Research progresses of imaging examinations on staging and typing of thymic epithelial tumors
10.13929/j.1003-3289.201902142
- Author:
Qing ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou Second Clinical School, Lanzhou University Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging of Gansu Province
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diagnostic imaging;
Epithelial tumor;
Neoplasm staging;
Thymic neoplasms
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology
2019;35(8):1256-1259
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) are the most common tumors in the anterior mediastinum, and the staging system and histological classification are complex. CT is the most important imaging examination for TETs. MRI has a certain value in the diagnosis of TETs. PET/CT in classification of TETs is progressing rapidly, but the results are controversial. The research progresses of imaging examinations on staging and typing of TETs were reviewed in this article.
