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Non-invasive Optical Imaging of the Lymphatic Vasculature of a Mouse
Published on: March 8, 2013
Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracic lymphatic system
Maria Luisa Mennini1, Carlo Catalano, Maurizio Del Monte
1Department of Radiological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, V.le Regina Elena 324, Roma 00161, Italy.
Abstract:
Several radiographic diagnostic techniques are currently available to assess the potential involvement of mediastinal lymph nodes in thoracic oncology. In particular, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have been repeatedly validated; these techniques allow adequate imaging with a reasonable accuracy. The morphologic information provided by these techniques is crucial to stage lung cancer and plan treatment. These techniques are also extremely useful to evaluate other disorders and differentiate malignancy from benign disease.
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