Imaging of cardiac and paracardiac masses

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are important imaging modalities for the noninvasive characterization of cardiac and paracardiac masses. They are, in general, superior to other modalities (e.g., echocardiography) in their ability to delineate the exact location and the...

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Published inJournal of thoracic imaging Vol. 15; no. 4; p. 265
Main Authors Schvartzman, P R, White, R D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2000
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Heart Neoplasms - diagnosis
Heart Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Heart Neoplasms - secondary
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Thoracic Diseases - diagnosis
Thoracic Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are important imaging modalities for the noninvasive characterization of cardiac and paracardiac masses. They are, in general, superior to other modalities (e.g., echocardiography) in their ability to delineate the exact location and the extent of the lesion and to demonstrate the effects of the lesion on surrounding structures. MRI and CT may also be helpful in suggesting a specific diagnosis, because some tumors have rather characteristic locations and appearances. In addition, both modalities can be extremely helpful in both treatment planning and posttreatment follow-up because they are noninvasive, reproducible, and enable detection of residual or recurrent mass.
ISSN:0883-5993
DOI:10.1097/00005382-200010000-00006