Abstract
Even though tumors and pseudotumors are not rheumatic conditions per se, their clinical and/or imaging presentation often resemble those of articular diseases, especially when located within the joints or in nearby areas. Histopathological analysis remains indispensable for the definitive diagnosis, but imaging studies play a fundamental role in the assessment of these lesions. Many musculoskeletal tumors/pseudotumors have a typical appearance on imaging, thus allowing for a presumptive diagnosis with a reasonable degree of accuracy. In addition, surgical planning relies on adequate preoperative staging, which can be safely achieved with imaging. Only selected lesions more prone to simulate rheumatic conditions in the pediatric age group – either from a clinical standpoint or on imaging – will be included in this chapter.
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Lopes Viana, S., Ribeiro, M.C.M., Beber Machado, B. (2013). Articular and Periarticular Tumors and Pseudotumors. In: Joint Imaging in Childhood and Adolescence. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35876-0_6
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