Imaging Findings of Calcaneal Cyst and Lipoma: Can Intraosseous Cyst Changes Into Lipoma With Advancing Age?

This study evaluates computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of calcaneal cysts and lipomas in pediatric and adult populations. Methods Forty-six patients with bone lesions located in the anterior portion of the calcaneus beneath the talocalcaneal joint, who underwent CT and/or MRI, were enrolled in this study. The imaging characteristics were retrospectively reviewed and compared between the pediatric (aged 18 years or younger; n = 29) and adult (aged 19 years or older; n = 17) groups. Results On CT images, water/soft tissue attenuation alone was more frequent in the pediatric group than in the adult group (84% vs 13%, respectively; P
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Musculoskeletal Imaging Source Type: research