Rajiah, Prabhakar, Sinha, Rakesh, Cuevas, C., Dubinsky, Theodore J., Bush, William H. (William Henry), 1941- and Kolokythas, Orpheus. (2011) Imaging of uncommon retroperitoneal masses. Radiographics, Vol.31 (No.4). pp. 949-976. ISSN 0271-5333

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Abstract

Retroperitoneal masses not arising from major solid organs are uncommon. Although there is no simple method of classifying retroperitoneal masses, a reasonable approach is to consider the masses as predominantly solid or cystic and to subdivide these into neoplastic and nonneoplastic masses. Because the treatment options vary, it is useful to be able to differentiate these masses by using imaging criteria. Although the differential diagnosis of retroperitoneal masses can be narrowed down to a certain extent on the basis of imaging characteristics, patterns of involvement, and demographics, there is still a considerable overlap of imaging findings for these masses, and histologic examination is often required for definitive diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging play an important role in characterization and in the assessment of the extent of the disease and involvement of adjacent and distant structures. Familiarity with the CT and MR imaging features of various retroperitoneal masses will facilitate accurate diagnosis and staging for aggressive lesions.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Retroperitoneum -- Tumors -- Imaging, Tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging
Journal or Publication Title:	Radiographics
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Radiography
ISSN:	0271-5333
Date:	July 2011
Volume:	Vol.31
Number:	No.4
Page Range:	pp. 949-976
Identification Number:	10.1148/rg.314095132
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/38587

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