Long H. Tu

Ultrasound diagnosis of cutaneous furuncular myiasis in a nonendemic area

Cutaneous myiasis is an uncommon diagnosis in nonendemic regions and may be overlooked in returning travelers with nonspecific dermatologic complaints. We present a case of cutaneous furuncular myiasis in a 14-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with a neck mass 3 months after returning from Costa...

A systematic approach to MR spectroscopy of the brain: Indications, protocol, metabolites, and spectral analysis in neurologic diseases

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a noninvasive imaging technique that complements conventional magnetic resonance imaging by providing in vivo metabolic and biochemical characterization of brain tissue. By quantifying metabolites such as N-acetylaspartate, choline, creatine, lactate, and myo-inositol (myo-Ins),...

Cost-effectiveness of CT perfusion, low-field MRI, and delayed high-field MRI in emergency department patients with dizziness concerning for stroke.