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Multi-detector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging play a complementary role in the work-up of suspected cardiac masses to identify anatomic variants and pseudotumours.
CT and MRI play a complementary role in distinguishing cardiac pseudotumours and anatomic variants from true neoplasms, preventing inappropriate interventions.
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Recognition of pseudotumours on CT/MRI may avert inappropriate intervention; leaves open prospective validation of diagnostic impact.
Cardiac anatomic variants, vascular abnormalities and non-neoplastic mass lesions may be misinterpreted as tumours, potentially leading to inappropriate intervention. This article discusses the complementary role of multi-detector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the work-up of suspected masses. The cross-sectional imaging appearance of common or distinctive anatomic variants and pseudotumours, including 'don't touch' lesions, are reviewed.
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Rueff et al. (2012) conducted a review in Suspected cardiac masses. Multi-detector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated. Multi-detector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging play a complementary role in the work-up of suspected cardiac masses to identify anatomic variants and pseudotumours.
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