Benign primary tumours of the ribs.
Benign primary tumours of the ribs are rare and may be identified during the investigation of a clinically suspected abnormality or as an incidental finding. This review describes the spectrum of benign tumours that can involve the rib and illustrates the radiographic, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging appearances that may facilitate diagnosis.
Department of Radiology, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK. emmakhughes@gmail.com
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Hughes
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James
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Butt
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Davies
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Saifuddin
D017824:Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / Q000175:diagnosis; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002812:Chondroma / Q000175:diagnosis; D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000175:diagnosis; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D018213:Neoplasms, Bone Tissue / Q000175:diagnosis; D012272:Ribs; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed