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CT scans are often used to diagnose [[leiomyosarcoma]]. It can confirm the location of the sarcoma and show the organs nearby. These are helpful for determining the stage of the cancer and in determining whether surgery is a good treatment option. CT scans can also be used to guide biopsy and a biopsy sample is usually removed and looked at under a microscope. | |||
==MRI== | == MRI == | ||
On MRI,Leiomyosarcomas commonly manifest as large infiltrating mass of heterogeneous hypo intensity on T1-weighted images,with irregular and ill-defined margins.On T2-weighted images,they usually show intermediate-to-high signal intensity, with central hyper intensity indicative of extensive necrosis.Hemorrhage is common and foci of calcification may be present. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
CT scans are often used to diagnose leiomyosarcoma. It can confirm the location of the sarcoma and show the organs nearby. These are helpful for determining the stage of the cancer and in determining whether surgery is a good treatment option. CT scans can also be used to guide biopsy and a biopsy sample is usually removed and looked at under a microscope.
MRI
On MRI,Leiomyosarcomas commonly manifest as large infiltrating mass of heterogeneous hypo intensity on T1-weighted images,with irregular and ill-defined margins.On T2-weighted images,they usually show intermediate-to-high signal intensity, with central hyper intensity indicative of extensive necrosis.Hemorrhage is common and foci of calcification may be present.
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