Imaging Assessment of Cutaneous Tumors

Luciana Carmen Zattar; Isabela dos Santos Alves; Marcelo Araújo Queiroz; Antônio Sérgio Zafred Marcelino

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-29277-4_12

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Imaging Assessment of Cutaneous Tumors

Luciana Carmen Zattar, Isabela dos Santos Alves, Marcelo Araújo Queiroz and Antônio Sérgio Zafred Marcelino

Oncodermatology, pp.247-284

Springer International Publishing

2023

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-29277-4_12

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Abstract

Thanks to recent advances in imaging technology, now we have noninvasive radiological imaging modalities approaches for skin malignancies. These methods help in detecting, diagnosing, and even treating skin cancer. Imaging tools can help in pretreatment assessment, with primary lesion evaluation and staging, helping in therapeutic or surgical planning. Also the postoperative assessment can be done, evaluating therapeutic responses and reminiscent or recurrent lesions and for surveillance. Although the majority of skin tumors can be treated without additional information provided by imaging studies, large or aggressive high-risk cancers or those that compromise relevant anatomic structures necessitate additional information to optimize management. Different imaging modalities address specific clinical questions. The imaging evaluation should be tailored to specific clinical questions, with an understanding of the strengths and limitations of each modality. Discussion with your radiologist can optimize the imaging process, yield the best information, and promote patient safety. Careful consideration of the clinical context of imaging and of patient limitations will benefit patient care and optimize utilization of resources.

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Nuclear Medicine

High-frequency ultrasound

Noninvasive imaging

Skin cancer imaging

Skin imaging

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Title: Subtitle: Imaging Assessment of Cutaneous Tumors
Creators: Luciana Carmen Zattar
Isabela dos Santos Alves - Hospital Sírio-Libanês
Marcelo Araújo Queiroz - Hospital Sírio-Libanês
Antônio Sérgio Zafred Marcelino - Hospital Sírio-Libanês
Contributors: Cristina Martinez Zugaib Abdalla (Editor)
José Antonio Sanches (Editor)
Rodrigo Ramella Munhoz (Editor)
Francisco Aparecido Belfort (Editor)
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Oncodermatology, pp.247-284
Publisher: Springer International Publishing; Cham
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-29277-4_12
Number of pages: 38
Language: English
Date published: 2023
Academic Unit: Radiology
Record Identifier: 9984700436502771

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