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MR-Tomographie bei Hodenprozessen
Manfred ThelenJust MP. GrebeS. MelchiorR. A. BürgerR. HohenfellnerK.-f. Kreitnersubject
endocrine systemmedicine.medical_specialtyContrast enhancementmedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectMagnetic resonance imagingmedicine.diseaseTunica albuginea (ovaries)ParenchymamedicineContrast (vision)OrchitisRadiology Nuclear Medicine and imagingRadiologyTomographyT2 weightedbusinessmedia_commondescription
The value of T1-weighted sequences after intravenous administration of Gd-DTPA and of T2-weighted sequences was compared in 43 patients suspected of having scrotal abnormalities. T2-weighted sequences gave better demonstration of the tunica albuginea and better contrast between tumor and parenchyma. The two techniques were equally sensitive for demonstrating testicular tumors but orchitis was better demonstrated on the contrast enhanced sequences. Motion artifacts were less marked in the T1-weighted sequences with contrast enhancement. In selected cases, contrast enhancement may be a valuable addition to native protocols. Our experience has indicated that MRI provides specific findings in cases of orchitis which are clinically atypical; this facilitates the decision to conservative treatment and prevents unnecessary exploration of the testes.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-01 | RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren |