Published March 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Diagnostic imaging of osteosarcoma

  • 1. Huizhou Central People Hospital, Guangdong (China). Dept. of Radiology

Description

Objective: It is an evaluation of plain film, CT and MRI in the diagnosis of osteosarcoma. Method: The plain film, CT and MRI were retrospectively studied in 11 cases of osteosarcoma, and all the cases were confirmed with pathology. Result: In all cases the basic appearance of osteosarcoma was well revealed in plain film. Accurate preoperative diagnosis was made in 9 cases out of 11, while misdiagnosis was found in the rest two. In 4 cases, bone destruction and tumor bone were better demonstrated in CT than in plain film. In 5 cases, early stage bone destruction, adjacent soft tissue involvement and edema were best showed in MRI. Conclusion: Plain film is the basic modality and first choice of examination for osteosarcoma. CT and MRI are very helpful in staging and further investigations

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Journal Title
Journal of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 5-7
ISSN
1005-8001