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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Both [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] and [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] may be used to diagnose [[cystic echinococcosis]]. [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] is usually preferred over [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] when diagnosing [[Echinococcosis|cystic echinococcosis]] since MRI gives better visualization of cystic areas within the [[Tissue (biology)|tissue]]. | |||
==MRI== | ==MRI== | ||
Both [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] and [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] may be used to diagnose [[cystic echinococcosis]]. [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] is usually preferred over [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] when diagnosing [[Echinococcosis|cystic echinococcosis]] since MRI gives better visualization of cystic areas within the [[Tissue (biology)|tissue]]. [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] is the best diagnostic technique to differentiate a [[parasitic]] lesion from more common [[hemangioma]]. | |||
*[[Cysts]] appear as low signal intensity with a possible isointense component on T2-weighted images. | *[[Cysts]] appear as low signal intensity with a possible isointense component on T2-weighted images. | ||
*Pathognomonic aspect of [[echinococcosis]] lesions resembling a honeycomb with a [[necrotic]] area is often demonstrated. | *Pathognomonic aspect of [[echinococcosis]] lesions resembling a honeycomb with a [[necrotic]] area is often demonstrated. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[3]
Overview
Both MRI and CT scan may be used to diagnose cystic echinococcosis. MRI is usually preferred over CT scan when diagnosing cystic echinococcosis since MRI gives better visualization of cystic areas within the tissue.
MRI
Both MRI and CT scan may be used to diagnose cystic echinococcosis. MRI is usually preferred over CT scan when diagnosing cystic echinococcosis since MRI gives better visualization of cystic areas within the tissue. MRI is the best diagnostic technique to differentiate a parasitic lesion from more common hemangioma.
- Cysts appear as low signal intensity with a possible isointense component on T2-weighted images.
- Pathognomonic aspect of echinococcosis lesions resembling a honeycomb with a necrotic area is often demonstrated.