Imaging & Radiology · Multiple Systems · Medium
Gadolinium
Meaning: Paramagnetic contrast agent injected intravenously to enhance MRI images.
In practice: Enhancement with this agent is used to monitor tumour response to chemotherapy in osteosarcoma.
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