DW images provided useful information for evaluating the T stage of bladder cancer, particularly in differentiating T1 or lower tumors from T2 or higher tumors. The ADC may in part predict the histologic grade of bladder cancer.

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Background : Studies were needed to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosing non-palpable testis, and to study the clinical usefulness of US and MRI before surgical exploration. Methods : Fifty-six patients with non-palpable testis aged 1-12 years were examined between 1993 and 2002. Forty-six patients (55 non-palpable testes) underwent US. Forty patients (47 non-palpable testes) were examined using MRI. Both US and MRI were used in 29 patients (34 non-palpable testes). We used Fisher's exact probability test to compare the results of these graphic examinations with the surgical or laparoscopic findings for the non-palpable testis.Results : Ultrasonography had a sensitivity of 76%, a specificity of 100%, and an accuracy of 84% in the diagnosis of non-palpable testis, whereas MRI had a sensitivity of 86%, a specificity of 79%, and an accuracy of 85%.Conclusions : There were no statistically significant differences in the accuracy rates of US and MRI for diagnosing non-palpable testis. Laparoscopy or inguinal exploration should be performed even if these graphic examinations demonstrate the absence of a testis, because some patients with a nonpalpable testis were found to be false negatives. We recommend US as the first step after clinical examination, and MRI could be performed when the US findings are negative preoperatively for a non-palpable testis.

Male neonates are more likely to die and are at a higher risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal complications than female neonates.

Postoperative MRT appeared to prevent local recurrence with acceptable toxicity. EHRT is generally safe and may contribute to control of pleural dissemination.