Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to describe the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic
resonance (MR) imaging findings of hibernoma.
Materials and methods
We retrospectively evaluated imaging findings of CT and MR examinations of six patients
(three men and three woman, aged 27–48 years) with histopathological diagnosis of
hibernoma.
Results
On CT examination, the lesions were slightly hyperdense, and on T1- and T2-weighted
MR images, they were isointense or slightly hypointense compared to the subcutaneous
fat. All of these lesions showed contrast enhancement and one out of the six lesions
had internal linear septations.
Conclusion
Hibernoma has a wide spectrum of CT and MR imaging findings, which should be considered
in differential diagnosis, especially with other lipomatous lesions.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
July 11,
2007
Received:
June 10,
2007
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