Diagnostic value of tumor-fascia relationship in superficial soft tissue masses on magnetic resonance imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Many surgeons participate in the management of superficial soft tissue masses, and a preoperative incorrect diagnosis frequently results in dismal oncological outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify distinguishing magnetic resonance imaging features between malignant and non-malignant lesions.

Methods

The clinicopathological data for 219 patients (men 114; women 105) with superficial soft tissue masses treated from January 2007 to December 2016 in our institution were retrospectively analyzed. The median age at the first visit was 55.6 years (range 1-90 years). MRI findings of tumor size, margin, lobulation, intratumoral hemorrhage, peritumoral edema, and tumor-fascia relationship were compared with the final histological diagnosis and tumor grade.

Results

SUBMITTER: Iwai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6312209 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature