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Imaging and Staging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors: Fundamental Concepts

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The radiologic evaluation of musculoskeletal tumors has undergone dramatic evolution with the advent of computer-assisted imaging; specifically, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Despite the use of these sophisticated imaging modalities, the objectives of initial radiologic evaluation remain unchanged: detecting the suspected lesion, establishing a diagnosis, or, when a definitive diagnosis is not possible, formulating an appropriate differential diagnosis, and determining the radiologic staging of the lesion [1]. As a detailed discussion of all bone and soft tissue tumors is well beyond the scope of this review, we will highlight fundamental principles that should serve as a guide to the initial evaluation and staging of primary musculoskeletal neoplasms.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA

    Mark J. Kransdorf

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  1. University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

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  2. Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

    G. K. von Schulthess

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    Ch. L. Zollikofer

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Kransdorf, M.J., Murphey, M.D. (2013). Imaging and Staging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors: Fundamental Concepts. In: Hodler, J., von Schulthess, G.K., Zollikofer, C.L. (eds) Musculoskeletal Diseases 2013–2016. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5292-5_11

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