Diagnosis of extremity soft-tissue tumors can be challenging.Characteristics of tumor margins can help precisely identify locally aggressive or non-aggressive behavior for surgical planning,but cannot differentiate be...Diagnosis of extremity soft-tissue tumors can be challenging.Characteristics of tumor margins can help precisely identify locally aggressive or non-aggressive behavior for surgical planning,but cannot differentiate benign from malignant lesions.Most malignant tumors can have inhomogeneous signals on T2-weighted images.Although a uniform signal on T2-weighted images can be a reliable indication of a benign lesion,a well-defined mass with homogeneous internal signal intensity does not definitively identify a benign lesion.Some common and distinctive soft-tissue lesions can have specific clinical and imaging features allowing a diagnosis without biopsy.These are known as determinate lesions.This illustrative report presents a diagnostic guide for extremity soft-tissue tumors based on tissue signal and morphological characteristics on magnetic resonance images.It is important for clinicians to be familiar with the imaging characteristics of common determinate lesions.展开更多
Totally three articles focusing on functional magnetic resonance imaging features of brain function in the activated brain regions of stroke patients undergoing acupuncture on the healthy limbs and healthy controls un...Totally three articles focusing on functional magnetic resonance imaging features of brain function in the activated brain regions of stroke patients undergoing acupuncture on the healthy limbs and healthy controls undergoing acupuncture on the lower extremities are published in three issues. We hope that our readers find these papers useful to their research.展开更多
BACKGROUND Desmoid fibroma is a rare soft tissue tumor originating from the aponeurosis,fascia,and muscle,and it is also known as aponeurotic fibroma,invasive fibroma,or ligamentous fibroma.AIM To investigate the clin...BACKGROUND Desmoid fibroma is a rare soft tissue tumor originating from the aponeurosis,fascia,and muscle,and it is also known as aponeurotic fibroma,invasive fibroma,or ligamentous fibroma.AIM To investigate the clinical and imaging features of desmoid tumors of the extremities.METHODS Thirteen patients with desmoid fibroma of the extremities admitted to our hospital from October 2016 to March 2021 were included.All patients underwent computed tomography(CT),magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),and pathological examination of the lesion.Data on the diameter and distribution of the lesion,the relationship between the lesion morphology and surrounding structures,MRI and CT findings,and pathological features were statistically analyzed.RESULTS The lesion diameter ranged from 1.7 to 8.9 cm,with an average of 5.35±2.39 cm.All lesions were located in the deep muscular space,with the left and right forearm each accounting for 23.08%of cases.Among the 13 patients with desmoid fibroma of the extremities,the lesions were"patchy"in 1 case,irregular in 10,and quasi-round in 2.The boundary between the lesion and surrounding soft tissue was blurred in 10 cases,and the focus infiltrated along the tissue space and invaded the adjacent structures.Furthermore,the edge of the lesion showed"beard-like"infiltration in 2 cases;bone resorption and damage were found in 8,and bending of the bone was present in 2;the boundary of the focus was clear in 1.According to the MRI examination,the lesions were larger than 5 cm(61.54%),round or fusiform in shape(84.62%),had an unclear boundary(76.92%),showed uniform signal(69.23%),inhomogeneous enhancement(84.62%),and"root"or"claw"infiltration(69.23%).Neurovascular tract invasion was present in 30.77%of cases.CT examination showed that the desmoid tumors had slightly a lower density(69.23%),higher enhancement(61.54%),and unclear boundary(84.62%);a CT value<50 Hu was present in 53.85%of lesions,and the enhancement was uneven in 53.85%of cases.Microscopically,fibroblasts and myofibroblasts were arranged in strands and bundles,without obvious atypia but with occasional karyotyping;cells were surrounded by collagen tissue.There were disparities in the proportion of collagen tissue in different regions,with abundant collagen tissue and few tumor cells in some areas,similar to the structure of aponeuroses or ligaments,and tumor cells invading the surrounding tissues.CONCLUSION Desmoid tumors of the extremities have certain imaging features on CT and MRI.The two imaging techniques can be combined to improve the diagnostic accuracy,achieve a comprehensive diagnosis of the disease in the clinical practice,and reduce the risk of missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.In addition,their use can ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the MRI features and rare manifestations of schwannomas of the extremities to improve diagnosis.Methods:Retrospective analysis of 23 cases of schwannomas in the extremities confirmed by surgical p...Objective:To analyze the MRI features and rare manifestations of schwannomas of the extremities to improve diagnosis.Methods:Retrospective analysis of 23 cases of schwannomas in the extremities confirmed by surgical pathology,summarizing its signs,signal characteristics and MRI enhancement.Results:Among the 23 cases,20 were single lesions,and 3 were multiple lesions,resulting in a total of 28 lesions.The distribution of these lesions included 7 in the thigh,9 in the calves,4 in the armpits,3 in the hips,and 4 each in the upper arms and forearms.Additionally,there was one lesion located in the groin.On T1-weighted imaging(T1WI),the lesions showed iso-intensity or hypo-intensity.On T2-weighted imaging(T2WI),they appeared slightly hyperintense or hyper-intense.Some lesions exhibited multiple small vesicle-like higher signals,cystic changes,and fiber spacing on T2WI.Furthermore,one lesion showed a liquid-liquid plane.The“target sign”was observed in 18 lesions(64.3%)and“neuropathic signs”were present in six lesions(21.4%).Finally,it was noted that on MRI enhancement,the lesions demonstrated uniform or uneven enhancement.The lesions were uniformly or unevenly enhanced on MRI enhancement.Conclusions:The MRI findings of schwannoma in the extremities exhibit specific characteristics.The cystic changes on T2WI also display distinct features.Recognition of rare MRI findings,such as cystic changes,liquid-liquid plane and septum,should be emphasized to enhance the accuracy of pre-diagnosing schwannomas.展开更多
目的本研究旨在构建一个基于临床和影像学特征的极端梯度提升(extreme gradient boosting,XGBoost)模型,以鉴别乳腺非肿块病变的良恶性。材料与方法收集2018年1月至2024年7月2个机构,2种乳腺X线设备检查的有病理结果的首诊乳腺非肿块病...目的本研究旨在构建一个基于临床和影像学特征的极端梯度提升(extreme gradient boosting,XGBoost)模型,以鉴别乳腺非肿块病变的良恶性。材料与方法收集2018年1月至2024年7月2个机构,2种乳腺X线设备检查的有病理结果的首诊乳腺非肿块病变480个。患者被分为建模组[n=310,数字乳腺X线摄影(digital mammography,DM)检查]、内部验证组(n=108,DM检查),和外部验证组[n=62,数字乳腺体层合成摄影(digital breast tomosynthesis,DBT)检查]。记录患者术前乳腺X线(DM或DBT),MRI以及临床特征。采用XGBoost算法和多因素逻辑回归分析,分别构建XGBoost模型和逻辑回归(logistic regression,LR)模型。使用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线评估模型的诊断效能。结果在建模组中,患者以7∶3随机分为训练集(n=217)和测试集(n=93)。训练集、测试集、训练集的内部验证组及训练集的外部验证组中,恶性非肿块病灶分别为159(73%)、58(62%)、73(68%)和43(69%)。XGBoost模型的诊断效能明显优于LR模型,在独立的训练集、测试集、训练集的内部验证组及训练集的外部验证组中均表现出良好的诊断效能,曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)在0.884~0.913之间。XGBoost模型在四个队列中也表现出良好的校准能力和临床净获益。结论XGBoost模型能够准确鉴别乳腺非肿块病变的良恶性,具有推广应用的潜力。展开更多
文摘Diagnosis of extremity soft-tissue tumors can be challenging.Characteristics of tumor margins can help precisely identify locally aggressive or non-aggressive behavior for surgical planning,but cannot differentiate benign from malignant lesions.Most malignant tumors can have inhomogeneous signals on T2-weighted images.Although a uniform signal on T2-weighted images can be a reliable indication of a benign lesion,a well-defined mass with homogeneous internal signal intensity does not definitively identify a benign lesion.Some common and distinctive soft-tissue lesions can have specific clinical and imaging features allowing a diagnosis without biopsy.These are known as determinate lesions.This illustrative report presents a diagnostic guide for extremity soft-tissue tumors based on tissue signal and morphological characteristics on magnetic resonance images.It is important for clinicians to be familiar with the imaging characteristics of common determinate lesions.
文摘Totally three articles focusing on functional magnetic resonance imaging features of brain function in the activated brain regions of stroke patients undergoing acupuncture on the healthy limbs and healthy controls undergoing acupuncture on the lower extremities are published in three issues. We hope that our readers find these papers useful to their research.
基金the Cancer Hospital of Peking Union Medical College Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Institutional Review Board(Approval No.20/120-2316).
文摘BACKGROUND Desmoid fibroma is a rare soft tissue tumor originating from the aponeurosis,fascia,and muscle,and it is also known as aponeurotic fibroma,invasive fibroma,or ligamentous fibroma.AIM To investigate the clinical and imaging features of desmoid tumors of the extremities.METHODS Thirteen patients with desmoid fibroma of the extremities admitted to our hospital from October 2016 to March 2021 were included.All patients underwent computed tomography(CT),magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),and pathological examination of the lesion.Data on the diameter and distribution of the lesion,the relationship between the lesion morphology and surrounding structures,MRI and CT findings,and pathological features were statistically analyzed.RESULTS The lesion diameter ranged from 1.7 to 8.9 cm,with an average of 5.35±2.39 cm.All lesions were located in the deep muscular space,with the left and right forearm each accounting for 23.08%of cases.Among the 13 patients with desmoid fibroma of the extremities,the lesions were"patchy"in 1 case,irregular in 10,and quasi-round in 2.The boundary between the lesion and surrounding soft tissue was blurred in 10 cases,and the focus infiltrated along the tissue space and invaded the adjacent structures.Furthermore,the edge of the lesion showed"beard-like"infiltration in 2 cases;bone resorption and damage were found in 8,and bending of the bone was present in 2;the boundary of the focus was clear in 1.According to the MRI examination,the lesions were larger than 5 cm(61.54%),round or fusiform in shape(84.62%),had an unclear boundary(76.92%),showed uniform signal(69.23%),inhomogeneous enhancement(84.62%),and"root"or"claw"infiltration(69.23%).Neurovascular tract invasion was present in 30.77%of cases.CT examination showed that the desmoid tumors had slightly a lower density(69.23%),higher enhancement(61.54%),and unclear boundary(84.62%);a CT value<50 Hu was present in 53.85%of lesions,and the enhancement was uneven in 53.85%of cases.Microscopically,fibroblasts and myofibroblasts were arranged in strands and bundles,without obvious atypia but with occasional karyotyping;cells were surrounded by collagen tissue.There were disparities in the proportion of collagen tissue in different regions,with abundant collagen tissue and few tumor cells in some areas,similar to the structure of aponeuroses or ligaments,and tumor cells invading the surrounding tissues.CONCLUSION Desmoid tumors of the extremities have certain imaging features on CT and MRI.The two imaging techniques can be combined to improve the diagnostic accuracy,achieve a comprehensive diagnosis of the disease in the clinical practice,and reduce the risk of missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.In addition,their use can ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
文摘Objective:To analyze the MRI features and rare manifestations of schwannomas of the extremities to improve diagnosis.Methods:Retrospective analysis of 23 cases of schwannomas in the extremities confirmed by surgical pathology,summarizing its signs,signal characteristics and MRI enhancement.Results:Among the 23 cases,20 were single lesions,and 3 were multiple lesions,resulting in a total of 28 lesions.The distribution of these lesions included 7 in the thigh,9 in the calves,4 in the armpits,3 in the hips,and 4 each in the upper arms and forearms.Additionally,there was one lesion located in the groin.On T1-weighted imaging(T1WI),the lesions showed iso-intensity or hypo-intensity.On T2-weighted imaging(T2WI),they appeared slightly hyperintense or hyper-intense.Some lesions exhibited multiple small vesicle-like higher signals,cystic changes,and fiber spacing on T2WI.Furthermore,one lesion showed a liquid-liquid plane.The“target sign”was observed in 18 lesions(64.3%)and“neuropathic signs”were present in six lesions(21.4%).Finally,it was noted that on MRI enhancement,the lesions demonstrated uniform or uneven enhancement.The lesions were uniformly or unevenly enhanced on MRI enhancement.Conclusions:The MRI findings of schwannoma in the extremities exhibit specific characteristics.The cystic changes on T2WI also display distinct features.Recognition of rare MRI findings,such as cystic changes,liquid-liquid plane and septum,should be emphasized to enhance the accuracy of pre-diagnosing schwannomas.
文摘目的本研究旨在构建一个基于临床和影像学特征的极端梯度提升(extreme gradient boosting,XGBoost)模型,以鉴别乳腺非肿块病变的良恶性。材料与方法收集2018年1月至2024年7月2个机构,2种乳腺X线设备检查的有病理结果的首诊乳腺非肿块病变480个。患者被分为建模组[n=310,数字乳腺X线摄影(digital mammography,DM)检查]、内部验证组(n=108,DM检查),和外部验证组[n=62,数字乳腺体层合成摄影(digital breast tomosynthesis,DBT)检查]。记录患者术前乳腺X线(DM或DBT),MRI以及临床特征。采用XGBoost算法和多因素逻辑回归分析,分别构建XGBoost模型和逻辑回归(logistic regression,LR)模型。使用受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线评估模型的诊断效能。结果在建模组中,患者以7∶3随机分为训练集(n=217)和测试集(n=93)。训练集、测试集、训练集的内部验证组及训练集的外部验证组中,恶性非肿块病灶分别为159(73%)、58(62%)、73(68%)和43(69%)。XGBoost模型的诊断效能明显优于LR模型,在独立的训练集、测试集、训练集的内部验证组及训练集的外部验证组中均表现出良好的诊断效能,曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)在0.884~0.913之间。XGBoost模型在四个队列中也表现出良好的校准能力和临床净获益。结论XGBoost模型能够准确鉴别乳腺非肿块病变的良恶性,具有推广应用的潜力。
