CT of benign soft-tissue masses of the extremities

Conference · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6849823

Heiken, J P; Lee, J K.T.; Smathers, R L; Totty, W G; Murphy, W A

The computed tomographic (CT) scans and medical records of 35 patients with proven benign soft-tissue masses of the extremities were reviewed to assess the contribution of CT in the evaluation of such masses. CT demonstrated the mass in all 35 cases and was able to provide a specific diagnosis in 28 (80%); 25 prospectively, three retrospectively. Correct diagnoses made using CT included hematomas (five), synovial cysts (seven), myositis ossificans (six), fatty tumors (four), aneurysms (three), pseudoaneurysms (two), schwannoma (one), and abscess (one). In seven cases (20%) a specific diagnosis could not be made on the basis on the CT scan. However, in these cases CT delineated the extent of the mass and demonstrated its relation to surrounding structures; this anatomic information was helpful in planning surgical excision or percutaneous biopsy. The authors conclude that CT is a valuable noninvasive imaging method for the evaluation of soft-tissue masses of the extremities.

• Research Organization: Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• OSTI ID: 6849823
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 142:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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