Clinical History: A 63-year old woman presents with an asymptomatic mass inferior to the right inguinal area for 10 days Diagnosis: Proliferative myositis MR Technique: Imaging of the right lower extremity was performed on a 3T MR system (Siemens Skyra). (A) Coronal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 3000/38ms) and (B) axial T2-weighted TSE with […]
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Clinical History: 31-year old woman with left foot numbness and pain for 6 months Diagnosis: Left thigh schwannoma MR Technique: Imaging of the left lower extremity was performed on a 3T MR system. (A) Coronal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 3000/38ms), (B) sagittal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 3000/38), (C) axial T1-weighted TSE (TR/TE 500/11) and […]
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Clinical history: 52-year old man with left thigh mass Diagnosis: Myxofibrosarcoma Imaging techniques: Imaging of the left thigh was performed on a 3T MR system (Skyra, Siemens) and 64-MDCT (GE). (A) Coronal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 3000/38), (B) sagittal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 3000/38ms), (C) axial T1-weighted TSE (TR/TE 700/11ms), and (D) T2-weighted TSE […]
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Clinical history: 50-year old man with progressively enlarging left upper arm mass for one year Diagnosis: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans Imaging techniques: Imaging of the left upper arm was performed on a 3T MR system (Skyra, Siemens). (A) Coronal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 2734/38), (B) axial T1-weighted TSE (TR/TE 500/12ms), and (C) axial T2-weighted TSE […]
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Clinical History: 2-year old boy with an asymptomatic mass in his left buttock Diagnosis: Intramuscular hemangioma MR Technique: Imaging of the pelvis was performed on a 3T MR system (Skyra, Siemens). (A) Coronal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 4000/78ms), (B) axial T1-weighted TSE (TR/TE 450/18ms), (C) axial FS T2-weighted TSE (TR/TE 2500/84ms), and (D) T2-weighted TIRM […]
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Clinical history: 44-year old man with progressively enlarging right thigh mass Diagnosis: Rhabdomyosarcoma Imaging techniques: Imaging of the right thigh was performed on a 3T MR system (Skyra, Siemens). (A) Coronal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 3000/38), (B) sagittal T2-weighted TIRM (TR/TE 3000/38ms), (C) axial T1-weighted TSE (TR/TE 700/12ms), and (D) T2-weighted TSE images with Dixon […]
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Clinical History: 46 year old woman with a progressively enlarging right thigh mass Diagnosis: Intermuscular lipoma of the anterior right thigh MR Technique: Imaging of the right thigh was performed on a 3T MR system (Skyra, Siemens). (A) Axial T1-weighted TSE (TR/TE 700/11ms) and (B, C) axial T2-weighted TSE water/fat-images obtained with the Dixon fat […]
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The term WARP summarizes methods to minimize the impact of metal implants on MR image quality. This article introduces different techniques such as high bandwidth, VAT and SEMAC.
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Contrast-enhanced MR imaging is a particularly sensitive method for detecting soft-tissue masses, providing as well precise localization and definition of extent. In his case report, G. Hadjidekov et al. (Sofia, Bulgaria) presents a rare immunodeficiency disorder known as Job’s syndrome. The case shows the usefulness of MRI to analyze skin disorders and deeper soft-tissue masses in various locations.
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Tumor imaging can be daunting, given the high stakes involved with a missed diagnosis or mis-diagnosis resulting in unnecessary further investigations, biopsies or even surgeries. In their article Marcus Pianta, Mark Lourensz et al. (St. Vincent’s Hospital, Fitzroy, Australia) describe their routine imaging protocol targeted to bone and soft tissue lesions, describe reporting and what the referring physicians need to know.
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MR Neurography is an excellent technique for visualization and evaluation of peripheral nerve disorders. In their article Philipp Bäumer et al. (Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany) show high resolution intra-neural fascicular detail in both normal and abnormal states and cover different aspects including clinical indications, protocols, pitfalls, and useful applications.
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This 36-year-old patient presented in December 2006 with a suspicious mole on the right lower leg which was surgically removed. Histopathology demonstrated a malignant melanoma.
2.5 years later the patient presented with an inguinal lymph node metastasis on the right side detected on lymph node dissection. MRI was ordered to further evaluate the right leg on which additional cutaneous lesions were noted.
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This 65-year-old man presented to clinic with a tender mass in the anteromedial portion of his right midthigh which had enlarged over a year’s time. He further complained of nonspecific associated symptoms, including paresthesias and occasional temperature changes in his right leg. Following the illustrated MR examination, the patient was referred for evaluation by surgical oncology.
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Vascular malformations are complex lesions with a variety of clinical manifestations. Time-resolved MRA combined with parallel imaging and echo sharing schemes represents a reasonable alternative to more invasive DSA for the evaluation of VMs. Therefore, time-resolved MRA can play an important role in categorizing these lesions and determining their extent in order to correctly guide treatment.
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This 56 year old man presented to clinic complaining of a mass within the musculature of his medial right thigh that had appeared approximately 5 months ago. The patient denied any associated pain or tenderness. On the illustrated MR examination, a mass was found which was confirmed as a liposarcoma by pathologic evaluation following its surgical removal
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This 35-year-old female presented to clinic complaining of pain and swelling posterior to her right knee of approximately 3 months duration. Physical examination confirmed the presence of a soft tissue mass in the patient’s right posterior lower leg. An MRI scan demonstrated a well-defined oval lesion, confirmed to be a neurofibroma by subsequent surgery.
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This 46-year-old woman presented clinically with a complaint of gradual hearing impairment in the right ear for three years. Physical examination revealed the right parotid gland region to be swollen, with a medium-hard palpable mass.
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