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Imaging Features of Superficial and Deep Fibromatoses in the Adult Population
Joint Authors
Murphey, Mark D.
Brian, Pamela L.
Walker, Eric A.
Montini, Kenneth M.
Petscavage, Jonelle M.
Logie, Chika Iloanusi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The fibromatoses are a group of benign fibroblastic proliferations that vary from benign to intermediate in biological behavior.
This article will discuss imaging characteristics and patient demographics of the adult type superficial (fascial) and deep (musculoaponeurotic) fibromatoses.
The imaging appearance of these lesions can be characteristic (particularly when using magnetic resonance imaging).
Palmar fibromatosis demonstrates multiple nodular or band-like soft tissue masses arising from the proximal palmar aponeurosis and extending along the subcutaneous tissues of the finger in parallel to the flexor tendons.
T1 and T2-weighted signal intensity can vary from low (higher collagen) to intermediate (higher cellularity), similar to the other fibromatoses.
Plantar fibromatosis manifests as superficial lesions along the deep plantar aponeurosis, which typically blend with the adjacent plantar musculature.
Linear tails of extension (“fascial tail sign”) along the aponeurosis are frequent.
Extraabdominal and abdominal wall fibromatosis often appear as a heterogeneous lesion with low signal intensity bands on all pulse sequences and linear fascial extensions (“fascial tail” sign) with MR imaging.
Mesenteric fibromatosis usually demonstrates a soft tissue density on CT with radiating strands projecting into the adjacent mesenteric fat.
When imaging is combined with patient demographics, a diagnosis can frequently be obtained.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Walker, Eric A.& Petscavage, Jonelle M.& Brian, Pamela L.& Logie, Chika Iloanusi& Montini, Kenneth M.& Murphey, Mark D.. 2012. Imaging Features of Superficial and Deep Fibromatoses in the Adult Population. Complexity،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Walker, Eric A.…[et al.]. Imaging Features of Superficial and Deep Fibromatoses in the Adult Population. Complexity No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-17.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Walker, Eric A.& Petscavage, Jonelle M.& Brian, Pamela L.& Logie, Chika Iloanusi& Montini, Kenneth M.& Murphey, Mark D.. Imaging Features of Superficial and Deep Fibromatoses in the Adult Population. Complexity. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002873
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002873