| A review of diagnostic imaging in melanoma. | |
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PMID: 18694659 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The incidence of melanoma continues to rise, and is responsible for 50% of deaths related to skin cancer. Imaging plays a vital role in the diagnosis, assessment, treatment and follow-up of patients. Costs have risen dramatically over the last few years, largely due to increased use of newer technologies. This article examines the evidence for the use of radiological imaging in melanoma, in particular, ultrasound, computerised tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), positron emission tomography (PET) and combined CT/PET. Recommendations are made on the basis of comparison of costs of imaging methods. |
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Authors:
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A L Dancey; B S Mahon; S S Rayatt |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2008-08-10 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS Volume: 61 ISSN: 1878-0539 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-14 Completed Date: 2008-11-28 Revised Date: 2009-05-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101264239 Medline TA: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1275-83 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, City General Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke, England, UK. annedancey@yahoo.co.uk |
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Costs and Cost Analysis
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statistics & numerical data Diagnostic Imaging / economics, methods* Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods Melanoma / diagnosis*, secondary, ultrasonography Positron-Emission Tomography / methods Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*, ultrasonography Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods |
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