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01-07-2013 | Review Article

The role of MRI in image-guided needle biopsy of focal bone and soft tissue neoplasms

Authors: M. M. Y. Khoo, A. Saifuddin

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 7/2013

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a critical role in the management pathway of both soft tissue and bone neoplasms, from diagnosis through to post-treatment follow-up. There are a wide range of surgical, oncological, and combined treatment regimes but these rely on accurate histopathological diagnosis. This article reviews the role of MRI in the planning of image-guided needle biopsy for suspected soft tissue and bone tumors.

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Title: The role of MRI in image-guided needle biopsy of focal bone and soft tissue neoplasms
Authors: M. M. Y. Khoo
A. Saifuddin
Publication date: 01-07-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 7/2013
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-013-1630-7

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