title: MR imaging techniques for soft-tissue lesions.
abstract: MR imaging is the technique of choice for detection, characterization, and staging of soft-tissue neoplasms. MR examinations need to be tailored to each patient based upon the patient's size and anatomic region of interest so that optimal information is obtained. Technique is critical. Proper positioning to allow patient comfort and reduce motion artifacts is essential. Selection of the appropriate coils, image planes, and optimal pulse sequences to identify and determine the extent of lesions is critical for therapy planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Byers
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Berquist
mesh_terms: D016477:Artifacts; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D011187:Posture; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*