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An update in musculoskeletal tumors: from quantitative imaging to radiomics

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In the last two decades, relevant progress has been made in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal tumors due to the development of new imaging tools, such as diffusion-weighted imaging, diffusion kurtosis imaging, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and diffusion tensor imaging. Another important role has been played by the development of artificial intelligence software based on complex algorithms, which employ computing power in the detection of specific tumor types. The aim of this article is to report the most advanced imaging techniques focusing on their advantages in clinical practice.

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    Vito Chianca, Gabriele Vincenzo, Stefania Rizzo & Filippo Del Grande

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Chianca, V., Albano, D., Messina, C. et al. An update in musculoskeletal tumors: from quantitative imaging to radiomics. Radiol med 126, 1095–1105 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11547-021-01368-2

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