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Extramammary Paget's disease MRI
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Chest, abdomen, and pelvic MRI scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of EMPD. MRI is helpful for determining the stage of the cancer and is used to guide biopsy.
MRI
MRI
- MRI can confirm the exact location of the cancer and show the organs nearby, as well as lymph nodes and distant organs where the cancer might have spread.
- MRI is helpful for determining the stage of the cancer and in determining whether surgery is a good treatment option.
- MRI can also be used to guide biopsy.
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