White paper "SMI – a new technique for the analysis of the microvascular tree in reactive and suspected malignant lymphadenopathy in advanced stages of malignant melanoma."
1) SMI is a new ultrasound technique that can visualize microvessels better than conventional Doppler imaging methods by removing signals from tissue motion.
2) In an initial study of 10 melanoma patients, SMI provided additional information in 3 cases compared to conventional techniques, changing the primary diagnosis which was confirmed with further testing.
3) SMI allowed for better assessment of microvascular architecture in reactive lymph nodes and metastases compared to other techniques, aiding in evaluation and biopsy of small lesions and subcutaneous structures.
Introduction
Ultrasound technology to visualise the microvas- culature continues to improve where power and colour Doppler ultrasound remains a quick and non-invasive method of assessing the vascularity of tumours and tissue. The advent of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging using micro- bubbles improved the sensitivity and resolution
of the microvessels which can be imaged but requires an intravenous administration of contrast agents.
A radiological insight into various musculoskeletal complications in patients suffering from AIDS and how it'll affect the management of the patient. A must know for all Radiologists.
Introduction
Ultrasound technology to visualise the microvas- culature continues to improve where power and colour Doppler ultrasound remains a quick and non-invasive method of assessing the vascularity of tumours and tissue. The advent of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging using micro- bubbles improved the sensitivity and resolution
of the microvessels which can be imaged but requires an intravenous administration of contrast agents.
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Superb microvascular imaging A Sonographic Technical AdvanceDr. Muhammad Bin ...Dr. Muhammad Bin Zulfiqar
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Despite the recent developments that have been made in the field of percutaneous left main (LM) intervention, the
treatment of distal LM bifurcation remains challenging. The provisional one-stent approach for LM bifurcation has
shown more favorable outcomes than the two-stent technique, making the former the preferred strategy in most
types of LM bifurcation stenosis. However, elective two-stent techniques, none of which has been proven superior
to the others, are still used in patients with severely diseased large side branches to avoid acute hemodynamic
compromise. Selecting the proper bifurcation treatment strategy using meticulous intravascular ultrasound evaluation
for side branch ostium is crucial for reducing the risk of side branch occlusion and for improving patient outcomes. In
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Post contrast iodine maps were introduced as part of dual-energy imaging over 10 years ago but these have never become part of routine practice in most centres for the investigation of pulmonary thromboembolic disease.
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Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the coronary arteries is a useful noninvasive tool to rule out significant coronary artery disease (CAD) in many clinical situations. Recent guidelines of stable CAD and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction endorse the use of CTA in symptomatic patients with low to intermediate likelihood of the disease, given the particularly high negative predictive value of the technique. However, in patients with high pre-test likelihood of CAD, the technique is not recommended, and one of the reasons is the high probability of coronary calcification in these patients, which interferes with the analysis of the images and reduces the specificity and negative predictive value of CTA.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
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1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
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2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
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3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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White paper "SMI – a new technique for the analysis of the microvascular tree in reactive and suspected malignant lymphadenopathy in advanced stages of malignant melanoma."
1. Fig. 1: Schematic illustration of the LN anatomy
Cortex
Cortical sinus
Lymph capillary
Medullary sinus
Capsule
Vein Lymph vessel Artery
T. Fischer, G. Schäfer
Interdisciplinary US Centre, Institute of Radiology at CC6, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin
SMI – a new technique for the analysis
of the microvascular tree in reactive and
suspected malignant lymphadenopathy
in advanced stages of malignant melanoma
Introduction
High-resolution lymph node (LN) sonography in
patients with malignant melanoma is a routine
diagnostic procedure in medical centres. Its aim
is the early detection of lymph node and subcuta-
neous metastases in relation to tumour stage.
LN sonography exhibits a high acceptance when
compared with other diagnostic techniques, with
good accessibility of the lymph node stations under
investigation (J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2013 Aug; 11
Suppl 6:1-116, 1-126. doi: 10.1111/ddg.12113_
suppl. Malignant melanoma S3-guideline “diagnosis,
therapy and follow-up of melanoma”). These
follow-up investigations not only result in the early
detection of a relapse, they also help to prolong
overall survival. In addition, during the same
session suspect lymph nodes can be biopsied
using FNAC (fine-needle aspiration cytology).
Confirmed metastases must be surgically removed
as soon as possible (Schäfer et al. Expert Rev
Anticancer Ther. 2007). While the neck, axilla
and groin are regarded as regions for investigation
that are particularly easily accessible, this strategy
can be applied to numerous LN changes other
than LN metastases. Sentinel biopsy for example
is a further important procedure after sonographic
assessment of the relevant LN.
Sonographic criteria
Established sonographic criteria include LN
dimensions in relation to the region of the
body and the so-called longitudinal/transverse
diameter ratio (= Solbiati index, >2), which
essentially describes the transformation from an
oval to a spherical shape. The blurred margins of
the LN, a potential capsular rupture, necrosis or
displacement/broadening of the anatomical struc-
tures of the hilum and the cortex can be recorded
using B-image sonography (Fig. 1, Table 1). The
peripheral tree-like branching of hilar vessels is
also regarded as an important diagnostic criterion.
Increased vascularisation in reactive lymphade-
nopathy with preserved vascular structure is
particularly characteristic. Cut-offs, displacement
of vessels into the margins or the increase in the
chaotic nature of the vascularpattern can be
differential diagnostic indicators of LN metastases.
However, due to the technical limitations of colour-
coded Doppler sonography (CCDS) and power
Doppler (PD), only the macrovascular architecture
is visualized. While these techniques can be used
to visualize normal larger hilar vessels, the analysis
of the microvessels remains difficult even in
contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) – which
2. Benign Mallgnant
Form elongated oval round to round-oval, spherical
Solbiati index
(longitudinal/transverse diameter)
> 2 < 2
Margins sharp partially blurred, partially sharp
Cortex narrow with low echogenicity absent or asymmetrically hypoechoic
Centre relatively homogeneous, high echogenicity inhomogeneous, hypoechoic
Hilum usually present on image absent/asymmetric
Table 1: Differentiation criteria for lymph nodes that have undergone inflammatory or metastatic change
Doppler signals
Conventional Doppler Imaging
Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI)
intensity
velocity
intensity
velocity
intensity
velocity
moreover incurs additional costs. Analysis of the
vascular architecture is particularly complicated
in the case of small LNs (< 5mm) (Cui, XW et al.
Worl J Gastroenterol 2013). Superb Microvascular
Imaging (SMI), whose basic principles will be briefly
explained below, is a novel sonographic technique
to complement CEUS and elastography. Drawing
on an initial group of patients with malignant
melanoma, typical examples are described where
B-mode imaging, CCDS, PD and SMI, as well as
elastography were performed.
Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI)
SMI is based on a powerful intelligent algorithm,
applying a similar concept to that used for
ultrasonic Doppler signals. SMI effectively
separates flow signals from overlaying tissue
motion artefacts, preserving even the subtlest
low-flow components with unmatched detail
and definition.
1. Doppler signals
Both blood flow and tissue motion (clutter) produce
ultrasonic Doppler signals. The strong clutter signals
overlap the low-velocity blood flow components.
2. Conventional Doppler imaging
Conventional Doppler imaging applies a wall filter
to remove clutter and motion artefacts, resulting
in a loss of low-flow components.
3. SMI
SMI does not primarily focus on Doppler shift or
the strength of a specific signal, but on its local
distribution across the region of interest. While
tissue motion occurs simultaneously across a
region, blood flow always occurs locally. High-
density ultrasound system architecture with
real-time application capability allows the system
to identify and remove global motion signals in real
time, while preserving subtle low-flow components.
Non-interventional study
To date, 10 patients have been included in an initial
non-interventional study. The SMI technique was
used in addition to the standard programme
involving B-image sonography, CCDS, PD and
FNAC on the Aplio 500 ultrasound system.
All patients had a confirmed Clark’s Level III-IV
melanoma and were treated as part of follow-up.
In 3 out of 10 cases, the primary diagnosis that
2 SMI – a new technique for the analysis of the microvascular tree in reactive and suspected malignant lymphadenopathy
in advanced stages of malignant melanoma
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had been made previously was changed based
on vascular detection using SMI and this change
was confirmed by FNAC and surgical excision.
In 7 out of 10 cases, the images of the finest
vascular networks generated with SMI were
subjectively superior to those generated by the
standard techniques, CCDS and PD. This applied
both to reactively enlarged LNs (Fig. 2 A – E) and to
metastases (Fig. 3). The vascular architecture of
superficial and small LNs, in particular, was easier
to assess using SMI (Fig. 4). Up to a penetration
depth of 2.5 cm and, in particular, in subcutaneous
locations, SMI exhibited clear advantages in
delineating the hilar vessels and the smallest of
peripheral branches. Surprisingly, SMI detected
microvessel in portions that had previously been
classified as avascular or necrotic, and a targeted
FNAC was immediately performed (Fig. 4).
A subcutaneous manifestation was found in
2 of the 10 patients in the region of the scar.
The assessment was initially difficult due to
postoperative seroma but detection of vessels
was particularly important in these cases in
order to be able to carry out a FNAC as quickly
as possible. The investigation was performed in
the frequency range of between 14 and 18 MHz,
depending on penetration depth. In the case of
suspected malignancy, elastography was carried
out on the suspect area of the affected LN. It
revealed a good correlation between the absence
of elasticity and the presence of bizarre vascular
patterns produced by the melanoma metastases
(Fig. 5). Furthermore, SMI was able to visualize
vessels that pass through the capsule; another
important detail for the assessment of potential
metastatic spread that conventional techniques
did not offer.
In summary, SMI, which can be used with or
without contrast agents, constitutes a novel and
promising technique for visualizing microcirculation.
In an initial non-interventional study, additional
information was found in 3 of 10 cases that had
not been detected previously using the conventional
techniques CCDS and PD. In particular, SMI
provided relevant information that allowed the
evaluation of small lesions, subcutaneous masses
and structures in the region of the scar.
Figure 2 A – E: Right axillary reactive lymphadenopathy (A). Unremarkable finding in FNAC. Illustration of the full vascular tree with its microarchitecture in SMI mode (B, C).
The large vessels close to the hilum are seen in CCDS (D) and power Doppler (E), the vascular tree is not free of artefacts and its detection is limited.
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in advanced stages of malignant melanoma
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Figure 3 A – E: Large right inguinal LN metastasis that has been histologically confirmed (A). The pathological vascular pattern and the vessels
passing through the LN capsule are visualized only by SMI (B). Power Doppler (C) and CCDS (D) only allow delineation of the macrovessels. In this
case, no change in the diagnosis was to be expected based on the clear situation. Of note, however, is the level of detail visible in the microvessels
and the fact that very fine vessels have broken through the capsule (E). The sensitive, artefact-free image produced by SMI of pathological vascular
networks is well documented in this figure.
Figure 4 A – C: 6 mm metastasis adjacent to the region of the scar on the right thigh. Vessels with branching in the margins are visualized by SMI,
while the lesion appears avascular in power Doppler. Metastasis confirmed with FNAC (C).
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in advanced stages of malignant melanoma
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C
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Figure 5 A – C: Correlation between SMI (A), colour Doppler (B) and elastography (C) for a large LN metastasis. SMI visualizes the finest tumour vascular networks.
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in advanced stages of malignant melanoma