An Approach to the Evaluation of Incidentally Identified Bone Lesions Encountered on Imaging Studies

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2017 May;208(5):960-970. doi: 10.2214/AJR.16.17434.

Abstract

Objective: This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the various anatomic and molecular imaging techniques in the evaluation of unexpected bone lesions.

Conclusion: An approach to the imaging evaluation of chondroid, osteoblastic, and osteolytic lesions as well as focal marrow abnormalities is reviewed.

Keywords: bone lesion; incidental finding; osteoblastic; osteolytic; unexpected.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings*