Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung MRI

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Trusha Tank, M.D.[2]

Overview

On MRI, there are no specific findings of Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung. MRI may be done for the pleural effusion assessment, guidance for thoracentesis, and guidance for biopsy of peripheral lung or mediastinal mass.