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Sonographic estimation of normal palatine tonsillar size in under 18-year-old patients who visitTASH: ADDIS-ABABA, ETHIOPIA
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-11) Tamir,Raja; Gorfu,Yocabel(Ass.Prof.); Omer,Fathia(Ass.Prof.)
Background Currently,thereisnostandardnormaltonsillarmeasurementusingultrasound whichcanbeusedforcomparisonwithanabnormalpalatinetonsilinclinical practice. Objectives Inthisstudyweaim toestimatenormalpalatinetonsilsizeusingultrasoundin childrenwhohavenotonsillarrelateddiseaseinTASH,AddisAbaba,Ethiopia. Methods A prospectivecross-sectionalstudywasconductedatTASH.Thestudywas conductedonpatientsunderageof18yearswhovisitthehospitalforcomplaints unrelatedtotonsillardiseasesfrom May26-September30,2023.Astructured research toolwasused to collectallthenecessarydatafrom participants selectedbyconveniencesampling.DatawasenteredandanalyzedusingSPSS version27software
Role of imaging in cervical cancer diagnosis & staging, a retrospective descriptive study, from September of 2022 up to February of 2023 in Tikur-Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-11) Yusuf,Fami Zekeriya; K,Tesfaye(MD); Asefa(MD); Semira(MD)
Background & Objectives: - In many developing countries cervical cancer is not only the most frequently occurring cancer among middle-aged women, but also a leading cause of death, partly due to poor access to medical care and the unavailability of routine screening in many of these countries. Staging of cervical carcinoma is done clinically using International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) guidelines. Computed tomography (CT) provides some information about the overall size of the cervix, but is inferior to MRI in staging of the primary cervical tumor due to its limited soft-tissue resolution. The study aims to determine the staging and imaging of cervical cancer at first diagnosis. Despite advancements in imaging technology and staging guidelines, cervical cancer diagnosis and staging remain a challenge. Accurate imaging techniques and proper staging at diagnosis are essential for effective treatment planning and improved outcomes. Methods: - A quantitative retrospective descriptive statistic study was utilized to analyze the data collected from a 115 medical records of newly diagnosed cervical cancer patients, their disease stage at first diagnosis and the imaging modalities used in these patients in Tikur- Anbessa Specialized Hospital form September 2022 up to February of 2023. Results: - It was found that 61 [53%] of patients had advanced clinical staging (stage IIIA–IVB) at the time of their cervical cancer confirmation, indicating a delayed diagnosis. Imaging results showed that the advanced disease stage reached 85 [73.9%] based on CT scans, which performed well in identifying distant disease spread. It was also found that there was a significant discrepancy in disease staging between clinical and CT based disease staging, with 63 [54.8%] disagreement rate Interpretation and Conclusions: - The staggering prevalence of advanced-disease stage of cervical cancer during initial presentation of patients has rendered surgical intervention futile and has impeded the definitive disease staging objective of our study. This stark reality highlights the pressing need for early detection and intervention strategies to improve the prognosis and survival of our cervical cancer patients.
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia Patterns and Correlation with Spirometry Studies in Tikur Anbessaspecialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-01-23) Alemu Natnael; Azemera Gissila
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias are widespread interstitial lung diseases with no known cause. The diseases are characterized by a steady decline in dyspnea and lung function.
Carotid Body Tumor: Comparison of Radiological and Surgical Findings
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-02-17) Metti Kuma; Abebe Mekonen
The title of this study is Carotid Body Tumor: Comparison of Radiological and Surgical Findings. Its objective is to conduct a comparison of carotid body tumor radiological imaging (CT and MRI) finding to intra-operative findings. The methodology used in the study is hospital based cross sectional descriptive study. Patients with CBT operated at TASH and Minilik II hospital during Oct 1, 2022, to Nov 30, 2023, were included. The radiological images (CT/MRI) were revised by two neuroradiologist and one neuroradiology fellow. Using structured questioner, data was collected through Kobo. Data transferred to SPSS and analyzed. Descriptive methods with ordinal regression analysis done. 23 patients are included in the study. The result shows that 91% of the cases are female. Patients are in 20-67years of age. Mean age is 44years. All patients presented with neck mass. 26% also had headache while 9% had earache. On radiological imaging, 13% were Shamblin group I lesions while group II and III make up 43.5% each. Imaging and surgical Shamblin classification agreed in 65% of the cases. Tumor volume has significant relation with surgical Shamblin grouping and blood loss (p=0.03 and 0.04 respectively). No significant relation seen among surgical Shamblin grouping with loss of tumor adventitia interface and presence of tuft of vessels. In conclusion, in conjunction with imaging Shambling grouping, tumor volume can be related with surgical Shamblin.
Urinary Bladder Cancer : Value of Ct And Mri in Differntiating Non Muscle Invasive Blader Cancer From Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer With Histopathologically Staged Tumors
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-10-05) Mahlet Kifle; Tesfaye Kebede
Bladder cancer ranks as the tenth most prevalent cancer globally, representing 2% of all malignant urinary tract tumors. Diagnosis entails utilizing Cystoscopy first, followed by TURBT and histology. Imaging is primarily valuable for determining the stage. CT imaging is useful for assessing larger, higher-staged tumors and for metastatic evaluation. Meanwhile, MRI has the potential to provide value in evaluating local and regional staging, as well as assessing muscular invasion in bladder cancer, which is crucial for prognosis and treatment decisions
Urinary Bladder Cancer :Value of Ct and Mri in Differntiating Non Muscle Invasive Blader Cancer From Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer with Histopathologically Staged Tumors
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-12-19) Mahlet Kifle; Tesfaye Kebede
Bladder cancer ranks as the tenth most prevalent cancer globally, representing 2% of all malignant urinary tract tumors. Diagnosis entails utilizing Cystoscopy first, followed by TURBT and histology. Imaging is primarily valuable for determining the stage. CT imaging is useful for assessing larger, higher-staged tumors and for metastatic evaluation. Meanwhile, MRI has the potential to provide value in evaluating local and regional staging, as well as assessing muscular invasion in bladder cancer, which is crucial for prognosis and treatment decisions.
Hypoxic Ischemic encephalopathy; Late Magnetic Resonance Imaging findings correlated with clinical findings, at Yehuleshet specialty clinic, December 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-12) Amin, Ilili; Debebe, Tequam(MD); Saleh, Amal (MD); Mekonen, Abebe(MD); Endale, Tewdros(MD)
Introduction: Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy is a brain injury that occurs when oxygen or blood flow to the brain is reduced or stopped before, during, or shortly after birth. Birth asphyxia is the main contributor to both long-term neurodevelopmental problems and infant mortality in low- and middle-income nations. MRI examination can assist in elucidating the type of injury, the timing of injury, the pattern of pathological evolution, and changes in brain metabolism over time. Objectives: To explore the late Brain MRI patterns and associated clinical findings of children who had clinical diagnosis of perinatal asphyxia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methodology: The study is conducted in pediatric neurology clinic with MRI facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A total of 797 pediatric patient’s charts were identified who had Brain MRI imaging evaluation. Of these, 70 cases with clinical diagnosis of perinatal asphyxia were included. Using a structured questioner, demographic data, pre and perinatal history of patients was collected. The MRI reports were reviewed by the principal investigator in a systematic pattern. Result: The age at time of MRI evaluation ranges from 2 months to 14 years. Gestational age was assessed of which 74.3% are term and 25.7% are preterm. 42.9% of our patients received antenatal care (ANC) during gestation and 55.7% were delivered at a healthcare facility Global Developmental Delay (GDD), observed in 61.4% of the cases followed by Seizures occurring in 21.4% of patients. 62.5% of preterm infants had periventricular leukomalacia on MRI as compared with those full-term (10.8%) infants, (P-value<0.001). And, (64.9%) of term infants had Subcortical/ deep watershed border zone hyperintensities on MRI as compared to with preterm (12.5%) infants. MRI findings suggestive of chronic injury, thinning of corpus callosum and cerebral cortical atrophy were seen 31.35 & 40% and 31.3% 37.3% respectively in preterm and term infants. Conclusion: The study reveals high magnitude of perinatal asphyxia (8.8%) among pediatric Neurology clinic visits. Brain MRI imaging showed abnormality in majority of cases with specific dominant patterns seen being periventricular leukomalacia and subcortical/deep watershed hyperintensities for preterm and term infants respectively indicating that brain MRI should be used as primary diagnostic work up for these patients.
Radiological-pathological correlation of ACR-TIRADS ultrasound classification of thyroid nodules with fine needle aspiration cytology results at TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital: Prospective study from April 2023- November 2023
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-11) Badege,Misganaw; Debebe,Tequam(MD); Assefa,Getachew(Prof.); Kebede,Asfaw(MD); Mulugeta,Mesfin(MD); Tamirat,Dagnachew(MD)
Background:Ultrasound based risk stratification is a widely used method currently helping to guide management in patients with thyroid nodules; which are common and mostly benign. The use of these risk stratification methods has helped reduce unnecessary FNAC rates, therefore, reducing the burden both on patients and the health care system. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of ultrasound-based risk stratification by correlating ultrasound findings and pathologic diagnosis at TikurAnbessa specialized hospital (TASH). Methodology:This was a hospital based prospective radiologic pathologic correlation study in patients referred for ultrasound guided FNAC based on their American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging, Reporting and Data System (ACR-TIRADS) score at TikurAnbessa Specialized Referral and Teaching Hospital, radiology department, during the time period of April-September 2023 to assess accuracy of ACR-TIRADS in ultrasound based thyroid nodule risk stratification in our hospital. Sixty two patients with thyroid nodules were subjected to ultrasound and USG guided FNAC. Each was assigned a TIRADS and Bethesda category. The outcomes were contrasted in order to assess the ultrasound's sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV) in terms of distinguishing benign from malignant nodules. RESULT: Twenty-six of the sixty-two nodules that were analyzed classified into TIRADS 3, and thirteen and twenty-three, respectively, into TIRADS 4 and 5. On FNAC, 36 were found to be Bethesda 2 & 5, 7, 1 and 8 to Bethesda 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively. The sensitivity, specificity and PPV of ultrasound were found to be 93.75, 54.35, and 41.67 % respectively.
CT Patterns of clinically suspected Stroke Patients, a retrospective descriptive study, from January of 2023 up to December of 2023 in Tikur-Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2023-12) Gelashe,Zerihun; Woldeyohannes, Abebe( Dr.); Saleh,Amal( Dr.); Endale,Tewodros(Dr.); Gizaw,Tesfaye(Dr.)
A Crossectional Study on Assessment of Chest Radiographic and Chest CT Patterns in Covid-19 PatientsiIn Tikur Anbessa Hospital
(Addis Ababa University, 2021) Lemma, Ashenafi; Alwan, Amir
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Results Results Results : This study included 62 COVID-19 patients seen at Tikur Anbessa hospital among which 32() were male aand 29() were female. Patient age ranged from 18 – 86 with mean age of 49 years. 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Most of the patients 39(62.9%) have history of known underlying illness. Among the 62 patients 50(80.6%) of the chest x rays and all the 62 CT images were abnormal. The predominant chest infiltrate was GOO seen in 22(44%) of chest x rays and 29(46.8%) of the chest CT images followed by combination of GGO and consolidation seen in 22(35.5%) chest x rays and 22(35.5%) of the chest CT images. Findings were bilateral in 44(88%) of chest x rays and 61(98.4%) of the chest CT images. 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CT and MRI Imaging Pattern and Staging of Retino Betino Blsatomas Evaluated in Tikur Anbessa Tertlary Referral Hospital,Addis Abeba,Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa University, 2021-12) Abebe, Biruk; Kebede, Tesfaye
Background: Retinoblastoma is a rare eye malignant neoplasm which arises from the retina and represents the most common intraocular malignancy during infancy and childhood, the study will aim to assess the cross sectional imaging pattern and stage of retinoblastoma in children evaluated at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital Methods: Hospital based retrospective cross sectional study was conducted at Tikur Anbessa Specialized hospital in a period of 3 years from January 2018to January 2021. The study population will be all patients with retinoblastoma having both cross sectional imaging and pathology result during data collection period. The exclusion criterion includes patients with orbital tumors having incomplete investigations and incomplete recorded medical data Data collection and analysis: Data was collected from the registry in the pediatric oncology unit, using structured questionnaires. The data was checked for clarity and completeness. SPSS (statistical package for the social sciences) version 25 software was used to make analysis and results displayed using tables and graphs. Result: There were a total of 83 patients included in the study, 42 (50.6%) are male and 41(49.4%) were female. The age of the patients ranged from 1- 12 year of age with a mean age of 3.4± 2 years The most common clinical symptom at presentation was swelling around the eye with 42(50.6%) patients followed by leucocorea 37(44.6%), eye discharge 3(3.6%), loss of vision 1(1.2%). And the mean Duration of Symptom was around 5 ± 4 month And 6(7.1%) of the patients were staged I, 12(14.2%) stage II, 14 (16.6%) stage IIIB, 33(39.2%) is stage IVA and 18(21.4%) stage IVB. Conclusion: From the study we can conclude that most of the patients presented with advanced stage of the disease .Therefore their needs to be a creation of awareness about the disease among the community through various information spreading methods like Television, Radio programs, Social media platforms and community gatherings so that children can come to medical institution at earlier stages where they can have a better prognosis
A Crossectional Study on Assessment of Chest Radiographic and Chest CT Patterns in Covid-19 Patients in Tikur Anbessa Hospital
(Addis Ababa University, 2021-03) Lemma, Ashenafi; Alwan, Amir
Introduction: Introduction: Introduction: Introduction:Introduction:Introduction: An outbreak of corona virus di outbreak of corona virus dioutbreak of corona virus di outbreak of corona virus di outbreak of corona virus di outbreak of corona virus dioutbreak of corona virus di sease 2019(COVID sease 2019(COVIDsease 2019(COVIDsease 2019(COVIDsease 2019(COVID sease 2019(COVIDsease 2019(COVID sease 2019(COVIDsease 2019(COVID-19) infection began in 19) infection began in 19) infection began in 19) infection began in 19) infection began in 19) infection began in 19) infection began in 19) infection began in December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province December 2019 in Wuhan the capital of central China’s Hubei province (2). 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Results Results Results : This study included 62 COVID-19 patients seen at Tikur Anbessa hospital among which 32() were male aand 29() were female. Patient age ranged from 18 – 86 with mean age of 49 years. Majority of the patients 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) 56(90.3%) were symptomatic most of them 40(70.2%) presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. presented with shortness of breath and 36(63.2%) fever. Most of the patients 39(62.9%) have history of known underlying illness. Among the 62 patients 50(80.6%) of the chest x rays and all the 62 CT images were abnormal. The predominant chest infiltrate was GOO seen in 22(44%) of chest x rays and 29(46.8%) of the chest CT images followed by combination of GGO and consolidation seen in 22(35.5%) chest x rays and 22(35.5%) of the chest CT images. Findings were bilateral in 44(88%) of chest x rays and 61(98.4%) of the chest CT images. 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Conclusion: Conclusion: Conclusion: The predominant chest radiological finding was multi focal ground glass opacity which is bilaterally and peripherally distributed in the lower and middle lungs on both chest X ray and chest CT followed by a combination of ground glass and consolidation
Prevalence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear And Associated Injuries among Patients who Underwent Knee Magnetic Resonance Imaging at Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa University and Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(Addis Abeba University, 2021-09) Refisa, Eshetu; Dr.Gezahegn, Hiwot (MD, SCR, Assistant Professor of radiology at AAU, MSK Radiologist); Dr.Zenebe, Moges (MD, SCR, Assistant Professor of radiology at AAU, MSK Radiologist); Dr.Mulugeta, Mesfin(MD, SCR, Assistant Professor of radiology at AAU, MSK Radiology Fellow)
The knee joint is prone to injury because of its complexity and weight-bearing function. The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the one of the most commonly injured knee ligaments and are common in young individuals who participate in sports activities associated with pivoting, decelerating and jumping. However there is shortage of information regarding prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament tear especially in Ethiopia. This is a cross sectional study done to assess prevalence of Anterior Cruciate ligament tear and associated injuries among patients who underwent Knee Magnetic resonance imaging from March 2019 to March 2021 at Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital and SPHMMC. SPSS version 26.00 was used for data analysis. The finding showed the knee pain is one of the commonest clinical presentation and joint effusion as well as abnormal T2/PD signal intensity are the common MRI findings of ACL tear. The findings also showed 39.2% the patients had history of trauma of which 17.2% have anterior cruciate ligament tear. Majority (91.6%) of ACL tear were associated with other injuries in the knee joint. Osseous injuries (50%) either contusion or avulsion and Meniscal tears (55.5%) are the commonly associated injuries with ACL tear with the medial meniscus being the commonly affected meniscus. Postero lateral corner injury was also seen in 5.5%, Posterior cruciate ligament injury in 8.3%, medial collateral ligament in 19.4% and associated osseous avulsion fracture is seen in 13.9% of patients with ACL injury. Males (58.3%) are highly affected with ACL tear than females (41.7%).The prevalence of ACL tear is high in young individual with history of falling down accident and twisting injury. Whenever there is ACL injury evaluation for presence and pattern of any other injury in the knee joint is recommended.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients Referred for the Evaluation of Acute Headache to Wudassie Diagnostic Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Addis Abeba University, 2021-10) Solomon, Naomi; Mekonnen, Abebe(MD, Consultant neuroradiologist); Kebede, Tesfaye(MD, Consultant body imaging specialist ); Dr.Bedilu, Wubalem(Consultant radiologist)
Background: There is a lack of research done on imaging findings of acute headache in Ethiopia. Most studies available for cross-reference are done in developed countries and do not take into consideration clinical and epidemiologic factors unique to developing countries. Objective: To determine the most frequent imaging findings in patients presenting with acute headache and understand the association with sociodemographic and clinical factors in Ethiopia. Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was adopted in this study. The brain MRI reports and files of 497 patients who were referred for the evaluation of acute headache (less than or equal to one month duration) to Wudassie Diagnostic Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from January 2016 to September 2018 were analyzed. The demographic variables and the clinical data of the patients were correlated to the imaging findings. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 20.0. Results: An analysis of the neurological signs and symptoms showed 38.8% of the patients referred for the evaluation of acute headache had a neurological deficit. 60% of the patients had abnormal MRI findings. Non-specific white matter lesions,(which neither explain the reason for acute headache nor alter patient outcome and management) was the most frequently observed radiologic diagnosis (16%) followed by neoplasms (11%) and infections (8%). Tuberculoma was the most frequently diagnosed infectious cause. The majority of patients with Comorbid illnesses (hypertension and HIV) had abnormal imaging findings. Age had a weak but significant positive correlation with abnormal imaging findings. Conclusions: The majority of patients who presented with acute headache had normal or minor MRI findings. The most frequent clinically significant brain MRI findings were neoplasms and infections. Older age is associated with an increased rate of abnormal imaging findings. The most common infectious cause of acute headache is found to be Tuberculoma. Recommendations: A more detailed clinical history and physical examination should be implemented to properly identify patients who are candidates for neuroimaging. Future large scale studies should be done on the imaging of acute headache in Ethiopia.
Computed Tomography Radiation Exposure among Urinary Tract Stone Patients at Tikuranbessa Specialized Hospital: A Retrospective Study
(Addis Abeba University, 2021-08) Nebiyou, Tensae; Teferi, Seife(Ph.D., medical physicist); Prof.Admassie, Daniel ( professor of Musculoskeletal radiology )
Background: Urinary tract stone is increasing dramatically in recent years so is the diagnostic capability especially after the employment of abdominopelvic CT. The wide use of abdominopelvic CT in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up of these patients raised the issue of radiation exposure. For this reason, CT protocols that decrease the radiation dose without decreasing the sensitivity and specificity of depicting stone have been implemented. The common of these protocols is low dose CT despite its wide advocation there is wide variation in CT protocols in different institutions. The CT protocol used in our country is not known and there is no national guideline or recommendation for these types of patients, therefore, a wide variety of protocols in different institutions is expected of which some may expose patients to unnecessary radiation. Objectives: To study the amount of radiation dose patients at tikuranbessa specialized hospital patients with urinary tract stone disease receive in being evaluated by abdomen/pelvic CT Methods: a retrospective cross-sectional was done February 1to august 31, 2021, at TASH in patients who had their scan for urolithiasis or symptoms related to urolithiasis 1/07/202031/10/2020 G.C are included until the sample size is attained. Data were collected by the principal investigator with a structured questioner that evaluates the number of CT they had The CT characteristics like DLP CTDvol, date, and place the CT was taken. These data were analyzed by statistical software SPSS version 22 Results: None of our patients have exposure more than 50msv per year or 100msv over 5 years. 3.6% of our patients have radiation exposure of more than 4msv, which is the standard for lowdose CT. The median radiation exposure is 1.27mSv per scan. Exposure factors like tube current, tube current product, dose length product, scan range all have similar values with almost null interquartile range.Tube current product was found to have a statistically significant positive correlation with effective dose.All the scans that overpassed the low dose threshold(4msv) were done outside TASH. Conclusion: Our study showed that TASH’s low dose CT protocol for patients with urolithiasis is well optimized and patients are not being overexposed but even with the limited data we have non-TASH institutions are likely using non-optimized CT scans and patients may be a victim of radiation overexposure for either diagnosis or follow of urolithiasis.
Computed Tomography Patterns of Sinonasal Disease at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital ,Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Institutional based Retrospective Descriptive Cross-sectional Study from November 2019 –July 2021.
(Addis Abeba University, 2021-10) Jegnie, Misganaw; Prof. Assefa, Getachew(Consultant Neuroradiologist); Dr.Endale, Tewodros(Radiologist,Neuroradiology fellow)
Background: Sinonasal disease affects a wide range of population including broad spectrum of diseases both inflammatory conditions, congenital and neoplastic. Since their clinical assessment is fraught by the surrounding bony structures; diagnostic radiology is of paramount importance. This study is aimed at assessing the CT patterns of sinonasal pathologies which is the first study to the best of our knowledge at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and in Ethiopia. Objective: To assess computerized tomography patterns of sinonasal pathologies and patterns of histopathologic findings at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Methods: Institutional based retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital department of radiology. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was employed to include all patients imaged at radiology department for sinonasal diseases during the study period. Data was collected from medical record books and imaging archive system to see the imaging reports of patients’ images from November 2019 – July 2021, using structured data extraction template. The date was collected from June to August 2021. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS 26 statistical software. Ethical clearance was obtained from Ethical Review Committee of the Department of Radiology at Addis Ababa University. Result: A total of 102 patients were included during the study period of which 64(62.7% were males and 38(37.3%) were females with age range of 1 day up to 83 yrs. The mean age was 30.7 + 20.9 years and median age 27.5 years. The most common presentations were nasal discharge 52(50.9 %), and nasal blockage accounting 42(41.2%) Inflammatory etiology is the most common finding accounting 47.1% (N=48) of the cases and malignant masses is the second most common category which accounted 28(27.4 %) of the cases. From those having histology the majority are malignant 25(71.4% N=35). Conclusion: In this study malignant sinonasal pathologies are common next to inflammatory causes. All choanal atresia cases were bilateral. Further prospective study with large number of participants is recommended as this institutional based retrospective study in tertiary center may not represent the general population.
Preoperative Radiologic (CT and MRI) Staging of Rectal Cancer as seen from TASH: A Three- year Descriptive Cross Sectional Study, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(Addis Abeba University, 2021-10) Sisay, Gulilat; Dr.Getachew, Assefa ( MD,Consultant Radiologist,Body imaging subspecialist and associate professor of Radiology); Dr.Solomon, Haymet(Body imaging fellow)
Background: Rectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and its incidence is reported to be increasing in resource-limited countries, probably due to the acquisition of a western lifestyle. The preoperative radiological stage also has been suggested to be correlated with the prognosis of colon cancer and helps in guiding specific treatments. However, information regarding imaging of rectal cancer in Ethiopia is limited. The main aim of the study was to assess the preoperative imaging staging of Rectal cancer and correlating with pathologic stage in TASH. Method: Institutional based descriptive cross sectional study conducted at TASH Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the duration of 2018-2021. The Study was conducted among histologically proven rectal cancer patients at TASH and that have complete staging work up before treatment initiation during the study period. Data was collected from the operation room logbook, Oncology center cancer registry logbook, patient medical records and PACS for the images. The data was checked for clarity and completeness. Computerized data analysis was conducted by using SPSS version 25 software. Results: A total of 247 rectal cancer patients were enrolled in the study among which males were 123 and females 124 with median age of patients at presentation of 44 years. The majority of patients (99.6%) presented late with advanced stages (stage II-IV). Lymph node and distant metastasis at the time of diagnosis was recorded in 79.3% and 21% of cases, respectively. Liver was the most common site of distant metastasis. The low rectum was the most frequent anatomical site involved and all were adenocarcinoma (100%) by histology. Mucinous and signet ring carcinomas accounted for 16 (6.5%) and 18 (7.3%) patients, respectively. Overall accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of MRI was better than MDCT in local staging of rectal cancer. Conclusions: Rectal cancer is not uncommon in our country and shows a trend towards a relative young age at diagnosis and the majority of patients present late with advanced stage. There is a need for screening of high-risk populations, early diagnosis and appropriate staging work up for a patient, which guides treatment options. Promoting the use of MRI for local staging than MDCT that has high accuracy, sensitivity and specificity.
Reference Diameters of the Abdominal Aorta and Common Lliac Arteries in Ethiopian Adults on Abdominal CT: A Facility-based Cross-sectional Study
(Addis Abeba University, 2020-12) Belay, Fetahi Minichil; Kebede, Tesfaye (MD, Abdominal Imaging Subspecialist, Asst. Professor of Radiology); Teklesilassie, Henok(MD, Asst. Professor of Surgery)
Background: Aortic and common iliac artery diameters are best indicators for diagnosis of aortic ectasia and aneurysm, and appropriate selection of stent graft size for endovascular procedures. Currently, there is lack of evidence regarding abdominal aorta and common iliac artery diameter in Ethiopian adults. Objective: To assess mean diameter and associated factors of abdominal aorta and common iliac artery diameters on abdominal CT scans of Ethiopian adults visiting Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Convenience nonprobability sampling method was employed. Data were collected from consecutive eligible adults who came for abdominal CT scans in study period, using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. The data was cleaned and analysed using SPSS version 22. Student t-test and Pearson correlation were used for statistical analysis. Results: There were 136 study participants and 50 (40.4%) of participants were males and 81(59.6%) were females. Age of participants ranged from 23 up to 77 with mean age of 48.5 ± 13 years. The mean transverse diameter of the aorta at aortic hiatus (T12) level was 2.30 ± 0.25cm in males and 2.03 ± 0.19 m in females. The mean transverse diameter of suprarenal aorta was 2.04 ± 0.21cm in males and 1.83 ± 0.21 cm in females. Those individuals of male sex, increased age, larger BSA, and alcohol consumption were having larger diameters. Conclusion: In this study, Diameter of aorta and common iliac artery was significantly associated with age, sex, BSA, and alcohol consumption.
Prevalence and Associated factors of Acute Kidney Injury among Postoperative Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021
(Addis Abeba University, 2021-11) Regassa, Eyasu; Dr.Birhanu, Tseganesh (Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Critical care and Pain medicine); Dr. Tilahun, Rahel(Assistant Professor Signature of Anesthesiology, Critical care and Pain medicine Consultant, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist,)
Background: Postoperative AKI in critically ill patients carries significant morbidity and mortality yet it is understudied in Sub-Saharan countries. This study aims to assess the prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of AKI in postoperative patients requiring ICU care. Methods: Single center study of 152 patients in a 1 year retrospective analytic study in patients ≥ 14years old with no underlying CKD. It is conducted in ICU of the largest teaching specialized hospital in Ethiopia which has 6 beds dedicated to non-cardiac surgical patients. Results: Overall prevalence of AKI was 23.7% (36) be KDIGO criteria of which 17(47.2%) were stage 1, 11(30.6%) were stage 2 and 8(22.2%). Independent predictors of AKI were surgeries outside gastrointestinal and cardiothoracic surgery (0.024(0.03-0.385)0.08), emergency surgery (OR: 11.5(1.343-98.69)), Estimated blood loss >1500ml (OR: 10.418(2.01678.183)0.023), Conclusion: AKI is highly prevalent among patients admitted to ICU postoperatively. It is associated with increased length of ICU stay. Its predictors are cardiothoracic and gastrointestinal surgery, higher estimated blood loss and emergency surgery.
Assessment of Diagnostic Performance of Saline Sonourethrography in the Evaluation of Male Anterior Urethral stricture in Black Lion Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Addis Abeba University, 2021-10) Feleke, Endale; Getachew, Assefa ( Body imaging subspecialist and associate professor of Radiology)
Introduction Purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of saline Sonourethrography (SUG) in detection and evaluation of male anterior urethral strictures compared with retrograde urethrography (RUG). Anterior male urethral stricture disease is a major health problem representing a significant part of the workload of the radiologist and urologist. Its management remains a challenge to both the urologist and the patients. The appropriate choice of management of anterior urethral stricture depends largely on a reasonable, safe and high diagnostic yield of preoperative imaging methods. Methods Hospital based prospective cross-sectional study was used at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital from October 2020 – September 2021. The study participants were all patients on work up for clinically suspected anterior urethral stricture that came to urology department & radiology department at TASH. There were a total of 44 patients involved in this study. Data was collected directly by interviewing the patients and as well as by reviewing Salinesonourethrography and retrograde urethrography imaging’s done for the patients using a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS software and results were presented using text, tables and graphs. The results of both methods (Salinesonourethrography and Retrograde urethrography) were compared. Retrograde Urethrography was considered as the gold standard for this comparison. Result In 68.18% of the patients (30 patients) anterior urethral stricture was identified by retrograde urethrography. Most of the patients with anterior urethral stricture were in the age group of 41-60 years (41.9%). The two most common presenting symptoms were weak stream and dysuria each comprising 38.7% and 32.3% respectively. The most common site of stricture was bulbar urethra and the most frequent length of stricture was short segment stricture. Moderate degree of Spongiofibrosis was the mostly identified degree of Spongiofibrosis. The sensitivity and specificity of SSU were 86.66% and 92.85% respectively and the PPV and NPV were 96.29% and 76.47% respectively.

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