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USA - Eccentric Case of Thoracic Spinal Hemangioma Masquerading as Cauda Equina Syndrome
https://doi.org/10.59667/sjoranm.v24i1.14
We present a case of spinal hemangioma with clinical presentation with lower limb weakness, loss of sensation, back pain, urinary retention and difficulty in bowel movements for 9 months. Patients presenting with lumbar myeloradiculopathy should be carefully evaluated to distinguish it from cauda equina syndrome, spinal dural fistula, spinal cord tumors, and metastasis. Evaluation including MRI brain and CT scan lumbar spine were within normal limits. Further workup including CT scan and MRI thoracic spine revealed T5 vertebral body spinal hemangioma with spina cord compression at T5-T6. The main pathology here is slowly progressive tumor that had power to scrunch the spinal cord and shatter the vertebra, thereby ushering the onset of myeloradiculopathy. Neurosurgery was consulted and they decided to perform a preoperative embolization, and surgical decompression. Recurrence of symptoms despite surgical intervention might necessitate administration of radiation therapy. The neuronal recovery following surgery might be prolonged given the degree of spinal cord injury.
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USA - Sporadic Case of LGI1 Autoimmune Encephalitis Feigning as Basal Ganglia Stroke: Exhuming its Pathophysiologic Basis
https://doi.org/10.59667/sjoranm.v24i1.16
LGI1 encephalitis is an immune mediated neurological disorder effecting temporal lobe and basal ganglia. The classic clinical syndrome comprises of myoclonic jerks of the ipsilateral upper arms, facial twitching, memory disturbances, behavioral disturbances and hyponatremia. With its overarching symptoms, it does not snug perfectly with either seizure or movement disorder. The main pathological basis is mass production of anti-LGI1 auto-antibodies which strike the LGI1 protein in the neuronal milieu and presynaptic membrane. On grounds of this immune mediated onslaught, LGI1 protein injury transpires and slowing of signal conduction at the synaptic interface never ensues. In patients with aforementioned symptoms, a high degree of clinical suspicion necessitate MRI brain imaging which shows T2 hyperintensity in basal ganglia, temporal lobe and frontal lobe. This can be corroborated with assessing LGI1 antibody levels in the blood and CSF to monitor disease progression as well as treatment response. As soon as diagnosis is confirmed, intravenous corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulins or plasma exchange will reverse the epileptic activity and cognitive dysfunction. Long term immunosuppressive therapy is warranted as it is inclined to reduce the onset of temporal lobe epilepsy and hippocampal atrophy. Regular follow up to detect new clinical symptoms and brain lesions is recommended in these patients to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Argentina - Importance of Molecular Imaging Characteristics for the Diagnosis and Management of Tumor-induced Osteomalacia
https://doi.org/10.59667/sjoranm.v24i1.18
Objective: Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with the overpro-duction of fibroblast growth factor 23 secondary to phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors (PMT). Our goal was to describe the morphometabolic characterization and histopathological correlation of images obtained from patients with suspected TIO using gallium-68 (68Ga) 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclodo-decane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid (DOTA)-octreotate (68GaDOTATATE) positron emission tomography /computed tomography (PET/CT) in a referral center in Argentina.
Methods: A prospective, descriptive study with patients suspected of TIO who were referred to confirm the presence of primary lesions by 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT.
Results: Eighteen patients were included (female: 72.22%; median age: 47.5 years [range: 41.5–54]). The median maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) was 17.2 (interquartile range: 6.27–30.6). Lesions diagnosed by 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT were predominantly localized in the appendicular skeleton. Most patients had one identifiable lesion. Lesions were focal and well-limited in 66.67% of cases. Histopathological data were available for 13 patients. PMT was diagnosed in 61.54% of cases; in this subgroup, 25% had lesions showing ill-defined borders and confirmed bone erosion. A numerically, non-significant higher SUVmax was found in patients with PMT. Also, a trend towards isolated soft tissue involvement was more commonly observed among these patients.
Conclusion: In our patients with suspected TIO evaluated by 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT, a greater number of lesions were unique, well-defined, and localized in the appendicular skeleton. Nevertheless, ill-defined borders, including bone erosion, were reported in 25% of patients with confirmed PMTs. 68GaDOTATATE PET/CT is a valuable diagnostic tool for patients with suspected TIO. Further research is warranted.
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Morocco - Contribution of [18F] FDG PET/CT in the Diagnosis of Prosthetic Valve Infective Endocarditis
https://doi.org/10.59667/sjoranm.v24i1.20
Introduction: Infective endocarditis is a potentially life-threatening disease that requires rapid and accurate diagnosis. Recently, [18F] FDG PET/CT has been incorporated as a new major criterion for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis.
Case report: This report describes a 54-year-old female patient who underwent mitral valve replacement in 2018 for symptomatic severe mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation. She presented with infectious symptoms on clinical examination. Following transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, the differential diagnosis included prosthetic valve infective endocarditis versus mechanical prosthesis thrombosis. [18F] FDG PET/CT ultimately confirmed the diagnosis of prosthetic valve infective endocarditis.
Conclusion: This case highlights the significant advantages of [18F] FDG PET/CT in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected prosthetic valve infective endocarditis, particularly when conventional echocardiographic examinations are inconclusive.
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The editorial board of the Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine is composed of 25 distinguished members, each recognized for their significant scientific contributions in the fields of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Collectively, these experts have authored and co-authored more than 2500 peer-reviewed articles across a broad range of subspecialties, including diagnostic radiology, neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine and complex tumor surgery, transplant surgery, and advanced minimally invasive procedures such as robot-assisted surgery.
This remarkable publication record reflects not only the breadth and depth of their academic experience but also their enduring commitment to advancing imaging sciences. Many of our editors hold professorships or senior consultant positions at leading university hospitals and research institutions across Switzerland and beyond. Several have played key roles in shaping clinical guidelines, developing innovative imaging techniques, or leading major scientific societies in their respective specialties.
The strength of the Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine lies in the quality and dedication of its editorial leadership. Our board brings together a unique blend of clinical expertise, academic rigor, and editorial integrity. Each manuscript submitted to the journal benefits from this collective experience—from the initial review process to the final decision—ensuring that only work of high scientific and ethical standards is accepted for publication.
By entrusting the journal’s academic direction to such a capable and highly respected team, we aim to establish and continuously grow a platform that not only reflects the current state of radiological science in Switzerland but also contributes meaningfully to the global discourse. The editorial board’s vision is aligned with fostering interdisciplinary exchange, encouraging young researchers, and upholding transparent and fair peer review.
In a rapidly evolving field, where imaging technology and clinical applications are advancing at an unprecedented pace, editorial leadership matters. The members of our board do not merely oversee publication—they shape its trajectory. Their insight and scholarly judgment guide the journal’s content, tone, and future development.
With this editorial foundation, the Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine is well-positioned to serve as a trusted scientific forum—committed to excellence, relevance, and innovation in imaging-based medicine.
List of Editors
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Editor-in-Chief
Senior Consultant Radiology and Interventional Radiology
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
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Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Johannes Heverhagen
Editor
Chairman and Head
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
ORCID-Prof.Dr.Dr.Johannes Heverhagen
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Editor
Chairman and Head
Clinic of Nuclear Medicine
Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
INO, Floor B, Entrance 33
Freiburgstrasse 18
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
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Editor
Chairman, Head and Medical Director
Clinic of Nuclear Medicine
University Hospital of Heidelberg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, Building 6400
D-69120 Heidelberg
Germany
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Prof. Dr. med. Fabian Bamberg, MPH
Editor
Chairman and Head
Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology of the University Hospital of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg
Breisacher Straße 153
D 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Michalski
Editor
Chairman and Head and Medical Director
Clinic of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery
University Hospital of Heidelberg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, Building 6420
D-69120 Heidelberg
Germany
Professor Michalski’s clinical expertise lies in complex tumor surgery, transplant surgery, and advanced minimally invasive procedures such as robot-assisted surgery. Researchgate.net-Prof.Dr.Christoph Michalski
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Editor
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Ralph Kikuth
Ralph Kickuth serves as Professor and Head of the Division of Interventional Radiology at the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, University of Würzburg, Germany
ORCID-Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Ralph Kickuth
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Reto Bale
Editor
Professor Bale serves as Deputy Director of the Department of Radiology at the Medical University of Innsbruck and leads the Section of Interventional Oncology, Stereotaxy & Robotics. His research and clinical focus is on stereotactic thermal ablation and robot-assisted, image-fused, minimally-invasive treatment of tumours across multiple organs. He has pioneered navigation- and robot-based techniques for percutaneous tumour therapy and routinely integrates 3D image fusion and robotic guidance into patient care.
University Hospital Innsbruck, Anichstr. 35, 6020 Innsbruck - Austria
ORCID-Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Reto Bale
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Editor-in-Chief on duty
Senior Consultant Radiology and Interventional Radiology
Senior Consultant Diagnostic and Invasive Neuroradiology
Interventional Paintherapy (SSIPM) FMH
Fellow RSA, London, UK
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
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Prof. Dr. med. Marc-André Weber, M.Sc.
Editor
Chairman and Head
Prof. Dr. med. Marc-André Weber, M.Sc. is the Director of the Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Paediatric and Neuroradiology at Universitätsmedizin Rostock, where he oversees both clinical services and imaging research. His research focuses on advanced imaging techniques—including musculoskeletal MRI, neuroradiology and quantitative image analysis—with numerous publications in these domains.
ORCID-Prof.Dr.med. Marc-André Weber
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Priv.-Doz. Dr. Dr. med. Dipl.-Ing.(Univ.) Wolfram A. Bosbach, MD PhD
Associate Editor
Clinic of Nuclear Medicine
Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
INO, Floor B, Entrance 33
Freiburgstrasse 18
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
ORCID-Priv.-Doz. Dr. Dr. med. Dipl.-Ing.(Univ.) Wolfram A. Bosbach, MD PhD
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Prof. Dr. med. Dr. rer. nat. Reinhard Loose
Associate Editor
Medical Physics Consultation as an External Faculty Member
Department of Radiology of University Clinic of Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
Maximiliansplatz 3
D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
Researchgate-Prof. Dr. med. Dr. rer. nat. Reinhard Loose
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Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Martin Maurer
Associate Editor
Chairman and Head
University Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
University of Oldenburg, School VI Medicine and Health Sciences
Department for Human Medicine
P.O. Box 5634
D-26046 Oldenburg, Germany
Klinikum Oldenburg AöR
Rahel-Straus-Straße 10
D-26133 Oldenburg, Germany
ORCID-Prof.Dr.Dr.Martin Maurer
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Associate Editor
Head of Pediatric Imaging
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
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Associate Editor
Head of MSK Imaging
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
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PD Dr. med. Michael Dieckmeyer
Associate Editor
Consultant of Radiology and Interventional Radiology
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
ORCID-PD Dr. med. Michael Dieckmeyer
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Radiological Advisory Board
Dr. med. Jonas Apitzsch
Head of Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Interventional Radiology, Pforzheim, Germany
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Prof. Dr. med. Florian Dammann
Senior Executive Consultant and Head of Breast and ENT Imaging
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
Boris Portal University of Bern
Mammography and ENT, InselSpital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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Dr. rer. nat. Stefanie Garni
Head of Radiation Protection & Medical Physics
University Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional und Pediatric Radiology Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern
Rosenbühlgasse 27
CH-3010 Bern
Switzerland
ORCID-Dr.rer.nat. Stefanie Nicole Garni
Medical Physics and Radiation Protection, University of Bern, Switzerland
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Prof. Dr. med. Karheinz Hauenstein, Emeritus
Former Chairman and Head (1996-2017)
General & Interventional Radiology, University Clinic of Rostock, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
Senior Executive Consultant Radiology and Interventional Radiology
ORCID-Prof.Dr.med. Karlheinz Hauenstein
General & Interventional Radiology, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Prof. Paul A.M. Hofman MD PhD, Maastricht University, Netherlands
Forensic and Postmortem Radiology, Neuroradiology
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Dr. med. Gert Kampmann, https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2311-1844
Senology & Breast Biopsy, Centro di Senologia e Radiologia Luganese, Lugano, Switzerland
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Dr. med. Konstantin Kley, researchgate.net_Konstantin-Kley
Nuclear Medicine, Erkelenz, Germany
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Prof. Dr. med. Michael Lell, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4800-4428
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PD Dr. med. Peter Waldenberger, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1467-8248
Interventional Radiology, Salzburg, Austria
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Clinical Advisory Board
Angiology:
Clinical Advisor in Angiology
Prof. Dr. med. Marc Schindewolf, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4597-0759
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Hepatology:
Clinical Advisor in Hepatology
Prof. Dr. med. Annalisa Berzigotti, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4562-9016
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Annalisa-Berzigotti-3
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Otorhinolaryngology (ENT):
Clinical Advisor in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
PD Dr. med. Urs Borner, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1186-4181
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Thoracic Surgery:
Clinical Advisor in Thoracic Surgery
Prof. Dr. med. Gregor Jan Kocher, MBA, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6531-2919
https://kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch/en/
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Emergency Medicine:
Clinical Advisor in Emergency Medicine
Prof. Dr. Aristomenis Exadaktylos
K.C.F.O. MD DSc MScEd(UK) FRCEM(UK) FRRHHEd(UK)
Prof @ Univ. of Bern & Univ. of Cyprus -Emergency Doc -Emergency Dept. Advocat -Maritime/Offshore Medicine -Swiss Society of Emergency Medicine -Royal College of Emergency Medicine -Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
https://www.linkedin.com/-Aris_Exadaktylos
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