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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of cervico-facial tumors
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2256455     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) gives substantial advantages for the study of tumoral extension in the anatomically complex cervico-facial region. The multiplanar approach permits a better analysis of the anatomical relationships of the tumor, including relationships with the vascular structures, without the need for injecting a contrast medium. The method is able to accurately differentiate tissues and is very sensitive for detecting tumoral tissue. Lesions poorly visible with CT, with poor contrast enhancement or lying in a muscular environment, are well demonstrated. Some difficulties remain for obtaining from patient a complete immobility for a long examination. We think MRI gives a substantial benefit for the diagnostic work-up of cervico-facial tumours, and could be the first imaging technique in this area, particularly if further shortening of the examination time is gained with fast imaging methods and if availability of MRI installations is improved.
Authors:
M Lemort; P Haesendonck; G Andry; O Bittman; S Louryan; D Baleriaux
Publication Detail:
Type:  Corrected and Republished Article; English Abstract; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta stomatologica Belgica     Volume:  87     ISSN:  0001-7000     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Stomatol Belg     Publication Date:  1990 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-01-24     Completed Date:  1991-01-24     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0421026     Medline TA:  Acta Stomatol Belg     Country:  BELGIUM    
Other Details:
Languages:  fre     Pagination:  85-94     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Institut J. Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Vernacular Title:
Imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) des tumeurs cervico-faciales.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  pathology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Sensitivity and Specificity
Time Factors
Comments/Corrections
Corrected and Republished From:
Acta Stomatol Belg 1990 Mar;87(1):5-14

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