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ArticleSkeletal radiology2017

Magnetic resonance imaging appearance of soft-tissue metastases: our experience at an orthopedic oncology center.

Jennifer Sammon, Abhishek Jain, Robert Bleakney, Rakesh Mohankumar

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Article in Skeletal radiology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Jennifer SammonDivision of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X5.
Abhishek JainDivision of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X5.
Robert BleakneyDivision of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X5.
Rakesh MohankumarDivision of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X5. rakesh.mohankumar@uhn.ca.

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Abstract

objectiveTo assess the prevalence and magnetic resonance imaging appearance of metastasis presenting as a soft-tissue mass. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective chart review was performed on 51 patients who presented to an orthopedic oncology center with soft-tissue masses, with a histology-proven diagnosis of soft-tissue metastasis, over a 14-year period. Their magnetic resonance imaging, primary origin, and follow-up have been assessed.

resultsSoft-tissue metastasis was identified in patients ranging from 18 to 85 years old. Most (80%) of the masses were located deep to the deep fascia. In our cohort of patients, melanoma was the most common primary malignancy contributing to soft-tissue metastasis (21.8%). Among soft-tissue metastasis from solid organs, breast and lung were the most frequent (9.1% each). Five patients had soft-tissue metastases from an unknown primary.

conclusionImaging diagnosis of soft-tissue metastases is challenging as it can demonstrate imaging appearances similar to primary soft-tissue sarcoma. The presence of a known malignancy may not be evident in everyone, and even if available, histopathology will be necessary for diagnosis if this is the only site of recurrence/metastasis to differentiate from a primary soft-tissue sarcoma. Moreover, soft-tissue metastasis may be the initial presentation of a malignancy. Primary malignancies with soft-tissue metastasis carry a poor prognosis; hence, prompt diagnosis and management in essential.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesSoft Tissue NeoplasmsYoung AdultSarcomaSoft-tissue metastasesSoft-tissue tumor

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