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Radiologic Appearance of Cranial Involvement of Rosai-Dorfman Disease
Gökhan Polat1, Berhan Pirimoğlu
1Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
Abstract:
Rosai-Dorfman disease is very an important histoproliferative disorders. It rarely involves cranial and facial bones. It can make intracranial and extracranial region extension. Therefore, it can mimic dermal and dural pathologies. Target sign is an important sign for diagnosis on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Insights
Rosai-Dorfman disease, a histoproliferative disorder, can affect cranial and facial bones, extending into intracranial and extracranial regions. The target sign on CT and MRI aids in diagnosing this condition, which can mimic other pathologies.
Area of Science:
- Histopathology
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Rosai-Dorfman disease is a rare histoproliferative disorder.
- Cranial and facial bone involvement is uncommon but significant.
- The condition can present with intracranial and extracranial extensions.
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