Outside the Inside: A Review of Soft-Tissue Abnormalities Seen on Thoracoabdominal Computed Tomography

Frank SJ, Susan J. Frank, Shari Friedman, Friedman S, Flusberg M, Milana Flusberg, Wolf EL, Ellen L. Wolf, Marjorie W. Stein, Stein MW
Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes · 2014 · vol. 65(4) , pp. 327–334 · doi:10.1016/j.carj.2013.09.005 · PMID:24833519 · W2101229926
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This review illustrates computed tomographic features of thoracoabdominal soft-tissue abnormalities including infections, neoplasms, and systemic diseases that can be overlooked but provide important diagnostic information.

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Abstract

In this review, we illustrate the computed tomographic features of thoracoabdominal soft-tissue abnormalities, which may be easily overlooked and often can provide important information regarding systemic processes. Examples include necrotizing fasciitis, heterotopic ossification, fat necrosis, benign and malignant neoplasms, endometriosis, and collagen vascular disease as well as systemic and congenital pathology.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Infections Ossification, Heterotopic Postoperative Complications Prune Belly Syndrome Soft Tissue Neoplasms Tomography, X-Ray Computed Vascular Diseases Calcinosis Calcinosis Contrast Media Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Epidermal Cyst Epidermal Cyst Female Humans Infections Male Muscular Atrophy

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