Various Tumor-Mimicking Lesions in the Musculoskeletal System: Causes and Diagnostic Approach
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 220-231, 2011.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-73323
ABSTRACT
Tumor-mimicking lesions in the musculoskeletal system can be defined as lesions mistaken as tumors due to the presence of palpation upon physical examination or a tumor-like appearance upon radiological examination. Moreover, tumor-mimicking lesions show diverse etiologies and anatomic locations. We illustrated the various tumor-mimicking lesions involving bone and soft tissue. In this review, the tumor-mimicking lesions were classified into those based on clinical examination and those based on radiological examination in musculoskeletal radiology. Awareness of the various causes of tumor-mimicking lesions, correctly obtaining clinical information, and the proper selection of imaging modality are important for the differentiation of tumor-mimicking lesions from true neoplasms.
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Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Soft Tissue Neoplasms
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Bone Neoplasms
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Musculoskeletal Diseases
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Muscle Neoplasms
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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