Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the staging of gastrointestinal neoplasms.
A concise review is presented of the current applications and techniques of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the field of diagnostic imaging of oncologic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, with a summary of the diagnostic possibilities of MRI in the various types of tumor pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. We conclude with a review of the specific situations in which MRI presents distinct advantages over other diagnostic imaging methods (such as computed tomography and ultrasound).
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Department of Radiology, Ospedale Cottolengo, Turin, Italy. nonesuch@ciaoweb.it
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D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003287:Contrast Media