The Relationship between Imaging-Based Body Composition Analysis and the Systemic Inflammatory Response in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review

The Relationship between Imaging-Based Body Composition Analysis and the Systemic Inflammatory Response in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review

<i>Background</i><i> </i><i>and</i><i> </i><i>aim:</i><i> </i>Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Nutritional status (cachexia) and systemic inflammation play a significant role in predicting cancer outcome. Th...

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Main Authors: Tanvir Abbass, Ross D Dolan, Barry J Laird, Donald C McMillan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
body composition
computed tomography
dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
ultrasound
magnetic resonance imaging
systemic inflammation
cancer
cachexia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/9/1304

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