To investigate the diagnostic value of ultrasound features with dual-phenotype hepatocellular carcinoma (DPHCC). Material and methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) confirmed by pathology results from October 2016 to December 2023. Patients were categorized into DPHCC and non-DPHCC (NDPHCC) groups based on immunohistochemical findings. Clinical baseline characteristics and ultrasound features were compared between these groups. Multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify predictive factors. A logisticregression model and nomogram were developed to predict DPHCC.

Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a combination of congenital flexion contractures of the fingers (camptodactyly), non-inflammatory joint swelling (arthropathy), hip deformities (coxa vara), and recurrent pericarditis. In early childhood, the clinical presentation is dominated by the articular manifestations that can easily mimic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, often leading to delayed diagnosis and inappropriate treatments. Although not pathognomonic, ultrasound may provide specific ultrasound characteristics of joint involvement in CACP syndrome that help differentiate it from inflammatory arthropathies. This report aims to highlight the role of ultrasound in the initial assessment, differential diagnosis, and ongoing monitoring of CACP syndrome, drawing on both our patient series and a review of the literature.

Diaphragm dysfunction (DD) is a keystone factor in difficult weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Diaphragm ultrasound (DUS) is the preferred method for the evaluation of diaphragm function in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting, namely through the diaphragm thickening fraction (DTF). However, its potential role in the decision-making process of mechanical ventilation weaning is yet to be established. We aimed to assess the incidence of early DD and its role as a predictor of prolonged IMV.

The present work describes the process of the sonographic examination, normal findings and measurements in the B-mode ultrasound evaluation. Reference is made to anatomical variants in shape, the pyramidal lobe, tubercle of Zuckerkandl, ectopic thyroid tissue, and their significance. Particular attention is paid to the reference values, the very miscellaneous reference values in different geographic regions of the world and influencing factors.

The European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) has been publishing guidelines, position papers and also technical reviews. In addition, comments have been published for illustration of such papers including the hepatobiliary system, pancreas, lung and other organs. In the current paper, we aim to summarize the typical sonographic findings of the most commonly seen cutaneous neoplasms.

To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block (IIHB) in children undergoing surgery for inguinal hernias.

Accurate prediction of preoperative molecular subtypes of breast cancer is crucial for treatment planning and prognosis evaluation of patients. This systematic review aims to investigate the capacity of ultrasound radiomics in accurately identifying the molecular subtypes of breast cancer.

To evaluate important imaging findings and prognostic factors of incidentally detected gallbladder cancer (IDGC). Materials and methods: Patients with surgically proven IDGC (n=85) and benign GB diseases (n=100) were retrospectively enrolled. All patients had preoperative CT and eighty-two patients had US images. Two radiologists independently assessed image findings and analyzed findings suggestive of IDGC and recurrence after surgery. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify significant predictors for IDGC and recurrence.

This study assessed the effectiveness of ultrasonography-measured optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in predicting large vessel occlusion (LVO) in ischemic stroke patients.

We aimed (1) to determine optimal PET-CT SUV and ultrasound (US) features associated for malignant smallintermediate size supraclavicular lymph nodes (SCN) and (2) to evaluate technical efficacy of core needle biopsy (CNB). Materials and methods: Between 2020 and 2023, CNB of SCN with short-axis less than 15 mm were included. PET-CT was evaluated for optimal SUV cut-off value. Multivariate logistic regression was performed for US features. Technical efficacy of CNB (success rate) was calculated, and US features were compared between satisfactory CNB specimen and unsatisfactory CNB specimen.