Spinal osteoblastoma: CT and MR imaging with pathological correlation

Shaikh, Minhaj; Saifuddin, Asif; Pringle, J.; Natali, C.; Sherazi, Z.

doi:10.1007/s002560050469

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“…Since approximately one-third of the lesions are located in the spine, where they most often originate from the posterior vertebral elements, and radiographic features of tumors located in long and small bones can be unspecific, cross-sectional imaging is mandatory in characterization of the lesion and local staging in the majority of cases [1,4,6,15,16].…”

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Benign bone tumors and tumor-like lesions: value of cross-sectional imaging

Woertler

2003

European Radiology

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This article reviews the role of CT and MR imaging in the diagnosis of benign bone tumors and tumor-like lesions of bone with with regard to differential diagnosis, the assessment of tumor-related complications, and the detection of postoperative recurrence. Indications for cross-sectional imaging of specific lesions, including osteoid osteoma, osteoblastoma, enchondroma, osteochondroma, intraosseous lipoma, hemangioma, giant cell tumor, aneurysmal bone cyst, simple bone cyst, and eosinophilic granuloma, are discussed, and advantages and disadvantages of the different imaging modalities are illustrated on the basis of pathologically confirmed cases.

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Section: Osteoblastomamentioning

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Benign bone tumors and tumor-like lesions: value of cross-sectional imaging

Woertler

2003

European Radiology

113

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“…1 Pathological analysis of trauma, inflammation and tumour reveals woven bone or immature osteoid formation, which reflects the healing process of the lesion. Shaikh et al 18 observed low signal intensity reactive sclerosis in both T1WIs and T2WIs in osteoblastoma. Histopathological studies of reactive sclerosis show heavy mineralization of matrix associated with increased fibrovascular tissue within the marrow and perivascular infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells.…”

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Modic changes in lumbar spine: prevalence and distribution patterns of end plate oedema and end plate sclerosis

Xu¹,

Chu²,

Yang³

et al. 2016

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Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the distribution of end plate oedema in different types of Modic change especially in mixed type and to analyze the presence of end plate sclerosis in various types of Modic change. Materials and methods: 276 patients with low back pain were scanned with 1.5-T MRI. Three radiologists assessed the MR images by T 1 weighted, T 2 weighted and fat-saturation T 2 weighted sequences and classified them according to the Modic changes. Pure oedematous end plate signal changes were classified as Modic Type I; pure fatty end plate changes were classified as Modic Type II; and pure sclerotic end plate changes as Modic Type III. A mixed feature of both Types I and II with predominant oedematous signal change is classified as Modic I-II, and a mixture of Types I and II with predominant fatty change is classified as Modic II-I. Thus, the mixed types can further be subdivided into seven subtypes: Types I-II, Types II-I, Types I-III, Types III-I, Types II-III, Types III-II and Types I-III. During the same period, 52 of 276 patients who underwent CT and MRI were retrospectively reviewed to determine end plate sclerosis.

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“…76 A variable enhancement pattern has been noted on MRI. 42,86 The reactive area surrounding the osteoblastoma often enhances on MRI, which may confound the interpreted boundaries of the lesion.…”

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Osteoblastomas of the spine: a comprehensive review

Galgano¹,

Goulart²,

Iwenofu

et al. 2016

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Osteoblastomas are primary bone tumors with an affinity for the spine. They typically involve the posterior elements, although extension through the pedicles into the vertebral body is not uncommon. Histologically, they are usually indistinguishable from osteoid osteomas. However, there are different variants of osteoblastomas, with the more aggressive type causing more pronounced bone destruction, soft-tissue infiltration, and epidural extension. A bone scan is the most sensitive radiographic examination used to evaluate osteoblastomas. These osseous neoplasms usually present in the 2nd decade of life with dull aching pain, which is difficult to localize. At times, they can present with a painful scoliosis, which usually resolves if the osteoblastoma is resected in a timely fashion. Neurological manifestations such as radiculopathy or myelopathy do occur as well, most commonly when there is mass effect on nerve roots or the spinal cord itself. The mainstay of treatment involves surgical intervention. Curettage has been a surgical option, although marginal excision or wide en bloc resection are preferred options. Adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy are generally not undertaken, although some have advocated their use after less aggressive surgical maneuvers or with residual tumor. In this manuscript, the authors have aimed to systematically review the literature and to put forth an extensive, comprehensive overview of this rare osseous tumor.

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Spinal osteoblastoma: CT and MR imaging with pathological correlation

Cited by 90 publications

References 14 publications

Benign bone tumors and tumor-like lesions: value of cross-sectional imaging

Benign bone tumors and tumor-like lesions: value of cross-sectional imaging

Modic changes in lumbar spine: prevalence and distribution patterns of end plate oedema and end plate sclerosis

Osteoblastomas of the spine: a comprehensive review

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