Non Lipomatous Benign Lesions Mimicking Soft-tissue Sarcomas: A Pictorial Essay

In Vivo. 2018 Mar-Apr;32(2):221-229. doi: 10.21873/invivo.11228.

Abstract

The incidental finding of soft tissue masses is a challenge for the radiologist. Benign and malignant lesions can be differentiated relying on patient history, symptoms and mostly with the help of imaging. Ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) become fundamental in order to distinguish these lesions but the radiologist needs to know the main characteristics of benign soft tissue masses and sarcomas. Herein, we present a pictorial review of lesions mimicking soft tissue sarcomas features.

Keywords: MRI; Sarcoma; mimics; review.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Sarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sarcoma / pathology*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods