X-ray and CT findings of costal eosinophilic granuloma
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1005-1201.2010.06.021
- VernacularTitle:肋骨嗜酸性肉芽肿的X线及CT表现
- Author:
Zhanhai TU
;
Zhengyu LIN
;
Yiguang CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Eosinophilic granuloma;
Rib;
Tomagraphy,X-ray computed
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiology
2010;44(6):650-652
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the X-ray and CT features of costal eosinophilic granuloma for a better understanding.Methods Eight patients with costal eosinophilic granuloma proved by surgery or biopsy were analyzed retrospectively.All patients had X-ray plain film, 6 patients had CT examination,including a case of enhanced CT scan.Results All 8 lesions were solitary.Six lesions were in the anterior rib and 2 in the posterior rib.On X-ray, all case showed single cavity and oval lesion with clear boundary.On CT images, 5 lesions demonstrated expansile destruction of bone with cortical bone thinning, and 3 were osteolystic destruction with soft tissue mass around.On the patient with enhanced CT scan, the lesions showed a moderate and uniform enhancement.Conclusion The X-ray and CT findings of costal eosinophilic granuloma are characteristic.
