In:
Journal of Clinical Imaging Science, Scientific Scholar, Vol. 8 ( 2018-03-12), p. 10-
Abstract:
Mediastinal and paracardiac lesions are usually first diagnosed on a chest radiograph or echocardiogram. Often, a computed tomography is obtained to further delineate these lesions. CT may be suboptimal for evaluation of enhancement characteristics and direct extension into the adjacent mediastinal structures. With its intrinsic superior soft-tissue characterization, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can better delineate these lesions, their internal tissue characteristics, and identify adhesion/invasion into adjacent structures. This pictorial essay provides a brief synopsis of the key MRI sequences and their utility in further characterizing mediastinal and paracardiac lesions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2156-7514
DOI:
10.4103/jcis.JCIS_63_17
Language:
English
Publisher:
Scientific Scholar
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2601233-9
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