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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Published on: June 11, 2019
Imaging myocardial carcinoid with T2-STIR CMR
William A Schiavone1, Christopher Baker, Sanjay K Prasad
1Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK. waschiavone@geisinger.edu
Summary
This study shows how T2-STIR cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging detected carcinoid tumor spread to the heart and liver. This imaging technique is valuable for identifying metastases in patients with ileal carcinoid tumors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Carcinoid tumors, particularly ileal carcinoid, can metastasize to distant organs.
- Cardiac and hepatic involvement are potential complications of carcinoid syndrome.
- Early detection of metastases is crucial for patient management.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old woman with a biopsy-proven ileal carcinoid tumor presented with an abnormal echocardiogram.
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging using T2-STIR sequences was employed for further evaluation.
Findings:
- T2-STIR cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging successfully identified carcinoid tumor metastases to both the heart and liver.
- The imaging findings correlated with the clinical suspicion raised by the abnormal echocardiogram.
Implications:
- T2-STIR cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging is a sensitive tool for detecting carcinoid tumor metastases in the heart and liver.
- This imaging modality can aid in the staging and treatment planning for patients with carcinoid tumors.
- Further research may explore the role of this technique in routine surveillance for carcinoid tumor spread.
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