MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN SOFT TISSUES MASSES OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
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MRI, soft tissue tumour, benign, malignant, enhancementAbstract
The MR images of 27 soft tissue lesions were retrospectively reviewed to assess the accuracy of MR in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions based on their morphological characteristics. Gadolinium-DTPA was also given in 16 and the pattern of enhancement was evaluated to determine whether this was helpful. Results were correlated with histological findings. 81.5% of lesions were correctly classified and the MR features were sufficiently characteristic to allow a specific diagnosis in 13 (48.0%) lesions (including cysts) and 7 (33.3%) tumours.
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