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ReviewJournal of the Korean Society of Radiology2026

[The Clinical Utility of Mediastinal MRI for Evaluating Anterior Mediastinal Masses].

Dong Hun Han, Kwang Kun Cho, Won Gi Jeong, Sang Yun Song, Yun-Hyeon Kim

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Review in Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Abstract

This study highlights the increasing use of mediastinal MRI in the evaluation of anterior mediastinal masses. MRI is superior to CT in its capacity to differentiate between cystic and non-cystic lesions, assess tissue components, and determine the direct invasion into adjacent structures. The high contrast-resolution and diverse sequences of MRI offer in-depth insights, facilitating precise diagnoses of anterior mediastinal masses and effective management strategies for anterior mediastinal cystic lesions. This minimizes the need for unwarranted surgeries and significantly enhances patient care outcomes.

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