Sentence examples for local extent from inspiring English sources

Therefore one of the first determinations to be made is whether the tumor is localized, its local extent, and also if there is evidence of intra- or extra-abdominal metastatic spread of tumor.

In the follow-up of colorectal carcinoma, or in suspected recurrence (e.g. detectable CEA level, residual or newly formed tissues), the clinically relevant questions to be answered include: where are the potentially malignant tissues localized, is a specific lesion malignant or not, and what is the local extent of a specific lesion?

The amount of cooling varies between hydrocarbon fields as it is dependent on the local extent of exhumation during basin uplift.

Slight changes of mean wind direction in other data samples result in the absence of the spectral peak, suggesting the very local extent of tip vortices.

A computational model for investigating the local extent and the through-the-thickness position of the damage induced by low velocity impacts on laminated composites is presented, which is based on a refined 3D zig-zag approach.

Two major types of iron-rich sedimentary rocks are recognized: (1) iron formation, or banded iron formation (BIF regionally extensive, locally thick sequences composed of alternating thin (millimetre to centimetre thick) layers of mainly crystalline-textured iron-rich minerals and chert and (2) ironstone noncherty, essentially clastic-textured, iron-rich minerals of local extent.

To evaluate the local extent of the tumour, before or perhaps also during/after preoperative treatment.

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging may be helpful in selected patients with potentially resectable disease to further examine the local extent of tumor.

Where available, conventional MRI is the preferred imaging modality for evaluating the local extent of cervical cancer due to its excellent soft tissue contrast [20, 21].

Capromab Pendetide imaging has not been shown to be reliable in determining the local extent of the primary tumor but new techniques involving co-registration of SPECT and CT images show promise in this regard.

RESULTS: In contrast to five previous staging systems, the T descriptors designated as T1, T2, T3, and T4, provide precise anatomic definitions of the local extent of the primary tumor.