Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is primarily used in medical imaging
to visualize the structure and function of the body. It provides
detailed images of the body in any plane. MR has much greater soft
tissue contrast than computed tomography (CT) making it especially useful in neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and oncological imaging.
This is my journey through melanoma. In April 2005 a mole on my right shin changed and when removed the pathology indicated that it was melanoma so the plastic/re-constructive surgeon did a wide excision & flap operation along with most of the lymph nodes in the right groin even though they were alright he said he'd remove them just to be sure. Almost three years later in February 2008 my right leg swelled as if I had lymphomdema.
