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Cardiac masses: assessment by MR imaging.
J T Lund1, R L Ehman, P R Julsrud
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is effective for diagnosing cardiac tumors and paracardiac masses. This imaging technique significantly aids in clinical management and surgical planning for suspected heart masses.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Medical Diagnostics
- Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac tumors and paracardiac masses require accurate diagnostic evaluation.
- Echocardiography is a common initial imaging modality.
- The role of Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging in this context needs further assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of MR imaging for suspected cardiac tumors and paracardiac masses.
- To determine the impact of MR imaging on clinical management and surgical planning.
- To assess the accuracy of MR imaging in identifying and characterizing cardiac masses.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-one patients with suspected cardiac masses underwent ECG-gated MR imaging at 1.5 T or 0.15 T.
- Previous echocardiography results were available for 51 patients.
- Tissue diagnoses were obtained for comparison with MR findings.
Main Results:
- MR imaging identified masses in 82% of patients (50/61).
- Diagnostic information from MR imaging influenced management or surgical planning in 87% of patients (53/61).
- MR imaging excluded cardiac mass in 18% of patients (11/61).
Conclusions:
- MR imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and preoperative assessment of cardiac masses.
- The global view of cardiac anatomy provided by MR imaging is invaluable.
- MR imaging offers unique capabilities that enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient management.