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Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Lymphoma, Education, Biopsy, Conventional radiography, MR, CT, Thorax, Haematologic, Abdomen
Authors:
V. Attard1, A. Giotas2, J. Muscat3; 1Nadur/MT, 2Msida/MT, 3Birkirkara /MT
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2014/C-2120
Conclusion
Current advances in the medical imaging field and availability of increasingly sensitive diagnostic methods has greatly advanced our ability to accurately diagnose,
stage and follow up patients with malignant lymphoma.
Computed tomography,
magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography have significantly assisted in the correct identification of lymphoma and have augmented or replaced less sensitive or less practical modalities such as plain radiography and lymphangiography.
This poster has reviewed a number of common and less common presentations of lymphoma,
so as to better diagnose and differentiate it from other benign or malignant conditions.
We therefore conclude that it is necessary to have a basic background in the presentation,
pathology and mode of progression of lymphoma.
Detailed knowledge of the radiological findings present in lymphoma and of conditions that lymphoma may mimic,
is vital for the appropriate diagnosis and management of all patients.