Imaging techniques for the diagnosis of soft tissue tumors

The primary aim in soft tissue tumor imaging should be to reach a specific diagnosis or to narrow the differential diagnosis, and to help to decide whether biopsy, surgical intervention, or simple observation is required for further management. In addition to contributing toward diagnosis, imaging h...

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Published inReports in medical imaging Vol. 8; p. 63
Main Authors Afonso, Diana, Mascarenhas, Vasco
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Macclesfield Dove Medical Press Limited 01.01.2015
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Cancer
Cancer therapies
Contrast agents
CT imaging
Diagnosis
Diagnostic imaging
Ionizing radiation
Methods
Morphology
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:The primary aim in soft tissue tumor imaging should be to reach a specific diagnosis or to narrow the differential diagnosis, and to help to decide whether biopsy, surgical intervention, or simple observation is required for further management. In addition to contributing toward diagnosis, imaging has an important role in the staging of soft tissue malignancies and potentially in response assessment. This general review article highlights a rational diagnostic imaging approach to patients presenting with soft tissue tumors, emphasizing the fundamental principles inherent to soft tissue tumor imaging and diagnosis.
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ISSN:1179-1586
1179-1586
DOI:10.2147/RMI.S54490