Korean Journal of Radiology

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Various Tumor-Mimicking Lesions in the Musculoskeletal System: Causes and Diagnostic Approach

  • Kim, Sue-Yon (Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Park, Ji-Seon (Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Ryu, Kyung-Nam (Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Jin, Wook (Department of Radiology, East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, So-Young (Department of Radiology, East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University)
  • Published : 2011.04.01
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Abstract

Tumor-mimicking lesions in the musculoskeletal system can be defined as lesions mistaken as tumors due to the presence of palpation upon physical examination or a tumor-like appearance upon radiological examination. Moreover, tumor-mimicking lesions show diverse etiologies and anatomic locations. We illustrated the various tumor-mimicking lesions involving bone and soft tissue. In this review, the tumor-mimicking lesions were classified into those based on clinical examination and those based on radiological examination in musculoskeletal radiology. Awareness of the various causes of tumor-mimicking lesions, correctly obtaining clinical information, and the proper selection of imaging modality are important for the differentiation of tumor-mimicking lesions from true neoplasms.

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