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*[[Abdominal]] and [[pelvic]] [[MRI]] may be helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of [[urethral]] [[cancer]]. Findings on MRI suggestive of urethral cancer include: | *[[Abdominal]] and [[pelvic]] [[MRI]] may be helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of [[urethral]] [[cancer]]. Findings on MRI suggestive of urethral cancer include: | ||
** T1: | ** T1: Isointense compared to [[muscle]]<ref name="pmid28434064">{{cite journal |vauthors=Park JJ, Park BK |title=The utility of CT and MRI in detecting male urethral recurrence after radical cystectomy |journal=Abdom Radiol (NY) |volume=42 |issue=10 |pages=2521–2526 |date=October 2017 |pmid=28434064 |doi=10.1007/s00261-017-1159-7 |url=}}</ref> | ||
** T2: | ** T2: Slightly hyperintense compared to muscle | ||
** T1 weighted image with gadolinium contrast: demonstrates enhancement | ** T1 weighted image with [[gadolinium]] contrast: demonstrates enhancement | ||
**Detect superficial and multiple tumors | **Detect superficial and multiple tumors | ||
**Extra [[Urethral]] [[tumor]] extension | **Extra [[Urethral]] [[tumor]] extension | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Abdominal and pelvic MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of urethral cancer. MRI may be superior to CT scan to detect superficial and multiple tumors, extraurethral tumor extension, and surrounding organ invasion.
MRI
- Abdominal and pelvic MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of urethral cancer. Findings on MRI suggestive of urethral cancer include:
References
- ↑ Park JJ, Park BK (October 2017). "The utility of CT and MRI in detecting male urethral recurrence after radical cystectomy". Abdom Radiol (NY). 42 (10): 2521–2526. doi:10.1007/s00261-017-1159-7. PMID 28434064.