Karmella Kamali

Assistant professor of Radiology, Radiology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Brain MRI Findings in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Background: Patients with leukemia are facing more complications in order to achieve longer survival. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of central nervous system abnormalities (CNS) on MRI of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Methods: Sixty-six children with diagnosis of ALL aged 2-18 years were recruited. Non-contrast sequences of brain MRI in addition to diffusion weighted i...

[ 2 ] - The Effects of Low and High Dose Oral Calcium and Phosphor Supplementation on Nephrocalcinosis Diagnosed by Sonography in Premature and Low Birth Weight Neonates

Nephrocalcinosis is defined as calcium deposition in the renal interstitium. One of the major causes of neonatal nephrocalcinosis is the use of calcium and phosphor supplements for premature neonates. This study aims at assessing the effects of calcium and phosphor supplementation in neonatal nephrocalcinosis by renal ultrasonography.In this randomized controlled trial, 37 premature neonates wi...

[ 3 ] - Evaluation of Thymic Changes after Median Sternotomy in Children

In patients who undergo median sternotomy to treat congenital heart diseases, a thymectomy is performed to yield better access to the cardiac system. In this study we have used MRI to evaluate the changes in size, shape and location of the thymus after midsternatomy. This case-control study was performed during 2011-2012 in Shiraz, Iran. Eligible participants between 5-17 years of age were divi...