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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Published on: June 11, 2019
Atrial masses on multidetector computed tomography
K H Mortensen1, D Gopalan, A Balan
1Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Incidental atrial filling defect on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is an important radiological finding, as irrespective of its nature, it may nevertheless be of considerable importance for correct diagnostic workup. MDCT is not the first-line imaging technique of choice for characterization of intra-atrial masses, but is a commonly performed examination and hence offers the opportunity to pick up hitherto unsuspected atrial lesions. This review highlights key CT imaging features that help to differentiate normal variants and artefacts from a true abnormality, distinguish benign from malignant intra-atrial tumours, and characterize non-neoplastic atrial masses.
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