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Can magnetic resonance imaging replace conventional computerized tomography for follow-up of patients with testicular cancer? A systematic review

  • By

  • Jonas Busch

  • Stefanie Schmidt

  • Peter Albers

  • Julia Heinzelbecker

  • Sabine Kliesch

  • Julia Lackner

  • David Pfister

  • Christian Ruf

  • Christian Winter

  • Friedemann Zengerling

  • Dirk Beyersdorff

  • January 17, 2022

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    There is no standardized international consensus on follow-up schemes for patients with testicular cancer in full remission after curative therapy.

  • 2

    CT scans are traditionally preferred for follow-up due to high sensitivity, but they pose risks of radiation exposure and false-negative results.

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    MRI may serve as an alternative to CT, potentially reducing radiation exposure, but has limitations such as longer exam times and higher costs.

  • 4

    Recent updates in clinical practice guidelines suggest modifications favoring MRI over CT to minimize radiation-induced second cancers.

  • 5

    A systematic literature review was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of MRI compared to CT in the follow-up of testicular cancer patients.

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Can magnetic resonance imaging replace conventional computerized tomography for follow-up of patients with testicular cancer? A systematic review

  • by Jonas Busch, Stefanie Schmidt, Peter Albers, Julia Heinzelbecker, Sabine Kliesch, Julia Lackner, David Pfister, Christian Ruf, Christian Winter, Friedemann Zengerling, Dirk Beyersdorff

  • January 17, 2022

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