The Application of Bone Marrow MR Imaging in Mornitoring Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- VernacularTitle:MRI在慢性粒细胞白血病病情监测中的应用
- Author:
Kun PENG
;
Jun WANG
;
Jinliang NIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
bone marrow;
MRI;
leukemia,chronic
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the value of bone marrow MR imaging in mornitoring chronic myeloid leukemia(CML).Methods 12 cases of CML underwent twice MR examination of pelvis and femur respectively at different time.MRI appearances were compared with the results of morphology and blood routine at the same time.The relation between MR findings and course was analysed.Results MR appearances of bone marrow were changed with the progression of disease.The condition of patients was improved in 2 cases and worse in 4 cases,the signal intensity of bone marrrow were increased and decreased respectively.The signal intensity of bone marrow showed no change in 6 patients whose condition kept stable.Conclusion The characteristics of MRI can reflect the progression of CML,it is of important value in mornitoring this disease.
