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Gomes RAMP, Catarino L, Santos AL. The Role of Fe, S, P, Ca, and Sr in Porous Skeletal Lesions: A Study on Non-adult Individuals Using pXRF. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04187-4. [PMID: 38691307 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04187-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Portable X-ray fluorescence is a new tool in the study of human bone. This research aims to investigate if variations in bone elemental concentrations are related with porous skeletal lesions (PSLs). One hundred well-preserved non-adult skeletons aged 0-11 years were selected from the archaeological site Convent of São Domingos, Lisbon (18th-19th century). Measuring a standard reference material and calculating the technical error of measurement assured elemental data reliability. Moreover, measuring soil samples excluded possible contamination of bones with elements from the soil, except for Pb. Additionally, the Ca/P ratio indicates maintenance of bone integrity. Cribra cranii, orbitalia, humeralis, and femoralis were recorded as present/absent, and the estimated intra-/inter-observer errors were low. The multivariate analysis found higher odds of having cribra orbitalia (OR = 1.76; CI = 0.97-3.20) and cribra femoralis (OR = 1.42; CI = 0.73-2.74) in individuals with lower Fe and higher S. Furthermore, higher levels of P, Ca, and Sr increased the odds of individuals developing cribra femoralis (OR = 2.30; CI = 1.23-4.29). Age also correlated with increased odds of exhibiting cribra orbitalia (OR = 1.86; CI = 0.94-3.68), cribra femoralis (OR = 6.97; CI = 2.78-17.45), and cribra humeralis (OR = 8.32; CI = 2.71-25.60). These findings suggest a shared etiology for these three cribras, contrasting with the higher Fe levels in individuals with cribra cranii. Lower Fe and higher S levels in individuals with cribra suggest a complex etiology, possibly involving conditions like megaloblastic or chronic disease anemia(s). Age-related elemental changes support the hypothesis that age influences cribra frequencies. This study highlights PSL complexity and opens new avenues for research.
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- Ricardo A M P Gomes
- Research Centre for Anthropology and Health (CIAS), Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Rua Do Arco da Traição, 3000-056, Coimbra, Portugal.
- Carrera de Antropologia, University of Concepción, Barrio Universitário S/N, Concepción, Chile.
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- Geosciences Center, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima - Pólo II, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Research Centre for Anthropology and Health (CIAS), Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Rua Do Arco da Traição, 3000-056, Coimbra, Portugal
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Webb KL, Gorman EK, Morkeberg OH, Klassen SA, Regimbal RJ, Wiggins CC, Joyner MJ, Hammer SM, Senefeld JW. The relationship between hemoglobin and [Formula: see text]: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0292835. [PMID: 37824583 PMCID: PMC10569622 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is widespread agreement about the key role of hemoglobin for oxygen transport. Both observational and interventional studies have examined the relationship between hemoglobin levels and maximal oxygen uptake ([Formula: see text]) in humans. However, there exists considerable variability in the scientific literature regarding the potential relationship between hemoglobin and [Formula: see text]. Thus, we aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the diverse literature and examine the relationship between hemoglobin levels (hemoglobin concentration and mass) and [Formula: see text] (absolute and relative [Formula: see text]) among both observational and interventional studies. METHODS A systematic search was performed on December 6th, 2021. The study procedures and reporting of findings followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Article selection and data abstraction were performed in duplicate by two independent reviewers. Primary outcomes were hemoglobin levels and [Formula: see text] values (absolute and relative). For observational studies, meta-regression models were performed to examine the relationship between hemoglobin levels and [Formula: see text] values. For interventional studies, meta-analysis models were performed to determine the change in [Formula: see text] values (standard paired difference) associated with interventions designed to modify hemoglobin levels or [Formula: see text]. Meta-regression models were then performed to determine the relationship between a change in hemoglobin levels and the change in [Formula: see text] values. RESULTS Data from 384 studies (226 observational studies and 158 interventional studies) were examined. For observational data, there was a positive association between absolute [Formula: see text] and hemoglobin levels (hemoglobin concentration, hemoglobin mass, and hematocrit (P<0.001 for all)). Prespecified subgroup analyses demonstrated no apparent sex-related differences among these relationships. For interventional data, there was a positive association between the change of absolute [Formula: see text] (standard paired difference) and the change in hemoglobin levels (hemoglobin concentration (P<0.0001) and hemoglobin mass (P = 0.006)). CONCLUSION These findings suggest that [Formula: see text] values are closely associated with hemoglobin levels among both observational and interventional studies. Although our findings suggest a lack of sex differences in these relationships, there were limited studies incorporating females or stratifying results by biological sex.
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- Kevin L. Webb
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States of America
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
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Saifuddin A, Tyler P, Rajakulasingam R. Imaging of bone marrow pitfalls with emphasis on MRI. Br J Radiol 2023; 96:20220063. [PMID: 35522786 PMCID: PMC9975530 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20220063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Normal marrow contains both hematopoietic/red and fatty/yellow marrow with a predictable pattern of conversion and skeletal distribution on MRI. Many variations in normal bone marrow signal and appearances are apparent and the reporting radiologist must differentiate these from other non-neoplastic, benign or neoplastic processes. The advent of chemical shift imaging has helped in characterising and differentiating more focal heterogeneous areas of red marrow from marrow infiltration. This review aims to cover the MRI appearances of normal marrow, its evolution with age, marrow reconversion, variations of normal marrow signal, causes of oedema-like marrow signal, and some common non-neoplastic entities, which may mimic marrow neoplasms.
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- Asif Saifuddin
- Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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Differentiation of Vertebral Metastases From Focal Hematopoietic Marrow Depositions on MRI: Added Value of Proton Density Fat Fraction. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2021; 216:734-741. [PMID: 33405947 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.19.22698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the added value of proton density fat fraction (PDFF) in differentiating vertebral metastases from focal hematopoietic marrow depositions. MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study included 44 patients with 30 vertebral metastases and 14 focal hematopoietic marrow depositions who underwent spinal MRI. The final diagnoses were based on histologic confirmation, follow-up MRI, or PET/CT. Two musculoskeletal radiologists with 1 and 15 years of experience independently interpreted both image sets (i.e., images from conventional MRI alone versus images from conventional MRI and PDFF combined). Using a 5-point scale, the readers scored their confidence in the malignancy of the vertebral lesions. The diagnostic performance (AUC) of the two image sets was assessed via ROC curve analyses. Sensitivities, specificities, and accuracies (for both image sets) were compared using the McNemar test. Kappa coefficients were calculated to assess interobserver agreement. RESULTS. Both readers showed improved diagnostic performance after PDFF was added (AUC, 0.840-0.912 and 0.805-0.895 for readers 1 and 2, respectively). However, adding PDFF did not significantly improve the sensitivity and specificity of either reader (p > .05). Interobserver agreement significantly improved from moderate (κ = 0.563) to excellent (κ = 0.947) after PDFF was added. CONCLUSION. The addition of PDFF to a conventional MRI protocol improved the diagnostic performance for differentiating vertebral metastases from focal hematopoietic marrow depositions but without resulting in significant improvement in sensitivity and specificity.
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Trudel G, Melkus G, Sheikh A, Ramsay T, Laneuville O. Marrow adipose tissue gradient is preserved through high protein diet and bed rest. A randomized crossover study. Bone Rep 2019; 11:100229. [PMID: 31799339 PMCID: PMC6883331 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2019.100229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Context Marrow adipose tissue (MAT) has a peripheral to central distribution in adults, higher in peripheral bones. Similarly, the spine has a caudal to cephalad MAT distribution, higher in lumbar vertebras. Diet and the level of physical activities are known modulators of MAT with significant impact on bone; however, whether these can modulate the MAT gradient is unknown. Objective To measure the effect of high protein diet and bed rest interventions on the lumbar MAT gradient. Design participants intervention In a prospective randomized crossover trial, 10 healthy men participated in 2 consecutive campaigns of 21days head-down-tilt-bed-rest (HDTBR). They received either whey protein and potassium bicarbonate-supplemented or control diet separated by a 4-month washout period. Main outcome measures Ten serial MRI measures of lumbar vertebral fat fraction (VFF) were performed at baseline, 10days and 20days of HDTBR and 3 and 28days after HDTBR of each bed rest campaign. Results The mean L5-L1 VFF difference of 4.2 ± 1.2 percentage point higher at L5 (p = 0.008) constituted a caudal to cephalad lumbar MAT gradient. High protein diet did not alter the lumbar VFF differences during both HDTBR campaigns (all time points p > 0.05). Similarly, 2 campaigns of 21days of HDTBR did not change the lumbar VFF differences (all time points p > 0.05). Conclusions This pilot study established that the lumbar vertebral MAT gradient was not altered by a high protein nor by 2 × 21days bed rest interventions. These findings demonstrated that this lack of mechanical stimulus was not an important modulator of the lumbar MAT gradient. The highly preserved MAT gradient needs to be measured in more situations of health and disease and may potentially serve to detect pathological situations.
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Key Words
- BDC, baseline data collection
- Bed rest study
- DLR, German Aerospace Center
- FOV, field of view
- HDT, head-down tilt
- HDTBR, head-down-tilt-bed-rest
- IOP, in-phase and out-phase imaging
- Lumbar vertebral fat fraction
- MAT, marrow adipose tissue
- MEP, whey protein study
- MR, magnetic resonance
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Marrow adipose tissue
- PDFF, proton-density fat fraction
- R, recovery
- ROI, region of interest
- TR, repetition time
- VFF, vertebral fat fraction
- Whey protein
- in-phase, echo time 1 (TE1)
- out-phase, echo time 2 (TE2)
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- Guy Trudel
- Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ontario, Canada.,School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Bone and Joint Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Montero D, Lundby C. Regulation of Red Blood Cell Volume with Exercise Training. Compr Physiol 2018; 9:149-164. [DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c180004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Montero D, Breenfeldt-Andersen A, Oberholzer L, Haider T, Goetze JP, Meinild-Lundby AK, Lundby C. Erythropoiesis with endurance training: dynamics and mechanisms. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2017; 312:R894-R902. [DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00012.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2017] [Revised: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to characterize the progression of red blood cell volume (RBCV) expansion and potential volumetric and endocrine regulators of erythropoiesis during endurance training (ET). Nine healthy, untrained volunteers (age = 27 ± 4 yr) underwent supervised ET consisting of 3–4 × 60 min cycle ergometry sessions per week for 8 wk. Plasma volume (PV), RBCV, and overnight fasting hematological markers were determined before and at weeks 2, 4, and 8 of ET. In addition, plasma erythropoietin (EPO), cortisol, copeptin, and proatrial natriuretic peptide concentrations were measured during a 3-h morning period at baseline and postexercise at weeks 1 and 8. PV increased from baseline (2,405 ± 335 ml) at weeks 2, 4, and 8 (+374 ± 194, +505 ± 156, and +341 ± 160 ml, respectively, P < 0.001). Increases in RBCV from baseline (1,737 ± 442 ml) were manifested at week 4 (+109 ± 114 ml, P = 0.030) and week 8 (+205 ± 109 ml, P = 0.001). Overnight fasting plasma EPO concentration increased from baseline (11.3 ± 4.8 mIU/ml) at week 2 (+2.5 ± 2.8 mIU·ml−1, P = 0.027) and returned to baseline concentration at weeks 4 and 8. Higher 3-h-postexercise EPO concentration was observed at week 1 (11.6 mIU/ml) compared with week 8 (8.4 ± 3.9 mIU/ml, P = 0.009) and baseline (9.0 ± 4.2 mIU/ml, P = 0.019). Linear relationships between EPO concentration and hematocrit (β = −56.2, P < 0.001) and cortisol (β = 0.037, P < 0.001) were detected throughout the ET intervention. In conclusion, ET leads to mild, transient increases in circulating EPO concentration, concurring with early PV expansion and lowered hematocrit, preceding gradual RBCV enhancement.
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- David Montero
- Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; and
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- Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Copenhagen, and Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Baik JS, Jung JY, Jee WH, Chun CW, Kim SK, Shin SH, Chung YG, Jung CK, Kannengiesser S, Sohn Y. Differentiation of focal indeterminate marrow abnormalities with multiparametric MRI. J Magn Reson Imaging 2016; 46:49-60. [PMID: 27859835 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To explore magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters from intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted imaging (IVIM-DWI), multiecho Dixon imaging (ME-Dixon), and dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging (DCE) for differentiating focal indeterminate marrow abnormalities MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-two patients with 14 benign and 28 malignant focal marrow abnormalities were included. The following were independently analyzed by two readers: signal intensity (SI), contour, and margin on conventional MR images; SI on b-800 images (SIb-800 ), apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), IVIM parameters (Dslow, Dfast , and f), fat fraction (Ff), and DCE parameters (time-to-signal intensity curve pattern, iAUC, Ktrans , kep , and ve ). The MR characteristics and parameters from benign and malignant lesions were compared with a chi-squared test and the Mann-Whitney U-test, respectively. The area under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves (AUC) of each sequence were also compared. Interobserver agreements were assessed with Cohen's κ, and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). RESULTS ADC, Dslow , and Ff demonstrated a significant difference between benign and malignant marrow abnormalities for both readers (P < 0.001). SIb-800 and perfusion-related parameters from IVIM-DWI and DCE were not significantly different between the two groups (P = 0.145, 0.439, and 0.337 for reader 1, P = 0.378, 0.368, and 0.343 for reader 2, respectively). The AUCs of ADC, Dslow , and Ff were significantly higher for differentiating indeterminate marrow abnormalities in both readers (P < 0.001). Interobserver agreements were substantial in SIb-800 , and ICCs were almost perfect for ADC, Dslow , f, and Ff, and substantial for iAUC, kep , Ktrans , ve , and Dfast . CONCLUSION ADC, Dslow , and Ff may provide information for differentiating focal indeterminate abnormalities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. MAGN. RESON. IMAGING 2017;46:49-60.
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- Jun Seung Baik
- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Siemens Healthcare, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Nouh MR, Eid AF. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spinal marrow: Basic understanding of the normal marrow pattern and its variant. World J Radiol 2015; 7:448-458. [PMID: 26753060 PMCID: PMC4697119 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v7.i12.448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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For now, magnetic resonance (MR) is the best noninvasive imaging modality to evaluate vertebral bone marrow thanks to its inherent soft-tissue contrast and non-ionizing nature. A daily challenging scenario for every radiologist interpreting MR of the vertebral column is discerning the diseased from normal marrow. This requires the radiologist to be acquainted with the used MR techniques to judge the spinal marrow as well as its normal MR variants. Conventional sequences used basically to image marrow include T1W, fat-suppressed T2W and short tau inversion recovery (STIR) imaging provides gross morphological data. Interestingly, using non-routine MR sequences; such as opposed phase, diffusion weighted, MR spectroscopy and contrasted-enhanced imaging; may elucidate the nature of bone marrow heterogeneities; by inferring cellular and chemical composition; and adding new functional prospects. Recalling the normal composition of bone marrow elements and the physiologic processes of spinal marrow conversion and reconversion eases basic understanding of spinal marrow imaging. Additionally, orientation with some common variants seen during spinal marrow MR imaging as hemangiomas and bone islands is a must. Moreover, awareness of the age-associated bone marrow changes as well as changes accompanying different variations of the subject’s health state is essential for radiologists to avoid overrating normal MR marrow patterns as pathologic states and metigate unnecessary further work-up.
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Shigematsu Y, Hirai T, Kawanaka K, Shiraishi S, Yoshida M, Kitajima M, Uetani H, Azuma M, Iryo Y, Yamashita Y. Distinguishing imaging features between spinal hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow and bone metastasis. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2014; 35:2013-20. [PMID: 24948497 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a4012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Systematic investigations of the distinguishing imaging features between spinal hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow and bone metastasis have not been reported, to our knowledge. The purpose of this study was to determine the distinguishing imaging features of the 2 entities. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the radiologic images of 8 consecutive male patients (age range, 52-78 years; mean, 64 years) with suspected spinal metastasis on MR imaging and FDG-PET, which was later confirmed as hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow. MR imaging, FDG-PET, CT, and bone scintigraphy images were qualitatively and/or quantitatively evaluated. Imaging findings in 24 patients with spinal metastasis were compared, and differences were statistically analyzed. RESULTS All 8 vertebral hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow lesions were hypointense on T1- and T2-weighted images; lesions contiguous with the adjacent vertebra were significantly more often seen in hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow than in metastasis (P = .035). T2 signal intensity of the lesion was significantly different between the 2 entities (P = .033). FDG-PET showed slightly higher uptake in all hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow lesions; their maximum standard uptake value was significantly lower than that of metastatic lesions (P = .037). CT attenuation of hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow was equal to or slightly higher than that of adjacent normal-appearing vertebra; the CT appearances of hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow and metastasis were significantly different (P < .01). Bone scintigraphy showed normal uptake for all vertebrae with hyperplastic hematopoietic bone marrow; the uptake was significantly different from that of metastasis (P < .01). CONCLUSIONS If a lesion was isointense to hyperintense to normal-appearing marrow on MR imaging or had a maximum standard uptake value of >3.6, the lesion was considered metastatic. A normal appearance on CT or bone scintigraphy excluded metastasis.
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- Y Shigematsu
- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- From the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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Hu M, Lin W. Effects of exercise training on red blood cell production: implications for anemia. Acta Haematol 2012; 127:156-64. [PMID: 22301865 DOI: 10.1159/000335620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Accepted: 11/29/2011] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Exercise training can increase total Hb and red cell mass, which enhances oxygen-carrying capacity. The possible underlying mechanisms are proposed to come mainly from bone marrow, including stimulated erythropoiesis with hyperplasia of the hematopoietic bone marrow, improvement of the hematopoietic microenvironment induced by exercise training, and hormone- and cytokine-accelerated erythropoiesis. Anemia is one of the most common medical conditions in chronic disease. The effects of exercise training on counteracting anemia have been explored and evaluated. The results of the research available to date are controversial, and it seems that significant methodological limitations exist. However, exercise training might be a promising, additional, safe and economical method to help improve anemia. There is a need for further investigation into the effects of and guidelines for exercise interventions (especially strength training) in this population of patients, particularly among cancer patients who are undergoing or have undergone chemotherapy or radiation treatments. As the available data are limited, additional research to uncover the underlying mechanisms associated with the effects of exercise training on anemia is clearly warranted.
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- Min Hu
- Laboratory Center for Sport Science and Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Physical Education, China.
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MRI of spinal bone marrow: part 2, T1-weighted imaging-based differential diagnosis. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012; 197:1309-21. [PMID: 22109284 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.7420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article is to review the structure of bone marrow and the differential diagnosis of bone marrow pathology on the basis of T1-weighted MRI patterns. CONCLUSION Bone marrow is an organ that is evaluated routinely during MRI of the spine, particularly lumbar spine evaluation. Thus, it is one of the most commonly performed MRI examinations. T1-weighted MRI is a fundamental sequence in evaluating spinal marrow, and an understanding of T1-weighted MR signal abnormalities is important for the practicing radiologist.
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Jayasinghe SI, Sumithran E. Focal haematopoietic hyperplasia of the rib: a case report of this exceedingly rare entity. Pathology 2009; 41:494-5. [PMID: 19900091 DOI: 10.1080/00313020903041036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Vogt S, Altehoefer C, Bueltermann D, Pottgiesser T, Prettin S, Schmid A, Roecker K, Schmidt W, Heinicke K, Heinrich L. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine and blood volume in professional cyclists. Eur J Appl Physiol 2007; 102:411-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00421-007-0599-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2007] [Accepted: 10/15/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Marmulla R, Mühling J. Verification of Extensive Bone Marrow Hyperplasia Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007; 65:1590-4. [PMID: 17656288 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2006] [Revised: 09/01/2006] [Accepted: 10/06/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Bone marrow hyperplasia of the rib, lumbar spine, knee, and iliac crest is frequently encountered in patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination. In this study, we investigated extensive areas of bone marrow hyperplasia of the ascending mandibular ramus, posterior to the inferior alveolar nerve, the size of the lesions ranging from 5 to 7 cm. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a prospective study, an orthopantomography (OPT) was performed in 15,412 patients. Seven patients in the study group (0.05%) showed extensive bone marrow hyperplasia in the ascending mandibular ramus. The diagnosis derived by means of the OPT was confirmed by T1-weighted MRI with and without fat signal suppression and was finally proved by means of the histological findings from a bone biopsy. RESULTS This investigation shows that a T1-weighted MR image with and without fat signal suppression shows a typical heterogeneous distribution of signal intensity with a unique pattern not found in other lesions. The MRI-based diagnosis in our study group was always confirmed by means of a bone biopsy performed via a transbuccal approach. CONCLUSION We conclude that properly selected MRI studies are by themselves adequate to diagnose these lesions and that these imaging studies supplant the need for a bone biopsy.
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- Rüdiger Marmulla
- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Ghanem N, Lerche A, Lohrmann C, Altehoefer C, Henke M, Langer M. Quantitative and semiquantitative evaluation of erythropoietin-induced bone marrow signal changes in lumbar spine MRI in patients with tumor anemia. Oncol Res Treat 2007; 30:303-8. [PMID: 17551253 DOI: 10.1159/000101525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The topic of this article is the quantitative and semiquantitative assessment of bone marrow signal alteration in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine in patients with tumor anemia during therapy with epoietin beta or placebo. PATIENTS AND METHODS We examined 32 patients with head or neck cancer (16 epoietin beta, 16 placebo) during radiotherapy in a double-blind multicenter trial. During radiotherapy, the patients underwent epoietin beta therapy for 7-9 weeks. Lumbar spine measurements using T1-w SE, OPP and Turbo- STIR were taken prior to the first epoietin beta or placebo therapy, after the acquired hemoglobin level had been reached, and after the final radiotherapy. The semiquantitative assessment was made blinded by 2 independent radiologists. RESULTS We found significant differences between both groups. The first MRI showed normal marrow signals. The second MRI revealed a quantified decrease in bone marrow signal in T1-w SE (p < 0.018) and an increase in OPP (p < 0.01) and Turbo-TIR (p < 0.048) sequences. At the third MR imaging, quantified relative marrow signals returned to baseline level in all sequences. Semiquantitative assessment confirmed these results. CONCLUSION In both analyses, lumbar spine MRI demonstrates significant bone marrow changes in T1-w SE, OPP and Turbo-STIR sequences during epoietin beta therapy.
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- Nadir Ghanem
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Germany.
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Although it generally does not improve performance, iron is often used by elite athletes. The physiologic changes induced by exercise can mimic iron deficiency and decrease hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations. Determination of serum transferrin receptor concentrations may identify true iron deficiency, which occurs particularly in young athletes. In contrast, increased iron stores in the body are a frequent finding in elite athletes who have used long-term iron supplementation. Elite runners have increased intestinal blood loss, but this usually can be compensated by enhanced absorption of dietary iron. The combination of exercise-induced hemolysis with enhanced intestinal blood loss in various endurance sports leads to severe abnormalities of routine tests, and extreme physical activity may be responsible for positive fecal occult blood determinations. Indiscriminate iron supplementation carries the risk of inducing hemochromatosis in individuals homozygous for the widespread C282Y allele of the HFE gene. This polymorphism is common and can be found in about 1% of individuals of Northern European descent; moreover, iron supplementation can modify the presentation of important underlying diseases such as celiac disease or colon carcinoma. In conclusion, iron supplements should be prescribed for athletes with iron-deficiency anemia and carefully monitored if given for prophylaxis; unless a therapeutic response occurs, investigations to establish the cause of iron deficiency should be initiated.
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- Heinz Zoller
- Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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Bergman AG, Fredericson M, Ho C, Matheson GO. Asymptomatic Tibial Stress Reactions: MRI Detection and Clinical Follow-Up in Distance Runners. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2004; 183:635-8. [PMID: 15333349 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.183.3.1830635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was twofold: to determine if asymptomatic elite distance runners exhibit stress reactions of the tibia on MR images and to determine if the presence of bone stress lesions predicts later development of symptomatic tibial stress injuries. CONCLUSION Signs of a tibial stress reaction were found on MRI in 43% of the 21 asymptomatic college distance runners in this study. The presence of these changes was not found to be a predictor of future tibial stress reactions or stress fractures. Our findings underscore the importance of correlating MRI findings with clinical findings before making therapeutic decisions.
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- A Gabrielle Bergman
- Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Dr., Stanford, CA 94305-5105, USA
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Montazel JL, Divine M, Lepage E, Kobeiter H, Breil S, Rahmouni A. Normal Spinal Bone Marrow in Adults: Dynamic Gadolinium-enhanced MR Imaging. Radiology 2003; 229:703-9. [PMID: 14593190 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2293020747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the patterns of dynamic enhancement of normal spinal bone marrow in adults at gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and the changes that occur with aging. MATERIALS AND METHODS Dynamic contrast material-enhanced MR imaging of the thoracolumbar spine was performed in 71 patients. The maximum percentage of enhancement (Emax), enhancement slope, and enhancement washout were determined from bone marrow enhancement time curves (ETCs). The bone marrow signal intensity on T1-weighted spin-echo MR images was qualitatively classified into three grade categories. Quantitative ETC values were correlated with patient age and bone marrow fat content grade. Statistical analysis included mean t test comparison, analysis of variance, and regression analysis of the correlations between age and quantitative MR parameters. RESULTS Emax, slope, and washout varied widely among the patients. Emax values were obtained within 1 minute after contrast material injection and ranged from 0% to 430%. Emax values were significantly higher in patients younger than 40 years than in those aged 40 years or older (P <.001). These values decreased with increasing age in a logarithmic relationship (r = 0.71). Emax values decreased as fat content increased, but some overlap among the fat content grades was noted. Analysis of variance revealed that Emax was significantly related to age (younger than 40 years vs 40 years or older) (P <.001) and fat content grade (P <.001) but not significantly related to sex. CONCLUSION Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging patterns of normal spinal bone marrow are dependent mainly on patient age and fat content.
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- Jean-Luc Montazel
- Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Henri Mondor, 51 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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Shellock FG, Hiller WDB, Ainge GR, Brown DW, Dierenfield L. Knees of Ironman triathletes: magnetic resonance imaging assessment of older (>35 years old) competitors. J Magn Reson Imaging 2003; 17:122-30. [PMID: 12500281 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.10234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate the knees of older (>35 years old), competitive Ironman triathletes to determine the prevalence of abnormal findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS The knees of 29 Ironman triathletes (20 men, 9 women; age range, 35-66 years old) were studied by MRI. The findings were analyzed collectively and categorized into group I (N = 13), subjects without prior knee injuries and symptoms, and group II (N = 16), subjects with prior knee injuries and/or current symptoms. RESULTS Ten percent of the knees had ligamentous abnormalities, but the prevalence was not statistically different comparing group I to group II. Fifty-five percent had abnormal menisci. The overall prevalence of abnormal menisci was significantly higher in group II (69%) than in group I (38%, P < 0.05). Cartilage abnormalities were found in 21% of the triathletes with a higher prevalence in group II (31%) than in group I (8%, P < 0.05). Twenty-one percent (6/29) of the knees had bone contusions, with a higher prevalence in group II (31%) than in group I (8%, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION In general, the spectrum of abnormal MRI findings of the knee was no greater than age-related changes previously reported for other athletic populations and nonathletes. These results have important implications for the diagnostic use of MRI of the knee in this high-endurance, athletic population.
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- Frank G Shellock
- Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research, Los Angeles, California 90045, USA.
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Altehoefer C, Schmid A, Büchert M, Ghanem NA, Heinrich L, Langer M. Characterization of hematopoietic bone marrow in male professional cyclists by magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine. J Magn Reson Imaging 2002; 16:284-8. [PMID: 12205584 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.10157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To prospectively evaluate hematopoietic bone marrow of male professional cyclists in relation to performance data and laboratory data, and in comparison to age-matched healthy volunteers. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty male cyclists and 44 volunteers (27 males and 17 females) were prospectively studied by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at high-field strength. A sagittal T1-weighted (T1-w) spin-echo (SE) sequence, a gradient-echo (GE) sequence with an echo time (TE) for out-of-phase (OOP) imaging, and a turbo inversion-recovery sequence with short inversion time (TIRM) for fat suppression was used. The averaged bone marrow signal intensity (SI) of three adjacent vertebrae was related to the signal of an adjacent nondegenerative disk. RESULTS The cyclists revealed a significantly different SI as compared to male volunteers in the OOP (0.34 +/- 0.14 vs. 0.28 +/- 0.09, P < 0.05) and T1-w sequences (1.62 +/- 0.19 vs. 1.77 +/- 0.30, P < 0.05). Only in TIRM was there a significant difference compared to female volunteers (0.36 +/- 0.08 vs. 0.44 +/- 0.04, P < 0.01). MRI data of cyclists did not correlate to hemoglobin, erythrocyte, or reticulocyte counts; ferritin, relative heart volume, relative maximal power (rPmax; W/kg bw), or relative maximal oxygen consumption (VO(2)max). A borderline linear correlation was found for hematocrit (OOP: r = 0.42, P = 0.06; TIRM: r = 0.44, P = 0.06). CONCLUSION Bone marrow hyperplasia is observed in male professional cyclists in the axial skeleton. The MR findings are probably independent of mechanically induced marrow edema. A multifactorial cause must be considered, as single laboratory and performance data did not appear to contribute significantly to these results.
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- Carsten Altehoefer
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Wang J, Zhang X, Niu J. Clinical significance of magnetic resonance imaging of bone marrow in patients with leukemia. Curr Med Sci 2001; 21:242-5. [PMID: 12539590 DOI: 10.1007/bf02886443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2001] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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To investigate the clinical significance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of bone marrow in patients with acute leukemia, the femoral and pelvic marrow were evaluated by using MRI with a T1-weighted spin-echo (SE) method and a short T1 inversion recovery (STIR) technique. Normal bone marrow examination was performed with coronal T1-weighted MRI of pelvis and femurs, and showed persistent red marrow. There was a bright signal of fatty marrow in the femoral epiphyses and apophyses. MRI pattern of bone marrow in the 54 cases of acute leukemia showed abnormal signal patterns of femoral and pelvic marrow: (1) grade I (n = 4), (2) grade II (n = 11), (3) grade III (n = 8), (4) grade IV (n = 17), and (5) graded V (n = 14). Leukemic cells had infiltration onseted by red marrow in adult patients with leukemia. The marrow of femur had infiltration from diaphysis to epiphysis, and to femoral head and greater trochanter. The lower grades (grade IV, V) of leukemic marrow supported the diagnosis of AML in MRI, which achieved higher complete remission. The adult patients with ALL had higher grades (grade I-III) in MRI. Our findings indicated that MRI of femoral marrow is an important tool for accurate diagnosis and management of patients with leukemia that may function as an adjunct to bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. The pattern of MRI in patients with newly diagnosed leukemia predicted the prognosis and CR of leukemia.
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- J Wang
- Department of Radiology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001
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Stäbler A, Doma AB, Baur A, Krüger A, Reiser MF. Reactive bone marrow changes in infectious spondylitis: quantitative assessment with MR imaging. Radiology 2000; 217:863-8. [PMID: 11110955 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.217.3.r00dc23863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate diffuse, reactive bone marrow changes in unaffected vertebrae on magnetic resonance (MR) images in patients with proved infectious spondylitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Percentage signal intensity increase of the unaffected bone marrow on contrast material-enhanced MR images (percentage enhancement) was calculated retrospectively in 22 cases of infectious spondylitis and 86 cases without bone marrow disease. Multiple regression analysis and Student t test statistics were performed. RESULTS Multiple regression analysis showed a significant influence of age and the presence of spondylitis on the values of percentage enhancement (P: <.001). For those aged 35 years or younger, the mean percentage enhancement was 43.2% +/- 4.0 for patients with infectious spondylitis (n = 3) and was 26.4% +/- 8.6 for the control group (n = 23). For those older than 35 years, the mean percentage enhancement was 28.2% +/- 12.2 for patients with infectious spondylitis (n = 19) and 17.5% +/- 7.9 (P: <.001) for the control group (n = 63). Six (27%) of 22 patients with infectious spondylitis showed abnormal percentage enhancement values in unaffected bone marrow when the upper limit of the normal value was 2 SDs above the mean of the control group. CONCLUSION On MR images, reactive bone marrow changes can be found in unaffected vertebrae in patients with infectious spondylitis. The signal intensity changes and increased percentage enhancement associated with this disease are similar to those of myeloproliferative and diffuse neoplastic disorders and bone marrow stimulation in hemolytic anemia.
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- A Stäbler
- Department of Clinical Radiology, University of Munich, Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, D-81377 Munich, Germany.
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Glockner JF, Sundaram M. Radiologic case study. Diffuse red bone marrow hyperplasia of the spine, pelvis and femurs. Orthopedics 1999; 22:780; 776-7. [PMID: 10465492 DOI: 10.3928/0147-7447-19990801-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- J F Glockner
- Department of Radiology, St. Louis University Hospital, Mo 63110-0250, USA
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Vande Berg BC, Lecouvet FE, Kanku JP, Jamart J, Van Beers BE, Maldague B, Malghem J. Ferumoxides-enhanced quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of the normal and abnormal bone marrow: preliminary assessment. J Magn Reson Imaging 1999; 9:322-8. [PMID: 10077032 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1522-2586(199902)9:2<322::aid-jmri26>3.0.co;2-m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The purpose of our study was to assess the effects of intravenous administration of ferumoxides on normal and abnormal vertebral bone marrow T1 and T2 relaxation times. Changes in bulk T1 and T2 relaxation times induced by intravenous administration of ferumoxides were determined in the normal vertebral marrow of two healthy subjects and four patients. In the four patients, changes in bulk T1 and T2 values induced by furomoxides injection were also determined in 12 vertebral metastases. Relative to precontrast relaxation time values, bulk T1 and T2 values of normal bone marrow had declined by a mean of 24% and 19%, respectively, in the two subjects and the four patients 45 minutes after ferumoxides administration. Relative to precontrast values, bulk T1 and T2 values of abnormal bone marrow had decreased by a mean of 16% and 2%, respectively. Decreases in bulk T1 and T2 values in normal bone marrow and in bulk T1 values in metastases were statistically significant (P<0.001). Changes in bulk T2 values observed in metastases were not statistically significant. Quantitative MRI demonstrates that ferumoxides infusion induces a decrease in bulk T1 and T2 relaxation times of normal bone marrow. It also suggests a lack of T2 shortening in bone metastases.
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- B C Vande Berg
- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, UCL, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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Altehoefer C, Laubenberger J, Lange W, Kraus A, Allmann KH, Uhrmeister P, Langer M. Prospective evaluation of bone marrow signal changes on magnetic resonance tomography during high-dose chemotherapy and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in patients with breast cancer. Invest Radiol 1997; 32:613-20. [PMID: 9342121 DOI: 10.1097/00004424-199710000-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The authors evaluate bone marrow signal changes on magnetic resonance (MR) imaging during high-dose chemotherapy and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT). METHODS Fourteen patients with breast cancer without bone metastases underwent four sagittal MR imaging studies with T1-weighted, T2-weighted turbo spin-echo and inversion recovery sequences with short inversion time (STIR) of the lumbar spine: (1) during initial staging, (2) prior to high-dose chemotherapy after two cycles of induction chemotherapy, (3) early after PBSCT with a leukocyte exceeding 2000/microL, and (4) 6 to 8 weeks after PBSCT. Signal intensity ratios of averaged lumbar bone marrow to nucleus pulposus were measured and homogeneity was evaluated visually using a semiquantitative score. RESULTS Compared with the initial finding (1): Signal intensity ratios were altered significantly at (2): T1-weighted: -22% +/- 14, P < 0.001; T2-weighted: -11% +/- 11, P < 0.01; STIR: +33% +/- 31, P < 0.01; Signal intensity ratios were altered significantly at (3): T2-weighted: -23% +/- 12, P < 0.001, STIR: -22% +/- 23, P < 0.01; and Signal intensity ratios were altered significantly at (4): only STIR: -16% +/- 19, P < 0.01. Homogeneity scores decreased at (3) for T1-weighted and STIR sequences (-1.6 +/- 0.5 to -2.0 +/- 0.7, P < 0.01 and -1.0 +/- 0.5 to -1.4 +/- 0.5, P < 0.01, respectively) and at (4) for the latter sequence (-1.0 +/- 0.5 versus -1.4 +/- 0.5, P < 0.01). At (4), T1-weighted images were less homogenous than initially in 3 of 14 (21%) patients. CONCLUSIONS Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrates significant alterations of bone marrow composition during PBSCT but allows differentiation of benign therapy-related changes from those known in metastatic disease after completion of PBSCT.
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- C Altehoefer
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Germany.
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