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Imaging of non-glandular superficial metastases: A comparison of xeroradiography, ultrasonography and computed tomography

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Chinese Journal of Cancer Research

Abstract

Between January 1983 and July 1987, 1,622 cancer patients were evaluated to outline the possible applications and limits of various investigative techniques for evaluating metastases. Seventy-three cases with superficial metastases of the dermal-hypodermal (59) layers, of the muscles (11) and of other target organs (3) were included in the study.

Although non-glandular superficial metastases are a relatively rare occurrence, diagnostic imaging techniques are indicated for evaluating their extent and anatomical connections. Secondary neoplasms were studied using the imaging techniques of sonography, computed tomography and xeroradiography.

The diagnostic reliability of these three techniques was evaluated, taking into account their ability to determine the extent of metastases and of assessing malignancy.

Sonography is considered as a satisfactory screening technique, but CT is an even better tool for evaluating the extent and anatomical connections of such lesions. Xeroradiography has been made obsolete by the introduction of the other two techniques.

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  1. Institute of Radiology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy

    A. Cardinale, R. Lagalla & A. Guarino

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Cardinale, A., Lagalla, R. & Guarino, A. Imaging of non-glandular superficial metastases: A comparison of xeroradiography, ultrasonography and computed tomography. Chinese Journal of Cancer Research 1, 36–40 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02684816

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