About

Pierre Maldjian, MD, is a Professor of Radiology and the Residency Program Director at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He received his medical degree from Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. He further specialized with a fellowship in Body Imaging at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Maldjian's areas of expertise include thoracic imaging, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. He is known for his comprehensive curricula in thoracic and cardiac imaging, and is a frequent guest speaker at regional radiology programs. His contributions to the field include numerous publications on imaging of rare vascular anomalies, thoracic traumatic findings, and congenital heart disease in adults. Dr. Maldjian is a member of the Society of Thoracic Radiology and The North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging, and has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching.

Research topics

• Internal medicine
• Medicine
• Family medicine
• Cardiology
• Psychology
• Surgery
• Radiology
• Medical education

Selected publications

• Coronary Artery Displacement and Narrowing on CT in the Setting of Giant Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms

  Roentgen Ray Review · 2025-05-01

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  Although aortic valve regurgitation and rupture are common complications of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, compression of the coronary arteries is unusual. We present a case of large aneurysms involving all three aortic sinuses producing coronary artery narrowing and displacement. The patient also had anomalous origin of the right coronary artery taking an interarterial course. Our case shows that cardiac ischemia can be a rare manifestation of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm and illustrates the value of CT in depicting the complex anatomy for proper surgical planning.

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• Double Aortic Arch in an Asymptomatic Adult

  Cureus · 2023-04-11 · 3 citations

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  We present a rare double aortic arch (DAA) diagnosis incidentally on CT in a 60-year-old male who presented with pneumonia. DAA is a vascular ring that typically manifests in infants or children due to compression of the esophagus or trachea, resulting in dysphagia or dyspnea. Diagnosis of DAA in adulthood is usually due to the delayed emergence of obstructive symptoms. We present a case of DAA in an adult patient without dysphagia or dyspnea. We discuss factors that can lead to the presentation of DAA in adults. These include an absence of associated congenital disabilities, insufficient tracheal or esophageal constriction in childhood and the onset of compressive symptoms later in life from decreased vascular compliance.

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• USMLE Step 2 CK Scores and Radiology Residency Applications: Does it Affect Diversity in Selection of Trainees?

  Academic Radiology · 2023-07-05 · 3 citations

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• Evaluation of a Radiation Oncology Microclerkship as a Component of Medical Student Education

  Journal of Cancer Education · 2023-07-19 · 5 citations

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• Response to Methodological Considerations

  Academic Radiology · 2023-12-12

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• Clot or Not? Mimics of Acute Pulmonary Embolism on CT

  Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology · 2022-04-17

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  Diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) can be challenging for both clinicians and radiologists. CT angiography (CTA) has emerged as the most practical imaging modality to ensure accurate and prompt recognition of acute PEs. Thus, radiologists are positioned as the first physicians able to confirm a diagnosis of acute PE in clinically suspected cases. However, in addition to identifying acute PE on CTA, radiologists also must be aware of its mimics. Misdiagnosis of PE can result in detrimental patient outcomes, exposing patients unnecessarily to the risks of anticoagulation and delaying recognition of any true underlying pathology. In this article, we discuss entities that can be mistaken for acute PE on CTA. These mimics include artifacts, nonvascular abnormalities, and various causes of filling defects in the pulmonary vasculature, both thrombotic and nonthrombotic. The objectives of this article are to familiarize the reader with mimics of acute PE and to review the characteristic features that differentiate them from acute PE on CT.

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• Left brachiocephalic vein vascular ring on CT: A rare venous anomaly

  Radiology Case Reports · 2022-10-18 · 1 citations

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  We present a case of a vascular ring formed by the left brachiocephalic vein. A left brachiocephalic vein ring or circum-aortic left brachiocephalic vein is a rare congenital vascular variant. Although it is usually an incidental finding on chest imaging studies, left brachiocephalic vein anomalies, particularly the ring variant, can be clinically significant during procedures requiring installation of transvenous implantable devices such as pacemakers. In this report, we illustrate the appearance on computed tomography of this rare anomaly and discuss an embryological hypothesis for the etiology.

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• Embolized fibrin sheath material presenting as intraluminal calcifications within the pulmonary arteries on CT

  Journal of Clinical Imaging Science · 2022-07-22 · 2 citations

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  Fibrin sheath formation is a well-described sequela of an indwelling central venous catheter. Fibrin sheaths may also develop around other foreign bodies within the venous system. We describe a case of fibrin sheath formation within the left brachiocephalic vein secondary to automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) leads with subsequent embolization of sheath material presenting as calcifications within the pulmonary vasculature on computed tomography (CT). Most of the relevant literature focuses on catheter-related sheath formation and associated complications while reports on fibrin sheaths from other foreign bodies are sparse. We advise that radiologists who encounter intraluminal calcifications within the pulmonary arteries on CT should consider the possibility of a fibrin sheath as the source and search for its remnants in the central venous system for confirmation.

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• Urachal Remnant Calcification: A Rare Cause of Calcification Within the Urinary Bladder

  Cureus · 2022-09-22 · 2 citations

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  Calcification of the urachal remnant is a rare cause of urinary bladder calcification. We present a case of calcification of the urachal remnant found incidentally on computed tomography (CT) scan in the setting of trauma. Our case clearly illustrates that reformatting images in the sagittal plane can clearly delineate the median umbilical ligament and its relationship to the calcification for confirmation of the diagnosis. Recognition of the characteristic appearance of this entity ensures prompt diagnosis and avoids unnecessary workup for other causes of calcification within the bladder.

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• Isolated Ascites on CT After Blunt Trauma: A Sign of Intraperitoneal Bladder Rupture

  Cureus · 2021-12-17

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  We report a case of intraperitoneal bladder rupture in a 24-year-old man who was struck by a motorcycle. Initial contrast-enhanced CT scan shortly after presentation to our emergency department demonstrated simple free fluid within the upper abdomen and pelvis. Delayed CT scan of the pelvis showed contrast extravasation into the perineal cavity. CT cystography showed rupture of the bladder dome with active contrast extravasation. This case illustrates that intraperitoneal bladder rupture should be considered as an etiology for otherwise unexplained ascites after blunt abdominal trauma. Delayed CT and CT cystography should be considered for further evaluation.

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Frequent coauthors

• Muhamed Sarić

  New York University

  30 shared

• Yayone Rivaud

  Medical Education Institute

  29 shared

• Neda Rastegar

  Johns Hopkins University

  25 shared

• Marc Klapholz

  21 shared

• Marc Simmons

  14 shared

• Ather Anis

  12 shared

• Sohail Contractor

  University of Louisville

  11 shared

• Ting Chen

  9 shared

Education

• M.D.

  Hahnemann University School of Medicine

  1986

• B.A.

  Princeton University

  1982

Awards & honors

• many awards for excellence in teaching