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MR appearance of fibroxanthoma
M J Kransdorf1, J A Utz, F W Gilkey
1Department of Radiology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a distinct pattern in most bone fibroxanthomas. These tumors showed significantly low signals on T1- and T2-weighted images, aiding in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Fibroxanthomas are rare bone tumors.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of bone fibroxanthomas.
- To identify distinctive imaging patterns that can aid in differentiating these lesions from other bone tumors.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of MRI scans from nine patients with ten bone fibroxanthomas.
- Analysis of signal intensities on T1- and T2-weighted pulse sequences.
Main Results:
- Eight out of ten bone fibroxanthomas demonstrated a markedly decreased signal on both T1- and T2-weighted MRI sequences.
- This pattern of low signal intensity was found to be distinctive compared to other non-ossified primary bone lesions.
Conclusions:
- The observed low signal intensity on T1- and T2-weighted MRI sequences is a characteristic finding in most bone fibroxanthomas.
- This distinctive MRI pattern can assist radiologists in diagnosing bone fibroxanthomas and differentiating them from other primary bone lesions.