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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2002; 06(2): 141-152
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-32360
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MR Imaging of Soft-Tissue Masses of the Foot

Amilcare Gentili1 , Steven Sorenson2 , Sulabha Masih1
  • 1Imaging Service, VA West Los Angeles Medical Center/UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2Department of Radiology, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego,CA
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20 June 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

As with other parts of the musculoskeletal system, the soft tissues of the foot can be affected by a wide variety of pathologic entities including trauma, congenital abnormalities, infections, and neoplastic disorders. While plain radiographs are usually the initial examination for evaluation of pathology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is critical to evaluate for abnormalities within the ligaments, tendons, and other nonosseous structures within the foot. The constellation of clinical and MRI findings often allows a relatively specific diagnosis to be rendered. This article discusses both benign and malignant processes within the soft tissues of the foot and presents their characteristic imaging findings with MRI.

KEYWORDS

Foot - magnetic resonance imaging - soft tissues

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