High-resolution MRI of basal cell carcinomas of the face using a microscopy coil.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this article is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of high-resolution MRI using a microscopy surface coil to stage basal cell carcinomas of the face.


CONCLUSIONS
High-resolution MRI using a microscopy surface coil is a promising method to determine the extension of basaliomas of the facial region and to exclude infiltration of bone by the tumor.
Gufler
Hubert
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Radiology Center, University of Giessen, Klinikstrasse 36, Giessen 35385, Germany. h.gufler@ccb.de
Franke
Folker E
FE
Rau
Wigbert S
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology