title: Practical considerations in the imaging of soft tissue tumors.
abstract: Cost-effective imaging evaluation of a suspected soft tissue tumor requires knowledge of all available imaging modalities, including indications for each and relative advantages and disadvantages. Imaging studies are useful in pre-treatment diagnostic evaluation, biopsy planning, and post-treatment evaluation for recurrence. Close communication between the orthopedic surgeon and radiologist is essential for appropriate management. This article will emphasize an approach to the imaging evaluation of a suspected soft tissue tumor.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75235-8867, USA.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Marcantonio
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Weatherall
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Berrey
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery