[Proton spin tomography in the evaluation of lung tumor invasiveness into the mediastinum]

J Belge Radiol. 1990 Jan;73(1):1-5.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Pancoast Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Pancoast Syndrome / pathology