Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging of the thorax

Journal Article · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.147.2.6836125· OSTI ID:5685030

Gamsu, G; Webb, W R; Sheldon, P; Kaufman, L; Crooks, L E; Birnberg, F A; Goodman, P; Hinchcliffe, W A; Hedgecock, M

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) images of the thorax were obtained in ten normal volunteers, nine patients with advanced bronchogenic carcinoma, and three patients with benign thoracic abnormalities. In normal volunteers, mediastinal and hilar structures were seen with equal frequency on NMR images and computed tomographic scans. The hila were especially well displayed on spin-echo images. Spin-echo images showed mediastinal invasion by tumor, vascular and bronchial compression and invasion, and hilar and mediastinal adenopathy. Tumor and benign abnormalities could be separated from mediastinal and hilar fat because of their longer T1 times. Lung masses and nodules as small as 1.5 cm could be seen on the spin-echo images. NMR imaging shows promise for assessment of benign and malignant mediastinal, hilar, and lung abnormalities.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 5685030
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 147:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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