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- High-resolution MR imaging using a microscopy coil is an effective method for assessing skin lesions by providing detailed images of dermal structure.
- This technique helps in accurately identifying the deep margins of skin tumors, which is crucial for planning surgeries, especially Mohs micrographic surgery for complex facial tumors.
- Basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, often appears on the face, making it important to use microscopy-coil MR imaging to guide surgeons in achieving optimal results while maintaining the patient's appearance.
Article Abstract
High-resolution magnetic resonance (MR) imaging performed with a microscopy coil is a robust radiologic tool for the evaluation of skin lesions. Microscopy-coil MR imaging uses a small surface coil and a 1.5-T or higher MR imaging system. Simple T1- and T2-weighted imaging protocols can be implemented to yield high-quality, high-spatial-resolution images that provide an excellent depiction of dermal anatomy. The primary application of microscopy-coil MR imaging is to delineate the deep margins of skin tumors, thereby providing a preoperative road map for dermatologic surgeons. This information is particularly useful for surgeons who perform Mohs micrographic surgery and in cases of nasofacial neoplasms, where the underlying anatomy is complex. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common nonmelanocytic skin tumor and has a predilection to manifest on the face, where it can be challenging to achieve complete surgical excision while preserving the cosmetic dignity of the patient. Microscopy-coil MR imaging provides dermatologic surgeons with valuable preoperative anatomic information that is not available at conventional clinical examination.
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