A Diagnostic Approach to Various Fat-Containing Lesions in Thoracic Imaging

Fat-containing lesions may involve any compartment of the chest, and the differential diagnosis for these lesions primarily depends on location, imaging features, and patient demographics. Although many fat-containing lesions of the chest are benign, they may be manifestations of pathologic and malignant conditions. Therefore, interval growth of the lesions and any morphological changes of the adjacent structures over time also should be evaluated.
Source: Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - Category: Radiology Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research