Use of computed tomography in diagnosis of soft-tissue tumors

Soft-tissue tumors can evade the usual diagnostic methods. In the case presented, computed tomography proved to be the best diagnostic tool in demonstrating a malignant extranodal lymphoma. Computed tomography is useful not only in detecting a tumor but also in determining its extent. This aids the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Mayo Clinic proceedings 1979-08, Vol.54 (8), p.547-550
Hauptverfasser:	Hayes, D L, McLeod, R A, Wiltsie, J C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdominal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Humans Inguinal Canal Lymphoma - diagnostic imaging Male Middle Aged Soft Tissue Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	Soft-tissue tumors can evade the usual diagnostic methods. In the case presented, computed tomography proved to be the best diagnostic tool in demonstrating a malignant extranodal lymphoma. Computed tomography is useful not only in detecting a tumor but also in determining its extent. This aids the surgeon in selecting and conducting the most appropriate operation.
ISSN:	0025-6196