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Focal myositis, a benign inflammatory pseudotumour: CT appearances.
E Moskovic1, C Fisher, G Westbury
1Department of Radiology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
The British Journal of Radiology
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Focal myositis, a rare benign muscle condition, can mimic tumors. Computed tomography (CT) aids in diagnosing this condition, guiding biopsy and follow-up for accurate patient management.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal Radiology
- Skeletal Muscle Pathology
Background:
- Focal myositis is a rare, benign skeletal muscle pseudotumor of unknown etiology.
- It often presents as a growing muscle mass, frequently misdiagnosed as a soft tissue neoplasm.
- Diagnosis relies on characteristic histological findings from biopsy.