Magnetic resonance imaging of soft-tissue tumors: Comparison with computed tomography

Weekes, Richard G.; Berquist, Thomas H.; McLeod, Richard A.; Zimmer, William D.

doi:10.1016/0730-725x(85)90398-4

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“…Since the earliest investigation of fatty tumors by MRI, these lesions have been confidently diagnosed from the presence of a homogeneous high signal mass on T1-weighted pulsing sequences, showing a signal intensity similar to that of subcutaneous fat [2,7,9]. It is not widely recognized, however, that the most common malignant fatty tumor, myxoid liposarcoma, demonstrates predominantly low signal on Tl-weighted pulsing sequences and high signal on T2-weighted pulsing sequences.…”

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Myxoid liposarcoma: magnetic resonance imaging appearances with clinical and histological correlation

et al. 1990

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Myxoid liposarcoma is the most common type of liposarcoma. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of this tumor were evaluated and correlated with its clinical and histological features in seven patients to determine under what circumstances the tumor should be considered in differential diagnosis and why its signal intensity differs from those of lipoma and lipoma-like (lipoblastic) liposarcoma. In all patients the tumor presented in a lower extremity (5 thigh, 2 calf) as a painless, slowly growing mass which had been present for several months to several years. MRI examination revealed the tumors to be encapsulated, noninfiltrating, and usually septated. On T1-weighted sequences five of seven lesions (71%) showed lacy, amorphous, or linear foci of high signal within a low signal mass. These foci are believed to represent fat within the tumor and distinguish it from several other benign and malignant masses. If an indolent mass in a lower extremity demonstrates a predominantly low signal with a few amorphous or linear high signal foci on T1-weighted sequences, one should consider the possibility of myxoid liposarcoma even if it appears benign by all other criteria. Histologic evaluation showed that myxoid liposarcomas contain less than 10% mature fat, which accounts for their low signal on T1-weighted sequences in contrast to the high signal of lipomas and lipoblastic liposarcomas.

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Myxoid liposarcoma: magnetic resonance imaging appearances with clinical and histological correlation

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“…It is therefore easier to detect soft tissue masses and delineate their extent [8]. CT, however, can still be useful for imaging soft tissues near the chest wall that are subject to motion artifact with MRI, and in cases where MRI is not an option, such as in those patients with certain pacemaker models, deep brain stimulators, metal or bullet fragments in the brain, or adjacent to other vital organs, cochlear implants, certain types of cerebral aneurysm clips, and some drug infusion devices.…”

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Clinical Evaluation and Management of Benign Soft Tissue Tumors of the Extremities

Erwteman

Balach

2014

Cancer Treatment and Research

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Benign lesions comprise a majority of soft tissue tumors. It has been estimated that their incidence outnumbers that of malignant tumors by a factor of at least 100 [1]. While history and physical examination can start the diagnostic process, imaging including the use of magnetic resonance imaging can be more helpful. Biopsy of these tumors is sometimes necessary and can be performed in a number of ways, often in conjunction with definitive treatment. Specific diagnostic and treatment strategies for a number of the more commonly encountered benign soft tissue tumors including lipomas, pigmented villonodular synovitis and hemangiomas are reviewed. An algorithm for the management of benign soft tissue tumors is discussed.

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“…Angiography characteristically reveals neovascularity at extraabdominal sites [9,10]. Of all imaging modalities, MRI best demonstrates demarcation between neoplastic and non-neoplastic tissues [11]. The signal intensity characteristics of desmoids are fairly consistent, with low Tl-signal intensity and high T2-signal intensity [ 12].…”

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Abscess formation in desmoid tumors of Gardner's syndrome and percutaneous drainage: A report of three cases

Maldjian

Mitty

Garten

et al. 1995

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol

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Magnetic resonance imaging of soft-tissue tumors: Comparison with computed tomography

Cited by 52 publications

References 7 publications

Myxoid liposarcoma: magnetic resonance imaging appearances with clinical and histological correlation

Myxoid liposarcoma: magnetic resonance imaging appearances with clinical and histological correlation

Clinical Evaluation and Management of Benign Soft Tissue Tumors of the Extremities

Abscess formation in desmoid tumors of Gardner's syndrome and percutaneous drainage: A report of three cases

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