Preliminary Diagnosis: MALToma
I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis?
CT imaging with and without contrast
II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosis of MALToma.
Advantages
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Relatively fast imaging modality.
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CT imaging with contrast is the gold standard imaging modality in detecting and characterizing mucosal associated lymphomatous growth
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May be useful in guiding percutaneous biopsy and guiding treatment and therapy
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Offers exquisite detail of the surrounding osseous structures
Disadvantages
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Exposes patients to ionizing radiation
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Less sensitive and specific in characterizing the surrounding soft tissues
III. What are the contraindications for the first-line imaging technique?
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Contraindicated in pregnant patients
IV. What alternative imaging techniques are available?
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No specific alternative imaging techniques exist.
V. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the alternative techniques for diagnosis of MALToma.
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Not applicable
VI. What are the contraindications for the alternative imaging techniques?
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Not applicable
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