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European Radiology
Published in: European Radiology 1/2006

01-01-2006 | Musculoskeletal

Surface lesions of the bones of the hand

Authors: S. L. J. James, A. M. Davies

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 1/2006

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Abstract

Surface lesions involving the bones of the hand are uncommon. This pictorial review illustrates the spectrum of conditions including benign primary bone tumours, malignant primary bone tumours and non-neoplastic disorders. The review focuses on the radiographic appearances of these lesions and other techniques such as CT and MR imaging that may suggest a specific diagnosis.
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Metadata
Title
Surface lesions of the bones of the hand
Authors
S. L. J. James
A. M. Davies
Publication date
01-01-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 1/2006
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-005-2715-z

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