Oncology
Magnetic resonance in lesions of the parotid gland

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Abstract

In a prospective study the relevance of magnetic resonance (MR) for the diagnoses of tumors of the parotid gland has been evaluated. Due to the excellent soft tissue contrast and also to the possibility of imaging in various planes and sections and to the high resolution achieved by surface coils, it was possible to visualize the lesions and the surrounding anatomy in great detail. MR combines the advantages of ultrasound and computed tomography and is indicated if a tumor cannot be defined sharply by using ultrasound or CT.

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