Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of malignant pleural mesothelioma: a comparative study of pharmacokinetic models and correlation with mRECIST criteria

Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of malignant pleural mesothelioma: a comparative study of pharmacokinetic models and correlation with mRECIST criteria

Abstract Background Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive thoracic malignancy that is difficult to cure. Dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI is a functional imaging technique used to analyze tumor microvascular properties and to monitor therapy response. Purpose of this study...

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Main Authors: Martina Vivoda Tomšič, Sotirios Bisdas, Viljem Kovač, Igor Serša, Katarina Šurlan Popovič
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Cancer Imaging
Subjects:
Biomarker
Magnetic resonance imaging
Mesothelioma
Perfusion
Response evaluation criteria in solid tumors
Prognosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40644-019-0189-5

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