• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.82 no.6
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• pp.1534-1544
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• 2021

Purpose To examine the effect of lung volume on the size and volume of pulmonary subsolid nodules (SSNs) measured on CT. Materials and Methods A total of 42 SSNs from 31 patients were included. CT examination was first performed at total lung capacity (TLC), and a section containing the nodule was additionally scanned at tidal volume (TV). The diameter and volume of each SSN, as well as the cross-sectional lung area containing the nodule, were measured. The significance of the changes in measurements between TLC and TV within the same individuals was evaluated. Results The lung area and the diameter and volume of SSNs decreased significantly at TV by 12.7 cm², 0.5 mm, and 46.4 mm³ on average, respectively (p < 0.001), compared to those at TLC. Changes in lung area between TV and TLC were positively correlated with the change in SSN diameter (p = 0.027) and volume (p = 0.014). However, after correction (by considering the change in lung area), the changes in SSN diameter (p = 0.124) and volume (p = 0.062) were not significantly different. Conclusion SSN size and volume can be significantly affected by lung volume during CT scans of the same individuals.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.375-384
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• 2023

Most Hepatic hemangiomas are asymptomatic and small in size, making them difficult to find by pathological examination. Therefore, radiological diagnosis is essential for the early finding and diagnosis of Hepatic hemangioma. Three-phase method using contrast medium in computed tomography, T1, T2-weighted imaging in magnetic resonance imaging, dynamic magnetic resonance imaging using contrast medium, echo planar imaging method, diffusion-weighted imaging method, blood pool scan using ^99mTc-labeled red blood cells in nuclear medicine, we looked at the color doppler method In ultrasound, and it is important to accurately understand the imaging findings of hepatic hemangioma and perform the examination in order to make an accurate diagnosis. most hepatic hemangioma are benign tumors, care should be taken not to confuse them with malignant tumors such as hepatocellular carcinoma to prevent unnecessary procedures. Therefore, in order to make an accurate diagnosis, it is important to accurately understand the imaging findings of hemangioma and perform the examination.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.83 no.3
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• pp.608-619
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• 2022

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the natural growth of subepithelial tumors of the small bowel detected on CT. Materials and Methods Consecutive patients who were suspected of having subepithelial tumors of the small bowel between January 2005 and December 2020 were reviewed. Eligible patients with suspected small (< 30 mm) subepithelial tumors on at least two CT evaluations were included in the analysis. The patients' data on demographic characteristics, tumoral characteristics, and tumoral size changes during the follow-up were collected. Results This study included 64 patients with suspected small subepithelial tumors (n = 64) of the small bowel. After a median follow-up of 15.8 months, the diameter and volume growth rates were 0.02 mm/month and 1.5 mm³/month, respectively. A significant correlation was observed between the initial size and the growth rate of the small bowel subepithelial tumors. The group of large-sized tumors (initial diameter ≥ 10 mm) tended to show lobulated contours, heterogeneous enhancement, and necrotic changes more frequently than the group of small-sized tumors (initial diameter < 10 mm). Conclusion Small bowel subepithelial tumors measuring less than 10 mm grew more slowly than those measuring 10-30 mm.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.83 no.1
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• pp.70-83
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• 2022

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is mainly caused by atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD); however, it can also occur in patients with non-atherosclerotic CAD. Conventional coronary angiography only shows the lumen of arteries, indicating the presence of stenosis or dilatation. Thus, it has limited value in evaluating the coronary artery wall and offers low specificity for diagnosing CAD. Coronary CT angiography provides additional information, including the depiction of the concerned vessel and the aorta, as well as the pulmonary artery, which permits the diagnosis of non-atherosclerotic CAD and the differentiation of various causes of the disease. In this review, we present the pathophysiology and CT imaging features of non-atherosclerotic CAD.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.83 no.2
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• pp.439-443
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• 2022

Hibernoma is a rare benign tumor of brown adipose tissue. Herein, we report a case of axillary hibernoma in a 53-year-old female and discuss the various radiologic findings. The US revealed a 4.5-cm well-defined oval heterogenous hyperechoic mass in the right axilla with anterior displacement of the axillary vessels. Non-enhanced chest CT showed a 5.0-cm well defined, oval, and low-attenuated mass. MRI demonstrated a 5.5-cm mass with heterogeneous intermediate-to-high signal intensity on T1-and T2-weighted images and irregular enhancement at the peripheral portion. The patient underwent an US-guided core needle biopsy and the final diagnosis was hibernoma.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.82 no.1
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• pp.212-218
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• 2021

Ewing sarcomas constitute a group of small, round, blue cell tumors of the bone and soft tissue. Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare malignant neoplasm that arises from soft tissues, and it usually affects children and young adults. EES of the thoracopulmonary region commonly presents with a palpable mass or pain. Although rarely reported, EES affecting the anterior chest wall may present as a breast mass. We report a case of EES arising from the chest wall and manifesting as a palpable breast mass in a 22-year-old woman. The large mass was initially misdiagnosed as a breast origin mass on ultrasonography, but subsequent CT and MRI showed that the mass originated from the chest wall. Radiologists should be aware of the imaging findings of EES, and they should understand that chest wall lesions may be clinically confused as breast lesions.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2002.04a
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• pp.628-630
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• 2002

본 논문은 이상 유동장 시스템의 전기 단층촬영 기법의 성능을 향상시키기 위해 Matlab과 같은 계산 도구에 데이터 통신 기능을 추가적으로 구현하여 노드들의 협력 계산을 지원한다. 구현된 통신 기능은 Matlab 명령어 라인이나 m-file에서 직접 호출할 수 있는 동적 링크 라이브러리 형태로 제공되며 호출시 전달된 Matlab 고유 방식으로 표현된 행렬을 Windows 운영체제에서 제공하는 파이프 기능을 이용하여 네트워크를 통해 수신자에게 전달한다. O(n$^3$)의 복잡도를 갖는 다수의 연산으로 구성된 영상 복원 알고리즘에 있어서 사전 분석과정을 협력 계산함으로써 물체 내부의 상황에 따라 n의 크기를 감소시켜 알고리즘의 수행속도를 크게 개선할 수 있다. 본 논문에서 구현된 협력 계산 환경과 프로그램은 주어진 물체내부 기포 분포에 대해 동적 칼만 필터 프로그램을 8개의 노드를 사용하였을 때 15배까지 수행속도를 향상시켰다. 따라서 고가의 병렬 시스템 대신 현재 이용이 가능한 저비용의 클러스터 계산 환경을 ET 기법에 적용하여 보다 정확하고 신속한 영상 복원을 수행할 수 있다.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.291-299
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• 2012

There are many kinds of techniques for imaging temporomandibular joints. None of them for imaging "best fit" for every patient of temporomandibular disorder is recommended ideally. It is more important to be able to select the modality that is most adequate and appropriate for a given clinical issue.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.60-68
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• 2010

CT는 종래의 엑스선 촬영 기법으로 얻은 인체 내부의 투영 데이터를 컴퓨터로 재구성하여 단층영상을 만들어 내는 기술이다. 1972년 최초의 상용화 CT가 개발된 이후로 촬영 속도 개선의 측면에서 비약적인 발전을 이루었다. 겐트리 구동 방식의 발전과 Spiral CT, MDCT 기술의 도입이 스캔 시간 단축에 큰 역할을 하였다. 특히 MDCT의 개발로 다양한 임상적 활용이 가능해졌다. 한편 O-arm CT 기술은 CT를 공간적 제약에서 벗어나게 하였다. 이는 CT가 수술실 현장에서 활용될 수 있다는 임상적 의미를 가진다. O-arm CT는 즉석에서 활용되어야 하므로 촬영과 동시에 영상이 실시간으로 재구성되는 것도 중요하다. 최근에 도입되기 시작한 GPU 프로그래밍 기술은 고성능 GPU 하드웨어의 발전을 등에 업고 실시간 CT 재구성을 가능하게 할 것으로 보인다.

• 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.71-74
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• 2009

호주 Victoria주에서 2007년에 이어 2008년에 Victoria주 북부 지역에서 추가로 탐사 자료를 획득하였으며, 이에 대한 2차원 및 3차원 해석을 수행하였다. 새로이 얻은 자료는 이전의 측선과 나란하게 설정하여 이전 결과에서 해석하였던 전기비저항 영상의 연장성을 밝히고자 하였다. 2차원 및 3차원 역산 결과를 이 지역의 지질자료와 비료 해석한 결과 2007년 MT자료 해석으로부터 확인된 고비저항 및 저비저항대의 공통적인 특징을 새로운 측선에서도 확인할 수 있었으며, 또한 이 지역의 대규모 단층대로 영상화할 수 있었다.