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[MR imaging of splenic masses]
K Itabashi1, A Kohno, C Hayano
1Department of Radiology, Tokyo Women's Medical College.
Rinsho Hoshasen. Clinical Radiography
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging can detect spleen lesions by differences in signal intensity, contrary to previous reports. However, malignant spleen tumors were less visible than benign lesions on MR images.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Background:
- Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has limitations in detecting focal splenic lesions due to similar relaxation times between tumors and normal spleen tissue.
- Previous studies suggested MR imaging is often unsuccessful for spleen lesion detection.