Abstract
Not only is MR imaging maximally sensitive to the presence of musculoskeletal soft-tissue lesions, but also it provides exquisite definition of their features. Categorization of the many distinct attributes of the lesions is the key to differentiation of benign from malignant processes. Combining the observations concerning the architectural details with the location and pattern of growth, and finally with the specific MR signal characteristics and contrast enhancement patterns, will produce the most limited differential diagnosis possible. Although there are few, if any, pathognomonic findings for malignant or benign lesions in diagnostic imaging, a high degree of confidence or statistical likelihood can be achieved in many instances using MR imaging.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 669-694 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Nov 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging