title: Computed tomography of the bones of the foot: neoplastic disease.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging is the imaging modality of choice as a conjunctive study to radiography for imaging bone tumors of the foot. However, there will be cases where computed tomography (CT) is performed, and CT is superior in evaluating the bone cortex and identifying pathological fractures, periosteal reaction, or matrix mineralization. This article reviews osseous foot neoplasms. Clinical and imaging findings are discussed, as well as applications where CT provides valuable information.
authors.affiliation: The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. pjohnso5@jhmi.edu
authors.forename: Pamela T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Laura M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Fayad
authors.forename: Frank J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Frassica
authors.forename: Elliot K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Fishman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005529:Foot Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult