scholarly journals Perivascular Adipose Tissue Attenuation on Computed Tomography beyond the Coronary Arteries. A Systematic Review

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1495
Author(s):  
Domenico Tuttolomondo ◽  
Chiara Martini ◽  
Francesco Nicolini ◽  
Francesco Formica ◽  
Alessandro Pini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Coronary Arteries ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Vascular Inflammation ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Perivascular Adipose Tissue ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Vascular Beds

(1) Background: Perivascular adipose tissue attenuation, measured with computed tomography imaging, is a marker of mean local vascular inflammation since it reflects the morphological changes of the fat tissue in direct contact with the vessel. This method is thoroughly validated in coronary arteries, but few studies have been performed in other vascular beds. The aim of the present study is to provide insight into the potential application of perivascular adipose tissue attenuation through computed tomography imaging in extra-coronary arteries. (2) Methods: A comprehensive search of the scientific literature published in the last 30 years (1990–2020) has been performed on Medline. (3) Results: A Medline databases search for titles, abstracts, and keywords returned 3251 records. After the exclusion of repetitions and the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria and abstract screening, 37 studies were selected for full-text evaluation. Three papers were finally included in the systematic review. Perivascular adipose tissue attenuation assessment was studied in the internal carotid artery, ascending thoracic aorta, and abdominal aorta. (4) Conclusions: Perivascular adipose tissue attenuation seems to be an applicable parameter in all investigated vascular beds, generally with good inter-observer reproducibility.

Multi-detector row computed tomography: imaging the coronary arteries

2005 ◽  
Vol 60 (9) ◽  
pp. 939-952 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.E. Manghat ◽  
G.J. Morgan-Hughes ◽  
A.J. Marshall ◽  
C.A. Roobottom
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Coronary Arteries ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tomography Imaging

Computed Tomography Imaging of the Coronary Arteries: State of the Art Applications and Recent Patents

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
Alon Schaffer ◽  
Ettore Cassetti ◽  
Maria Iovine ◽  
Lucia Barbieri ◽  
Andrea Rognoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Coronary Arteries ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tomography Imaging

scholarly journals Computed tomography imaging findings of simultaneous bifid mandibular condyle and temporomandibular joint ankylosis: case report

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Augusto Oliveira Sales ◽  
Jefferson Xavier Oliveira ◽  
Marcelo Gusmão Paraíso Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Mandibular Condyle ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Computed Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Tmj Ankylosis ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis ◽  
Joint Ankylosis

Bifid mandibular condyle is an uncommon entity described in the literature as having a controversial etiology. Despite the absence of clinical symptomatology, the radiologist must be aware and should have some knowledge of this abnormality, as well its implications regarding functional and morphological changes. TMJ ankylosis is a disabling disease with involvement of the mandibular condyle, articular fossa and base of the skull. The association of bifid condyle with temporomandibular joint ankylosis is rare and must be carefully evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to report a case of simultaneous bifid mandibular condyle and temporomandibular joint ankylosis and to describe its computed tomography imaging findings.

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