Diagnostic Performance of US and MRI in Predicting Malignancy of Soft Tissue Masses: Using a Scoring System.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the diagnostic performance of US and MRI in predicting malignancy of soft tissue masses by using a scoring system.

Methods

A total of 120 cases of pathologically confirmed soft tissue masses (71 cases of malignant lesions and 49 cases of benign lesions) were enrolled. All patients underwent ultrasound and MRI examination prior to biopsy or surgical excision. A scoring system based on the parameters of conventional US and MRI to distinguish malignant and benign masses was established by the regression model. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to evaluate the diagnostic performance of US and MRI.

Results

Multivariate analysis showed that margin, maximum diameter, and vascular density were independent predictors for malignan

SUBMITTER: Shu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9104333 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature