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Creze M, Ghaouche J, Missenard G, Lazure T, Cluzel G, Devilder M, Briand S, Soubeyrand M, Meyrignac O, Carlier RY, Court C, Bouthors C. Understanding a mass in the paraspinal region: an anatomical approach. Insights Imaging 2023; 14:128. [PMID: 37466751 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-023-01462-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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The paraspinal region encompasses all tissues around the spine. The regional anatomy is complex and includes the paraspinal muscles, spinal nerves, sympathetic chains, Batson's venous plexus and a rich arterial network. A wide variety of pathologies can occur in the paraspinal region, originating either from paraspinal soft tissues or the vertebral column. The most common paraspinal benign neoplasms include lipomas, fibroblastic tumours and benign peripheral nerve sheath tumours. Tumour-like masses such as haematomas, extramedullary haematopoiesis or abscesses should be considered in patients with suggestive medical histories. Malignant neoplasms are less frequent than benign processes and include liposarcomas and undifferentiated sarcomas. Secondary and primary spinal tumours may present as midline expansile soft tissue masses invading the adjacent paraspinal region. Knowledge of the anatomy of the paraspinal region is of major importance since it allows understanding of the complex locoregional tumour spread that can occur via many adipose corridors, haematogenous pathways and direct contact. Paraspinal tumours can extend into other anatomical regions, such as the retroperitoneum, pleura, posterior mediastinum, intercostal space or extradural neural axis compartment. Imaging plays a crucial role in formulating a hypothesis regarding the aetiology of the mass and tumour staging, which informs preoperative planning. Understanding the complex relationship between the different elements and the imaging features of common paraspinal masses is fundamental to achieving a correct diagnosis and adequate patient management. This review gives an overview of the anatomy of the paraspinal region and describes imaging features of the main tumours and tumour-like lesions that occur in the region.
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- Maud Creze
- Department of Radiology, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris- Saclay, DMU Smart Imaging, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
- BioMaps, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Kremlin-Bicêtre, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94270, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
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- Department of Radiology, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris- Saclay, DMU Smart Imaging, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris-Saclay, DMU de Chirurgie Traumatologie Orthopédique-Chirurgie Plastique- Reconstruction, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Pathology, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris-Saclay, DMU Smart Imaging, Bicêtre hospital, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Radiology, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris- Saclay, DMU Smart Imaging, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Radiology, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris- Saclay, DMU Smart Imaging, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris-Saclay, DMU de Chirurgie Traumatologie Orthopédique-Chirurgie Plastique- Reconstruction, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Radiology, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris- Saclay, DMU Smart Imaging, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- BioMaps, Université Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Kremlin-Bicêtre, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94270, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Radiology, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris- Saclay, DMU Smart Imaging, Garches Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris-Saclay, DMU de Chirurgie Traumatologie Orthopédique-Chirurgie Plastique- Reconstruction, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, GH Université Paris-Saclay, DMU de Chirurgie Traumatologie Orthopédique-Chirurgie Plastique- Reconstruction, Bicêtre Teaching Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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Rattan KN, Kalra V, Mangla A, Gupta A. Intermuscular Fibrolipoma of the Neck: A Rare Case Report. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:5927-5929. [PMID: 36742611 PMCID: PMC9895651 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-021-02552-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Lipomas are slow growing tumors rarely found in children. We report a very rare case of an intermuscular fibrolipoma found deep within the posterior triangle of the neck. A 3 year old child was brought with the complaints of right sided neck mass and an inability to fully turn his head for two months. Ultrasound and computed tomography of the neck suggested a diagnosis of intermuscular lipoma. The patient was successfully managed by complete surgical resection of the mass. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis as intermuscular fibrolipoma. Due to the rarity of the case, we are prompted to report it.
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- Kamal Nain Rattan
- Present Address: SPES Hospital, Sheila bypass road, Rohtak, Haryana India
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana India
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Hashimoto K, Nishimura S, Shinyashiki Y, Ito T, Akagi M. Characterizing inflammatory markers in highly aggressive soft tissue sarcomas. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30688. [PMID: 36181081 PMCID: PMC9524936 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The prognosis for soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) is poor, especially for highly aggressive STSs, and the details of prognostic factors are unknown. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic factors for STSs in hematologic inflammatory markers. We included 22 patients with STSs treated at our institution. The STSs were histologically classified as follows: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, 7 cases; myxofibrosarcoma, 6 cases; and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, 2 cases. The average patient age was 72.06 years. The numbers of patients who underwent each procedure were as follows: wide resection, 7; wide resection and flap, 2; marginal resection, 2; wide resection and radiation, 1; additional wide resection with flap, 1; wide resection and skin graft, 1; and radiotherapy only, 1. The median follow-up period was 26 months (3-92 months). The outcomes were as follows: continuous disease free, 6 cases; no evidence of disease, 6 cases; alive with disease, 1 case; and died of disease, 2 cases. Pretreatment blood examinations for C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin levels; neutrophil, lymphocyte, and white blood cell (WBC) counts; and neutrophil/lymphocyte (N/L) ratio were investigated and correlated with tumor size, tissue grade, and maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax). CRP level and neutrophil and WBC counts were positively correlated with tissue grade and SUVmax. N/L ratio was positively correlated with tumor size and SUVmax. CRP level, WBC and neutrophil counts, and N/L ratio may be poor prognostic factors for highly aggressive STSs.
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- Kazuhiko Hashimoto
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kushimoto Municipal Hospital, Higashimuro-Gun, Wakayama, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sayama City, Osaka, Japan
- *Correspondence: Kazuhiko Hashimoto, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sayama City, Osaka 589-8511, Japan (e-mail: )
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sayama City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kushimoto Municipal Hospital, Higashimuro-Gun, Wakayama, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sayama City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sayama City, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka-Sayama City, Osaka, Japan
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Shafqat A, Shafqat S, Ahmed TM, Arabi TZ, Sabbah BN, Khan JA, Alfehaid WK, Islam SS. A Rare Presentation of a True Intra-articular Lipoma: A Case Report and Review of Imaging Findings. Cureus 2022; 14:e25094. [PMID: 35733477 PMCID: PMC9204292 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This report describes the unique case of an intra-articular lipoma in a 34-year-old male. The patient presented with a history of chronic knee pain associated with an intermittent sensation of the knee giving way. Physical examination and initial radiographic imaging were unremarkable. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a 9.2 x 6.7 mm ovoid mass posterior to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) exhibiting hyperintense signals on T1-weighted images and intermediate-to-high intensity signals on T2. On subsequent proton density fat suppression sequences, the mass demonstrated homogenous signal suppression and was confirmed as being a lipoma. To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second reported case of an intra-articular lipoma arising posterior to the PCL. Intra-articular lipomas, albeit rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis for chronic knee pain with associated joint motion abnormalities. MRI remains the gold standard in imaging intra-articular soft tissue pathology and should be the study of choice in differentiating intra-articular lipomas from similar conditions such as pigmented villonodular synovitis and lipoma arborescens.
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Yue Z, Wang X, Yu T, Shang S, Liu G, Jing W, Yang H, Luo Y, Jiang X. Multi-parametric MRI-based radiomics for the diagnosis of malignant soft-tissue tumor. Magn Reson Imaging 2022; 91:91-99. [PMID: 35525523 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2022.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To develop and validate a multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging-based radiomics nomogram for differentiating malignant and benign soft-tissue tumors. METHODS A total of 91 patients with pathologically confirmed soft-tissue tumors were enrolled between January 2017 and October 2020. Forty-eight patients were consecutively enrolled between November 2020 and March 2022, as a time-independent cohort. All patients underwent contrast-enhanced T1-weighted and T2-weighted fat-suppression magnetic resonance scans at 3.0 T. Radiomics features were extracted and selected from the two modalities to develop the radiomics signature. Significant clinical/morphological characteristics were identified using a multivariate logistic regression analysis. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression were applied to identify discriminative features. A clinical-radiomics nomogram was constructed based on clinical/morphological characteristics and radiomics features. Finally, the performance of the nomogram was validated using the receiver operating characteristic and decision curve analysis (DCA). RESULTS Six features were selected to establish the combined RS. Size, margin, and peritumoral edema were identified as the most important clinical and morphological factors, respectively. The radiomics signature outperformed the clinical model in terms of AUC and sensitivity. The nomogram integrating the combined RS, size, margin, and peritumoral edema achieved favorable predictive efficacy, generating AUCs of 0.954 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.907-1.000, Sen = 0.861, Spe = 0.917), 0.962 (95% CI: 0.901-1.000, Sen = 0.944, Spe = 0.923), and 0.935 (95% CI: 0.871-0.998, Sen = 0.815, Spe = 0.952) in the training (n = 60), validation (n = 31) and time-independent (n = 48) cohorts, respectively. The DCA curve indicated good clinical usefulness of the nomogram. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated the clinical potential of multiparametric MRI-based radiomics in distinguishing malignant from benign soft-tissue tumors, which can be considered as a noninvasive tool for individual treatment management.
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- Zhibin Yue
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Fundamental Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang 110042, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang 110042, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Fundamental Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang 110042, PR China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, PR China
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- Department of Biophysics, School of Fundamental Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang 110042, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Fundamental Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, PR China.
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Radiomics of Musculoskeletal Sarcomas: A Narrative Review. J Imaging 2022; 8:jimaging8020045. [PMID: 35200747 PMCID: PMC8876222 DOI: 10.3390/jimaging8020045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Bone and soft-tissue primary malignant tumors or sarcomas are a large, diverse group of mesenchymal-derived malignancies. They represent a model for intra- and intertumoral heterogeneities, making them particularly suitable for radiomics analyses. Radiomic features offer information on cancer phenotype as well as the tumor microenvironment which, combined with other pertinent data such as genomics and proteomics and correlated with outcomes data, can produce accurate, robust, evidence-based, clinical-decision support systems. Our purpose in this narrative review is to offer an overview of radiomics studies dealing with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based radiomics models of bone and soft-tissue sarcomas that could help distinguish different histotypes, low-grade from high-grade sarcomas, predict response to multimodality therapy, and thus better tailor patients’ treatments and finally improve their survivals. Although showing promising results, interobserver segmentation variability, feature reproducibility, and model validation are three main challenges of radiomics that need to be addressed in order to translate radiomics studies to clinical applications. These efforts, together with a better knowledge and application of the “Radiomics Quality Score” and Image Biomarker Standardization Initiative reporting guidelines, could improve the quality of sarcoma radiomics studies and facilitate radiomics towards clinical translation.
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Wang Q, Xiao X, Liang Y, Wen H, Wen X, Gu M, Ren C, Li K, Yu L, Lu L. Diagnostic Performance of Diffusion MRI for differentiating Benign and Malignant Nonfatty Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Cancer 2022; 12:7399-7412. [PMID: 35003360 PMCID: PMC8734420 DOI: 10.7150/jca.62131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of standard diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM), and diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI), for differentiating benign and malignant soft tissue tumors (STTs). Materials and methods: A thorough search was carried out to identify suitable studies published up to September 2020. The quality of the studies involved was evaluated using Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2). The pooled sensitivity (SEN), specificity (SPE), and summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curve were calculated using bivariate mixed effects models. A subgroup analysis was also performed to explore the heterogeneity. Results: Eighteen studies investigating 1319 patients with musculoskeletal STTs (malignant, n=623; benign, n=696) were enrolled. Thirteen standard DWI studies using the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) showed that the pooled SEN and SPE of ADC were 0.80 (95% CI: 0.77-0.82) and 0.63 (95% CI: 0.60-0.67), respectively. The area under the curve (AUC) calculated from the SROC curve was 0.806. The subgroup analysis indicated that the percentage of myxoid malignant tumors, magnet strength, study design, and ROI placement were significant factors affecting heterogeneity. Four IVIM studies showed that the AUCs calculated from the SROC curves of the parameters ADC and D were 0.859 and 0.874, respectively. The AUCs for the IVIM parameters pseudo diffusion coefficient (D*) and perfusion fraction (f) calculated from the SROC curve were 0.736 and 0.573, respectively. Two DKI studies showed that the AUCs of the DKI parameter mean kurtosis (MK) were 0.97 and 0.89, respectively. Conclusion: The DWI-derived ADC value and the IVIM DWI-derived D value might be accurate tools for discriminating musculoskeletal STTs, especially for non-myxoid SSTs, using more than two b values, with maximal b value ranging from 600 to 800 s/mm2, additionally, a high-field strength (3.0 T) optimizes the diagnostic performance.
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- Qian Wang
- Department of Medical Imaging, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, 195 Tongbai Road, 455007, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, 195 Tongbai Road, 455007, Zhengzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of neurological rehabilitation, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, 450000, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, 195 Tongbai Road, 455007, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Research and Data Center, South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Wang H, Nie P, Wang Y, Xu W, Duan S, Chen H, Hao D, Liu J. Radiomics nomogram for differentiating between benign and malignant soft-tissue masses of the extremities. J Magn Reson Imaging 2019; 51:155-163. [PMID: 31169956 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.26818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative differentiation between malignant and benign tumors is important for treatment decisions. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS To investigate/validate a radiomics nomogram for preoperative differentiation between malignant and benign masses. STUDY TYPE Retrospective. POPULATION Imaging data of 91 patients. FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE T1 -weighted images (570 msec repetition time [TR]; 17.9 msec echo time [TE], 200-400 mm field of view [FOV], 208-512 × 208-512 matrix), fat-suppressed fast-spin-echo (FSE) T2 -weighted images (T2 WIs) (4331 msec TR; 87.9 msec TE, 200-400 mm FOV, 312 × 312 matrix), slice thickness 4 mm, and slice spacing 1 mm. ASSESSMENT Fat-suppressed FSE T2 WIs were selected for extraction of features. Radiomics features were extracted from fat-suppressed T2 WIs. A radiomics signature was generated from the training dataset using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator algorithms. Independent risk factors were identified by multivariate logistic regression analysis and a radiomics nomogram was constructed. Nomogram capability was evaluated in the training dataset and validated in the validation dataset. Performance of the nomogram, radiomics signature, and clinical model were compared. STATISTICAL TESTS 1) Independent t-test or Mann-Whitney U-test: for continuous variables. Fisher's exact test or χ2 test: comparing categorical variables between two groups. Univariate analysis: evaluating associations between clinical/morphological characteristics and malignancy. 2) Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO)-logistic regression model: selection of malignancy features. 3) Significant clinical/morphological characteristics and radiomics signature were input variables for multiple logistic regression analysis. Area under the curve (AUC): evaluation of ability of the nomogram to identify malignancy. Hosmer-Lemeshow test and decision curve: evaluation and validation of nomogram results. RESULTS The radiomics nomogram was able to differentiate malignancy from benignity in the training and validation datasets with an AUC of 0.94. The nomogram outperformed both the radiomics signature and clinical model alone. DATA CONCLUSION This radiomics nomogram is a noninvasive, low-cost preoperative prediction method combining the radiomics signature and clinical model. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2020;51:155-163.
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- Hexiang Wang
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Caracciolo JT, Letson GD. Radiologic Approach to Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Surg Clin North Am 2016; 96:963-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Intra-articular lipoma of the knee joint located in the posterior compartment: A rare location. North Clin Istanb 2016; 4:89-92. [PMID: 28752151 PMCID: PMC5530166 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2016.03016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 01/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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This report presents the case of a 51-year-old woman with intermittent left knee pain, especially during full flexion of the knee, which had been ongoing for 1 year. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed mild effusion and round mass at the posterior compartment without synovial changes. Computerized tomography (CT) indicated mass had homogeneous low attenuation and density measurement of -99.4±62.3 Hounsfield units (HU), correlated with a lipomatous lesion.
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Accuracy and role of contrast-enhanced CT in diagnosis and surgical planning in 88 soft tissue tumours of extremities. Eur Radiol 2015; 26:2400-8. [PMID: 26449561 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-015-4047-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2015] [Revised: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Soft tissue tumours (STT) require accurate diagnosis in order to identify potential malignancies. Preoperative planning is fundamental to avoid inadequate treatments. The role of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) for local staging remains incompletely assessed. Aims of the study were to evaluate CT accuracy in discriminating active from aggressive tumours compared to histology and evaluate the role of CT angiography (CTA) in surgical planning. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective cohort series of 88 cases from 1200 patients (7 %) was locally studied by contrast-enhanced CT and CTA in a referral centre: 74 malignant tumours, 14 benign lesions. Contrast-enhancement patterns and relationship of the mass with major vessels and bone were compared with histology on surgically excised samples. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values (PPV, NPV) were evaluated in discriminating active from aggressive tumours. RESULTS Sensitivity in differentiating aggressive tumours from active lesions was 89 %, specificity 84 %, PPV 90 %, NPV 82 %. The relationship between mass and major vessels/bone was fundamental for surgical strategy respectively in 40 % and in 58 % of malignant tumours. CONCLUSION Contrast-enhanced CT and CTA are effective in differentiating aggressive masses from active lesions in soft tissue and in depicting the relationship between tumour and adjacent bones and major vessels. KEY POINTS • Accurate delineation of vascular and bony involvement preoperatively is fundamental for a correct resection. • CT plays a critical role in differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses. • Contrast-enhanced CT and CT angiography are helpful in depicting tumoral vascular involvement. • CT is optimal for characterization of bone involvement in soft tissue malignancies.
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Differentiation of malignant from benign soft tissue tumours: use of additive qualitative and quantitative diffusion-weighted MR imaging to standard MR imaging at 3.0 T. Eur Radiol 2015; 26:743-54. [PMID: 26080796 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-015-3878-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Revised: 05/16/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the added value of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to differentiate malignant from benign soft tissue tumours at 3.0 T. METHODS 3.0 T MR images including DWI in 63 patients who underwent surgery for soft tissue tumours were retrospectively analyzed. Two readers independently interpreted MRI for the presence of malignancy in two steps: standard MRI alone, standard MRI and DWI with qualitative and quantitative analysis combined. RESULTS There were 34 malignant and 29 non-malignant soft tissue tumours. In qualitative analysis, hyperintensity relative to skeletal muscle was more frequent in malignant than benign tumours on DWI (P=0.003). In quantitative analysis, ADCs of malignant tumours were significantly lower than those of non-malignant tumours (P≤0.002): 759±385 vs. 1188±423 μm(2)/sec minimum ADC value, 941±440 vs. 1310±440 μm(2)/sec average ADC value. The mean sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of both readers were 96%, 72%, and 85% on standard MRI alone and 97%, 90%, and 94% on standard MRI with DWI. CONCLUSIONS The addition of DWI to standard MRI improves the diagnostic accuracy for differentiation of malignant from benign soft tissue tumours at 3.0 T. KEY POINTS DWI has added value for differentiating malignant from benign soft tissue tumours. Addition of DWI to standard MRI at 3.0 T improves the diagnostic accuracy. Measurements of both ADC min within solid portion and ADC av are helpful.
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Rousset N, Holmes MA, Caine A, Dobson J, Herrtage ME. Clinical and low-field MRI characteristics of injection site sarcoma in 19 cats. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2013; 54:623-9. [PMID: 23763538 DOI: 10.1111/vru.12067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2012] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been recommended for staging and surgical planning in cats with injection site sarcomas (ISS). The purpose of this retrospective study was to describe low-field MRI characteristics of confirmed injection site sarcomas in a group of cats. Low-field MR images, thoracic radiographs, histopathology findings, and medical records of cats that fulfilled histological criteria of injection site sarcoma were retrieved and reviewed retrospectively. Presence or absence of tumor mineralization and pulmonary metastases were recorded from thoracic radiographs. Characteristics recorded from low-field MRI studies included tumor number, volume (ellipsoid method), intensity relative to surrounding musculature, homogeneity, regions of signal void (mineralization) or cavitation, degree and pattern of contrast enhancement, tumor margination, presence of a peripheral T2W hyperintense zone, and bone contact. A total of 19 cats met inclusion criteria. Cats with multiple tumors were more likely to have had previous excisional biopsy, and were less likely to undergo definitive surgery. All tumors were hyperintense relative to surrounding musculature on T1W and T2W images. Larger tumors were more likely to exhibit mineralization (P < 0.05). Tumor volume could not predict tumor-free margins at definitive surgery. The majority of tumors showed moderate to marked heterogeneous contrast enhancement. Infiltrative margins and the presence of a peripheral T2W hyperintense zone were more prevalent following excisional biopsy, while cavitation was more prevalent following incisional biopsy. Findings indicated that low-field MRI characteristics of injection site sarcoma may vary widely and may be affected by prior incisional or excisional biopsy.
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- Nicolas Rousset
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB30ES, United Kingdom
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Efremidou EI, Oikonomou A, Pavlidou E, Drosos G, Koutsopoulos A, Liratzopoulos N. Juxtacortical clavicular chondrosarcoma: diagnostic dilemmas: case report and review of literature. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-ONCOLOGY 2013; 7:13-9. [PMID: 23400393 PMCID: PMC3562084 DOI: 10.4137/cmo.s10542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Juxtacortical chondrosarcoma is a rare primary malignant cartilaginous tumor accounting for 0.2% of all bone tumors. Wide surgical resection is the treatment of choice for juxtacortical chondrosarcomas. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is important in ensuring appropriate management, staging, and treatment of the patient. A combination of radiographs, three-dimensional imaging with computerized tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can typically allow accurate diagnosis of juxtacortical chondrosarcomas. Bone scan and chest x-ray or CT chest scans are indicated for appropriate staging of the patient. Pet scan, ultrasound, bone scan, etc. are not typically needed for the diagnosis. Certainly, pulmonary imaging and bone scan are required for staging and could be commented upon.
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- E I Efremidou
- First Surgical Department, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis
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Al-Ibraheem A, Buck AK, Benz MR, Rudert M, Beer AJ, Mansour A, Pomykala KL, Haller B, Juenger H, Scheidhauer K, Schwaiger M, Herrmann K. (18) F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography for the detection of recurrent bone and soft tissue sarcoma. Cancer 2012; 119:1227-34. [PMID: 23233156 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.27866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2012] [Accepted: 09/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The clinical utility of modern hybrid imaging modalities for detecting recurrent bone or soft tissue sarcoma remains to be determined. In this report, the authors present a clinical study on the diagnostic accuracy and incremental value of integrated (18) F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ((18) F-FDG PET/CT) in patients with a history of sarcoma who have clinically suspected disease recurrence. METHODS Forty-three patients who had a history of bone or soft tissue sarcoma and had documented complete remission underwent (18) F-FDG PET/CT. Image analysis was performed independently for (18) F-FDG PET (n = 43) and for contrast-enhanced spiral CT (CE-CT) (n = 30) by 2 separate readers, whereas combined (18) F-FDG PET/CT (n = 43) images were analyzed in consensus by both readers. Imaging findings were rated on a 5-point scale and finally were reported as malignant, benign, or equivocal. Imaging findings were validated either by histopathology (n = 24) or by clinical follow-up (n = 19). RESULTS (18) F-FDG PET/CT had greater sensitivity and specificity compared with CE-CT alone (94% and 92% vs 78% and 67%, respectively), resulting in significantly greater accuracy (93% vs 73%; P = .03). (18) F-FDG PET/CT was particularly superior regarding detection of local recurrence or soft tissue lesions (sensitivity and specificity: 83% and 100% vs 50% and 100%, respectively) or bone metastases (100% and 100% vs 85% and 88%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS (18) F-FDG PET/CT had greater diagnostic accuracy in the detection of recurrent bone or soft tissue sarcoma compared with CE-CT alone. The detection of local recurrence was the most evident advantage of (18) F-FDG PET/CT over CE-CT. Cancer 2013. © 2012 American Cancer Society.
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- Akram Al-Ibraheem
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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Cutts S, Andrea F, Piana R, Haywood R. The management of soft tissue sarcomas. Surgeon 2011; 10:25-32. [PMID: 22137871 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2011.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2011] [Accepted: 09/25/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Soft tissue sarcomas are a rare and heterogenous group of malignancies that are derived from the mesenchymal cell lines. In the last few decades, the management of these lesions has been improved by the introduction of dedicated Multi Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) where most bone and soft tissue tumours are now treated.(1) Following the recent changes to management outlined by the NICE/IOGs, we believe it is pertinent to review the current thinking on soft tissue tumour management.(2) We also discuss the principles of diagnosis and treatment and the role of adjuvant therapy. METHODS This is a retrospective review. In the preparation of this paper, we have referred to recent NICE guidelines in this field and have performed a Medline search of the existing literature. RESULTS The key to the success is early and appropriate patient referral. Whilst the responsibility for performing surgery has shifted away from the generalist and towards the super specialist, improvements in survivability can be achieved by promoting basic knowledge within the medical profession as a whole. CONCLUSIONS Both excision and biopsy of a soft tissue sarcoma by a non-specialist surgeon have been shown to increase the risk of tumour recurrence and all invasive procedures should now be performed within the MDT setting.
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- Steven Cutts
- James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 6LA, United Kingdom.
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Kaeser MA, Smith LW, Kettner NW. A case report of an intermuscular lipoma: presentation, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis. J Chiropr Med 2011; 9:127-31. [PMID: 22027035 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2010.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2009] [Revised: 02/25/2010] [Accepted: 03/29/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this report is to present the case of a 54-year-old female patient with a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of soft tissue lipoma. The clinical presentation, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for lipoma are described. CLINICAL FEATURES The patient presented to a chiropractic clinic with painful swelling in the right anterior thigh. Physical examination revealed a palpable mobile mass with minimal tenderness. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME The initial consultation was with the primary care physician, and it resulted in a sonographic examination as the initial imaging modality to rule out deep venous thrombosis. The result of this examination was negative. Following a delay by additional incorrect diagnoses and treatments, a diagnosis of an intermuscular lipoma was established by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed on biopsy as a soft tissue lipoma. The patient underwent complete excision of the mass. CONCLUSION Lipomas are common benign soft tissue masses and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a thigh mass. Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast depicts the lipomatous mass as having a characteristic high-intensity fat signal without enhancement. It is important for clinicians to have an increased awareness in recognizing the clinical and imaging manifestations of a soft tissue lipoma to optimize an initial diagnosis and treatment.
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- Martha A Kaeser
- Resident, Department of Radiology, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO 63006-1065
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Farfalli GL, Aponte-Tinao LA, Rasumoff A, Ayerza MA, Muscolo DL. Intraoperative ultrasound assistance for excision of impalpable musculoskeletal soft tissue tumors. Orthopedics 2011; 34:e570-3. [PMID: 21902159 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20110714-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Intraoperative ultrasonography is a useful tool for the detection and extirpation of liver metastases, breast masses, and melanoma. However, the efficacy of this technology in intraoperative localization and resection of small soft tissue tumors has not been addressed. The purpose of this study is to report on the efficacy of intraoperative ultrasound assistance in excising impalpable musculoskeletal soft tissue tumors. Twenty-two soft tissue tumors <3 cm (range, 0.7-3 cm) were resected with intraoperative ultrasound assistance. All tumors were localized in the deep panniculus, fascia, or muscle. Surgical time and length of incisions was recorded in all the cases. Intra- and postoperative reregistration was made to confirm the tumor resection. Ultrasound assistance was successful in obtaining an accurate localization in all treated cases. Mean surgical time was 30 minutes (range, 13-87 minutes). Average incision length was 5.7 cm (range, 2.5-10.6 cm). Reregistration allowed intraoperative confirmation of the adequacy of the excision. The procedure allowed recognized and excised additional nodules not previously diagnosed in 3 cases. Postoperative echography done in all patients confirmed complete extirpation of the tumors, and histopathology confirmed adequate margins obtained. Intraoperative ultrasound can be used as an efficient tool to localize and treat impalpable small soft tissue tumors.
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- Germán L Farfalli
- Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Gascon 450, Buenos Aires, 1199, Argentina.
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Lewis C, Gerrand C, Barnes D, Murray S, Milner R, Ragbir M. Experience of angiosarcoma in the North of England Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2011; 64:884-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2010.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2010] [Revised: 11/08/2010] [Accepted: 11/16/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Liu L, Wu N, Ouyang H. Diagnostic value of delineating deep fascia in distinguishing between benign and malignant soft-tissue tumors in lower limbs using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging. J Magn Reson Imaging 2010; 33:173-9. [PMID: 21182136 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.22371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the association between morphological changes to the deep fascia and the malignancy of soft-tissue tumors in the lower limbs using 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS AND METHODS MR images of 47 consecutive patients with 48 pathologically proven soft-tissue tumors in the lower limbs were retrospectively reviewed by two radiologists. Lesions were divided into four groups according to their predominant location relative to the deep fascia: Group A: subcutaneous lesions superficial to the deep fascia (n = 9); Group B: lesions located beneath the deep fascia (n = 8); Group C: lesions centered in the interspaces of the deep fascia investment (n = 11); and Group D: intramuscular lesions (n = 20). RESULTS The deep fascial structures were complete in all of the 19 benign lesions. In malignant lesions, destruction signs of the deep fascia were observed in 27 of the 29, which were characterized by disappearance/disruption of the fascial line and aggressive growth penetrating through the fascial line into the adjacent compartment, or disappearance/disruption of the intermuscular septa and embedding the mutilated fascial septa within the lesion, or destruction of the fascia-muscle planes and abolishment of the deep fascial interspaces. Diagnosis of malignancy based on the signs of destruction of the deep fascial structure delineated with 3.0 T MRI, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 93.10%, 100%, and 95.83%, respectively. CONCLUSION Tumor involvement and destruction of the deep fascial structures visualized by 3.0 T MRI may be of utility in differentiating malignant from benign soft-tissue tumors.
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- Li Liu
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Cancer Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Widmann G, Riedl A, Schoepf D, Glodny B, Peer S, Gruber H. State-of-the-art HR-US imaging findings of the most frequent musculoskeletal soft-tissue tumors. Skeletal Radiol 2009; 38:637-49. [PMID: 18846371 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-008-0602-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2008] [Revised: 09/18/2008] [Accepted: 09/22/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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High resolution ultrasound (HR-US) including color Doppler ultrasound (CD-US), power Doppler ultrasound (PD-US), and spectral wave analysis (SWA), is a broadly available, non-invasive and relatively low-cost modality without ionizing radiation. It is increasingly used for initial assessment of an ambiguous musculoskeletal soft-tissue lesion and for sonographically guided core biopsy. The aim of this review is to provide sonographic findings of the most frequent benign and malign soft-tissue lesions. By this essay, we can show that combined with clinical features, with information on tumor-localization and patient age, many musculoskeletal lesions may be successfully characterized by HR-US. In contrast, a mere morphologic assignment of some fibrous tumors and malignant lesions remains often impossible; however, certain CD-US signs such as anarchic vascular architecture or arteriovenous shunting may be very helpful indicators for malignancy. HR-US offers a simple, quick, and reliable first-line examination of musculoskeletal soft-tissue lesions and may have an important role in the diagnostic work-up followed by magnetic resonance or multimodality imaging and guided core biopsy.
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- Gerlig Widmann
- Department of Radiology, Clinical Division of Diagnostic Radiology I, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstrasse 35, Innsbruck A-6020, Austria.
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Misra A, Mistry N, Grimer R, Peart F. The management of soft tissue sarcoma. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2008; 62:161-74. [PMID: 19036655 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2008] [Revised: 07/14/2008] [Accepted: 08/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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SUMMARY Soft tissue sarcomas are a rare group of mesenchymal tumours that display cardinal signs, which can raise suspicion to their diagnosis. Management in a sarcoma treatment centre by its multidisciplinary team has improved outcome. Good local disease control with limb salvage and adjuvant radiotherapy has considerably reduced the morbidity of previous limb amputation. By the early involvement of a plastic surgeon, tissue reconstruction is optimised and wound complications reduced. This article looks at the contemporary management of soft tissue sarcoma and, in particular, its relevance to the plastic surgeon today.
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- A Misra
- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, UK
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Robinson E, Bleakney RR, Ferguson PC, O’Sullivan B. Multidisciplinary Management of Soft-Tissue Sarcoma. Radiographics 2008; 28:2069-86. [DOI: 10.1148/rg.287085167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Fernebro J, Wiklund M, Jonsson K, Bendahl PO, Rydholm A, Nilbert M, Engellau J. Focus on the tumour periphery in MRI evaluation of soft tissue sarcoma: infiltrative growth signifies poor prognosis. Sarcoma 2006; 2006:21251. [PMID: 17496992 PMCID: PMC1779504 DOI: 10.1155/srcm/2006/21251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2006] [Revised: 09/18/2006] [Accepted: 10/01/2006] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Purpose. Infiltrative microscopical peripheral growth of soft tissue sarcomas (STS) has been shown to be of prognostic importance and preoperative risk stratification could individualize neoadjuvant treatment.
Patients and methods. We assessed peripheral tumour growth pattern on preoperative MRI from 78 STS. The findings were correlated to histopathology and to outcome.
Results. The MRI-based peripheral tumour growth pattern was classified as pushing in 34 tumours, focally infiltrative in 25, and diffusely infiltrative in 19. All tumours with diffuse infiltration on MRI also showed microscopical infiltration, whereas MRI failed to identify infiltration in two-thirds of the microscopically infiltrative tumours. Diffusely infiltrative growth on MRI gave a 2.5 times increased risk of metastases (P = .01) and a 3.7 times higher risk of local recurrence (P = .02).
Discussion. Based on this observation we suggest that MRI evaluation of STS should focus on the peripheral tumour growth pattern since it adds prognostic information of value for decisions on neoadjuvant therapies.
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- Josefin Fernebro
- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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Kumar R, Chauhan A, Vellimana AK, Chawla M. Role of PET/PET-CT in the management of sarcomas. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2006; 6:1241-50. [PMID: 16925490 DOI: 10.1586/14737140.6.8.1241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Positron emission tomography (PET) is a functional diagnostic imaging technique that provides very different information from that obtainable with other imaging modalities. The most widely used radiotracer is F-18 fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG), which is an analog of glucose. The FDG uptake in cells is directly proportional to glucose metabolism, which is increased many times in malignant cells. FDG-PET is now the standard of care in initial staging, monitoring the response to therapy and management of various cancers (e.g., breast cancer, lung cancer and lymphoma). However, the paucity of anatomical landmarks on PET images makes a consistent hardware fusion to anatomical cross-sectional data extremely useful. The introduction of combined PET-computer tomography (CT) scanners, which provide not only functional, but also structural information leading to a detection of subcentimeter lesions, made this technique useful in the early detection of the disease process and decreasing false-positive lesions. The aim of this article is to review the clinical applications (i.e., diagnosis, staging, evaluation of treatment response and restaging) using PET in patients with bone and soft-tissue sarcoma.
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- Rakesh Kumar
- E-62, Ansari Nagar East, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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