Amyloid—the devious protein that when misfolded can cause serious incurable disease in nearly every body system. Wende Gibbs discusses a new article about amyloidosis, and Ross Frederick summarizes a new Rad-Path article on pituitary gland tumors in this week's RadioGraphics podcast.  Amyloidosis: Multisystem Spectrum of Disease with Pathologic Correlation. Sugi et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1454–1474 Primary Tumors of the Pituitary Gland: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation. Shih et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:2029–2046

Acute, life-threatening GI bleeding- a frightening thing to find on call!  So many causes- do you know what they all look like?  Ross Frederick summarizes a valuable new atlas from the new Radiographics body imaging monograph. And from the Sept/Oct issue, Wende Gibbs summarizes updates in breast cancer lymph node imaging and intervention. Gastrointestinal Bleeding at CT Angiography and CT Enterography: Imaging Atlas and Glossary of Terms. Guglielmo et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1632–1656. Imaging Updates to Breast Cancer Lymph Node Management. Chung et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1283–1299.

The newest podcast highlights our monograph series, this time Emergency Neuroradiology - vital knowledge for all. Ross Frederick and Wende Gibbs discuss neck and skull base emergencies and the etiologies associated with the emergency presentation of headache - common but so important. Acute Headache in the Emergency Setting. Guryildirim et al.  RadioGraphics 2019; 39:1739–1759.  Traumatic Neck and Skull Base Injuries. Go et al. RadioGraphics 2019; 39:1796–1807.

This week's podcast features a useful approach to the common and difficult case of the cystic abdominal or pelvic mass, as well as the LI-RADS diagnostic algorithm for hepatocellular carcinoma. (And a brief bonus commentary on radiology reporting!) How to Use LI-RADS to Report Liver CT and MRI Observations. Cunha et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1352–1367 Approach to Cystic Lesions in the Abdomen and Pelvis, with RadiologicPathologic Correlation. Yacoub et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1368–1386

In this podcast: a life-saving review of soft tissue infections, like the dreaded necrotizing fasciitis, seen by radiologists of all subspecialities. And a discussion of metabolic bone disease, primarily osteoporosis - more common, underdiagnosed, undertreated, and deadly than people think! Soft-Tissue Infections and Their Imaging Mimics: From Cellulitis to Necrotizing Fasciitis. Hayeri et al. RadioGraphics 2016; 36:1888–1910. Imaging Findings of Metabolic Bone Disease. Chang et al. RadioGraphics 2016; 36:1871–1887.

Radiotherapy is used to treat the majority of our patients. Do you know the technology and the lingo? How does proton differ from photon therapy? What is contouring, simulation, CTV?  Everything you need to know about radiation oncology (and pediatric mediastinal masses!) in this week's podcast. Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology for Neurologic Imaging. Mendel et al. RadioGraphics 2020; 40:827–858 Mediastinal Masses in Children: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation. Biko et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1186–1207

Radiologists have an increasing role in tumor treatment and pain palliation for patients with osseous metastatic disease. Join Ross Frederick and Wende Gibbs for discussion of the latest interventional radiology interventions. Bone Metastases: State of the Art in Minimally Invasive Interventional Oncology. Tomasian and Jennings. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1475–1492.  

Degenerative changes of the spine: one of the most common indications for MRI. Wende Gibbs discusses unusual disc pathology and Ross Frederick describes common and uncommon pathology of the facet joints.  Practical topics and important considerations in evaluating imaging of the lumbar spine! Episode content  0:00-1:06 -Introduction by Dr. Gibbs 1:07-10:36 -Uncommon Manifestations of Intervertebral Disk Pathologic Conditions. Diehn et al. RadioGraphics 2016; 36:801–823. 10:37-23:21 -  Differential Diagnosis of Facet Joint Disorders. Anaya et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:543–558.10.1148/rg.2016150223 23:22-23:55 - Conclustion

Ross Frederick helps us figure out those pesky calvarial lesions and Wende Gibbs talks about minimizing MRI artifacts in the presence of metallic hardware. Practical subjects! 00:00-10:20 - Summary by Wende Gibbs, MD Improving MR Image Quality in Patients with Metallic Implants. Lee et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:E126–E137  10:21-25:10 - Summary by Ross Frederick, MD on Imaging Spectrum of Calvarial Abnormalities. Khodarahmi et al, RadioGraphics 2021; 41:1144–1163  23:11-25:44 - Conclusion

Wende Gibbs discusses Radiographics articles important for all radiologists.  00:00-13:48 - CT for Evaluation of Hemoptysis. Marquis et al. RadioGraphics 2021; 41:742–761