scholarly journals Accessory Muscles of the Extremities

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (03) ◽  
pp. 275-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Desimpel ◽  
Marc Mespreuve ◽  
Alberto Tagliafico ◽  
Filip Vanhoenacker
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Imaging Analysis ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Soft Tissue Swelling ◽  
Intermuscular Fat ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Neurovascular Structures ◽  
Accessory Muscles

AbstractAccessory muscles and variations are not uncommon at the upper and lower extremity. They are often overlooked because they are asymptomatic and present as incidental findings on imaging. However, they may present as a soft tissue swelling, thereby mimicking soft tissue tumors. Other symptoms are attributed to impingement on neurovascular structures and to exercise-related pain. Thorough knowledge of the anatomy, systematic imaging analysis, and the awareness of it are the clues to correct identification. On ultrasound, accessory muscles have a similar echotexture as other muscles, whereas the signal intensity on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is similar to muscle. Because of the intrinsic contrast with the adjacent intermuscular fat, accessory muscles are best depicted on MRI without fat suppression. This article provides a short overview of the anatomy of most prevalent accessory muscles of the upper and lower limb and its potential pathogenic nature.

The Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Soft Tissue Tumors

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (02) ◽  
pp. 135-155
Author(s):  
Maria Pilar Aparisi Gómez ◽  
Costantino Errani ◽  
Radhesh Lalam ◽  
Violeta Vasilevska Nikodinovska ◽  
Stefano Fanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Benign Lesions ◽  
Tumor Center ◽  
Soft Tissue Masses ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Superficial Soft Tissue

AbstractThe vast majority of soft tissue masses are benign. Benign lesions such as superficial lipomas and ganglia are by far the most common soft tissue masses and can be readily identified and excluded on ultrasound (US). US is an ideal triaging tool for superficial soft tissue masses. Compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), High-resolution US is inexpensive, readily available, well tolerated, and safe. It also allows the radiologist to interact with the patient as a clinician. In this review, we describe and illustrate the lesions with typical (diagnostic) US features. When the appearances of the lesion are not typical as expected for a benign lesion, lesions are deep or large, or malignancy is suspected clinically, MRI and biopsy are needed. The management of suspicious soft tissue tumors has to be carefully planned by a multidisciplinary team involving specialized surgeons and pathologists at a tumor center.

scholarly journals Hand and Wrist: A Kaleidoscopic View of Accessory Ossicles, Variants, Coalitions, and Others

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (05) ◽  
pp. 511-522
Author(s):  
Marc Mespreuve ◽  
Frederik Bosmans ◽  
Karl Waked ◽  
Filip M. Vanhoenacker
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Bone Marrow Edema ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Plain Radiography ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Imaging Analysis ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Sequences ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Marrow Edema

AbstractAccessory bones, variants, and coalitions are not uncommon at the hand-wrist region. They are often overlooked because they are usually asymptomatic and found incidentally on imaging. However, they may sometimes present as a (painful) swelling or mimic a (sequel of a) fracture. Other symptoms may be attributed to impingement and exercise-related pain. Thorough knowledge of the anatomy, systematic imaging analysis, and the awareness of their existence are the clues to a correct identification. Plain radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) play a pivotal role in the correct diagnosis. In general, signal intensity on MRI is similar to the normal bony structures. However, concomitant bone marrow edema may indicate the presence of impingement. Therefore, MRI sequences with fat suppression should be included in case of symptomatic findings. This article provides a kaleidoscopic overview of some of the prevalent bony anomalies of the hand-wrist region and their potential pathogenic nature.

Advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of soft tissue tumors: techniques and applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 (4) ◽  
pp. 243-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Bruno ◽  
Francesco Arrigoni ◽  
Silvia Mariani ◽  
Alessandra Splendiani ◽  
Ernesto Di Cesare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Imaging of soft tissue tumors

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinji Tsukamoto ◽  
Andreas F. Mavrogenis ◽  
Yasuhito Tanaka ◽  
Costantino Errani
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Benign Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Response To Chemotherapy

: Differentiation of malignant from benign soft tissue tumors is challenging with imaging alone, including that by magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. However, the accuracy of this differentiation has increased owing to the development of novel imaging technology. Detailed patient history and physical examination remain essential for differentiation between benign and malignant soft tissue tumors. Moreover, measurement only of tumor size based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors criteria is insufficient for the evaluation of response to chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Change in metabolic activity measured by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography or dynamic contrast enhanced-derived quantitative endpoints can more accurately evaluate treatment response compared to change in tumor size. Magnetic resonance imaging can accurately evaluate essential factors in surgical planning such as vascular or bone invasion and “tail sign”. Thus, imaging plays a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue tumors.

scholarly journals Non-invasive diagnostics in fossils - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of pathological belemnites

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mietchen ◽  
H. Keupp ◽  
B. Manz ◽  
F. Volke
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Clinical Diagnostics ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Invasive Diagnostics

Abstract. For more than a decade, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been routinely employed in clinical diagnostics because it allows non-invasive studies of anatomical structures and physiological processes in vivo and to differentiate between healthy and pathological states, particularly of soft tissue. Here, we demonstrate that MRI can likewise be applied to fossilized biological samples and help in elucidating paleopathological and paleoecological questions: Five anomalous guards of Jurassic and Cretaceous belemnites are presented along with putative paleopathological diagnoses directly derived from 3D MR images with microscopic resolution. Syn vivo deformities of both the mineralized internal rostrum and the surrounding former soft tissue can be traced back in part to traumatic events of predator-prey-interactions, and partly to parasitism. Besides, evidence is presented that the frequently observed anomalous apical collar might be indicative of an inflammatory disease. These findings highlight the potential of Magnetic Resonance techniques for further paleontological applications.

scholarly journals Magnetic resonance imaging of bone and soft tissue tumors. MRI of the cartilaginous tumors.

1990 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 638-642
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Tanaka ◽  
Yukihide Iwamoto ◽  
Masahiro Ushijima ◽  
Yoichi Sugioka
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cartilaginous Tumors

Basics of Imaging Techniques in Evaluation of Soft Tissue Tumors

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Alanna Aherne ◽  
Sinchun Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Positron Emission Tomography ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Emission Tomography ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Positron Emission

Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in the detection, diagnosis, and clinical management of primary soft tissue tumors. Various imaging modalities have been used, and each modality offers unique advantages in the workup of soft tissue tumors by localizing the lesions in different compartments of the body and characterizing macroscopic tissue composition of the lesions in a noninvasive and safe manner. We review the clinical role and technical aspects of the frequently used imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography, ultrasonography, positron emission tomography, and plain radiography with an emphasis on MRI as a mainstay imaging modality and a brief discussion of advanced techniques. We also review imaging features of common soft tissue tumors that can be detected and characterized using current imaging techniques. This review contains 54 figures, 1 table and 37 references.   Key words: computed tomography, diffusion-weighted imaging, imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, soft tissue, technique, tumor, ultrasonography

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