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Abstract
The computed tomography (CT) findings of 3 patients with Ewing's sarcoma and 10 patients
with a variety of benign rib lesions including osteomyelitis, hemangiomatosis, eosinophilic
granuloma, aneurysmal bone cyst, neurofibromatosis, enchondroma, and Jarcho-Levin
syndrome are presented. CT is of great value in demonstrating characteristic findings
of several benign rib lesions. Also, CT accurately shows the destructive pattern of
the rib lesion, the presence of pleural effusion, and the local spread of the soft
tissue mass.
When an aggressive rib lesion with pleural effusion is encountered in an infant or
child, Ewing's sarcoma must be excluded unless this lesion has characteristic radiographic
findings and a strong clinical history that suggest another diagnosis.
The CT findings and differential diagnosis of rib lesions are discussed. Three-dimensional
CT well demonstrated the appearance of congenital rib anomalies.
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Received in revised form:
April 1,
1992
Received:
March 1,
1992
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© 1993 Published by Elsevier Inc.
