MRI findings of bone tumor

To investigate the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, of bone tumors, we retrospectively reviewed 32 MRI examination already diagnosed pathologically. Subjects included 18 males and 14 females, ranging in age from 5 to 63 years, with a means of 29.3 years. These included 25 benign bone tumors and 7 malignant bone tumors. The accuracy of a qualitative diagnosis was observed in giant cell tumor, osteoid osteoma, fibrous dysplasia and ossifying fibroma. In malignant bone tumors, it is difficult to accurately diagnose with MRI, although MRI was useful in showing interaction of the tumor and host tissue, extension, edema and reactive zone. (author)