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Clinical Neuroradiology
Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology 2/2016

01-06-2016 | Correspondence

MR Imaging Findings of a Leiomyosarcoma of the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report

Authors: K. Tahara, K. Yamashita, MD, PhD, A. Hiwatashi, O. Togao, K. Kikuchi, M. Endo, H. Otsuka, Y. Oda, H. Honda

Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology | Issue 2/2016

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Abstract

We report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the thoracic spine. Primary leiomyosarcoma is a malignant connective tissue tumor originating from smooth muscle cells. Leiomyosarcoma frequently occurs in the uterus, retroperitoneal space, gastrointestinal tract, and deep soft tissues; primary leiomyosarcoma of the bone is rare. The MR imaging including intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) imaging findings of the current case indicated a low diffusion coefficient and high blood flow, which were in concurrence with high cell density on histology and increased vascularity by angiography. Although some benign tumors such as osteoblastoma and giant cell tumor would show similar findings on IVIM imaging, these additional imaging features may narrow the differential diagnosis of spinal tumors.
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Metadata
Title
MR Imaging Findings of a Leiomyosarcoma of the Thoracic Spine: A Case Report
Authors
K. Tahara
K. Yamashita, MD, PhD
A. Hiwatashi
O. Togao
K. Kikuchi
M. Endo
H. Otsuka
Y. Oda
H. Honda
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Clinical Neuroradiology / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1869-1439
Electronic ISSN: 1869-1447
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-015-0420-0

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