Imaging techniques for the diagnosis of soft tissue tumors

• Published in: Reports in medical imaging Vol. 8; p. 63
• Main Authors: Afonso, Diana, Mascarenhas, Vasco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...