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Oncological imaging of the abdomen and pelvis: Spectrum of trends and advances
Khaled M Elsayes, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
Author contributions: Elsayes KM wrote, reviewed and designed the editorial, as well as other contributing articles.
Correspondence to: Khaled M Elsayes, MD, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, United States. kmelsayes@mdanderson.org
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Received: June 11, 2012
Revised: January 20, 2013
Accepted: January 31, 2013
Published online: March 28, 2013
Revised: January 20, 2013
Accepted: January 31, 2013
Published online: March 28, 2013
Abstract
Advancements in medical imaging have brought about unprecedented changes in the assessment, management and post-treatment follow-up of cancer. Sonography, positron emission tomography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are the primary tools being developed for oncological imaging. Advancements in these modalities, the introduction of new imaging and treatment techniques, as well as recent management of tumors, have led to continuous changes in diagnosis and treatment. Herein, we discuss the wide spectrum of imaging trends and advances.
Keywords: Oncology, Imaging, Sonography, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging