结节性筋膜炎的影像表现

目的 分析结节性筋膜炎(NF)的CT及MRI表现,以提高影像诊断水平.方法 回顾性分析经手术病理证实的9例NF的影像表现,其中4例行CT检查,5例行MR检查.结果 9例NF中,5例位于下肢,2例位于腹壁,2例位于外耳道.病灶最大直径为1.1～9.5 cm,平均(3.7±0.3)cm.所有病灶均表现为单发实性软组织肿块,CT平扫显示肿块密度与肌肉密度相仿;病灶在MR T_1WI呈等低信号,在T_2WI呈混杂高信号,增强扫描肿块呈均匀或不均匀中、重度强化.结论 CT及MR检查能为临床诊断及鉴别诊断NF提供有价值的信息.

Imaging appearance of nodular fasciitis

Objective To explore the CT and MR imaging features of nodular fasciitis(NF), which will in return improve the standard and quality of diagnosis. Methods CT (n = 4) and MRI (n = 5) findings of pathologically proved nodular fasciitis in 9 patients were retrospectively analyzed. Results Of 9 NF, 5 were located in the lower extremities, 2 in the abdominal wall, and the others in the acoustic duct. The resected tumor size vary from 1.1 to 9. 5 cm in the largest diameter and mean (3.7±0.3) cm. All lesions appeared as a discrete solid mass on imaging. The CT value of lesions was similar to muscle. MR imaging manifested as a hypo to isointense lesion on T_1WI and hyperintense signal intensity on T_2WI. There was homogeneous or heterogeneous moderate to significant enhancement in the lesions. Conclusion CT and MRI can provide helpful information for the clinical and differential diagnosis of NF.