appropriate ICD intervention and sudden cardiac death. Secondary endpoints included supraventricular arrhythmias, unplanned cardiac hospitalizations, acute decompensated, chronic heart failure and ischemic stroke. Risk predictor analyses were not performed as the overall event rates were low and the risk for type II error was high. Results forty patients (26 males; age 45±17) were prospectively enrolled and followed up for a median of five years. CMR and echocardiography were overall agreeing on the majority of the diagnoses, with 62.5% of patients meeting the echo criteria and 70% of patients meeting the CMR criteria for LVNC. The incidence of the primary endpoint was 1.8% per years. Male gender and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) were correlated with an increased incidence of the primary endpoint, while LVEF, NC/C or functional status were not associated with a significantly increased risk of the composite endpoint. HF diagnosis was the most common endpoint (6.1% annual incidence). The annual incidence of supraventricular arrhythmias was 3.0% and the annual incidence of stroke was 0.7%. Twenty-four patients (60%) experienced at least one hospitalization during follow-up. Unplanned hospitalizations represented 20% of all hospitalizations and were mainly HF-related. Planned hospitalizations were performed for elective procedures such as atrial fibrillation cardioversion, ablation, coronary angiography or diagnostic check-ups. Discussion in patients with LVNC, there is an increased incidence of cardiac-related outcomes than in the general population; furthermore, male gender and myocardial fibrosis are associated with increased risk of events. This trend highlights the importance of a prompt diagnosis and, obviously, of a correct knowledge of such disease.

Abstract Background Currently, echocardiography represents the first-line diagnostic test for risk stratification in myocardial dysfunctions, cardiomyopathies (CM) and valvular heart diseases. Three-dimensional (3D) echo imaging improves the accuracy of cardiac chamber volumes evaluation in complex cardiac anatomies and eliminates the need for geometric modelling as well as the errors caused by foreshortened views. On the other side, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRi) has limited availability and relative high costs, whereas it provides the most accurate and reproducible measurement of atrial, biventricular global and regional systolic function, and can detect myocardial oedema, fibrosis, infiltration, and perfusion defects. Moreover, fibrosis detection by late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) contributes to ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VT) risk stratification. Our experience considers the diagnostic and prognostic role of an integrated approach guided by CMRi and 3-D echocardiography in two different subtypes of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM). Methods In December 2018, a sixty-six-year-old man, without familiar history of sudden cardiac death (SCD) or cardiomyopathies was admitted to emergency department for dyspnoea and chest pain. First ECG showed a VT with right bundle branch block morphology, rapidly cardioverted. In July 2019, a fifty-six-year-old woman, without family history of SCD or ACM, with previous sustained VT episode with right ventricular (RV) outflow tract pattern was admitted to our centre for further examinations. In both cases routine exams were carried out, and, in the suspicious of ACM, genetic tests, 3-D echo and CMRi were performed. Results in the first case, 3-D echo showed hypo-akinesia of left ventricular posterior-lateral wall, reduced ejection fraction (EF) 40%; enlargement of right chambers (RV end-diastolic volume, EDV, 194 ml; RV end-systolic volume, ESV, 152 ml) with reduced indices of systolic function (TAPSE 13 mm; FAC 25%; RV S’ 7 cm/s). CMRi showed global hypokinesia and free lateral wall bulging with RV EDV 235 ml; RV ESV 147 ml; RV EF 26% and reduced left ventricular EF 36%. In the second case, 3-D echo documented RV EDV 175 ml; RV ESV 64 ml with preserved systolic function (TAPSE 20 mm; FAC 47%; global longitudinal strain, GLS, -19%) and bulging of medio-distal free wall, normal EF 57%; GLS -22.7%. At CMRi there was evidence of slight RV dilatation (RV EDV 193 ml; RV ESV 88 ml) and hypokinetic, mildly-reduced global systolic function (EF 49%), images of LGE due to possible diffuse myocardial fibrosis of the free wall with morpho-functional anomalies of the RV. Both cases had negative genetic tests. ACM diagnosis was made according to Padua criteria, and programmed ventricular stimulation (sustained VT induction with hemodynamic instability) mandated cardioverter/defibrillator implantation in both cases. Conclusions In our experience, an integrated approach guided by CMRi and 3-D echocardiography in subtypes of ACM plays a pivotal role for assessing diagnosis by refining disease characterization through additional parameters. The non-invasive high-risk stratification was confirmed by electrophysiologic studies. Further studies for prognostic correlation between CMRi/advanced echocardiography and arrhythmic phenotype are mandatory.

able des matières Résumés. 140 Agenda Formation en Radioprotection JRANF 2021 Ouagadougou. 140 RPF 1 Rappel des unités de doses. 140 RPF 2 Risques déterministes et stochastiques. 140 RPF 3 Mesure pratique des niveaux d’exposition en RX et. 140 RPF 4 Niveaux comparés de doses observés en radiologie diagnostique et interventionnelle, échelle de risques comparés. 140 RPF 5 Rappel des principes de la radioprotection: justification des actes et optimisation. 140 RPF 6 Méthodes d’optimisation en radiologie conventionnelle. 140 RPF 7 Méthodes d’optimisation en tomodensitométrie. 140 RPF 8 Cas particuliers de la femme enceinte, de l’enfant et de la radiologie interventionnelle. 141 RPF 9 Guidelines et Justification des actes en pratique courante. 141 RPF 10 Mission et rôle des PCR dans les services d’imagerie. 141 RPF 11 Notion des NRD et mise en œuvre des NRD en Afrique. 141 FORMATION DES : EPU, CONFERENCES ET ATELIERS. 142 IMAGERIE DE L’HYDROCEPHALIE CHRONIQUE DE L’ADULTE AFRICAIN.. 142 IRM CARDIAQUE. 142 FAISABILITE EN AFRIQUE, INDICATIONS, TECHNIQUE ET RESULTATS. 142 COROSCANNER. 142 FAISABILITE EN AFRIQUE, INDICATIONS, TECHNIQUE ET RESULTATS. 142 SCANNER DE PERFUSION : ENJEUX ET PERSPECTIVES. 143 L'IMAGERIE POSTMORTEM COMME ALTERNATIVE FACE AUX DE RESISTANCES SOCIALES A L'AUTOPSIE 144 INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE ET IMAGERIE MEDICALE. 144 RADIOLOGIE INTERVENTIONNELLE DU RACHIS : INFILTRATION, BIOPSIE DISCO VERTEBRALE, CIMENTOPLASTIE 144 ECHOGRAPHIE TRANSFRONTANELLAIRE / COMMENT JE LA REALISE ET QUOI RECHERCHER. 145 ATELIER SUR L’IMAGERIE DU ROCHER. 145 CLASSIFICATION O-RADS DES MASSES ANNEXIELLES A L’ECHOGRAPHIE ET A L’IRM... 146 MALFORMATIONS CEREBRALES EN ECHOGRAPHIE ANTENATALE. 146 OCCLUSIONS INTESTINALES DU GRELE DE L’ADULTE. 147 IMAGERIE DES URGENCES TRAUMATIQUES ABDOMINALES. 147 IMAGERIE DES APPENDICITES AIGUES. 148 IMAGERIE DU FOIE ET DES VOIES BILIAIRES. 148 IMAGERIE DES INFECTIONS URINAIRES DE L’ENFANT. 149 IMAGERIE DE LA PATHOLOGIE DES VOIES BILIAIRES. 149 IMAGERIE DE LA PANCREATITE AIGUE. 150 HYPERDENSITE EN VERRE DEPOLI : LESION ELEMENTAIRE TDM DOMINANTE DANS LA PNEUMOPATHIE A COVID 19 MAIS AUSSI DANS D’AUTRES AFFECTIONS. 150 PRESENTATION 2IMEDS SARL. 150 COMMUNICATIONS ORALES. 152 CO.01 : Aspects radiologiques des séquelles de tuberculose pulmonaire de l’adulte à Conakry. 152 CO.02 : Séroprévalence du virus de l’hépatite virale B dans la cohorte des PVVIH suivis dans le service des maladies infectieuses du CHU YO.. 152 CO.03 : Evaluation de la qualité des traitements endodontiques réalisés au Centre Municipal de Santé Bucco-Dentaire de Ouagadougou. 153 CO.04 : Facteurs limitant la prévention de la carie dentaire au niveau des prestataires de soins du premier échelon : enquête au district sanitaire de Dô, Burkina Faso. 153 CO.05 : Profils clinique, diagnostique des patients hospitalisés dans le service de rhumatologie du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bogodogo. 154 CO.06 : Morbidité et mortalité des nouveau-nés réanimés en salle de naissance au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Régional de Ouahigouya (Burkina Faso). 154 CO.07 : Apport de l’imagerie dans le diagnostic et les facteurs étiologiques de la lithiase urinaire chez l’adulte 155 CO.08 : Les profils de la déficience visuelle au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo : à propos de 501 cas 156 CO.09 : Pression intra-oculaire chez les enfants mélanodermes examinés sous anesthésie générale au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo. 156 CO.10 : Anomalie de la jonction pyélo-uretérale : Aspects diagnostique et thérapeutique au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire SOURO SANOU.. 156 CO.11 : Prise en charge de l’uretère rétro-cave au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire SOURO SANOU : à propos de deux observations. 157 CO.12 : Carcinome occulte de la thyroïde révèle par une métastase fronto-pariétale : à propos d’un cas. 157 CO.13 : Les suppurations rénales et péri rénales au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire SOURO SANOU de Bobo-Dioulasso : aspects diagnostiques et thérapeutiques. 158 CO.14 : Tumeur mixte épithéliale et stromale du rein chez un patient hémodialysé chronique. 158 CO.15 : Facteurs limitant la réalisation de la charge virale chez les PVVIH à l’hôpital de jour du CHU Yalgado OUEDRAOGO 159 CO.16 : Facteurs prédictifs de la mortalité au cours de la fibrillation atriale : suivi de 256 cas. 159 CO.17 : Le port du sac est-il un facteur associé à la lombalgie chez l’enfant ?. 160 CO.18 : Etude des facteurs de récidive au cours des ténosynovites de De Quervain ?. 160 CO.19 : L’arthropathie tabétique : une affection à ne pas oublier. 161 CO.20 : Fracture du rocher au CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo : à propos de 25 cas. 161 CO.21 : Aspect tomodensimètre des spondylolisthésis ; à propos de 48 cas colligés au CHU de Cocody 162 CO.22 : Amputation de membres dans le service d’Orthopédie - Traumatologie du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo : à propos de 113 cas. 162 CO.23 : Profil scanographique et épidémiologique des fractures maxillo-faciales à l’hôpital Sominé Dolo de Mopti (Mali) 163 CO.24 : Fractures du poignet : aspects épidémiologiques, anatomocliniques et thérapeutiques dans le service d’Orthopédie-Traumatologie du CHU-YO de janvier 2015 à décembre 2018 à propos de 357 cas. 164 CO.25 : Tumeurs autour du genou de l’adulte, aspects épidémiologiques, diagnostiques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs au CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo et à l’hôpital protestant Schiphra. 164 CO.26 : Post traitement en tomodensitométrie thoracique diagnostique et thérapeutique : connaissance et pratique dans les hôpitaux de référence en Côte-d’Ivoire. 165 CO.27 : La sclérose mésiotemporale. 165 CO.28 : Syndrome d’interruption de la tige pituitaire, une cause rare d’hypopituitarisme : à propos d’un cas au CNHU-HKM de Cotonou au Bénin. 165 CO.29 : Indications du scanner cérébral chez les patients présentant un traumatisme crânien léger. 166 CO.30 : Evènements nucléaires en pratique hospitalière à Abidjan : état des lieux et prise en soins. 166 CO.31 : Utérus didelphe imperméable chez une jeune femme hypofertile, à Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 167 CO.32 : Pseudo kystes du pancréas : aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs 167 CO.33 : Point de vue des médecins du Burkina Faso sur la télé expertise mobile en cancérologie. 168 CO.34 : Comparaison des niveaux de référence diagnostiques basés sur l’indication à ceux par région anatomique des scanners des adultes à Yaoundé. 168 CO.35 : Optimisation des doses délivrées au scanner multi barets dans les services de radiologie au Burkina Faso. 169 CO.36 : Développement de la dosimétrie biologique et application à des travailleurs médicaux et aux enfants exposes au scanner. 169 CO.37 : Effets secondaires immédiats des produits de contraste iodés au scanner : une étude effectuée à Abidjan (Côte d'ivoire). 170 CO.38 : Connaissances en radioprotection des travailleurs exposés aux rayonnements ionisants en milieu médical en Afrique Francophone Subsaharienne. 170 CO.39 : Problématique du coût et d’accès au scanner multi-détecteur au Cameroun : une étude mixte séquentielle et explicative. 171 CO.40 : Evaluation des doses administrées aux patients adultes en médecine nucléaire en 2020 au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo. 172 CO.41 : Enquête sur l’application de la prescription raisonnée des examens radiographiques standards : cas des CHU de Lomé (Togo). 172 CO.42 : Evaluation de la satisfaction des médecins de la pratique de la radiologie au Togo. 173 CO.43 : Aspects tomodensitométriques et clinico-épidémiologiques de la pneumopathie COVID-19 au CHME le Luxembourg à Bamako (Mali). 173 CO.44 : Sensibilité du scanner dans le diagnostic de la pneumonie à SARS – COV 2 à propos de 229 cas 174 CO.45 : Aspects TDM thoracique initial des patients suspects de Covid-19. 174 CO.46 : Connaissance et pratique des mesures de protection contre la COVID-19 dans le service d’imagerie médicale du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Départemental Borgou-Alibori (CHUD/B-A). 175 CO.47 : Contribution diagnostique du scanner multi barrette lors de la première vague de Covid 19 ; expérience de la Polyclinique Internationale de Ouagadougou. 175 CO.48 : Imagerie thoracique et PCR positive au cours de la pneumopathie à Covid 19 du Centre d’Isolement du CHU Bogodogo. 176 CO.49 : Titre : Association entre stade clinique et signes scanographiques de la COVID-19 à Hôpital Gynéco-Obstétrique et Pédiatrique de Douala, Cameroun. 176 CO.50 : Titre : Comparaison des caractéristiques de la tomodensitométrie thoracique chez les femmes enceintes, et non enceintes atteintes de COVID-19 à l’Hôpital Gynéco-Obstétrique et Pédiatrique de Douala, Cameroun 177 CO.51 : Aspects épidémiologiques et orientations étiologiques des hypersignaux T2 de la substance blanche cérébrale à Lomé. 178 CO.52 : Aspects du polygone de Willis à l’IRM 3D TOF dans les AVC ischémiques au CHU d’Angré. 178 CO.53 : Aspects épidémiocliniques et IRM des pathologies sellaires et para sellaires à propos de 38 cas colligés au CHU d’Angré. 179 CO.54: Morphologie du processus styloïde de l’os temporal au scanner à Parakou. 179 CO.55: Apport de l’angioscanner des troncs supraoptiques dans le bilan étiologique des accidents vasculaires cérébraux 180 CO.56 : Evaluation de l’interprétation des scanners encéphaliques en urgence neurologique au CHU d’Angré 180 CO.57 : Infiltrations lombaires sous guidage tomodensitométrique dans la prise en charge de la lombosciatalgie à DAKAR (SENEGAL). 181 CO.58: Apport de l’angioscanner dans le diagnostic des pathologies des troncs supra aortiques : à propos de 96 cas colligés à Abidjan. 182 CO.59: Aspects IRM des compressions médullaires dans la région du GBEKE à propos de 20 cas. 182 CO.60 : Profil remnologique des lésions cérébrales au Togo. 183 CO.61 : Etude radioclinique des AVC au Niger. 183 CO.62 : Evaluation de la gestion des rendez-vous et l’expérience patient au service d’imagerie médicale du CHU d’Angré 184 CO.63 : Intérêt de la scintigraphie rénale à l’acide Diéthylènetriamine-penta-acétique marqué au technétium 99 métastable dans l’exploration des reins muets à l’uroscanner. 184 CO.64: Echographie Doppler des vaisseaux de la tête du nerf optique dans le glaucome primitif à angle ouvert du sujet jeune Togolais à propos de 30 cas. 185 CO.65: Activité tomodensitométrique de garde au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Cocody- Abidjan (RCI) : à propos de 723 cas colliges. 185 CO.66 : Tuberculose orbitaire : une localisation inhabituelle. 186 CO.67: Embolie pulmonaire : analyse des critères de prescriptions et d’interprétations scanographiques à Abidjan 186 CO.68 : Apport de l’échographie doppler dans le diagnostic et la prise en charge des varicocèles ; à propos de 32 cas 187 CO.69 : Chemodectome de la bifurcation carotidienne : à propos de deux cas. 187 CO.70 : Apport de l’écho doppler pénien dans la stratégie diagnostique des dysfonctions érectiles. 188 CO.71 : Aspects IRM de la non compaction du ventricule gauche (NCVG) : à propos de 3 cas et revue de la littérature 188 CO.72: Audit clinique cible de la prise en charge de l’embolie pulmonaire au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Tengandogo (CHUT). 189 CO.73 : Évaluation tomodensitométrique de la maladie thrombo-embolique thoracique au centre d’imagerie médicale du CHU de Treichville : à propos de 93 cas. 189 CO.74 : Titre : Aspects scanographiques de l’origine des troncs supra-aortiques à Ouagadougou. 190 CO.75 : Évaluation de la pertinence des demandes et des protocoles de réalisation d’angioscanner pour embolie pulmonaire à Yaoundé. 190 CO.76 : Echo doppler transcrânien chez les drépanocytaires SS à Niamey : Profil vélocimétrique. 191 CO.77 : Aspects échographiques des manifestations abdominales de la drépanocytose chez l’enfant homozygote SS à Niamey. 192 CO.78 : Thème : Carcinome mammaire papillaire intra-kystique du prolongement axillaire observé à l’hôpital moulins/Yzeure. 193 CO.79 : Aspects radiographiques de la tuberculose pulmonaire chez les enfants infectés par le VIH au CHU Souro Sanou de Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. 193 CO.80 : Place de l’échographie dans la prise en charge des pathologies pédiatriques en milieu chirurgical 194 CO.81 : La tomosynthèse combinée à la mammographie standard dans le diagnostic des tumeurs mammaires au Centre Hospitalier SUD FRANCILIEN en 2018. 194 CO.82 : Titre : aspects cliniques radiologiques et histologiques d’un kyste épidermique chez une femme 195 CO.83: Titre : plaie crânio-cérébrale pénétrante par une barre de fer chez un enfant. 196 CO.84: La pratique de l’IRM mammaire à Ouagadougou. 196 CO.85 : L’apport de l’IRM du sein dans les écoulements mamelonnaires. 197 CO.86 : Approche diagnostique en imagerie des cancers rénaux pédiatriques au CHU de Treichville. 197 CO.87 : Imagerie du sein de la femme jeune de moins de 35 ans au CHU de Treichville. 198 CO.88 : Aspects épidémio-clinique et IRM de l’endométriose pelvienne à Abidjan. 198 CO.89 : Cancer du sein au Burkina Faso. Et si la bataille se gagnait avant le bloc opératoire et les salles de chimiothérapie ? 199 CO.90 : Corrélation radio-histologique des lésions mammaires à propos de 140 cas à l’unité de sénologie du service de radiodiagnostic et d’imagerie médicale du CHU de Treichville (Abidjan). 199 CO.91 : Apport de l’échographie transfontanellaire dans le diagnostic des pathologies neurologiques néonatale au CHU de BOGODOGO.. 200 CO.92 : L’hystérosalpingographie (HSG) pathologique en pratique quotidienne. 200 CO.93 : Titre : Apport de l’Échographie dans le diagnostic de circulaire du cordon ombilical 201 CO.94 : Corrélation du score TIRADS et l’histologie des nodules thyroïdiens : étude descriptive et revue de la littérature 201 CO.95 : Profil radiologique, épidémiologique et clinique des traumatismes fermés du thorax au CHU Gabriel Touré 202 CO.96 : Aspects radiographiques des lésions ostéo-articulaires de l’ulcère de Buruli dans les régions du centre de la Côte d’Ivoire. 202 Issa KONATE. 203 Adresse email : ikttata6@gmail.com.. 203 CO.97 : Pathologies ostéoarticulaires au service de radiologie CHU Pédiatrique CH. DE GAULLE de Ouagadougou, à propos de singularités étiologiques. 203 CO.98: Biopsie sous tomodensitométrie des lésions disco vertébrales : à propos de 15 cas au CIMR à Abidjan (Côte-d’Ivoire). 203 CO.99 : Apport de l’imagerie par résonance magnétique dans le diagnostic des pathologies du genou à l’Hôpital Saint Camille de Ouagadougou (HOSCO) à propos de 319 cas. 204 CO.100 : Apport de l’Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique dans l’exploration des pathologies du genou à Ouagadougou 204 CO.101: Apport de l’imagerie par résonance magnétique dans les douleurs du compartiment antérieur du genou : à propos de 84 genoux. 205 CO.102 : Profil IRM de la pathologie traumatique de la colonne cervicale au Togo. 206 CO.103 : Ergonomie de poste et troubles musculo-squelettiques chez les radiologues dans la pratique de l’échographie en Côte -d’Ivoire. 206 CO.104 : Aspects TDM des traumatismes du rachis : à propos de 52 cas. 207 Introduction : 207 Les traumatismes du rachis sont graves, mettant en jeu le pronostic vital et fonctionnel. L’objectif de notre étude était de décrire les aspects TDM des traumatismes du rachis. 207 Patients et méthode : 207 Il s’agit d’une étude prospective, transversale, descriptive sur 18 mois incluant 52 patients avec un âge moyen de 38,54 ans. Les AVP représentaient 51,9% des circonstances de survenue. Nous avons comparé les résultats de la radiographie à ceux de la TDM et confronter le degré de recul du mur postérieur à la TDM à l’existence de signes neurologiques. 207 CO.105 : Caractéristiques céphalométriques d’une population burkinabè. 207 CO.106: Les déviations fronto-axiales du genou : Aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques et radiologiques à propos de 350 cas. 208 CO.107 : Aspects échographiques et tomodensitométriques des cancers du pancréas : à propos de 42 cas au CHU Campus de Lomé. 208 CO.108 : Imagerie des urgences abdominales non traumatiques chez l’adulte : 209 Enquête qualitative auprès des médecins du service des urgences à Limbe. 209 CO 109 : Ponction-aspiration de l’abcès hépatique sous guidage échographique au CHU du point G.. 209 Auteurs: A. KONE, Y. KONE, M. CAMARA, M. KONATE, Y. COULIBALY, A. B. COULIBALY, S. SIDIBE. 209 CO.110 : Apport de l’imagerie dans le diagnostic du pseudokyste post traumatique du pancréas chez l’enfant 210 CO.111 : Diagnostic à l’imagerie des occlusions par volvulus du colon pelvien chez l’adulte. 210 CO.112 : Corps étranger intra et extra luminale digestif révélé par une occlusion intestinale aigüe : à propos d’un cas au CHU-YO.. 211 CO 113 : Apport de l’imagerie dans le diagnostic des tumeurs retro péritonéales de l’enfant. 211 CO.114 : Place de la TDM dans le diagnostic étiologique des Cholestases Extra Hépatiques (CEH) à Bouaké 212 CO.115 : Profil IRM du cancer du rectum au Centre Hospitalier d’Angré, Abidjan/Côte-d’Ivoire. 212 CO.116 : Tumeurs bénignes de la vésicule biliaire : un petit rappel sur des pathologies rares et souvent méconnues. 213 CO.117 : Performance diagnostique du Fibroscale pour l’évaluation la fibrose du foie au cours des hépatopathies chroniques. 214 CO.118 : Aspects BILI IRM dans les pathologies des voies biliaires ; à propos de 76 cas colligés à Abidjan 214 CO.119 : GIST rétropéritonéal, une localisation exceptionnelle d’une tumeur rare. A propos d’un cas à Ouagadougou et revue de la littérature. 215 CO.120 : Bilan scanographique de resécabilité des cancers du pancréas : à propos de 30 cas. 215 CO.121 : Apport de l’échographie dans le suivi des personnes vivants avec le virus de l’hépatite B. 216 CO.122 : Anatomie modale et variantes anatomiques du tronc cœliaque à l’angioscanner abdominale 216 CO.123 : Cavernome portal et thrombophilie constitutionnelle : à propos d’un cas de déficit congénital en protéine S et C et une double mutation génétique au Burkina Faso et revue de la littérature. 217 CO.124 : Drainage biliaire externe (DBE) guidé par imagerie : technique et résultats. 217 CO.125 : Aspects tomodensitométriques des cancers coliques à Bouaké à propos de 32 cas. 218 CO.126 : La radiologie interventionnelle en pratique libérale à Dakar. 218 CO.127 : Embolisation d’hémostase par du fil de suture. 219 COMMMUNICATIONS AFFICHEES. 220 POSTERS. 220 01 : Péritonite secondaire à la perforation colique par une arête de poisson. 220 03 : L’utilisation de l’Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique pour vérifier l’âge des footballeurs adolescents lors du tournoi U17 UFOA B 2021. 221 04 : Hernie hiatale du nourrisson : à propos d’un cas. 221 05 : Encéphalite limbique auto-immune : à propos d’un cas. 222 06 : Anévrysme de l’aorte découverte par dysphagie chronique : à propos de un cas. 222 07 : Hémarthrose surinfectée révélatrice d’une hémophilie A modérée. 223 CA.8 : Une pandiaphysite au cours d’une ostéarthromyosite chronique. 223 9 : Apport de l’imagerie en coupes dans le diagnostic du diverticule urétral de la femme : à propos d’un cas révélé par une rétention aiguë d’urine. 224 10 : Balle fongique de la cavité nasale mimant une rhinolithiase. 224 11 : Agénésie de la rotule : à propos de deux cas. 225 12 : L’imagerie médicale dans le bilan diagnostique du syndrome de Klippel Trenaunay : à propos d’un cas 225 13 : Apport de l’imagerie devant une monoarthrite du genou droit révélant une maladie de gaucher type I 226 14 : Le lupus érythémateux systémique de l’enfant : à propos de 3 cas. 226 15 : Neurotoxicité du gadolinium : Que dit la littérature ?. 227 16 : Forme rare du dysraphisme spinal fermé : la diastématomyélie. 228 17 : Tronc aortico-pulmonaire commun chez un enfant de 4 ans. 229 18 : Aspects épidémiologiques, cliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs du néphroblastome dans le service d’oncologie pédiatrique du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Charles de Gaulle : De novembre 2009 au 31 décembre 2020 229 19 : Une récidive d‘AVC sous forme d’un Locked-In Syndrome. 230 20 : Coudure congénitale de verge traitée par la procédure de Nesbitt au CHU Souro Sanou de Bobo-Dioulasso. A propos d’une observation. 230 21 : Spondylodiscite infectieuse : tuberculose et/ou brucellose chez un jeune patient immunocompétent 231 22 : Etude de l’évolution de la consommation des antibiotiques au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo (CHU-YO) de 2015 à 2019. 232 23 : Evaluation des performances de l’Indiko Plus® à l’unité de biochimie du CHU Pédiatrique Charles De Gaulle de Ouagadougou. 232 24 : Apport de l’imagerie médicale dans le diagnostic des lésions osseuses de la drépanocytose chez l’enfant 233 25 : Myxome intra musculaire du grand adducteur de la cuisse : à propos d’un cas. 234 26 : Pseudo-anévrisme post-traumatique d’une branche de la carotide externe gauche. 234 27 : Tumeur bénigne (angiomyolipome) du psoas : à propos d'un cas découvert au Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Bouaké et une revue de la littérature. 235 Correspondant : 235 Issa KONATE. 235 Email : ikttata6@gmail.com.. 235 28 : Grossesse abdominale de datation tardive à propos d’un cas. 235 29 : Fracture hépatique et pancréas associée post-traumatique : à propos d’un cas au CHU Tengandogo (Burkina Faso). 235 30 : La maladie de FARH : à propos d’un cas (POSTER). 236 31 :: Aspect échographique du fibromatosis colli : à propos d’une observation à l’hôpital Sominé Dolo de Mopti au Mali 236 32 : Le tératome retro péritonéal d’un nourrisson au CHU Point G.. 237 33 : Incidentalome surrénalien révélant une tuberculose surrénalienne au scanner. 237 34 : Association hydranencéphalie et syndrome de DANDY WALKER une malformation cérébrale rare et mortelle 238 35 : Topographie et morphométrie de l’appendice vermiforme normal chez l’adulte à Ouagadougou : étude scanographique. 238 36 : Un épisode de mal convulsif révélant la maladie de FAHR. 239 37: Fistule carotidocaverneuse directe : Diagnostic et prise en charge endovasculaire à propos d’un cas et revue de la littérature. 239 38 : Chondrosarcome laryngé : à propos de 2 cas. 240 39: Abcès retro pharyngé de l’adulte par ingestion de corps étrangers : à propos de 2 cas au centre hospitalier universitaire régional de Ouahigouya. 240 40 : Tumeur papillaire du sac endolymphatique au niveau du rocher : à propos d’un cas. 241 41 :: Le fibromatosis colli : à propos de deux cas cliniques. 241 42 : Aspects clinique et IRM de l’ischémie médullaire à Lomé : une série de trois cas. 242 43 : Première expérience en radiothérapie sur un accélérateur linéaire Halcyon 2.0 au centre de radiothérapie Muk et Maseb à Kinshasa en pleine pandémie de Covid-19. 242 44 : Syndrome de Casse-Noisette ou Nutcraker syndrome : à propos d’un cas au CNHU-HKM de Cotonou au Bénin 243 45 : Évaluation des TDM thoraciques et de la PCR au cours de la COVID19 à Yaoundé. 243 46 : Bilan analytique des mémoires pour l’obtention du Diplôme d’études spécialisées en radiodiagnostic et imagerie médicale au Burkina Faso. 244 Mot de bienvenue du comité d’organisation JRANF 2021. 245 Comité d’organisation. 246 Résumé du programme. 247 Liste des EPU, des Conférences et des Ateliers. 253