Case Of the Week (COW) 21 Sep 2014
Answer:
PAGET`S DISEASE.
Findings:
MRI and the corresponding CT images reveal extensive cortical and trabecular thickenng consistent with Paget`s Disease. No Bone marrow infiltration or soft tissue edema evident.
Discussion:
Paget`s disease is frequently asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally. It is important to be aware of this appearance in MRI, so as not to confuse it with other ominous conditions.
Contributed By:
Dr. Babu Peter
Associate Professor
Barnard Institute of Radiology
Answer:
PAGET`S DISEASE.
Findings:
MRI and the corresponding CT images reveal extensive cortical and trabecular thickenng consistent with Paget`s Disease. No Bone marrow infiltration or soft tissue edema evident.
Discussion:
Paget`s disease is frequently asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally. It is important to be aware of this appearance in MRI, so as not to confuse it with other ominous conditions.
Contributed By:
Dr. Babu Peter
Associate Professor
Barnard Institute of Radiology