Prevalence of Enchondromas of the Proximal Femur in Adults as an Incidental Finding on MRI of the Pelvis

Autor: A. M. Davies, A. Patel, C. Azzopardi, S. L. James, R. Botchu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Vol 31, Iss 03, Pp 582-585 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0971-3026
1998-3808
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735915
Popis: Objective To determine the prevalence of enchondroma in adults as an incidental finding in the proximal femur on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and Methods A retrospective review of the MRI scans of the pelvis in a series of adult patients was conducted. All presented with nononcological musculoskeletal complaints. The site, size, and appearances of the enchondromas were identified according to criteria from previous studies. Results A total of 1,209 proximal femora in 610 patients were reviewed and a total of 9 enchondromas were identified. These ranged from 0.6 to 2.5 cm in length (mean 1.3 cm). None showed aggressive features suggestive of malignancy. Three cases (33%) underwent follow-up MRI scans which showed no change in size or morphology. Conclusion The prevalence on MRI of incidental enchondromas arising in the proximal femur is 0.7%. This is three to four times less common than seen in the proximal humerus and around the knee.
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