Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
4228645 | European Journal of Radiology | 2006 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Primary bone tumors and tumor-like lesions of the spine and sacrum are rare. A wide variety of benign and malignant lesions can arise in the spine and sacrum. Specific diagnosis is based on the location, matrix appearance and patient's age at time of presentation. In this location CT is often necessary for matrix characterization, particularly, detection of mineralization. MRI can be helpful for further characterization and radiological differential diagnosis. An overview of age distribution and imaging features including pattern for differential diagnosis is presented for the most frequent primary spinal bone tumors and tumor-like lesions.
Keywords
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Radiology and Imaging
Authors
R. Erlemann,