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Physiologic MR Imaging of Salivary Gland Tumors
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Summary
The goal of this study is to use advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques to help identify the difference between cancerous and non-cancerous salivary gland tumors for improving treatment strategies and to aid in the prediction of disease progression.
Official title: Physiologic MR Imaging in Distinguishing Benign From Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2020-08-25
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2025-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
MRI
You are being asked to complete one research MRI scan with and without contrast since your most recent clinical evaluation and/or prior imaging has shown the presence of a suspicious salivary gland tumor, prior to your scheduled upcoming surgery. MRI contrast agents act like a dye to make MRI pictures brighter and easier to read. During each MRI scan, you will have an intravenous line (IV line) placed. The IV line allows the contrast agent to be injected into your vein. If you have a history of renal disease you may be asked to complete a blood draw of approximately 2.5cc (½ teaspoon), for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) assessment for participation into the study.
Locations (1)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States