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J E Cox

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Case report. Chemical-shift MRI of exogenous lipoid pneumonia.

Exogenous lipoid pneumonia results from the aspiration or inhalation of fatty substances, such as mineral oil found in laxatives or nasal medications containing liquid paraffin. We present standard and lipid-sensitive (Chemical-shift) MR findings in a patient with histologically confirmed lipoid pneumonia. The loss of signal intensity in an area of airspace disease on opposed-phase imaging was considered specific for the presence of lipid.

Aged↗

Localized benign fibrous tumors of the pleura: MR appearance.

PURPOSE: Our goal is to describe the MR findings in benign localized fibrous tumors of the pleura. METHOD: Chest radiographs, CT scans, and MR images of four patients with localized benign fibrous tumors of the pleura were retrospectively reviewed and correlated with the pathologic findings. RESULTS: Tumors ranged from 4 to 18 cm in their largest diameter. Three tumors were located in the diaphragmatic region, and one was within the left major fissure. All tumors were round to ovoid, pedunculated, and well delineated. On T1-weighted SE MR images, tumors showed low signal intensity. All tumors had heterogeneous but predominantly low signal intensity on proton-density-weighted images and lower signal intensity on T2-weighted images. CONCLUSION: Localized benign fibrous tumors of the pleura were characterized by low signal intensity on all MR sequences that is explained by high collagen content within the tumors' stroma and should suggest the diagnosis preoperatively.

Adult↗

Pulmonary artery sarcomas: a review of clinical and radiologic features.

Primary pulmonary artery sarcomas are rare tumors that are frequently misdiagnosed as chronic pulmonary emboli. We present classic imaging findings and review data from 136 previously reported sarcomas. We believe that the imaging findings can be quite specific, especially when the disease is advanced. Despite a recent increase in antemortem diagnosis, the prognosis remains poor. Surgery prolongs survival time and is potentially curative. Experience with adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy is limited.

Chemotherapy, Adjuvant↗