[Proton spin tomography in the evaluation of lung tumor invasiveness into the mediastinum].
The study of tumor extension and the diagnosis of invasion of the mediastinum are important features in the pre-operative staging of a lung tumor. MRI appears to be helpful. This paper gives a brief summary of the potentials and pitfalls of this technique.
Verschakelen
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Dienst Radiologie, Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven, Belgium.
Van Fraeyenhoven
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Marchal
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D010178:Pancoast Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
Kernspintomografie bij de evaluatie van ingroei in het mediastinum van longtumoren.