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MR imaging of benign and malignant pleural disease.

Authors :
Gill RR
Gerbaudo VH
Jacobson FL
Trotman-Dickenson B
Matsuoka S
Hunsaker A
Sugarbaker DJ
Hatabu H
Source :
Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America [Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am] 2008 May; Vol. 16 (2), pp. 319-39, x.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

MR imaging serves as a problem-solving tool in the diagnosis of inflammatory and infectious pleural diseases and primary and secondary pleural malignancies. Knowledge of MR imaging appearance of pleural diseases, including pleural effusions and empyema, benign and malignant pleural tumors, and especially mesothelioma, helps guide treatment decisions and surgical planning.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1064-9689
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18474335
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mric.2008.03.004