MR imaging of periarticular soft-tissue lesions.
The exquisite soft-tissue contrast and multi-planar imaging capabilities of MR imaging uniquely qualify this modality for the evaluation of periarticular pathology. MR evaluation can be diagnostic by signal characterization, as in a lipoma, or by anatomic location, as seen in meniscal and synovial cysts. In other less diagnostic pathology, MR imaging can focus a differential diagnosis, guide percutaneous or surgical biopsy, provide local staging, and serve as a surgical map.
Van Slyke
M A
MA
Department of Radiology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, USA.
Moser
R P
RP
Madewell
J E
JE
D001706:Biopsy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008067:Lipoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis
D003287:Contrast Media