Published June 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Abdominal Metastasis Arising from Musculoskeletal Sarcoma: CT Findings

  • 1. Catholic University of Korea St.Vincent's Hospital, Suwon (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Musculoskeletal sarcoma metastasizes to various sites in the body. The most common metastasis site is the lung, followed less frequently by the skeleton, brain, intra-abdominal organs, lymph node, and pleura. The metastasis of musculoskeletal sarcoma showed various manifestations, which was seen as a nonspecific finding. Metastatic lesions display similar and characteristic features, which include calcification of primary musculoskeletal sarcoma. These features may provide an important diagnostic clue when seen on CT findings. We present a review of the abdominal CT findings in 5 patients with calcified metastasis arising from musculoskeletal sarcoma

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
63
Journal Issue
3
Series
10 refs, 5 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 255-260
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
42014521
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ABDOMEN; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; LUNGS; METASTASES; PATIENTS; SARCOMAS; SKELETAL DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; TOMOGRAPHY