Dr Amit Kharat

Coauthored this publication - We present a case of a parosteal osteosarcoma mimicking an osteochondroma with atypical clinical features, radiographic findings, and histological examination. This report serves to exemplify the importance of recognizing the similarities between these 2 entities and other peculiar features that will help to differentiate between sessile osteochondromas and parosteal osteosarcomas, to prevent misdiagnosis.

Median arcuate ligament syndrome or coeliac artery compression syndrome is one of the abdominal vascular compression
syndromes characterized by postprandial intestinal angina in the expiratory phase of respiration due to focal proximal coeliac root compression by a fibrous ligamentous band with resultant inadequate blood supply to the respectively supplied part of the gastrointestinal tract. Multi‑detector computed tomography is extremely useful noninvasive modality in differentiating the… Show more

Median arcuate ligament syndrome or coeliac artery compression syndrome is one of the abdominal vascular compression
syndromes characterized by postprandial intestinal angina in the expiratory phase of respiration due to focal proximal coeliac root compression by a fibrous ligamentous band with resultant inadequate blood supply to the respectively supplied part of the gastrointestinal tract. Multi‑detector computed tomography is extremely useful noninvasive modality in differentiating the cause of compression of the coeliac artery along with evaluation of collaterals due to multiplanar imaging capability. Show less

Big data is extremely large amount of data which is available in the radiology department. Big data is identified by four Vs – Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Veracity. By applying different algorithmic tools and converting raw data to transformed data in such large datasets, there is a possibility of understanding and using radiology data for gaining new knowledge and insights. Big data analytics consists of 6Cs – Connection, Cloud, Cyber, Content, Community, and Customization. By using big… Show more

Big data is extremely large amount of data which is available in the radiology department. Big data is identified by four Vs – Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Veracity. By applying different algorithmic tools and converting raw data to transformed data in such large datasets, there is a possibility of understanding and using radiology data for gaining new knowledge and insights. Big data analytics consists of 6Cs – Connection, Cloud, Cyber, Content, Community, and Customization. By using big data, the planning and implementation of radiological procedures in radiology departments can be given a great boost. Potential applications of big data in the future are scheduling of scans, creating patient-specific personalized scanning protocols, radiologist decision support, emergency reporting, virtual quality assurance for the radiologist, etc. Targeted use of big data applications can be done for images by supporting the analytic process. Screening software tools designed on big data can be used to highlight a region of interest, such as subtle changes in parenchymal density, solitary pulmonary nodule, or focal hepatic lesions, by plotting its multidimensional anatomy. Following this, we can run more complex applications such as three-dimensional multi planar reconstructions (MPR), volumetric rendering (VR), and curved planar reconstruction, which consume higher system resources on targeted data subsets rather than querying the complete cross-sectional imaging dataset. This pre-emptive selection of dataset can substantially reduce the system requirements such as system memory, server load and provide prompt results. However, a word of caution, “big data should not become “dump data” due to inadequate and poor analysis and non-structured improperly stored data. In the near future, big data can ring in the era of personalized and individualized healthcare. Show less

Holography is a process that creates three-dimensional images called holograms using laser beams, the properties of interference and diffraction, light intensity recording, and illumination of the recording. 1 The images change according to the relative position of the individual viewer as if the objects displayed are actually present.Two types of holography are available: Conventional and dynamic. Conventional holography represents static images of 3D objects whereby a change in viewing angle… Show more

Holography is a process that creates three-dimensional images called holograms using laser beams, the properties of interference and diffraction, light intensity recording, and illumination of the recording. 1 The images change according to the relative position of the individual viewer as if the objects displayed are actually present.Two types of holography are available: Conventional and dynamic. Conventional holography represents static images of 3D objects whereby a change in viewing angle of the viewer results in a change ... Show less

lippel–Trenaunay Syndrome is a congenital disorder with a rare incidence of 3-
5/1, 00,000. It is characterized by a triad of capillary malformation (hemangioma or port-wine
stain), venous varicosities, and bony or, soft-tissue hypertrophy. The malformation in the
capillary is usually limited to a single extremity though multiple extremities can be involved.
This disease is subject to significant morbidities such as bleeding, deep vein thrombosis,
and embolic complications… Show more

lippel–Trenaunay Syndrome is a congenital disorder with a rare incidence of 3-
5/1, 00,000. It is characterized by a triad of capillary malformation (hemangioma or port-wine
stain), venous varicosities, and bony or, soft-tissue hypertrophy. The malformation in the
capillary is usually limited to a single extremity though multiple extremities can be involved.
This disease is subject to significant morbidities such as bleeding, deep vein thrombosis,
and embolic complications. Our case study was a young male of 6 years suffering since ... Show less

Volume 8/Issue 2/ March-April 2015

Monday, December 1 | 11:40 a.m.-11:50 a.m. | SSC07-08 | Room S402AB
In this presentation, researchers from D.Y. Patil Medical College in Pune, India, will review the personal image archiving options available for use by academic radiologists in developing countries.

Data mining facilitates the study of radiology data in various dimensions. It converts large patient image and text datasets into useful information that helps in improving patient care and provides informative reports. Data mining technology analyzes data within the Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System using specialized software which assesses relationships and agreement in available information. By using similar data analysis tools, radiologists can make informed… Show more

Data mining facilitates the study of radiology data in various dimensions. It converts large patient image and text datasets into useful information that helps in improving patient care and provides informative reports. Data mining technology analyzes data within the Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System using specialized software which assesses relationships and agreement in available information. By using similar data analysis tools, radiologists can make informed decisions and predict the future outcome of a particular imaging finding. Data, information and knowledge are the components of data mining. Classes, Clusters, Associations, Sequential patterns, Classification, Prediction and Decision tree are the various types of data mining. Data mining has the potential to make delivery of health care affordable and ensure that the best imaging practices are followed. It is a tool for academic research. Data mining is considered to be ethically neutral, however concerns regarding privacy and legality exists which need to be addressed to ensure success of data mining. Show less

Case of the Week at AJNR

PUNE: The use of ultrasound sonography is no longer limited to scanning pregnancies, kidney stones and stomach ailments. A study by a Pune-based radiologist has concluded that muscle, tendon and bone-related infections - medically known as musculoskeletal (MSK) infections - can be diagnosed at an early stage using ultrasound sonography.

The study, led by Amit Kharat, associate professor, department of radiology at Dr D Y Patil Medical College in Pimpri, may prove a game-changer in… Show more

PUNE: The use of ultrasound sonography is no longer limited to scanning pregnancies, kidney stones and stomach ailments. A study by a Pune-based radiologist has concluded that muscle, tendon and bone-related infections - medically known as musculoskeletal (MSK) infections - can be diagnosed at an early stage using ultrasound sonography.

The study, led by Amit Kharat, associate professor, department of radiology at Dr D Y Patil Medical College in Pimpri, may prove a game-changer in diagnostic services. MSK infections are common in India because of poor immune status and widespread tuberculosis (Tuberculosis does not involve the chest alone, but almost all body parts, including bones, joints, tendons and muscles).
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Cloud computing is a concept wherein a computer grid is created using the Internet with the sole purpose of utilizing shared resources such as computer software, hardware, on a pay-per-use model. Using Cloud computing, radiology users can efficiently manage multimodality imaging units by using the latest software and hardware without paying huge upfront costs. Cloud computing systems usually work on public, private, hybrid, or community models. Using the various components of a Cloud, such as… Show more

Cloud computing is a concept wherein a computer grid is created using the Internet with the sole purpose of utilizing shared resources such as computer software, hardware, on a pay-per-use model. Using Cloud computing, radiology users can efficiently manage multimodality imaging units by using the latest software and hardware without paying huge upfront costs. Cloud computing systems usually work on public, private, hybrid, or community models. Using the various components of a Cloud, such as applications, client, infrastructure, storage, services, and processing power, Cloud computing can help imaging units rapidly scale and descale operations and avoid huge spending on maintenance of costly applications and storage. Cloud computing allows flexibility in imaging. It sets free radiology from the confines of a hospital and creates a virtual mobile office. The downsides to Cloud computing involve security and privacy issues which need to be addressed to ensure the success of Cloud computing in the future. Show less

Background: High-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) is a useful tool in assessing synovial tissue response to deep tissue heating (DTH)/short wave diathermy (SWD) for pain relief in knee osteoarthritis. Shortwave (SW) diathermy can be used to improve vascular circulation and reduce inflammation and pain in patients with osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of ultrasound in investigating whether repetitive SW diathermy, could reduce synovial thickening in patients with knee… Show more

Background: High-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) is a useful tool in assessing synovial tissue response to deep tissue heating (DTH)/short wave diathermy (SWD) for pain relief in knee osteoarthritis. Shortwave (SW) diathermy can be used to improve vascular circulation and reduce inflammation and pain in patients with osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of ultrasound in investigating whether repetitive SW diathermy, could reduce synovial thickening in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: Synovial thickness measurement of superior, medial, and lateral patellar recesses was done using ultrasonography over a span of nineteen months from April 2010 to Nov 2011 following three sessions of short wave diathermy. The sum of these three measurements was taken as the total synovial thickness and pre and post test analysis was done using primer statistical software. Result: Synovial thickening continued to become significantly thinner with sessions of treatment and after the twelfth SW diathermy treatment, there was 20.58% reduction in the synovial thickening. Conclusion: Synovial thickness is a sensitive marker in gauging the response to short wave diathermy therapy. Synovial thickness is an objective marker to assess pain relief in knee osteoarthritis following deep tissue heating.
Year : 2012 | Volume : 5 | Issue : 2 | Page : 129-136
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"Both the parties come to know about each other through websites or international conferences," says radiologist Amit Kharat.

"Once a US hospital or clinic decides to outsource its teleradiology work, it initially starts testing the reporting and interpreting skills of the group extensively. The group which has high degree of customisation or subspecialisation gets high preference as their reports are more evolved," says Kharat who is also the owner Cyberteleradiology private Ltd — a… Show more

"Both the parties come to know about each other through websites or international conferences," says radiologist Amit Kharat.

"Once a US hospital or clinic decides to outsource its teleradiology work, it initially starts testing the reporting and interpreting skills of the group extensively. The group which has high degree of customisation or subspecialisation gets high preference as their reports are more evolved," says Kharat who is also the owner Cyberteleradiology private Ltd — a company involved in teleradiology work in Pune and especially deals with hospitals in the US and European countries. Show less

ABSTRACT


Angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy that is characterized by endothelial cell differentiation. It can affect any part of the body with the incidence of only 4 % in the head and neck region. In this region, most of these lesions arise in the scalps of elderly individuals. Less commonly, angiosarcomas can be found within bone. The diagnosis of this kind of tumor is difficult, both to the rarity of this lesion at this site, and to the various histopathological aspects. The… Show more

ABSTRACT


Angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy that is characterized by endothelial cell differentiation. It can affect any part of the body with the incidence of only 4 % in the head and neck region. In this region, most of these lesions arise in the scalps of elderly individuals. Less commonly, angiosarcomas can be found within bone. The diagnosis of this kind of tumor is difficult, both to the rarity of this lesion at this site, and to the various histopathological aspects. The purpose of this report is to describe an example of angiosarcoma presenting as an extraoral swelling at the angle of mandible.
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The IRIA Indore 2013 presentation was also summarized in Color Doppler Media Magazine.