Imaging characteristics of cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries: presentation as soft-tissue masses.
OBJECTIVE
Our purpose was to identify the characteristic imaging features of cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries.


CONCLUSIONS
Patients with cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries often present for evaluation of soft-tissue masses involving the extremities. Noninvasive imaging reveals a characteristic appearance allowing confident diagnosis.
Peterson
Jeffrey J
JJ
Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224-3899, USA.
Kransdorf
Mark J
MJ
Bancroft
Laura W
LW
Murphey
Mark D
MD
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001158:Arteries; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012189:Retrospective Studies