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  • Title: Osteoid osteoma in atypical locations: the added value of dynamic gadolinium-enhanced MR imaging.
    Author: Zampa V, Bargellini I, Ortori S, Faggioni L, Cioni R, Bartolozzi C.
    Journal: Eur J Radiol; 2009 Sep; 71(3):527-35. PubMed ID: 18599238.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To compare the results of dynamic gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), unenhanced MRI and computed tomography (CT), in terms of nidus conspicuity and diagnostic confidence of osteoid osteoma in atypical sites. MATERIALS AND METHODS: CT and MR (nonenhanced T1- and T2-weighted and dynamic MRI) images of 19 patients with histologically proven osteoid osteoma located in atypical sites were retrospectively reviewed. Time-enhancement curves of the nidus and the adjacent bone marrow were generated. Images from each technique were scored for nidus conspicuity by two independent radiologists. Another blinded radiologist was asked to assess final diagnosis of the bone lesion on MR and CT images, independently. RESULTS: In all cases, nidus contrast uptake started in the arterial phase and was higher compared to the surrounding bone marrow. Dynamic MRI significantly increased nidus conspicuity compared to nonenhanced MRI (P<.0001) and CT (P=.04). In 6/19 (31.6%) cases nidus conspicuity was higher at dynamic MRI compared to CT. Confident diagnosis of osteoid osteoma was achieved in all patients with MRI and in 10/19 (52.6%) patients with CT. CONCLUSION: In patients with osteoid osteoma located in atypical sites, dynamic MRI increases nidus conspicuity, allowing confident diagnosis.
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