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Imaging Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Tumors

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Orthopaedic Oncology

Part of the book series: Cancer Treatment and Research ((CTAR,volume 162))

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In this chapter, we review different imaging modalities, including radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and nuclear medicine scintigraphy, and their application to musculoskeletal neoplasm. Advantages and limitations of each modality are reviewed, and suggestions for imaging approach are provided.

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    Nicholas Morley & Imran Omar

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    Terrance D. Peabody

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    Samer Attar

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Morley, N., Omar, I. (2014). Imaging Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Tumors. In: Peabody, T., Attar, S. (eds) Orthopaedic Oncology. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 162. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07323-1_2

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