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How to update esophageal masses imaging using literature review (MRI and CT features).

Authors :
Qu, Jinrong
Wang, Zhaoqi
Zhang, Hongkai
Lu, Yanan
Jia, Zhengyan
Lu, Shuang
Zhao, Keke
Chu, Funing
Bai, Bingmei
Zheng, Yan
Xia, Qingxin
Li, Xu
Wang, Shaoyu
Kamel, Ihab R.
Source :
Insights into Imaging. 7/6/2024, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p1-12. 12p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

MRI offers new opportunities for detailed visualization of the different layers of the esophageal wall, as well as early detection and accurate characterization of esophageal lesions. Staging of esophageal tumors including extramural extent of disease, and status of the adjacent organ can also be performed by MRI with higher accuracy compared to other imaging modalities including CT and esophageal endoscopy. Although MDCT appears to be the primary imaging modality that is indicated for preoperative staging of esophageal cancer to assess tumor resectability, MDCT is considered less accurate in T staging. This review aims to update radiologists about emerging imaging techniques and the imaging features of various esophageal masses, emphasizing the imaging features that differentiate between esophageal masses, demonstrating the critical role of MRI in esophageal masses. Critical relevance statement: MRI features may help differentiate mucosal high-grade neoplasia from early invasive squamous cell cancer of the esophagus, also esophageal GISTs from leiomyomas, and esophageal malignant melanoma has typical MR features. Key Points: MRI can accurately visualize different layers of the esophagus potentially has a role in T staging. MR may accurately delineate esophageal fistulae, especially small mediastinal fistulae. MRI features of various esophageal masses are helpful in the differentiation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18694101
Volume :
15
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Insights into Imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178805556
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-024-01754-0