Characterization of pediatric skeletal tumors and tumor-like conditions: specific cross-sectional imaging signs

Authors: Fayad, Laura¹; Bluemke, David²; Weber, Kristin³; Fishman, Elliot⁴

Source: Skeletal Radiology, Volume 35, Number 5, May 2006 , pp. 259-268(10)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The radiograph is indispensable for characterizing pediatric skeletal lesions. However, cross-sectional imaging with CT and MRI can provide additional information and augment or confirm an impression obtained from the initial radiographic findings. This review will highlight the role of CT and MRI in characterizing pediatric skeletal tumors and tumor-like conditions. Focus will be given to the contributions of each modality to the process of characterizing skeletal lesions, recalling that cross-sectional imaging is more commonly obtained for the purpose of determining extent of disease rather than for characterization.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00256-006-0079-3

Affiliations: 1: The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 601 N. Caroline Street, JHOC 3171-C, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA, Email: lfayad1@jhmi.edu 2: MRI Division, The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 601 N. Wolfe Street, MRI Room 143, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA 3: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 601 N. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA 4: The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 601 N. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA

Publication date: 2006-05-01