Leonardo P. Marcal, M.D.
Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Leonardo P. Marcal
Dr. Leonardo P. Marcal earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Espirito Santo School of Medicine in Vitoria, Brazil in 1997 after which he began his clinical residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI which he completed in June, 2003. In July, 2003 he began a fellowship in Body Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and in 2006 he joined the Department of Radiology of MD Anderson Cancer as an Assistant Professor.
Dr. Marcal has been Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology since 2003 and holds active medical licenses in Michigan and Texas. He is a member of several professional organizations, such as the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU), among others.
Dr. Marcal is a productive author with 31 peer-reviewed articles, 1 invited article, 6 book chapters and 24 abstracts to his credit.
In September 2012, he was promoted to Associate Professor.
Dr. Marcal was promoted to Professor in September 2021.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Co-Director of General Ultrasound, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Board Certifications
| 2003 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Co-Director of General Ultrasound, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present
Ultrasound Consultant, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - Present
Consultant, Cancer Network, São Paulo, 2013 - 2017
Member, Body Imaging Small Bowel Research Group, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Houston, TX, 2011 - Present
Member, Body Imaging Pancreas Research Group, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Houston, TX, 2011 - Present
Member, MRI Clinical Utility Committee, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2012
Radiologist, Multiscan Imagem e Diagnostico, Vitoria, 2004 - 2006
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, CT/QA Operations Committee, 2018 - Present
Member, Diagnostic Imaging Promotion & Tenure Committee, 2013 - Present
Member, Body Imaging Quality Assurance Committee (Peer Review), Department of Diagnostic Radiology, 2008 - Present
Honors & Awards
| Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Certificate of Merit, Role of the high-resolution MRI, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Certificate of Merit, High-resolution MR imaging of cervical cancer, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Certificate of Merit, Education Exhibit, The role of intra-operative ultrasound in oncologic therapy, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Certificate of Merit, Education Exhibit, Pre-operative imaging of hilar cholangiocarcinoma: what the surgeon wants to know, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Certificate of Merit, Educational Exhibit, Hereditary and sporadic pancreatic adenocarcinoma: 2018 genetics and imaging update, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Recommended Poster - EE-168 - The rich diversity of SMARCB1-deficient tumors: The seminal role of SMARCB1/INI 1 tumor suppressor gene in the pathogenesis of unique malignant rhabdoid tumors, European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology | |
| Poster prize: Machine learning and artificial intelligence in oncologic imaging: Potential barriers and solutions, abdominal imager's perspective, International Cancer Imaging Society | |
| Identified for Radiographics - RSNA, Radiological Society of North America | |
| Distinguished Reviewer, Abdominal Radiology | |
| Diagnostic Radiology Citizenship Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | |
| Certificate of Merit, Poster Presentation, Educational - Revisiting response assessment of colorectal liver metastases: lessons learned and opportunities for improvement, European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology |
Selected Publications
Book Chapters
- Marcal LP, Chuang HH, Tran Cao HS, Halperin DM. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. In: Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 2nd. Elsevier, 197-217, 2022.
- Marcal LP, Yedururi S, Le O, Chong W. Ultrasound of Testicular and Extratesticular lesions. In: Ultrasound: Core and Emerging Techniques and Concepts. None. ARRS, 168-176, 2021.
- Marcal LP, Nothaft M. Magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of female genital anomalies. In: Female genital tract congenital malformations. None. Springer London, 99-111, 2015.
- Ganesan K, Morani AC, Marcal LP, Bhosale PR, Elsayes KM. Cross-sectional imaging of the uterus. In: Cross-sectional imaging of the abdomen and pelvis - a practical algorithmic approach. 1. Springer-Verlag New York, 875-936, 2015.
- Ballester-Ortiz G, Marcal L, Viswanathan C, Szklaruk J. Computer tomography. In: Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 2nd. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 167-200, 2014.
- Szklaruk J, Javle M, Abdalla EK, Marcal L, Krishnan S. Cholangiocarcinoma. In: Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach. None. Elsevier, 121-151, 2012.
- Tamm EP, Balachandran A, Bhosale P, Marcal LP. MRI/MRCP of pancreatic cancer. In: Pancreatic Cancer. 1st Edition. Springer, 731-761, 2010.
- Marcal L, Szklaruk J, Viswanathan C. Computed tomography. In: Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer: Diagnosis and Therapy. None. Demos Medical Publishing, 141-166, 2008.
- Kang HC, Yedururi S, Cox VL, Marcal L. Computed tomography. In: Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 3rd. Springer, None.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2016. Imaging adnexal masses: a practical approach. Conference. Radiology Pros. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Imaging of endometriosis. Conference. Radiology Pros. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Imaging cervical cancer. Conference. Radiology-Pros. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Ultrasound in the New Millennium 2012: 3D Ultrasound: gynecologic applications. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2021. Revisiting response assessment of colorectal liver metastases: lesson learned and opportunities for improvement. Conference. 107th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2020. Fibroinflammatory disorders in the belly. Invited. Society of Abdominal Radiology. Maui, HI, US.
- 2019. Translocation sarcomas: Spectrum of unique neoplasms with EWSR1 and other gene rearrangements. Conference. Society of Abdominal Radiology. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2018. Hereditary and sporadic pancreatic adenocarcinoma: 2018 genetics and imaging update. Conference. 104th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2018. Updates in diagnosis, management and treatment of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. Conference. 104th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2017. A review of sonographic findings of sinusoidal obstruction syndrome and correlation with other cross-sectional modalities. Conference. Society of Abdominal Radiologists. Hollywood, FL, US.
- 2013. The role of intra-operative ultrasound in oncologic therapy. Conference. 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. Pre-operative imaging of hilar cholangiocarcinoma: what the surgeon wants to know. Conference. 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. MRI in intracavitary brachytherapy of the cervical cancer: what radiologists need to know. Conference. 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2012. High resolution multiplanar MR imaging for pretreatment staging of cervical and endometrial cancer. Conference. Society of Computed Body Tomography & Magnetic Resonance. Boston, MA, US.
- 2011. Analysis of free form radiology dictations for completeness and clarity for pancreatic cancer staging by evaluating against the RSNA CT oncology primary pancreas mass dictation template. Conference. 97th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Key findings in rectal cancer with emphasis on 3T MRI. Conference. 97th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. 3D Ultrasound in gynecology. Conference. 111th American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Large common and uncommon retroperitoneal masses: a radiological approach to correct diagnosis. Conference. 96th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2010. Applications of 3D ultrasound. Conference. 96th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2009. Pathways of spread of disease to the thorax: what the abdominal radiologist needs to know. Conference. 95th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2009. Extramural venous invasion by gastrointestinal malignancies: CT appearances. Conference. 95th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2008. Pathways of perineural and periarterial spread by pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Conference. 94th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2008. Ovarian cancer screening: unmasking the corpus luteum and other actors. Conference. 108th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2008. Multimodality imaging of metastases from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Conference. 108 Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2008. Imaging findings after whipples surgery. Conference. 108th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2008. MD imaging findings after pancreatic surgery. Conference. 108th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Washington, DC, US.
- 2007. Pancreas-peritoneal reflections, ligamentous connections, and pathways of disease spread. Conference. 93rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2007. Multimodality imaging of pancreatic metastases. Conference. 93rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2006. MR imaging of mullerian duct anomalies: a pictorial review. Conference. 92nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2006. MR imaging of deep pelvic endometriosis. Conference. 92nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2006. SLAP lesions I to IX. Conference. 92nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2006. MR imaging of complex injuries of the posterolateral corner of the knee. Conference. 92nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2004. MR imaging of uterine malignancy: a pictorial review. Conference. 104th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Miami Beach, FL, US.
- 2004. MRI of uterine malignancy: a pictorial review. Conference. 104th American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting. Miami, FL, US.
- 2004. Multislice CT and MRI of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: What the surgeon needs to know. Conference. 104th Annual Meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Miami, FL, US.
- 2002. Superior semicircular canal dehisence: important CT imaging findings in patients with sound and pressure induced vertigo. Conference. 88th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2002. Congenital lesions of the maxilla and nasal cavity: CT and MR imaging. Conference. 88th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2002. A practical approach to salivary gland pathology: a pictorial review. Conference. 88th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2002. Utility of multiplanar and 3D reconstructions in detection of focal aortic leaks. Conference. 88th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2000. Ultrafast MRI: the ninety second lumbar spine protocol. Conference. 86th Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Radiological Society of North America. Chicago, IL, US.
International Presentations
- 2022. Revisiting response assessment of colorectal liver metastases: lessons learned and opportunities for improvement. Conference. European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology. Lisbon, PT.
- 2019. Substaging metastatic disease from diver spectrum of non-neural solid tumors. Conference. International Cancer Imaging Society. Verona, IT.
- 2019. Symposium satellite standardization of examinations and reports (RECIST, RADS). Invited. VI Congresso Internacional de Diagnostico por Imagem do. San Paulo, BR.
- 2019. The rich diversity of SMARCB1-deficient tumors: the seminal role of SMARCB1/INI 1 tumor suppressor gene in the pathogenesis of unique malignant rhabdoid tumors. Conference. European Society Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology. Rome, IT.
- 2015. Pre-operative imaging of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Conference. European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology. Paris, FR.
- 2015. High resolution MR Imaging for the presurgical evaluation of low rectal tumors. Conference. European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology. Paris, FR.
- 2012. Imaging cholangiocarcinoma and metastatic liver disease. Invited. Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Nairobi, KE.
- 2012. Imaging esophageal cancer. Invited. Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Nairobi, KE.
- 2007. Tomografia multislice do colangiocarcinoma extrahepatico. Conference. Jornada Paulista de Radiologia JPR. Sao Paulo, BR.
- 2004. Use of quantitative dynamic contrast MR imaging to monitor musculoskeletal sarcomas: Correlation with F-18 FDG PET imaging. Conference. International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Annual Meeting. Kyoto, JP.
- 2002. Primary meningeal neoplasms: neuroimaging and pathologic correlation. Conference. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. Vancouver, CA.
- 2002. Pontine and extrapontine myelinolysis: the value of MR spectroscopy, MR perfusion, and diffusion imaging. Conference. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. Vancouver, CA.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified January 21, 2025