Pediatric Mediastinal Masses:: Role of MR Imaging as a Problem-Solving Tool.
Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am
; 27(2): 227-242, 2019 May.
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ABSTRACT
Computed tomography (CT) is the imaging modality of choice for evaluating mediastinal masses detected by radiography or clinical presentation. However, CT results can often be indeterminate. Thoracic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a noninvasive way to characterize mediastinal lesions, site of origin, and involvement of adjacent structures by providing higher soft tissue contrast than CT, with superior tissue characterization and higher diagnostic specificity. Thoracic MR imaging of mediastinal masses can increase diagnostic certainty, reduce the number of surgical interventions, and improve clinical decision making. In this review article, current imaging techniques and clinical applications of MR imaging as a problem-solving tool for assessing mediastinal masses in pediatric patients are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Tomada de Decisão Clínica
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Neoplasias do Mediastino
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
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En
Revista:
Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am
Assunto da revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos