CT, MRI, and PET/CT imaging features of thoracic spine epithelioid hemangioma: a retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Epithelioid hemangioma (EH) is an intermediate locally aggressive tumor that consists of epithelioid cells and endothelial cell differentiation, which can occur at any age, but is most common between the ages of 30 and 40 years. EH in the thoracic spine is rare, and accurate diagnosis is critical to treatment planning. Our aim was to explore the imaging and clinical data of thoracic spine EH to improve the understanding of this rare disease.

Methods

From January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023, a database of thoracic spine masses was retrospectively reviewed. Five patients with histologically proven thoracic spine EH and complete imaging available were identified and analyzed. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were evaluated separat

SUBMITTER: Hu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11220569 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature