CT and MRI findings in calvarial noninfectious lesions

Yalcin O., Yildirim T., Kizilkilic O., Huercan C. E., Koc Z., Aydin V., ...Daha Fazla

DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, cilt.13, sa.2, ss.68-74, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Dergi Adı: DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.68-74
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: calvarium, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, SKULL, CYST, BASE
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Differential diagnosis of the calvarial lesions is important in order to decide whether biopsy, surgical intervention, or follow-up is required for further management. In this pictorial essay on calvarial lesions, lytic or sclerotic patterns, contours of the lesions, calcifications, soft tissue components, inner and outer table localizations were evaluated with computed tomography (CT). On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal characteristics and contrast enhancement of the lesion, relation to brain parenchyma and soft tissue were evaluated. CT scan is considered to be the best examination to characterize bone alterations whereas MRI depicts bone marrow abnormalities and invasion of adjacent tissues.