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Retroperitoneal adenopathy

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MRI of the Body

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Because of its high natural soft tissue contrast and its multidimensional capability, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may play an important role in the exploration of the retroperitoneum, and more specifically of lymph node pathology.

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Lavayssière, R., Cabée, A.E., Parienty, R.A. (1989). Retroperitoneal adenopathy. In: Vanel, D., et al. MRI of the Body. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87556-4_16

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