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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 4/2022

01-04-2022 | Ultrasound | Review Article

Ultrasound of myxofibrosarcoma

Authors: Yoav Morag, David R. Lucas

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 4/2022

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Abstract

The ultrasound appearance of myxofibrosarcoma is highly variable corresponding to its variable and at times heterogeneous histopathologic appearance. Myxofibrosarcomas may mimic a benign process and the infiltrative tumor margins may be difficult to precisely delineate on ultrasound imaging. These tumor characteristics pose a diagnostic challenge on ultrasound evaluation. The radiologist should be aware of the variable morphologic presentation and infiltrative nature of myxofibrosarcoma and the limitations of ultrasound in the initial diagnosis, biopsy guidance, and post-surgical follow-up of this tumor.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound of myxofibrosarcoma
Authors
Yoav Morag
David R. Lucas
Publication date
01-04-2022
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 4/2022
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-021-03869-7

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