Various Tumor-Mimicking Lesions in the Musculoskeletal System: Causes and Diagnostic Approach
Korean Journal of Radiology
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: 220-231, 2011.
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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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Asunto principal:
Examen Físico
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Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos
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Neoplasias Óseas
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Diagnóstico por Imagen
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Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas
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Neoplasias de los Músculos
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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