The use of magnetic resonance imaging in oncology

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is nowadays increasingly used and widely applied also in oncology patients. The recent advances in MRI technology, resulted in both increased sensitivity of this technique in diagnosing neoplastic lesions and broadening of its applications in this group of patients. This article presents utilization of MRI in diagnosis of neoplasms, with particular emphasis on new techniques introduced in recent years.