Diagnostic Anatomic Imaging for Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Maximizing Strengths and Mitigating Weaknesses.


Journal

Journal of computer assisted tomography
ISSN: 1532-3145
Titre abrégé: J Comput Assist Tomogr
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 7703942

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
24 Apr 2024
Historique:
medline: 24 4 2024
pubmed: 24 4 2024
entrez: 24 4 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

Neuroendocrine neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of gastrointestinal and lung tumors. Their diverse clinical manifestations, variable locations, and heterogeneity present notable diagnostic challenges. This article delves into the imaging modalities vital for their detection and characterization. Computed tomography is essential for initial assessment and staging. At the same time, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is particularly adept for liver, pancreatic, osseous, and rectal imaging, offering superior soft tissue contrast. The article also highlights the limitations of these imaging techniques, such as MRI's inability to effectively evaluate the cortical bone and the questioned cost-effectiveness of computed tomography and MRI for detecting specific gastric lesions. By emphasizing the strengths and weaknesses of these imaging techniques, the review offers insights into optimizing their utilization for improved diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic management of neuroendocrine neoplasms.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38657156
doi: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000001615
pii: 00004728-990000000-00316
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

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Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Auteurs

Mina Hesami (M)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Michael Blake (M)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Mark A Anderson (MA)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Aoife Kilcoyne (A)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Zahra Najmi (Z)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Peter D Caravan (PD)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Ciprian Catana (C)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Cynthia Czawlytko (C)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Shadi Abdar Esfahani (S)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Avinash R Kambadakone (AR)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Anthony Samir (A)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Shaunagh McDermott (S)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Liran Domachevsky (L)

Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Stephan Ursprung (S)

Department of Radiology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.

Onofrio A Catalano (OA)

From the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

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