resonance imaging (MRI). Future imaging options include multislice CT scanners and positron emission tomography (PET)-CT fusion studies, which may be particularly helpful in distinguishing compression fractures from pathologic fractures. Biomarkers in Bone
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and MRI, enables preoperative assessments of depth of tumor penetration and the presence of local lymph nodal metastases. 78 The consensus of the panel is that a PET scan is not routinely indicated. Additional information regarding the extent of
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’s LCH is single or multisystem is unknown in the absence of staging. Therefore, whole-body PET/CT should be considered for patients with suspected multisystem disease. Abnormal brain MRI is often observed in LCH, even in the absence of neurologic
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-reducing mastectomies. 5 , 6 Additionally, risk-reducing surgeries have been shown to be the most cost-effective measures. Using costs, life-years (LY), and quality-adjusted life-years (QALY) as outcomes, a study that compared preventive surgery, chemoprevention, MRI
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. For instance, the use of MRI and MR cholangiopancreatography (MRI-MRCP) provides adequate information on what area of the liver requires drainage. 1 The aim of biliary stenting is to relieve jaundice, which in turn improves symptoms and quality of
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(eg, ultrasonography, CT, MRI), explained Dr. Pereira. A predictable zone of biologic change is present around the fibers, he added, with no unacceptable effects on surrounding tissues. Bown et al 7 performed a phase I study of mTH-PC-mediated PDT
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, radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy.” As documented on MRI, tumor responses were seen in all of the patients, and the mean time to tumor progression after PDT was 67 weeks. 2 “If you subtract out the blood–brain barrier breakdown, you still have cell
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SMM Customarily, skeletal surveys have been used to screen for bone lesions in patients with MGUS; however, plain radiographs consistently underperform compared with newer techniques such as low-dose whole-body CT or MRI. 38 – 40 In patients with MGUS
