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Multiple Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Ectopic Pregnancy, Iram Naseem, Vaqar Bari, Naila Nadeem Feb 2005

Multiple Parameters In The Diagnosis Of Ectopic Pregnancy, Iram Naseem, Vaqar Bari, Naila Nadeem

Department of Radiology

Objective: To determine the role of emergency ultrasound examination in the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy.Methods: A descriptive study done at the Radiology Department, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi from January 1999 to December 2000 using observational facts by non-probability convenient sampling method. Seventy one patients who presented with acute symptoms in early pregnancy, were subjected to emergency pelvic ultrasound. Both transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound were done in 52 patients while in 19 patients only transabdominal ultrasound was performed. Serum Beta hCG levels, of all patients were greater than 1500 iu/ml.Results: Ultrasound correctly identified ectopic pregnancy in 71 patients. …


Re-Emphasizing The Publication Ethics, Saba Sohail, Jamshed Akhtar Feb 2005

Re-Emphasizing The Publication Ethics, Saba Sohail, Jamshed Akhtar

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Clinics In Diagnostic Imaging (102), M Azeemuddin, T Ul-Haq, H Ahsan, W A. Memon Feb 2005

Clinics In Diagnostic Imaging (102), M Azeemuddin, T Ul-Haq, H Ahsan, W A. Memon

Department of Radiology

A 19-year-old man presented with cough and haemoptysis of ten days duration. He also had mild right hypochondrial pain. Chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT) showed a rounded soft tissue density opacity with an air crescent sign. CT showed multiple cystic lesions in the liver with a daughter cyst in its lateral wall. Diagnosis of hydatid disease of lung and liver was made. The contents of the liver cyst were aspirated, hypertonic saline instilled, re-aspirated, and absolute alcohol injected. Hydatid disease is endemic in certain parts of the world. Although the lungs and liver are most frequently affected, the disease …


Manuscripts Categorization And Their Accreditation, Jamshed Akhtar, Saba Sohail Jan 2005

Manuscripts Categorization And Their Accreditation, Jamshed Akhtar, Saba Sohail

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Localization Of Upper Gi Bleed On Delayed Imaging With 99mtc Tagged Rbc Angiogram, M U. Zaman, R Hussain, Z Sajjad, M N. Ahmad Sep 2004

Localization Of Upper Gi Bleed On Delayed Imaging With 99mtc Tagged Rbc Angiogram, M U. Zaman, R Hussain, Z Sajjad, M N. Ahmad

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Transvaginal Sonography- Technique And Limitations, Saba Sohail Jul 2004

Transvaginal Sonography- Technique And Limitations, Saba Sohail

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Percutaneous Embolisation And Transverse Myelitis: A Rare Association, O Ashraf, F Aslam, M Irfan, A B. Zubairi, M Azeemuddin Jun 2004

Percutaneous Embolisation And Transverse Myelitis: A Rare Association, O Ashraf, F Aslam, M Irfan, A B. Zubairi, M Azeemuddin

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Ageing – The Independent Risk Indicator, Saba Sohail May 2004

Ageing – The Independent Risk Indicator, Saba Sohail

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Extradural Extramedullary Hematopoiesis: A Rare Mri Diagnosis With Atypical Features, M N. Ahmad, N Uddin, S Muzaffar, S N. Adil, Z Tasneem Apr 2004

Extradural Extramedullary Hematopoiesis: A Rare Mri Diagnosis With Atypical Features, M N. Ahmad, N Uddin, S Muzaffar, S N. Adil, Z Tasneem

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


The Evaluation Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Biphasic Contrast Enhanced Helical Ct Scan, J Yaqoob, V Bari, M U. Usman, K Munir, F Mosharaf, W Akhtar Mar 2004

The Evaluation Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Biphasic Contrast Enhanced Helical Ct Scan, J Yaqoob, V Bari, M U. Usman, K Munir, F Mosharaf, W Akhtar

Department of Radiology

Objective: To evaluate the role of biphasic contrast-enhanced helical CT including Hepatic Arterial Phase (HAP) imaging with Portal Venous Phase (PVP) imaging, in the detection and characterization of hepatocellular carcinomas.Methods: The study included 40 patients (M = 26, F = 14) with histopathologically proven HCC. Age range was between 30-85 years (mean = 55) by following consecutive patients with cirrhosis in whom Hepatocellular carcinoma was diagnosed or suspected either by raised serum a (alpha)-fetoprotein level or Ultrasound.Results: Biphasic contrast-enhanced examination revealed a total of 85 lesions in these 40 patients, out of which 13 were unifocal, 12 showed a dominant …


Transcatheter Chemo-Embolization For Hepatocellular Carcinoma And Certain Hepatic Metastasis, T U. Haq Mar 2004

Transcatheter Chemo-Embolization For Hepatocellular Carcinoma And Certain Hepatic Metastasis, T U. Haq

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (Mrcp) In Obstructive Jaundice, K Munir, V Bari, J Yaqoob, D B. Khan, M U. Usman Mar 2004

The Role Of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (Mrcp) In Obstructive Jaundice, K Munir, V Bari, J Yaqoob, D B. Khan, M U. Usman

Department of Radiology

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of MRCP in studying the sites and cause of obstructive jaundice in comparison with other imaging modalities at the Department of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, from January 1999 to May 2001.Methods: Forty nine consecutive patients included 19 men and 30 women, suspected of obstructive jaundice. Patients underwent ultrasound (n = 49), CT (n = 11), ERCP (n = 25) and biliary surgery (n = 17). Final diagnosis was established by surgical exploration, endoscopic sphincterectomy, cytology and clinical follow up.Results: Of the 49 patients 17 had choledocholithiasis. Twenty five patients had malignant strictures, out …


Oral Contrast-Enhanced Ct Cholangiography--An Initial Experience, I Naseem, J Rees Jan 2004

Oral Contrast-Enhanced Ct Cholangiography--An Initial Experience, I Naseem, J Rees

Department of Radiology

Objective: To describe our experience of CT (Computed tomographic) Cholangiography examination for detection of choledocholithiasis at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Karachi Pakistan.Methods: Seven patients underwent helical CT cholangiography for suspected choledocholithiasis. Iopanoic acid (6 grams) was administered orally 8-12 hours before acquisition of a helical CT cholangiogram. Three-dimensional reconstructions and curved multiplanar reformations were generated from a set of axial source images.Results: Our patients had no adverse reactions to iopanoic acid. The degree of biliary opacification was sufficient to perform three-dimensional and curved planar reformations in 5 patients. In two patients, the biliary tree was not opacified. Both …


Mammographic Criteria For Determining The Diagnostic Value Of Microcalcifications In The Detection Of Early Breast Cancer, M Yunus, N Ahmed, I Masroor, J Yaqoob Jan 2004

Mammographic Criteria For Determining The Diagnostic Value Of Microcalcifications In The Detection Of Early Breast Cancer, M Yunus, N Ahmed, I Masroor, J Yaqoob

Department of Radiology

Objective: To evaluate the importance of microcalcifications in the detection of breast carcinoma in conventional mammography.Methods: This prospective study was carried out at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH). Mammograms of 68 patients with microcalcifications were evaluated. Craniocaudal and oblique views of both breasts were acquired on routine basis with cone compression and magnified views when required.Results: Among 68 patients with microcalcifications, 61 (89%) had clustered microcalcifications while 7 patients (10.29%) had scattered microcalcifications. Microcalcifications can occur in benign and malignant diseases. While evaluating clustered microcalcifications, few criteria have been established to determine malignant clustered microcalcifications, these include specific and nonspecific …


Unenhanced Helical Ct Of Ureterolithiasis: Incidence Of Secondary Urinary Tract Findings, J Yaqoob, M U. Usman, V Bari, K Munir, F Mosharaf Jan 2004

Unenhanced Helical Ct Of Ureterolithiasis: Incidence Of Secondary Urinary Tract Findings, J Yaqoob, M U. Usman, V Bari, K Munir, F Mosharaf

Department of Radiology

Objective: To determine the incidence of secondary signs of obstruction in patients with ureteral stones on unenhanced helical CT scans.MATERIAL AND Methods: Three hundred consecutive patients with suspected renal colic referred by the emergency department for an unenhanced helical CT scan were evaluated. One hundred and thirty two patients with ureteric calculi were viewed prospectively for the secondary signs of obstruction, which include hydronephrosis, hydroureter, perinephric stranding, nephromegaly, periureteral edema and difference in attenuation between acutely obstructed kidney and unobstructed kidney.Results: In the evaluated 132 patients, calculi were present in the proximal, mid and distal ureter in 12, 18 and …


Socio-Economic And Diagnostic Aspects Of Tuberculosis In Pakistan, Saba Sohail Dec 2003

Socio-Economic And Diagnostic Aspects Of Tuberculosis In Pakistan, Saba Sohail

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Situs Ambiguous, Saba Sohail, Mukhtiar Ahmed Memon, Allah Rakhiyo Nov 2003

Situs Ambiguous, Saba Sohail, Mukhtiar Ahmed Memon, Allah Rakhiyo

Department of Radiology

The case of a female child is described who presented with recurrent respiratory infections and "recurrent right subphrenic abscess." Detailed radiological work-up identified situs ambiguous abdominis with bronchiectasis, duodenal malrotation, umbilical hernia and spina bifida.


Rare Complication Of Sinus Venosus-Type Atrial Septal Defect Repair, M Murad, S A. Sami, R Hashmi, V Bari Sep 2003

Rare Complication Of Sinus Venosus-Type Atrial Septal Defect Repair, M Murad, S A. Sami, R Hashmi, V Bari

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Extrarenal Wilms' Tumor, M Yunus, R Hashmi, S H. Hasan, H M. Brohi Sep 2003

Extrarenal Wilms' Tumor, M Yunus, R Hashmi, S H. Hasan, H M. Brohi

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism With Helical Ct Scan, M U. Usman, V Bari, Javed Yakoob, Murad M. Khan Dr. Aug 2003

Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism With Helical Ct Scan, M U. Usman, V Bari, Javed Yakoob, Murad M. Khan Dr.

Department of Radiology

Objective: To determine the role of helical C.T. scan in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.SETTING: Radiology department, Aga Khan University Hospital. One year prospective study May 2001 to May 2002.Methods: Sixty patients suspected of having pulmonary embolism were included in this study. Helical C.T. scan chest was performed from aortic arch to lung bases with intravenous contrast medium. Images were acquired in mediastinal and lung windows. Image interpretation was performed on the console and hard copies for main branch and segmental thrombus.Results: Fifteen patients were diagnosed of having pulmonary embolism on C.T. scan. Clinical correlation and follow up with pulmonary …


Outbreak Of Sars, Ambreen Shakil, Muhammad Imran Omar, Saba Sohail May 2003

Outbreak Of Sars, Ambreen Shakil, Muhammad Imran Omar, Saba Sohail

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Morbidity Spectrum In The Veterans, Muhammad Imran Omar, Saba Sohail Apr 2003

Morbidity Spectrum In The Veterans, Muhammad Imran Omar, Saba Sohail

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous, V Bari, M Murad Apr 2003

Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous, V Bari, M Murad

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Recent Applications Of Ultrasound Technology, Muhammad Imran Omar, Saba Sohail Mar 2003

Recent Applications Of Ultrasound Technology, Muhammad Imran Omar, Saba Sohail

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


Radiologic Feeding Gastrostomy Placement: Experience In 23 Patients, T U. Haq, S M F Mosharraf, B Ahmad, K Munir, J Yaqoob, U Usman Feb 2003

Radiologic Feeding Gastrostomy Placement: Experience In 23 Patients, T U. Haq, S M F Mosharraf, B Ahmad, K Munir, J Yaqoob, U Usman

Department of Radiology

Objective: To evaluate the safety, efficacy and complications of percutaneous gastrostomy catheter placementunder flouro guidance for long-term enteral feeding.MATERIALS AND Methods: Between April 1998 to May 2002, 23 patients who had percutaneous gastrostomy catheter placement were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical indications for catheter placement included patients with neurologic disease, head and neck malignancy, and pulmonary disease patients. Placement of 12 - 14 Fr gastrostomy catheter was then accomplished with the Seldinger technique. The technical success, procedural complications were recorded.Results: Twenty seven procedures, including revisions, were performed. The success rate for catheter placement was 100%. Revision was necessary in 7 (30%) instances …


View Box Case--12 Osteomyelitis, I Masroor, R Hashmi Dec 2002

View Box Case--12 Osteomyelitis, I Masroor, R Hashmi

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


View Box Case-11 Synovial Osteochondromatosis With Osteoarthrosis, I Masroor, R Hashmi Nov 2002

View Box Case-11 Synovial Osteochondromatosis With Osteoarthrosis, I Masroor, R Hashmi

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


View Box Case--9 Bronchiectasis, I Masroor, R Hashmi Sep 2002

View Box Case--9 Bronchiectasis, I Masroor, R Hashmi

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


View Box Case-8 Ilio-Cecal Tuberculosis, I Masroor, R Hashmi Aug 2002

View Box Case-8 Ilio-Cecal Tuberculosis, I Masroor, R Hashmi

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.


View Box Case--7 Salter-Harris Type-Ii Fracture, I Masroor, R Hashmi Jul 2002

View Box Case--7 Salter-Harris Type-Ii Fracture, I Masroor, R Hashmi

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.