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World J Radiol. Dec 28, 2017; 9(12): 454-458
Published online Dec 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i12.454
Published online Dec 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i12.454
Case of victims of modern imaging technology: Increased information noise concealing the diagnosis
Abhishek Mahajan, G V Santhoshkumar, Ameya Shirish Kawthalkar, Richa Vaish, Nilesh Sable, Supreeta Arya, Subhash Desai, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai 400012, India
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Correspondence to: Abhishek Mahajan, MRes, MD, Radiodiagnosis, Fellowship in Cancer Imaging, Associate professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tata Memorial Hospital, Room No. 127, Dr E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India. mahajana@tmc.gov.in
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Received: September 13, 2017
Peer-review started: September 19, 2017
First decision: October 23, 2017
Revised: November 9, 2017
Accepted: November 27, 2017
Article in press: November 27, 2017
Published online: December 28, 2017
Processing time: 103 Days and 10.4 Hours
Peer-review started: September 19, 2017
First decision: October 23, 2017
Revised: November 9, 2017
Accepted: November 27, 2017
Article in press: November 27, 2017
Published online: December 28, 2017
Processing time: 103 Days and 10.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The primary objective is to highlight the possible consequences of the irrational use of imaging investigations. In this case report, we want to explain about an anxious patient undergoing some myriad investigations for an uncommon presentation of common presentations. It is important to optimally use available resources with improved communication with referring physicians and increasing the awareness regarding the utility and indications for various imaging.