2025
Multiple sclerosis diagnosis and its differential diagnosis in patients presenting with type four ‘mirror pattern’ CSF oligoclonal bands
Marastoni D, Sicchieri M, Pizzini F, Scartezzini A, Virla F, Turano E, Anni D, Bertolazzo M, Ziccardi S, Camera V, Tamanti A, Marini M, Lippi G, Bonetti B, Solomon A, Calabrese M. Multiple sclerosis diagnosis and its differential diagnosis in patients presenting with type four ‘mirror pattern’ CSF oligoclonal bands. Journal Of Neurology 2025, 272: 207. PMID: 39954124, PMCID: PMC11829897, DOI: 10.1007/s00415-025-12947-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral nervous systemCSF oligoclonal bandsOligoclonal bandsDiagnosis of MSAlternative diagnosesCerebrospinal fluidDemyelinating eventCentral nervous system demyelinating eventMultiple sclerosisInitial central nervous systemOligoclonal banding patternsRadiological follow-upDiagnostic work-upFrequent alternative diagnosesGroup of patientsMethodsSeventy-six patientsCentral nervous system disordersConclusionThe diagnosisMultiple sclerosis diagnosisClinical attacksMRI lesionsParaclinical examinationsDifferential diagnosisFollow-upWork-up
2024
Choroid plexus volume differentiates MS from its mimics
Levit E, Ren Z, Gonzenbach V, Azevedo C, Calabresi P, Cree B, Freeman L, Longbrake E, Oh J, Schindler M, Sicotte N, Reich D, Ontaneda D, Sati P, Cao Q, Shinohara R, Solomon A. Choroid plexus volume differentiates MS from its mimics. Multiple Sclerosis Journal 2024, 30: 1072-1076. PMID: 38481081, PMCID: PMC11288781, DOI: 10.1177/13524585241238094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutoimmune hepatitis: Brighton Collaboration case definition and guidelines for data collection, analysis, and presentation of immunisation safety data
Kochhar S, Assis D, Mack C, Izurieta H, Muratori L, Munoz A, Nordenberg D, Gidudu J, Blau E, Vierling J. Autoimmune hepatitis: Brighton Collaboration case definition and guidelines for data collection, analysis, and presentation of immunisation safety data. Vaccine 2024, 42: 1812-1825. PMID: 38368225, PMCID: PMC11648169, DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.01.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutoimmune hepatitisCase definitionExclusion of alternative diagnosesBrighton CollaborationLevel of diagnostic certaintyBrighton Collaboration case definitionStandardised case definitionsAdverse eventsMiddle-income countriesAlternative diagnosesClinical trialsBackground incidenceSafety dataProcess expertsStudy of safetyClinical case managementDiagnostic certaintyHealthcare accessControl groupData collectionCOVID-19 vaccineExpert consensusCase managementBiochemical testsSystematic review
2023
Frequency and clinicoeconomic impact of delays to definitive diagnosis of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the United States
Naidu S, Sutton M, Gao W, Fine J, Xie J, Desai N, Owens A. Frequency and clinicoeconomic impact of delays to definitive diagnosis of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the United States. Journal Of Medical Economics 2023, 26: 682-690. PMID: 37170479, DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2023.2208966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathyDefinitive diagnosisHypertrophic cardiomyopathyHCM diagnosisMedicare Supplemental databasesIBM MarketScan CommercialEmergency room visitsAdministrative claims dataMisclassification of patientsEligible patientsMarketScan CommercialMost patientsRoom visitsAlternative diagnosesPotential misdiagnosesCardiovascular conditionsInappropriate treatmentDatabase studyClaims dataHealthcare costsDiagnostic journeyPatientsEconomic burdenCurrent studyDiagnostic history
2021
COVID-19 Imaging: What We Know Now and What Remains Unknown
Kanne J, Bai H, Bernheim A, Chung M, Haramati L, Kallmes D, Little B, Rubin G, Sverzellati N. COVID-19 Imaging: What We Know Now and What Remains Unknown. Radiology 2021, 299: 204522. PMID: 33560192, PMCID: PMC7879709, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2021204522.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsTranscriptase polymerase chain reaction testingReverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction testingCOVID-19Acute lung injuryCOVID-19 pneumoniaRole of imagingRT-PCR testingSARS-CoV-2Abdominal manifestationsCardiovascular complicationsLung involvementPulmonary manifestationsCritical illnessLung injuryMechanical ventilationAsymptomatic conditionAlternative diagnosesChest radiographsSpecific indicationsReaction testingFatal diseaseInterobserver agreementMultiple studiesDiagnosisCT
2018
RESOLUTION OF ALLERGIC BRONCHOPULMONARY ASPERGILLOSIS AFTER DIAGNOSIS OF COMMON VARIABLE IMMUNODEFICIENCY
Watts M, Kwah J, Grammer L. RESOLUTION OF ALLERGIC BRONCHOPULMONARY ASPERGILLOSIS AFTER DIAGNOSIS OF COMMON VARIABLE IMMUNODEFICIENCY. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2018, 121: s99. DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2018.09.323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommon variable immunodeficiencyAllergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosisSerum IgEBronchopulmonary aspergillosisRespiratory infectionsLow serum IgESevere persistent asthmaRecurrent respiratory infectionsExacerbation of asthmaPositive skin testsElevated serum IgESevere respiratory infectionsHyperactive immune responseABPA-CBAnnual exacerbationsStable diseasePersistent asthmaABPA patientsElevated IgEImmunoglobulin replacementProlonged courseSpecific IgESkin testVariable immunodeficiencyAlternative diagnosesImaging of suspected pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis in obese patients
Cascio V, Hon M, Haramati L, Gour A, Spiegler P, Bhalla S, Katz D. Imaging of suspected pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis in obese patients. British Journal Of Radiology 2018, 91: 20170956. PMID: 29762047, PMCID: PMC6223165, DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20170956.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsDeep venous thrombosisPulmonary embolismObese patientsVenous thrombosisTreatment of DVTDiagnosis of DVTPatient sizeSetting of obesityHigh-level evidenceLarge patient sizeLean patientsVenous thromboembolismThromboembolic diseaseAlternative diagnosesContrast dosingPatientsClinical sitesRadiation exposureDiagnosisEmbolismThrombosisObesityMore researchExaminationCurrent understanding
2017
A predictive model for diagnosis of lower extremity cellulitis: A cross-sectional study
Raff AB, Weng QY, Cohen JM, Gunasekera N, Okhovat JP, Vedak P, Joyce C, Kroshinsky D, Mostaghimi A. A predictive model for diagnosis of lower extremity cellulitis: A cross-sectional study. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2017, 76: 618-625.e2. PMID: 28215446, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2016.12.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower extremity cellulitisExtremity cellulitisDiagnosis of cellulitisCross-sectional studyCross-sectional reviewWidespread clinical useTrue cellulitisClinical mimickersEmergency departmentFrequent misdiagnosisAlternative diagnosesFinal diagnosisProspective validationCellulitisPatient careAccurate diagnosisLeukocytosisClinical useTachycardiaPatientsDiagnosisLarge hospitalsBivariate associationsPseudocellulitisAgeCosts and Consequences Associated With Misdiagnosed Lower Extremity Cellulitis
Weng QY, Raff AB, Cohen JM, Gunasekera N, Okhovat JP, Vedak P, Joyce C, Kroshinsky D, Mostaghimi A. Costs and Consequences Associated With Misdiagnosed Lower Extremity Cellulitis. JAMA Dermatology 2017, 153: 141-146. PMID: 27806170, DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.3816.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity cellulitisExtremity cellulitisMedical Expenditure Panel SurveyEmergency departmentHospital courseUnnecessary antibioticsHealth care spendingDays of dischargeTreatment of cellulitisDiagnosis of cellulitisHealth care burdenNational health care burdenClostridium difficile infectionCases of anaphylaxisUnnecessary patient morbidityCare spendingCross-sectional studyLarge urban hospitalComplication ratePatient characteristicsHospitalization costsInflammatory dermatosesPatient morbidityDifficile infectionAlternative diagnoses
2015
Overdiagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Fisayo A, Bruce BB, Newman NJ, Biousse V. Overdiagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Neurology 2015, 86: 341-350. PMID: 26718577, PMCID: PMC4776085, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000002318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnosis of IIHIdiopathic intracranial hypertensionIntracranial hypertensionOphthalmoscopic examinationHeadache patientsPresumed idiopathic intracranial hypertensionResearch taxonomy toolNeuro-ophthalmology serviceOptic nerve disordersDiagnostic errorsDiagnosis Error EvaluationCommon diagnostic errorsInvasive evaluationTertiary centerCT venogramNerve disordersLumbar punctureFinal diagnosisAlternative diagnosesBenign headacheLumbar drainHigh prevalenceNew patientsBrain MRIInvasive proceduresRole of D-dimer Assays in the Diagnostic Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolism
Jain S, Khera R, Suneja M, Gehlbach B, Kuperman E, Lopez F. Role of D-dimer Assays in the Diagnostic Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolism. The American Journal Of The Medical Sciences 2015, 350: 501-507. PMID: 25719981, DOI: 10.1097/maj.0000000000000405.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsDiagnosis of PEPulmonary embolismClinical featuresD-dimerDiagnostic algorithmPositive D-dimer testNonspecific clinical featuresSimple noninvasive testD-dimer testD-dimer assayClinician suspicionInitial imagingAlternative diagnosesElderly menNoninvasive testsClinical algorithmDiagnostic evaluationChest imagingDiagnosisEmbolismLittle valueImagingComorbiditiesPneumoniaPatients
2014
Management of Fever in Ambulatory HIV-Infected Adults in Resource-Limited Settings
Brentlinger PE, Silva WP, Buene M, Morais L, Valverde E, Vermund SH, Moon TD. Management of Fever in Ambulatory HIV-Infected Adults in Resource-Limited Settings. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2014, 67: 304-309. PMID: 25314251, PMCID: PMC5844466, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAIDS-Related Opportunistic InfectionsAmbulatory CareAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveBacterial InfectionsCD4 Lymphocyte CountDisease ManagementFemaleFeverHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMultivariate AnalysisOutcome Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicProspective StudiesRisk FactorsViral LoadConceptsManagement of feverLow CD4 T-lymphocyte countCD4 T-lymphocyte countLower body mass indexBacterial blood stream infectionsSpecific alternative diagnosesT-lymphocyte countsHistory of feverProspective observational studyBlood stream infectionsBody mass indexResource limited settingsAmbulatory HIVAntiretroviral therapyMalaria testingLower hemoglobinMass indexAdverse outcomesAlternative diagnosesObservational studyAxillary temperatureGuideline performanceMultivariate analysisHIVFeverSpirometry in primary care for children with asthma.
Banasiak NC. Spirometry in primary care for children with asthma. Pediatric Nursing 2014, 40: 195-8. PMID: 25269360.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Symptomatic hip plica: MR arthrographic and arthroscopic correlation
Katz LD, Haims A, Medvecky M, McCallum J. Symptomatic hip plica: MR arthrographic and arthroscopic correlation. Skeletal Radiology 2010, 39: 1255-1258. PMID: 20820771, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-010-1026-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHip painUnilateral hip painMechanical hip painSymptomatic plicaPathological featuresAlternative diagnosesLigamentum teresPathology reportsHip arthroscopyLabral tearsFibroconnective tissueAP directionArthroscopic correlationMR arthrographyResectionPainPatientsPlicaMR arthrographicReportSurgeryArthroscopyArthrographyArthrographicDiagnosis
2004
Pulmonary atelectasis: a frequent alternative diagnosis in patients undergoing CT-PA for suspected pulmonary embolism
Tsai K, Gupta E, Haramati L. Pulmonary atelectasis: a frequent alternative diagnosis in patients undergoing CT-PA for suspected pulmonary embolism. Emergency Radiology 2004, 10: 282-286. PMID: 15290480, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-004-0328-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary embolismAlternative diagnosesMean PaO2Pulmonary atelectasisStudy populationGroup 2Group 1Group 3CT-PAConsecutive emergency department patientsCommon alternative diagnosesFrequent alternative diagnosesCongestive heart failureLarge pleural effusionEmergency department patientsVentilation-perfusion mismatchPrevalence of atelectasisMost patientsPleural massHeart failureDepartment patientsPatient's symptomsPleural effusionSevere kyphosisLung disease
2002
Utilization of CT-PA in an emergency department with readily available V/Q scintigraphy
Grishina A, Haramati L, Hoppenfeld B, Freeman L. Utilization of CT-PA in an emergency department with readily available V/Q scintigraphy. Emergency Radiology 2002, 9: 75-78. PMID: 15290581, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-002-0197-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep vein thrombosisPulmonary embolismEmergency departmentPrimary imaging modalityQ scanCT-PADoppler evidenceClinical presentationQ scintigraphyAlternative diagnosesChest radiographsStudy periodVentilation-perfusion scintigraphyMajority of patientsImaging modalitiesInitial imaging testSame study periodPulmonary emboliConsecutive patientsVein thrombosisPatient's symptomsDischarge diagnosisDoppler ultrasonographyMean agePatient management
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