Anatomic Pitfalls of the Heart and Pericardium -- Broderick et al. 25 (2): 441 -- RadioGraphics

This is an interesting pictorial essay by Broderick Lynn et al in the recent issue of Radiographics. Though many of the images appear dated, it is a simple description of some of the anatomic variants and structures that may simulate pathology to the uninitiated eye.

Avascular Necrosis of the Talus: A Pictorial Essay -- Pearce et al. 25 (2): 399 -- RadioGraphics

This article by Pearce D et al, in the recent Radiographis issue, is an exhaustive pictorial essay on avascular necrosis of the talus, almost simulating a book chapter. Everything that anyone would want to know about AVN of the talus is present in this article.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Practical Guide to State-of-the-Art Imaging, Image Interpretation, and Clinical Implications -- Sommer et al. 25 (2): 381 -- R

This review of the imaging findings in rheumatoid arthritis, by Sommer J et al, from Austria, published in the recent Radiographics issue, is focussed mainly on the use of MRI and a discussion on the pathologic and MRI correlates. After Don Resnick's chapter on rheumatoid arthritis in his six-volume book, this is one of the best reviews on this subject.

Diagnostic Performance of Nanoparticle-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Lymph Node Metastases in Patients With Endometrial and

This article in the latest issue of JCO,, by Rockall AG et al, discusses the marked increase in senstivity (>90%) of USPIO enhanced MRI in picking up pelvic lymph node metastases in gynecologic malignancies. It is likely that in the future this will become a standard method of imaging.

Z-sharp versus Z-wobble

This time Scanman discusses the problems facing the multi-slice CT industry and the problem of vendors taking cheap shots at each other. We've all faced this problem - because of the complex physics and the amazing differences in claims made by the vendors, it is not an easy task making a purchasing decision. If it was difficult with 16-slice scanners, it is worse with 64-slice scanners.

In fact, more often than not the decisions are often made on comfort levels with the vendor, service back-up and price, rather than actual technical issues.