Rational approach of imaging procedures in diagnosing tumors of the abdomen with special regard of MRI

After introduction and using sonography and computed tomography over years magnetic resonance tomography is also being applied to clinical practice for various diseases. Considering the cost-benefit-risk new conceptions for the diagnostic strategy are necessary. With the presentation of the three supplementary and to some extent competitive cross sectional imaging procedures the diagnostic possibilities in space occupying processes of adrenals, kidneys, liver, and pancreas are discussed. (author)