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The paper gives an overview of the present nosological classification and imaging features of synovial tumors and tumor-like conditions of joints. The merits of each imaging technique will be emphasized.
Benign bone lesions are a fairly common finding in radiology practice. Often, the combination of patient's age and plain radiographic findings are sufficient for diagnosis and obviates the need for further imaging. Generally the following parameters should be assessed in the evaluation of a bone lesion: clinical features, age of the patient, location, size, pattern of bone destruction, cortical involvement, zone of transition, sclerotic margination and matrix calcification. Cross sectional imaging, such as CT or MRI complements radiography, especially in complex anatomical sites. This article reviews the spectrum of clinical and imaging appearances of the most common benign bone tumors.
Diagnostic imaging plays a pivotal role in the initial detection, characterization, pre-operative assessment and long term follow-up of malignant bone tumors. The purpose of this brief review is to discuss the specific role of the different imaging modalities in the diagnostic work-up of malignant bone tumors. The imaging features, with emphasis on standard radiography, allowing differentiation, of malignant bone tumors, will be highlighted.
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