Archive:: International Journal of Medical Imaging:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016

An Assessment of the Size of Sella Turcica Among Adult Nigerians Resident in Lagos

Ogunnaike Philip Olubunmi, Olatunji Sunday Yinka, Owolabi Joshua Oladele, Ginigeme Anita Adimchukwunaka, Olanrewaju John Afees

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016

Pages: 12-16

Received: 19 May 2016

Accepted: 2 June 2016

Published: 20 June 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmi.20160403.11

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Abstract: One of the clinical significance of the sella turcica is the empty sella syndrome which is the condition of a shrunken or flattened pituitary gland; hence a familiarity with the sella turcica anatomy and radiological appearance is of great importance. The present study investigated the normal dimensions of the sella turcica and the relationship wit... Show More

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The Problem of Nephropathy Induced by Endocavitary Administration of Iodine-Containing X-ray Contrast Agents

Iliya Mikhailovich Strekalov, Leonid Petrovich Larionov, Мikhail Georgievich Zuev, Elena Yuryevna Zhuravleva

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016

Pages: 17-22

Received: 16 June 2016

Accepted: 5 July 2016

Published: 18 July 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmi.20160403.12

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Abstract: It is known that there is a high risk of progression of side effects in kidneys, so-called nephropathy induced with X-ray contrast agents, at applying of water-soluble X-ray contrast agents in medical practice. New water-insoluble compounds of orthotantalates of rare-earth elements are offered as new X-ray contrast agents for endocavitary administr... Show More

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