Quantitative MRI in multiple sclerosis: from theory to application
M Tranfa, G Pontillo, M Petracca… - American Journal …, 2022 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
Quantitative MR imaging techniques allow evaluating different aspects of brain microstructure,
providing meaningful information about the pathophysiology of damage in CNS disorders. …
providing meaningful information about the pathophysiology of damage in CNS disorders. …
A Review of Brain and Pituitary Gland MRI Findings in Patients with Ataxia and Hypogonadism
A Scaravilli, M Tranfa, G Pontillo, B Brais, G De Michele… - The cerebellum, 2024 - Springer
The association of cerebellar ataxia and hypogonadism occurs in a heterogeneous group of
disorders, caused by different genetic mutations often associated with a recessive …
disorders, caused by different genetic mutations often associated with a recessive …
Ataxia and Hypogonadism: a Review of the Associated Genes and Syndromes
The association of hypogonadism and cerebellar ataxia was first recognized in 1908 by
Gordon Holmes. Since the seminal description, several heterogeneous phenotypes have been …
Gordon Holmes. Since the seminal description, several heterogeneous phenotypes have been …
MR imaging signs of gadolinium retention are not associated with long-term motor and cognitive outcomes in multiple sclerosis
A Scaravilli, M Tranfa, G Pontillo… - American Journal …, 2023 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The long-term impact of gadolinium retention in the dentate
nuclei of patients undergoing administration of seriate gadolinium-based contrast agents …
nuclei of patients undergoing administration of seriate gadolinium-based contrast agents …
The central vein sign helps in differentiating multiple sclerosis from its mimickers: lessons from Fabry disease
M Tranfa, M Tortora, G Pontillo, V Iuzzolino, E Riccio… - European …, 2022 - Springer
… In this retrospective study, we evaluated brain MRI exams of 57 FD (M/F = 26/31; mean
age: 42.1 ± 10.2) and 73 MS patients (M/F = 8/65; mean age: 38.6 ± 11.2) acquired between …
age: 42.1 ± 10.2) and 73 MS patients (M/F = 8/65; mean age: 38.6 ± 11.2) acquired between …
[HTML][HTML] CHARON: An Imaging-Based Diagnostic Algorithm to Navigate Through the Sea of Hereditary Degenerative Ataxias
A Scaravilli, M Tranfa, G Pontillo, B Brais, G De Michele… - The Cerebellum, 2024 - Springer
The complexity in diagnosing hereditary degenerative ataxias lies not only in their rarity, but
also in the variety of different genetic conditions that can determine sometimes similar and …
also in the variety of different genetic conditions that can determine sometimes similar and …
A polynomial regression-based approach to estimate relaxation rate maps suitable for multiparametric segmentation of clinical brain MRI studies in multiple sclerosis
MA Pirozzi, M Tranfa, M Tortora, R Lanzillo… - Computer Methods and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and Objective Relaxation parameter maps (RPMs) calculated from spin-echo
data have provided a basis for the segmentation of normal brain tissues and white matter …
data have provided a basis for the segmentation of normal brain tissues and white matter …
[HTML][HTML] Tongue Mucoceles: a retrospective clinic-pathological evaluation of 240 cases
R Patini, M Giuliani, G Gioco, M Tranfa, VCA Caponio… - BMC Oral Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Minor salivary glands can be found in the ventral and anterior part of the tongue;
these glands can rarely develop mucoceles that, due to their rarity and their unusual …
these glands can rarely develop mucoceles that, due to their rarity and their unusual …
The impact of image contrast, resolution and reader expertise on black hole identification in Multiple Sclerosis
M Tranfa, A Scaravilli, C Pastore, A Montella, R Lanzillo… - Neuroradiology, 2024 - Springer
Objectives In the neuroradiological work-up of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the detection of “black
holes” (BH) represent an information of undeniable importance. Nevertheless, different …
holes” (BH) represent an information of undeniable importance. Nevertheless, different …
[HTML][HTML] Clinical Evaluation of the Optical Filter for Autofluorescence Glasses for Oral Cancer Curing Light Exposed (GOCCLES®) in the Management of Potentially …
C Lajolo, M Tranfa, R Patini, A Fiorino… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Any oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) must be regularly monitored
through clinical examination to detect any possible malignant transformation. Conventional …
through clinical examination to detect any possible malignant transformation. Conventional …