Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the seventh most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cases. The increased incidence in the population is largely due to the greater usage of imaging to investigate patients and also partly due to true increased incidence as a result of smoking, obesity and hypertension.
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This article provides a comprehensive overview of the role and implementation of automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) in breast cancer screening, particularly for women with dense breast tissue. ABUS is emerging as a valuable adjunct to mammography in breast cancer screening, especially for dense breast tissue. Dense breasts not only reduce mammographic sensitivity but also increase […]
Dr Iris Allajbeu
University of Cambridge
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) remains a critical emergency with high morbidity and mortality, often exacerbated by delays in diagnosis and treatment. National audits, including NCEPOD’s Delay in Transit and NASBO, highlight that timely imaging is pivotal in improving outcomes. CT with intravenous contrast is strongly recommended as the definitive diagnostic tool, outperforming plain abdominal radiographs, […]
Dr Teodros Truneh, Dr James Stephenson
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This multidisciplinary guide provides a comprehensive overview of cross-sectional imaging techniques used in the diagnosis, staging, and management of head and neck cancer (HNC). As the eighth most common cancer in the UK, HNC presents significant diagnostic challenges due to its complex anatomy, diverse tumour sub-types, and frequent late stage presentation. The article outlines the […]
Amy Barnes, Dr Ram Vaidhyanath
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust