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First ultrasound diagnosis of BI-RADS 3 lesions in young patients: Can 6-months follow-up be sufficient to assess stability?

Marcon, Magda; Frauenfelder, Thomas; Becker, Anton S; Dedes, Konstantin J; Boss, Andreas
OBJECTIVES/OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of repeated short-term follow-up with ultrasound in no high-risk young patients with a BI-RADS3 lesion at first examination. METHODS:In this IRB-approved study 492 women, aged 18-34 years (mean±standard deviation, 28±4.5years) with first breast ultrasound examination in 2012-2014 were retrospectively evaluated. Inclusion criteria were: at least one BI-RADS3 lesion and (a) biopsy/surgical excision or (b) follow-up of at least 18 months (including a 6-month follow-up). BI-RADS category assigned during follow-up and pathologic findings in cases undergoing biopsy/surgical excision were collected. At the 6- and 18-month follow-up the recommended biopsy rates (RBR) and the corresponding positive predictive value (PPV) were calculated. RESULTS:0%). CONCLUSIONS:Our preliminary data show that follow-up imaging performed after 18 months from a first BI-RADS3 diagnosis does not affect clinical treatment and 6-month follow-up may be sufficient to assess the stability of probably benign lesions.
PMID: 28267544
ISSN: 1872-7727
CID: 5471382

Intravoxel incoherent motion imaging measurement of perfusion changes in the parotid gland provoked by gustatory stimulation: A pilot study

Becker, Anton S; Manoliu, Andrei; Wurnig, Moritz C; Boss, Andreas
PURPOSE:To demonstrate the feasibility of intravoxel incoherent motion imaging (IVIM) for quantification of perfusion changes in the parotid gland after gustatory stimulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:) coefficients, and optimal b-value threshold were measured using a multistep variable b-value threshold fitting approach. Dynamic changes in the coefficients between three exemplary timepoints (baseline, after stimulation, after dissolution) were compared using a Mann-Whitney U-test with Bonferroni correction (P < 0.016 significance level). RESULTS:(11.25-40, P = 0.38). CONCLUSION:The IVIM method allows for simultaneous quantification of changes in perfusion and diffusion effects after gustatory stimulation of the parotid gland. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2017;45:570-578.
PMID: 27434166
ISSN: 1522-2586
CID: 5471302

Dose Reduction in Tomosynthesis of the Wrist

Becker, Anton S; Martini, Katharina; Higashigaito, Kai; Guggenberger, Roman; Andreisek, Gustav; Frauenfelder, Thomas
OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to quantitatively and qualitatively determine the impact of radiation dose reduction on the image noise and quality of tomosynthesis studies of the wrist. MATERIALS AND METHODS/METHODS:Imaging of six cadaver wrists was performed with tomosynthesis in anteroposterior position at a tube voltage of 60 kV and tube current of 80 mA and subsequently at 60 or 50 kV with different tube currents of 80, 40, or 32 mA. Dose-area products (DAP) were obtained from the electronically logged protocol. Image noise was measured with an ROI. Two independent and blinded readers evaluated all images. Interreader agreement was measured with a Cohen kappa. Readers assessed overall quality and delineation of soft tissue, cortical bone, and trabecular bone on a 4-point Likert scale. RESULTS:) was recorded for images obtained with 50 kV and 32 mA. Noise was highest when a combination of 50 kV and 32 mA (389 ± 26.6) was used and lowest when a combination of 60 kV and 80 mA (218 ± 12.3) was used. The amount of noise on images acquired using 60 kV and 80 mA was statistically significantly different from the amount measured on all other images (p < 0.0001). Interreader agreement was excellent (κ = 0.93). Delineation of anatomy and overall quality were scored best on images obtained with 60 kV and 80 mA and worst on images obtained with 50 kV and 32 mA. The difference in delineation and quality on images obtained using 50 kV and 40 mA was not statistically significantly different compared with images obtained using 60 kV and 80 mA. CONCLUSION/CONCLUSIONS:Significant dose reduction for tomosynthesis of the wrist is possible while image quality and delineation of anatomic structures remain preserved.
PMID: 27762599
ISSN: 1546-3141
CID: 5471322

Increased interreader agreement in diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma using an adapted LI-RADS algorithm

Becker, Anton S; Barth, Borna K; Marquez, Paulo H; Donati, Olivio F; Ulbrich, Erika J; Karlo, Christoph; Reiner, Cäcilia S; Fischer, Michael A
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a simplified Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) algorithm to improve interreader agreement while maintaining diagnostic performance for HCC. MATERIALS AND METHODS/METHODS:MRI scans of 84 cirrhotic patients with 104 distinct liver observations were retrospectively selected to equivocally match each of the LI-RADS grades (LR1-5) using histopathology and imaging follow up as standard of reference. Four independent radiologists categorized all observations as benign (LR1-2) or potentially malignant (LR3-5) and determined LI-RADS based imaging features including observation size, arterial phase hyperenhancement, washout, capsule appearance and threshold growth for LR3-5 observations and timed their readouts. LR3-5 observations were categorized according to the LI-RADS v2014 algorithm and according to a modified LI-RADS (mLI-RADS) version. Diagnostic performance and Interreader agreement were determined for LI-RADS and mLI-RADS using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) and Fleiss' and Cohen's Kappa analysis respectively. RESULTS:ROC analysis revealed equal diagnostic performance for LI-RADS and mLI-RADS (area under the ROC curve=0.91). Interreader agreement was higher using mLI-RADS as compared to current LI-RADS showing an improved overall (κ=0.53±0.04 vs. 0.45±0.04), and pair-wise agreement between most readers (κ range 0.44-0.62 vs. 0.35-0.60) at a reduced median evaluation time (51 vs. 62s per observation, p<0.0001). CONCLUSION/CONCLUSIONS:Focusing on observation size and washout criteria using a modified, stepwise LI-RADS decision tree for LR3-5 observations results in higher interobserver reliability and faster categorization while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.
PMID: 28027763
ISSN: 1872-7727
CID: 5471342

Diffusion-weighted imaging of the abdomen: Impact of b-values on texture analysis features

Becker, Anton S; Wagner, Matthias W; Wurnig, Moritz C; Boss, Andreas
The purpose of this work was to systematically assess the impact of the b-value on texture analysis in MR diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of the abdomen. In eight healthy male volunteers, echo-planar DWI sequences at 16 b-values ranging between 0 and 1000 s/mm2 were acquired at 3 T. Three different apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps were computed (0, 750/100, 390, 750 s/mm2 /all b-values). Texture analysis of rectangular regions of interest in the liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, paraspinal muscle and subcutaneous fat was performed on DW images and the ADC maps, applying 19 features computed from the histogram, grey-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) and grey-level run-length matrix (GLRLM). Correlations between b-values and texture features were tested with a linear and an exponential model; the best fit was determined by the smallest sum of squared residuals. Differences between the ADC maps were assessed with an analysis of variance. A Bonferroni-corrected p-value less than 0.008 (=0.05/6) was considered statistically significant. Most GLCM and GLRLM-derived texture features (12-18 per organ) showed significant correlations with the b-value. Four texture features correlated significantly with changing b-values in all organs (p < 0.008). Correlation coefficients varied between 0.7 and 1.0. The best fit varied across different structures, with fat exhibiting mostly exponential (17 features), muscle mostly linear (12 features) and the parenchymatous organs mixed feature alterations. Two GLCM features showed significant variability in the different ADC maps. Several texture features vary systematically in healthy tissues at different b-values, which needs to be taken into account if DWI data with different b-values are analyzed. Histogram and GLRLM-derived texture features are stable on ADC maps computed from different b-values.
PMID: 27898201
ISSN: 1099-1492
CID: 5471332

Non-parametric intravoxel incoherent motion analysis of the thyroid gland

Becker, Anton S; Wurnig, Moritz C; Finkenstaedt, Tim; Boss, Andreas
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE:To implement a protocol for intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) of the thyroid, to determine base parameters in healthy volunteers, and to provide preliminary experience on clinical applicability in one patient. MATERIALS AND METHODS/METHODS:, and the optimal b-values thresholds were calculated for each thyroid lobe, muscle tissue and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using a non-parametric multi-step algorithm and compared with a Student's t-test. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS:compared to muscle, both lower than CSF. CONCLUSIONS:The proposed IVIM protocol provides surrogate markers on cellular diffusion restriction and perfusion; thereby providing a more comprehensive description of tissue properties compared to conventional DWI.
PMCID:5288302
PMID: 28180186
ISSN: 2405-8440
CID: 5471352

Renal Arterial Spin Labeling Magnetic Resonance Imaging [Editorial]

Becker, Anton S; Rossi, Cristina
Arterial spin labeling (ASL) MRI allows the quantification of tissue perfusion without administration of exogenous contrast agents. Patients with reduced renal function or other contraindications to Gadolinium-based contrast media may benefit from the non-invasive monitoring of tissue microcirculation. So far, only few studies have investigated the sensitivity, the specificity and the reliability of the ASL techniques for the assessment of renal perfusion. Moreover, only little is known about the interplay between ASL markers of perfusion and functional renal filtration parameters. In this editorial, we discuss the main technical issues related to the quantification of renal perfusion by ASL and, in particular, the latest results in patients with kidney disorders.
PMID: 27760424
ISSN: 2235-3186
CID: 5471312

Assessment of Cervical Cancer with a Parameter-Free Intravoxel Incoherent Motion Imaging Algorithm

Becker, Anton S; Perucho, Jose A; Wurnig, Moritz C; Boss, Andreas; Ghafoor, Soleen; Khong, Pek-Lan; Lee, Elaine Y P
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of a parameter-free intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) approach in cervical cancer, to assess the optimal b-value threshold, and to preliminarily examine differences in the derived perfusion and diffusion parameters for different histological cancer types. MATERIALS AND METHODS:) and diffusion coefficient (D). Monoexponential apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) was calculated for comparison with D. RESULTS:< 0.001). CONCLUSION:The parameter-free IVIM approach is feasible in cervical cancer. The b-value threshold and perfusion-related parameters depend on the tumor histology type.
PMCID:5390620
PMID: 28458603
ISSN: 2005-8330
CID: 5471392

PREVALENCE OF JOINT HYPERMOBILITY VARIES BETWEEN SUBTYPES OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME [Meeting Abstract]

Zweig, Annina; Schindler, Valeria; Becker, Anton S.; Runggaldier, Daniel; Zeitz, Jonas; Scharl, Michael M.; Fried, Michael W.; Pohl, Daniel
ISI:000403140302088
ISSN: 0016-5085
CID: 5472132

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PREVALENCE OF FODMAP INTOLERANCE ACCORDING TO NUTRIENT CHALLENGE TESTING AND IBS SUBTYPES [Meeting Abstract]

Zweig, Annina; Schindler, Valeria; van Maren, Arndt F.; Becker, Anton S.; Zeitz, Jonas; Scharl, Michael M.; Fried, Michael; Pohl, Daniel
ISI:000403140303672
ISSN: 0016-5085
CID: 5472142