Objective To compare the symptoms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings between digital peripheral nerve sheath tumor (PNST) and major-nerve PNST. Methods A total 36 cases with benign PNSTs (16 digital, 20 major-nerve) were enrolled. Chief complaint and Tinel sign were reviewed. Five classic MRI features of PNST, the signal intensity (SI), the enhancement, and the shape of tumor were evaluated on MRI. Results Half of each group showed tenderness. Tinel sign was less frequent in digital PNST (12.5%) than major-nerve PNST (95.0%, P < 0.001). Split fat sign, entering and exiting nerve, target sign, and thin hyperintense rim were only observed in major-nerve PNST (P = <0.001, <0.001, 0.492, and 0.002, respectively). Fascicular sign was found in digital PNSTs (31.3%), but more frequent in major-nerve PNST (P < 0.001). In digital PNSTs, mild hyperintense SIs (56.2%) on T1-weighted images (T1-WI) was noted, but none in major-nerve PNST (P < 0.001). Both groups showed hyperintense SIs on T2-WI (P = 0.371). Homogeneity on T2-WI was noted in 43.8% of digital PNSTs, but none in major-nerve PNSTs (P = 0.004). Both groups showed heterogeneous enhancement (P = 0.066), but four (25%) digital PNSTs showed homogeneous enhancement. Lobulated shape was noted in 50% of digital PNSTs but none of major-nerve PNSTs (P = 0.001). Digital nerve was involved at 81.3% of digital PNSTs. Three foot cases showed unusual manifestations: bone destruction, skin thickening, and subungual location. Conclusion In digital PNSTs, Tinel sign is not commonly found and classic MRI findings is insufficient. In addition, some digital PNSTs show different SI and enhancement from major-nerve PNSTs.

회전근개 부분 파열의 자기공명영상 해석은 종종 애매한 경우가 있다. 이 종설에서는 회전근개 중 극상건과 극하건에 초점을 맞춰, 회전근개 부분 파열의 진단을 위한 해부학적 고려 사항을 설명하고, 회전근개 부분 파열의 분류를 요약하며, 박리(delamination)가 포함된 회전근개 부분 파열의 최신 개념을 개략적으로 설명하였다.

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