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Liver-specific agents for contrast-enhanced MRI: role in oncological imaging

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: Liver-specific magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents are increasingly used in evaluation of the liver. They are effective in detection and morphological characterization of lesions, and can be useful for evaluation of biliary tree anatomy and liver function. The typical appearances and imaging pitfalls of various tumours at MR imaging performed with these agents can be understood by the interplay of pharmacokinetics of these contrast agents and transporter expression of the tumour. This review focuses on the applications of these agents in oncological imaging.

Source: Cancer Imaging

DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2013.0050

Authors: Yee Liang Thian, Angela M. Riddell, Dow-Mu Koh

Institutions: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Marsden Hospital, National University Hospital, National University Health System

Language: English

Topic: MRI in cancer diagnosis

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Cancer Research UK