Fat content quantification using dual-energy CT for differentiation of anterior mediastinal lesions from normal or hyperplastic thymus.
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DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2021.06.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Detection of fat content in thymic lesions is crucial to differentiate thymic hyperplasia from thymic tumors or other anterior mediastinal pathologies. PURPOSE To assess the feasibility of dual-energy CT (DECT) fat content quantification for… read more here.
Keywords: anterior mediastinal; fat fraction; thymus; mediastinal lesions ... See more keywords
Mediastinal lesions in children
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i12.2637
Abstract: The mediastinum is where thoracic lesions most frequently occur in young patients. The histological spectrum of diseases caused by the presence of several organs in the mediastinum is broad. Congenital lesions, infections, benign and malignant… read more here.
Keywords: mediastinal lesions; lesions children;
Diagnostic value and complication rate of ultrasound-guided transthoracic core needle biopsy in mediastinal lesions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231523
Abstract: Background Ultrasound-guided transthoracic core needle biopsy (US-TCNB) is a promising method for establishing the correct diagnosis of mediastinal masses. However, the existing studies in this area are scant and with small samples. Purpose To evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: guided transthoracic; biopsy; needle biopsy; mediastinal lesions ... See more keywords