title: Two-dimensional and three-dimensional computed tomographic imaging in musculoskeletal tumors.
abstract: Appropriate treatment of musculoskeletal neoplasms relies on prompt and accurate identification of tumor characteristics and extent. Multiplanar and three-dimensional (3-D) computed tomography (CT) provide rapid, relatively noninvasive imaging for initial assessment and for planning of radiation therapy, en bloc resection, and limb-salvage surgery. An integrated 2-D-3-D CT approach also allows precise tracking of therapeutic response and recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Magid
mesh_terms: D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D003626:Data Display; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*