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Dynamic MR imaging in the head and neck.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8234709     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To determine the utility of dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in evaluation of head and neck lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dynamic MR imaging was performed in 79 head and neck lesions. Five types of time versus signal intensity curves were obtained: type A, curve peaks 0-30 seconds after administration of contrast material; type B, curve peaks at 30-60 seconds; type C, curve peaks at 60-210 seconds; type D, gradual upward slope; and type E, flat. RESULTS: Use of dynamic imaging did not improve the sensitivity of nondynamic imaging for malignancy. Although malignancies had type B, C, or D curves, 39 (68%) of 57 benign lesions had the same patterns. Lesions with type A or E curves and lesions with type D curves and with marked hyperintensity on T2-weighted images were all benign. CONCLUSION: Although use of dynamic MR imaging contributes little in predicting malignancy in head and neck lesions, it can limit the differential diagnosis and has potential in predicting vascularity and recurrence.
Authors:
S Takashima; Y Noguchi; T Okumura; H Aruga; T Kobayashi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  189     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1993 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-12-17     Completed Date:  1993-12-17     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  813-21     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Osaka Teishin Hospital, Japan.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Contrast Media
Drug Combinations
Female
Gadolinium / diagnostic use
Gadolinium DTPA
Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  epidemiology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Male
Meglumine / diagnostic use
Middle Aged
Organometallic Compounds / diagnostic use
Pentetic Acid / analogs & derivatives,  diagnostic use
Predictive Value of Tests
Salivary Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  epidemiology
Sensitivity and Specificity
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media; 0/Drug Combinations; 0/Organometallic Compounds; 6284-40-8/Meglumine; 67-43-6/Pentetic Acid; 7440-54-2/Gadolinium; 80529-93-7/Gadolinium DTPA
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Radiology. 1993 Dec;189(3):659-60   [PMID:  8234685 ]

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