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MRI can provide detailed imaging of the urinary bladder to characterize masses, including size, depth of invasion, and presence of enlarged lymph nodes.
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References:
- Tekes A, Kamel IR, Imam K, Chan TY, Schoenberg MP, Bluemke DA. MR imaging features of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2003; 180:771-777. PubMed link
- Beer A, Saar B, Zantl N, et al. MR cystography for bladder tumor detection. Eur Radiol 2004; 14:2311-2319. PubMed link
- Matsuki M, Inada Y, Tatsugami F, Tanikake M, Narabayashi I, Katsuoka Y. Diffusion-weighted MR imaging for urinary bladder carcinoma: initial results. Eur Radiol 2007; 17:201-204. PubMed link
- Verma S, Rajesh A, Prasad SR, et al. Urinary bladder cancer: role of MR imaging. Radiographics 2012; 32:371-387. PubMed link
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