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  • Orthopedics

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  • The sacrum, a fused vertebral bone, frequently harbors benign and malignant tumors.
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  • To review the imaging features of common sacral tumors.
  • To correlate imaging findings with pathologic findings.
  • To provide guidance on sacral lesion biopsy techniques.

Main Methods:

  • This is a pictorial review.
  • It highlights imaging features of common sacral tumors.
  • Pathologic correlation and biopsy principles are discussed.

Main Results:

  • Common sacral tumors exhibit distinct imaging features on MRI and CT.
  • Imaging findings aid in differentiating benign from malignant lesions.
  • Successful biopsy requires adherence to specific principles and techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Familiarity with sacral tumor imaging is essential for differential diagnosis.
  • MRI and CT are key modalities for evaluating sacral masses.
  • This review offers insights into imaging and biopsy of sacral tumors.