Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) in differentiation of soft tissue sarcoma from benign lesions: a systematic review of literature.

Objective: To systematically review the literature assessing the role of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DCE-MRI) in the differentiation of soft tissue sarcomas from benign lesions.

Materials And Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed with the following keywords: multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, DCE-MR perfusion, soft tissue, sarcoma, and neoplasm. Original studies evaluating the role of DCE-MRI for differentiating benign soft-tissue lesions from soft-tissue sarcomas were included.

Percutaneous ultrasound-guided needle tenotomy for treatment of chronic tendinopathy and fasciopathy: a meta-analysis.

Objectives: To systematically assess the efficacy of percutaneous ultrasound-guided needle tenotomy (PUNT) in the treatment of chronic tendinopathy and fasciopathy.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed with the following search terms: tendinopathy, tenotomy, needling, Tenex, fasciotomy, ultrasound-guided, and percutaneous. Inclusion criteria consisted of original studies evaluating pain or function improvement after PUNT.

Articular Findings on Chest Computed Tomography: An Algorithmic Approach for Radiologists.

Chest computed tomography (CT) is one of the most frequently performed imaging studies. Incidental osseous and articular findings are commonly encountered in chest CTs in daily practice. The spectrum of findings is broad, varying from benign to malignant, and interpretation of these incidental musculoskeletal findings could be challenging for radiologists.

Incidental osseous lesions on chest CT: an algorithmic approach for radiologists.

Numerous osseous findings are commonly discovered incidentally at chest CTs in daily practice. A broad spectrum of these findings ranges from benign and do not touch lesions to ominous conditions requiring further imaging evaluation and/or intervention. Interpretation of these incidental musculoskeletal findings may constitute a diagnostic challenge to radiologists.

The effectiveness of percutaneous ultrasound-guided needle tenotomy compared to alternative treatments for chronic tendinopathy: a systematic review.

Objectives: To compare percutaneous ultrasound-guided needle tenotomy (PUNT) to alternative treatments for chronic tendinopathy.

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature search was performed with the following combination of keywords: ultrasound-guided, percutaneous, needling, tenotomy, Tenex, tendinopathy, and fasciotomy. Original studies comparing PUNT to alternative treatments for chronic tendinopathy were included in this systematic review.

Imaging in Musculoskeletal Oncology: Special Considerations in the Elderly.

A variety of imaging modalities are used to assess oncologic disorders in the elderly. The composition of bone marrow (BM) and its radiologic manifestation changes physiologically or pathologically while aging. The most important contributing factors include normal aging, oncology-related treatments, and osteoporosis.

A Review of Posteromedial Lesions of the Chest Wall: What Should a Chest Radiologist Know?

A heterogeneous group of tumors can affect the posteromedial chest wall. They form diverse groups of benign and malignant (primary or secondary) pathologies that can arise from different chest wall structures, i.e.

Diagnostic performance of MRA in abduction and external rotation position in the detection of glenoid labral lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To compare the diagnostic performance of direct magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) for labral lesions during conventional, abduction and external rotation (ABER), conventional plus abduction, and external rotation (ABER) positioning by using a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Materials And Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed on the two main concepts of magnetic resonance arthrography: extremity position and labral lesions. Inclusion criteria consisted of original studies that assessed the diagnostic accuracy of MR arthrography in ABER and conventional position alone or combined for the diagnosis of labral lesions by using surgical findings as the reference standard.

Common Skeletal Neoplasms and Nonneoplastic Lesions at F-FDG PET/CT.

Numerous primary and metastatic osseous lesions and incidental osseous findings are encountered at fluorine 18 (F) fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT. These lesions show varying degrees of FDG uptake. Malignancies are generally more FDG avid than are benign lesions, but many exceptions exist.