ABSTRACT
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is rarely considered the initial imaging examination of choice in the evaluation of the pleura and diaphragm. However, current research provides evidence that MRI is a robust and safe alternative for assessing thoracic lesions. In particular, the array of MR techniques clinically available for the advanced characterization of thoracic lesions is continuously evolving. Moreover, the possibility to perform imaging studies without ionizing radiation exposure is attractive to clinicians dealing with young patients who may require short-term longitudinal examinations. Therefore, the number of potential clinical indications to perform chest MRI is recently increased, and MRI has become an excellent problem-solving tool for the assessment of pleural and diaphragmatic abnormalities.
