Ces radiol. 2012, 66(4):410-419

Diagnostic imaging of the soft tissue tumors using magnetic resonanceReview article

Hynek Mírka1, Jiří Ferda1, Jan Kastner1, Boris Kreuzberg1, Tomáš Pavelka2, Michal Michal3
1 Klinika zobrazovacích metod LF UK a FN, Plzeň
2 Klinika ortopedie a traumatologie pohybového ústrojí LF UK a FN, Plzeň
3 Šiklův ústav patologie LF UK a FN, Plzeň

Soft tissue tumors are large and heterogenous group of diseases requiring multimodality diagnostic approach. Magnetic resonance is, thanks to its high sensitivity and contrast resolution, the most effective method for their detection and local staging. Its possibilities in determining the histological type of tumor and in the decision whether the lesion is benign or malignant are quite limited. For this reason it MRI must be, with few exceptions, combined with histological examination, which is also necessary for complete staging. This article deals with MRI examination technique and the use of this method for staging and differential diagnosis. The possibilities of other imaging modalities are also briefly mentioned.

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging, soft tissue tumors, classicifation, differential diagnosis, staging
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Práce podpořena Programem rozvoje Univerzity Karlovy (projekt číslo P36).

Accepted: August 15, 2012; Published: December 1, 2012  Show citation

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Mírka H, Ferda J, Kastner J, Kreuzberg B, Pavelka T, Michal M. Diagnostic imaging of the soft tissue tumors using magnetic resonance. Ces radiol. 2012;66(4):410-419.
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