Desmoplastic fibroma of bone: MRI features

Fm, Vanhoenacker; Hauben, Esther; Beuckeleer, L. De; Willemen, Dirk; Marck, Eric Van; Schepper, A. De

doi:10.1007/s002560050589

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“…Similarly, desmoplastic fibroma may demonstrate low to intermediate SI on T1W and T2W sequences [60]. The low signal in this case may be due to fibrous tissue or persistent ridges of bone within the tumour [61].…”

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The role of MR imaging in the diagnostic characterisation of appendicular bone tumours and tumour-like conditions

et al. 2007

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MRI has an established role in the local staging of primary bone tumours. However, as the majority of tumours have non-specific appearances on MRI, the diagnosis is usually established on the basis of clinical history, plain film findings and biopsy. This article reviews the value of MRI in the further characterisation of appendicular bone tumours and tumour-like lesions, with particular reference to peri-lesional oedema, fluid-fluid levels, flow voids, fat signal, cartilage signal and dedifferentiation. These features are a useful adjunct for distinguishing between benign and malignant disease, pointing towards a more specific diagnosis, and guiding biopsy.

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Section: Characterisation Of Cartilaginous Lesionsmentioning

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The role of MR imaging in the diagnostic characterisation of appendicular bone tumours and tumour-like conditions

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“…Desmoplastic fibroma typically shows low to intermediate signal intensity on T1-weighted images and a marked inhomogeneous contrast enhancement after intravenous administration of gadolinium. T2-weighted images demonstrate a higher signal intensity than T1-weighted images with an inhomogeneous signal distribution [7,17]. These imaging characteristics are similar to those of extra-abdominal desmoid tumors, correlating to their analogous histology.…”

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Cross-sectional imaging patterns of desmoplastic fibroma

Mahnken

et al. 2001

Eur Radiol

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The aim of this study was to work out the cross-sectional imaging characteristics of desmoplastic fibroma (DF). In 3 patients with histologically proven DF, the imaging characteristics obtained with cross-sectional techniques were reviewed retrospectively. Radiographs and CT scans were available in all patients, and plain and contrast-enhanced MR examinations in 2 patients. Compared with conventional radiographs, CT allowed more accurate assessment of the extent of bone destruction including cortical breakthrough and articular invasion. Intramedullary tumor growth and soft tissue extension was best detected with MRI. Apart from heterogeneity on MR images, DF displayed nonspecific low signal intensity on unenhanced T1-weighted images and an intermediate to high signal intensity including areas of low intensity on T2-weighted images. Desmoplastic fibroma showed a distinct, inhomogeneous gadolinium enhancement. Although cross-sectional imaging features of DF are nonspecific, some MR characteristics, such as inhomogeneous contrast enhancement and the presence of low-intensity regions on T2-weighted images, are helpful in determining the differential diagnosis. Cross-sectional imaging of DF is useful for local staging of the tumor because it provides valuable information about the extent of bone destruction as well as medullary and extraosseous spread.

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“…MRI best evaluates the soft tissue extension. The signal is variable with nonspecific low signal intensity on T1-weighted images and intermediate to high signal intensity on T2-weighted images [4,[14][15][16].…”

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Ultrasonography of desmoplatic fibroma of the mandible; a case report.

Gersak¹,

Lenghel

Băciuț

et al. 2015

Med Ultrason

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Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is a very rare bone tumor, classified as a benign lesion. It might be locally a very aggressive tumor with a high rate of recurrence after surgical resection. We present a case of a 3-year and 6 month-old patient, with mandibular desmoplastic fibroma. The clinical, imaging, histological findings and surgical treatment are discussed and, also, a brief review of the literature of DF is presented. The purpose of this case report is to emphasize the particularity of the case, ultrasound findings and the main differential diagnostic of this rare bone tumor.

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Desmoplastic fibroma of bone: MRI features

Cited by 50 publications

References 22 publications

The role of MR imaging in the diagnostic characterisation of appendicular bone tumours and tumour-like conditions

The role of MR imaging in the diagnostic characterisation of appendicular bone tumours and tumour-like conditions

Cross-sectional imaging patterns of desmoplastic fibroma

Ultrasonography of desmoplatic fibroma of the mandible; a case report.

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