Journal article
REVIEW OF DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES FOR PROLIFERATIVE MYOSITIS, IN THE LIGHT OF TWO CASES
Journal of musculoskeletal research, Vol.16(2), p.1372002
06/2013
DOI: 10.1142/S0218957713720020
Abstract
Purpose: Proliferative myositis (PM) is a rare pseudosarcoma affecting muscles and mimicking malignancy. Due to its rare presentation, the diagnosis of PM is difficult. Method: The realms of diagnosis are discussed through two cases, one of adult patient and the other of adolescent patient; both were diagnosed with PM in the gastrocnemius. Results: The former case was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and computer tomography scan, followed by histological analysis. The second case, which presented a rare occurrence with respect to age-group, was identified using ultrasound and diagnosis was confirmed by histological analysis of a biopsy. Conclusion: Holistic approach, depending on clinical presentation, imaging, and pathological examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of such pseudosarcoma.
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- Title: Subtitle
- REVIEW OF DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES FOR PROLIFERATIVE MYOSITIS, IN THE LIGHT OF TWO CASES
- Creators
- Rachid K. Haidar - American University of Beirut Medical CenterMalak Itani - American University of Beirut Medical CenterMark Jabbour - American University of Beirut Medical CenterAsdghig H. Der-Boghossian - American University of Beirut Medical CenterNabil J. Khoury - American University of Beirut Medical Center
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of musculoskeletal research, Vol.16(2), p.1372002
- DOI
- 10.1142/S0218957713720020
- ISSN
- 0218-9577
- eISSN
- 1793-6497
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/2013
- Academic Unit
- Radiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984697636302771
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