title: Diagnostic investigations in cancer pain.
abstract: Defining the specific cause of pain in patients with cancer often has substantial therapeutic and prognostic implications. This process often requires the use of specific diagnostic investigations. Here we critically review the diagnostic investigations used in the evaluation of common pain problems in patients with cancer. Familiarity with this information facilitates the development of efficient and rational diagnostic strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. cherny@cc.huji.ac.il
authors.forename: N I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Cherny
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hiller
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging