Frequently encountered as a coincidental finding and can be found in any bone. AJR 2005; 185:915-924. Finally other clues need to be considered, such as a lesion's localization within the skeleton and within the bone, any periosteal reaction, cortical destruction, matrix calcifications, etc. Differentiation of Predominantly Osteoblastic and Osteolytic Spine Metastases by Using Susceptibility-Weighted MRI. The use of PET/CT imaging with new radiotracers enables a non-invasive assessment of the presence of the target of treatment in the whole body and provides the possibility to combine functional information with anatomical details. Osteosarcoma (2) The signal intensity on MR depends on the amount of calcifications and ossifications and fibrous tissue (low SI) and cystic components (high SI on T2). Degenerative subchondral cyst: epiphyseal, Chondroid matrix in cartilaginous tumors like enchondromas and chondrosarcomsa. by Mulder JD, et al. Purpose: To determine if sclerotic bone lesions evident at body computed tomography (CT) are of value as a diagnostic criterion of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and in the differentiation of TSC with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) from sporadic LAM. As you can see, by just dropping the items that tend to cause generalized sclerosis, we have generated a fairly good differential for focal lesions. BallooningBallooning is a special type of cortical destruction.In ballooning the destruction of endosteal cortical bone and the addition of new bone on the outside occur at the same rate, resulting in expansion. Sclerotic jaw lesions are not rare and are frequently encountered on radiographs and computed tomography (CT). Infection may be well-defined or ill-defined osteolytic, and even sclerotic. 33.1d). Fibrous dysplasia, enchondromas, EG, Mets and myeloma, Hyperparathyroidism, Infection. Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors and brain trauma [2]. Occasionally slowly enlargement can be seen. Sclerosing bone dysplasias are skeletal abnormalities of varying severity with a wide range of radiologic, clinical, and genetic features. Here, we showed that sBT values are higher in patients presenting 496 with bone loss . . Giant cell bone tumors are usually benign (not cancerous) but the malignant form can affect the legs, especially near the knees. The lesion shows increased uptake of the tracer in the bone scan (arrow in Fig. Sclerosis is present from either tumor new bone formation or reactive sclerosis. The bone scan is also helpful to look for additional sites of increased uptake that may not have been imaged, such as multiple nontraumatic rib, calvarial, or long bone lesions, which would strongly suggest the diagnosis of metastatic disease. This is especially true when the injury involves the spine, hip, knees, or ankle. This benign reactive process is most commonly found adjacent to the cortex of phalanges of hands or feet (75%). FIGURE 2.7 Computed tomography of osteoid osteoma. Check for errors and try again. The juxtacortical mass has a high SI and lobulated contours. Enchondromas aswell as low-grade chondrosarcomas are frequently encountered as coincidental findings in patients who have a MRI or bone scan for other reasons. When a reactive process is more likely based on history and imaging features, follow-up is sometimes still needed. Generally, this just follows common sense some lesions should logically be expected to be focal, others multifocal, and yet others diffuse or systemic. Mineralization in osteoid tumors can be described as a trabecular ossification pattern in benign bone-forming lesions and as a cloud-like or ill-defined amorphous pattern in osteosarcomas. 7. colon carcinoma, gastric carcinoma), ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads. sclerosing osteomyelitis of Garr, aggressive features might require an oncological referral and/or biopsy 1, history of malignancy will almost always require additional imaging, follow-up or oncologic referral, high CT attenuation values might help in the differentiation of bone island from osteoblastic metastases 5 but attenuation values should not be used exclusively for the assessment of sclerotic bone lesions 6, Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Chordoma is usually seen in the spine and base of the skull. Breast cancer (usually mixed lytic/sclerotic), Bone islands do not have edema in the adjacent bone marrow or extension into surrounding soft tissue or adjacent bony destruction. In this article we will discuss a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. diffuse sclerotic metastases to the pelvis, sacrum and femurs. Click here for more examples of enchondromas. Patients with sclerotic lesions due to metastasis often have a history of prior malignant disease. For those that are possibly cancerous, a biopsy is conducted to identify it. PET features high sensitivity in the detection of bone metastases especially 18 NaF-PET is suitable for the detection of sclerotic metastases since it shows tracer uptake in locations with osteoblastic activity and is more accurate than FDG-PET 3. Bone flare phenomenon was well described on bone scans; a study 25 revealed the appearance of new or worsening bone sclerosis at 3-month CT assessment in three of 67 castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) patients undergoing systemic treatment. 7, Behrang Amini, Susana Calle, Octavio Arevalo, Richard M. Westmark, and Kaye D. Westmark, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window), on 33 Incidental Solitary Sclerotic Bone Lesion, 27 Approach to the Solitary Vertebral Lesion on Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 28 Diffusely Abnormal Marrow Signal within the Vertebrae on MRI, Incidental Findings in Neuroimaging and Their Management, Radiology (incl. These lesions are not osteochondromas, but consist of reactive cartilage metaplasia. Guidelines for the Diagnostic Management of Incidental Solitary Bone Lesions on CT and MRI in Adults: Bone Reporting and Data System (Bone-RADS). Infection is seen in all ages. Plain radiograph in another patient shows irreglar mineralized lesion with elevation of the periosteum and cortical involvement. 2003;415(415 Suppl):S4-13. Signed by [redacted] on 1/17/2020 11:42 AM Narrative Bone metastases have a predilection for hematopoietic marrow sites: spine, pelvis, ribs, cranium and proximal long bones: femur, humerus. Intense uptake on bone scintigraphy as we would expect in high grade chondrosarcoma. Imaging: These are inert filled-in non-ossifying fibromas. D'Oronzo S, Coleman R, Brown J, Silvestris F. Metastatic Bone Disease: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Options. Sclerotic bone lesions caused by non-infectious and non-neoplastic diseases: a review of the imaging and clinicopathologic findings Sclerotic bone lesions caused by non-infectious and non-neoplastic diseases: a review of the imaging and clinicopathologic findings Authors T2-weighted axial MR image demonstrates high signal intensity of the tumor in the metacarpal bone with extension of a lobulated soft tissue mass. Malignant transformation 4, Although usually stable in size, bone islands may increase or decrease in size or disappear. Geode or subchondral cyst in the navicular bone, Geode or subchondral cyst in the tarsal bone, X-ray and MRI of a chondroblasoma in the tarsal bone, Chondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) in the calcaneus. 2014;71(1):39. Increased uptake on bone scan has been reported in bone islands, especially giant ones, but warrants imaging follow-up. Yes, it is possible to have a clear lumbar puncture and still have Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Hallmark of osteosarcoma is the production of bony matrix, which is reflected by the sclerosis seen on the radiograph. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-22391. This could very well be an enchondroma. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2 ed. Click here for more examples of eosinophilic granuloma. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. 2021;216(4):1022-30. Skeletal Radiol. In this case we see the pathognomonic triad of bone expansion, cortical thickening and trabecular bone thickening in the mixed lytic and sclerotic phase of Paget's disease of right hemipelvis. MRI shows large tumor within the bone and permeative growth through the Haversian channels accompanied by a large soft tissue mass, which is barely visible on the X-ray. Calcifications or mineralization within a bone lesion may be an important clue in the differential diagnosis. Bone reacts to its environment in two ways either by removing some of itself or by creating more of itself. Sclerotic bone metastases typically present as radiodense bone lesions that are round/nodular with relatively well-defined margins 3. Tumor Pathology- Bone Lesion Bone Tumor Osteomyelitis When you identify a bone lesion, follow this basic checklist to help you accurately describe the lesion and narrow your differential diagnosis: Bone Tumors and Tumorlike Conditions: Analysis with Conventional Radiography Theodore T. Miller Radiology 2008 246:3, 662-674 Non-ossifying fibroma which has been filled in. The homogeneous enhancement in the upper part with edema and cortical thickening are not typical for a low-grade chondrosarcoma. The differential diagnosis of solitary sclerotic bone lesions can be narrowed down according to the following factors 1-3: cartilaginous matrix (rings and arcs appearance). The radiograph shows typical bone infarcts in diaphysis and metaphysis of femur and tibia.. On MR imaging bone infarcts are characterized by irregulair serpentiginous margins with low signal intensity on both T1 and T2 WI and with intermediate to high fat signal in the center part. How should one approach sclerotic bone disease? mutation, and both sclerotic and lytic bone lesions together for the first time. This shows that differentiating a tumor from a reactive proces scan be quite difficult in some cases. Notice that CT depicts these lesions far better (red arrows). Multiple enchondromas are seen in Morbus Ollier. Acute osteomyelitis is characterised by osteolysis. Strahlenther Onkol. Physical examination and past medical history were normal and noncontributory respectively. Click here for more detailed information about NOF. Here CT-images of a patient with prostate cancer. In some cases however the osteolytic nidus can be visible on the radiograph (figure). Notice that the cortical bone extends into the lesion. Based on the morphology and the age of the patients, these lesions are benign. Centrally there is an ill-defined osteolytic area. The image shows a calcified lesion in the proximal tibia without suspicious features. It classically presents with nocturnal pain in young patients, painful scoliosis, and marked relief from NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). The differential diagnosis of bone lesions that result in bony sclerosis will be given. The images show on the left a typical osteolytic NOF with a sharp sclerotic border. Amorphous mineralisation is present in most lesions. There are two patterns of periosteal reaction: a benign and an aggressive type. This represents a thick cartilage cap. Ossifications or calcifications can be present in variable amounts. Bone scintigraphy (99mTc MDP) is very sensitive for the detection of osteoblastic providing information on osteoblastic activity but suffers from specificity with a false-positivity rate ranging up to 40% 1. In the group of malignant small round cell tumors which include Ewing's sarcoma, bone lymphoma and small cell osteosarcoma, the cortex may appear almost normal radiographically, while there is permeative growth throughout the Haversian channels. This is opposed to myositis ossificans which may present very close to the cortical bone, but maturation develops from the center to the periphery. In this case, because of the increased uptake on bone scintigraphy, a follow-up MRI was recommended at 6 and 12 months. 5. Radiological hallmark: formation of a chondroid (cartilagenous) matrix, which presents as punctuated, stippled or popcorn-like calcifications. UW Radiology Sclerotic Lesions of Bone <-Lucent Lesions of Bone | Periosteal Reaction-> What does it mean that a lesion is sclerotic? Edema often present in the surrounding bone marrow. Magnetic resonance imaging of subchondral bone marrow lesions in association with osteoarthritis. Polyostotic lesions Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Fibro-osseous lesion like fibrous dysplasia. The radiographic appearance and location are typical. In patients In patients > 30 years, and particularly > 40 years, despite benign radiographic features, a metastasis or plasmacytoma also have to be considered On the left three bone lesions with a narrow zone of transition. Multiple enchondromas and hemangiomas are seen in Maffucci's syndrome. Oncol Rev. What does it mean that a lesion is sclerotic? Diffuse bony sclerosis (mnemonic). Small zone of transitionA small zone of transition results in a sharp, well-defined border and is a sign of slow growth.A sclerotic border especially indicates poor biological activity. . Here a patient with a broad-based osteochondroma. Other benign lesions, like solitary bone cyst, fibrous dysplasia, chondroblastoma and other benign bone tumors may become inert and may also become sclerotic. AJR 1995;164:573-580, Online teaching by the Musculoskeletal Radiology academic section of the University of Washington, by Theodore Miller March 2008 Radiology, 246, 662-674, by Laura M. Fayad, Satomi Kawamoto, Ihab R. Kamel, David A. Bluemke, John Eng, Frank J. Frassica and Elliot K. Fishman. These are infections and eosinophilic granuloma. Lumbar CT-HU has the highest pooled correlation (r 2 =0.6) with both spine DEXA and lowest skeletal t-score followed by lumbar CT-HU with hip DEXA (r 2 =0.5) and lumbar MRI with hip (r 2 =0.44) and spine (r 2 =0.41) DEXA. Stress fractures occur in normal (fatigue fractures) or metabolically weakened (insufficiency fractures) bones. Uncommonly it can be difficult to differentiate a stress fracture from a pathologic fracture, that occurs at the site of a bone tumor. Here a radiograph of the pelvis with a barely visible osteoblastic metastasis in the left iliac bone (blue arrow). Generic Differential Diagnosis of Sclerotic Bone Lesions. If there are multiple or polyostotic lesions, the differential diagnosis must be adjusted. Sclerotic metastases arise from . Growth of osteochondroma in skeletally mature patient, Irregular or indistinct surface of lesions, focal lucent regions in interior of lesions, presence of soft tissue mass with scattered or irregular calcifications. An ill-defined border with a broad zone of transition is a sign of aggressive growth (1). Biopsy revealed dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma. Urgency: Routine. It is barely visible within the bone, but an agressive periostitis is seen (arrow). The sclerotic lesion in the humeral head could very well be a benign enchondroma based on the imaging findings. Consider progression of osteohondroma to chondrosarcoma when cartilage cap measures > 10 mm. Lesions in the bone are usually identified on radiographic images - chiefly X-rays - but also on CT and MRI scans. Fundamentals of diagnostic radiology. Spinal lesions are commonly spotted on imaging tests. Therefore, knowing the homogeneously sclerotic bone lesions can be useful, such as enostosis (bone island) (), osteoma (), and callus or bone graft.The plain radiography and CT images of enostosis consist of a circular or oblong area of dense bone with an irregular and speculated margin, which have been . However, a specific density range has not been specified for those terms 1. A molecular classification has been also proposed. Age: most commonly seen in 10-25 years, but may occur in older patients. Mnemonic for multiple oseolytic lesions: FEEMHI: If the osteonecrosis is located in the epiphysis, the term avascular osteonecrosis is used. Infections and eosinophilic granulomaInfections and eosinophilic granuloma are exceptional because they are benign lesions which can mimick a malignant bone tumor due to their aggressive biologic behavior. CT-HU has stronger correlations with DEXA than MRI measurements. The location of a bone lesion within the skeleton can be a clue in the differential diagnosis. Brant WE, Helms CA. This is extremely common in Pagets disease but extremely uncommon with a blastic metastasis. If the disorder it is reacting to is rapidly progressive, there may only be time for retreat (defense). An aggressive type is seen in malignant tumors, but also in benign lesions with aggressive behavior, such as infections and eosinophilic granuloma. Recommendation: No specific imaging recommendation. Plain radiograph and coronal T1-weighted contrast-enhanced fat-suppressed MR image of a mixed lytic and sclerotic lesion of the distal femoral diaphysis. 2, The primary utility of the bone scan is that if there is no increased uptake, sclerotic metastatic disease is highly unlikely; therefore, the lesion can be considered most likely a bone island and follow-up radiographic imaging obtained. In Section 2, we give the general technical route for classification, detection and segmentation of multiple-lesion.After that, in Section 3, the paper will review the recognition of multiple-lesion in six organ and tissue areas, including brain, eye, skin, breast, lung, and abdomen. There are two tumor-like lesions which may mimic a malignancy and have to be included in the differential diagnosis. Chrondroid tumors are more frequently encountered than bone infarcts. Finally, we conclude with a case of an incidentally presenting sclerotic vertebral body lesion. 1. In the case of benign, slowly growing lesions, the periosteum has time to lay down thick new bone and remodel it into a more normal-appearing cortex. Hereditary sclerosing bone dysplasias result from some disturbance in the pathways involved in osteoblast or osteoclast regulation, leading to abnormal accumulation of bone. Notice the numerous predominantly osteoblastic metastases. Even though plain X-ray and CT would typically be used to follow a suspected bone island, MRI was chosen as the follow-up modality because the sacrum is an area not well seen on plain films due to overlying bowel gas and concern regarding radiation dose from multiple CT scans to the pelvis of a 30-year-old woman. If the process is slower growing, then the bone may have time to mount an offense and try to form a sclerotic area around the offender. Paget disease is a chronic disorder of unknown origin with increased breakdown of bone and formation of disorganized new bone. 13. 2019;15:100205. Bone islands can be large at presentation. 2016;207(2):362-8. Journal of Bone Oncology. 8. Symptoms include pain, abnormal sensations, loss of motor skills or coordination, or the loss of certain bodily functions. On CT sclerotic bone metastases typically present as hyperdense lesions, but display a lower density than bone islands 5. One study, using a mean attenuation of 885 HU and a maximum attenuation of 1,060 HU as cut-off values, distinguished the higher density bone islands from lower density osteoblastic metastases with 95% sensitivity and 96% specificity. Differential Diagnosis in Orthopaedic Oncology. Sclerotic or blastic bone metastases can arise from a number of different primary malignancies including prostate carcinoma (most common), breast carcinoma (may be mixed), transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), carcinoid, medulloblastoma, neuroblastoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., colon carcinoma, gastric carcinoma), I think that the best way is to start with a good differential diagnosis for sclerotic bones. Many lesions can be located in both or move from the metaphysis to the diaphysis during growth. Mark Blumenkehl, MD is a specialist in Gastroenterology whose practice locations include: Detroit, Sterling Hgts 10. A surface osteosarcoma could be considered in the differential diagnosis. Benign periosteal reaction 9. A periosteal reaction is a non-specific reaction and will occur whenever the periosteum is irritated by a malignant tumor, benign tumor, infection or trauma. In this chapter, we will discuss key imaging features that strongly indicate the lesion is benign and those that warn further evaluation is warranted. Cartilaginous tumors in particular chondrosarcoma may show endosteal scalloping, while a bone infarct does not. Top five location of bone tumors in alphabethic order: Aneurysmal Bone Cyst -tibia, femur, fibula, spine, humerusAdamantinoma -tibia shaft, mandibleChondroblastoma -femur, humerus, tibia, tarsal bone (calc), patellaChondromyxoid fibroma - tibia, femur, tarsal bone, phalanx foot, fibulaChondrosarcoma - femur, rib, iliac bone, humerus, tibiaChordoma -sacrococcygeal, spheno-occipital, cervical, lumbar, thoracicEosinophilic Granuloma -femur, skull, iliac bone, rib, vertebraEnchondroma -phalanges of hands and feet, femur, humerus, metacarpals, ribEwing's sarcoma - femur, iliac bone, fibula, rib, tibiaFibrous dysplasia - femur, tibia, rib, skull, humerusGiant Cell Tumor - femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, distal radiusHemangioma - spine, ribs, craniofacial bones, femur, tibiaLymphoma - femur, tibia, humerus, iliac bone, vertebraMetastases - vertebrae, ribs, pelvis, femur, humerusNon Ossifying Fibroma - tibia, femur, fibula, humerusOsteoid osteoma - femur, tibia, spine, tarsal bone, phalanxOsteoblastoma - spine, tarsal bone (calc), femur, tibia, humerusOsteochondroma - femur, humerus, tibia, fibula, pelvisOsteomyelitis - femur, tibia, humerus, fibula, radiusOsteosarcoma -femur, tibia, humerus, fibula, iliac boneSolitary Bone Cyst -proximal humerus, proximal femur, calcaneal bone, iliac bone. -. Prevalence of 3-5% in patients with hereditary multiple osteohondromas. World J Radiol. W. B. Saunders company 1995, by Mark J. Kransdorf and Donald E. Sweet Diffuse skeletal infarcts can be a common cause of diffuse skeletal sclerosis. In juxta-articular localisation, the reactive sclerosis may be absent. Osteosarcoma with interrupted periosteal rection and Codman's triangle proximally (red arrow). NOF, fibrous dysplasia, multifocal osteomyelitis, enchondromas, osteochondoma, leukemia and metastatic Ewing' s sarcoma. Metastases and multiple myelomaIn patients > 40 years metastases and multiple myeloma are the most common bone tumors.Metastases under the age of 40 are extremely rare, unless a patient is known to have a primary malignancy.Metastases could be included in the differential diagnosis if a younger patient is known to have a malignancy, such as neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma or retinoblastoma. The illustration on the left shows the preferred locations of the most common bone tumors. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-21100, Mnemonic for focal sclerotic lesions (mnemonic). Focal sclerotic bony lesions (mnemonic). The sagittal T1WI and Gd-enhanced T1W-image with fatsat show a large tumor mass infiltrating a large portion of the distal femur and extending through the cortex into the soft tissues. The differential diagnosis mostly depends on the review of the conventional radiographs and the age of the patient. Bker S, Adams L, Bender Y et al. 7A, and 7B ). Home. As part of the test, a healthcare professional takes a sample of the CSF A sclerotic lesion is an unusual hardening or thickening of your bone. O'Sullivan G, Carty F, Cronin C. Imaging of Bone Metastasis: An Update. There are a number of other helpful findings you can look for that can help you to cone in on or away from specific entities in one of these differential lists. 33.1b), CT scan axial images (c), and bone scintigraphy (d). Disappearane of calcifications in a pre-existing enchondroma should raise the suspicion of malignant transformation. 2022;51(9):1743-64. Rapid growth of the mineralized mass is not uncommon. Notice that in all three patients, the growth plates have not yet closed. BackgroundCongenital generalized lipodystrophy (CGL) is a rare disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. Peripheral chondrosarcoma, arising from an osteochondroma (exostosis). 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Imaging of skull vault tumors in adults: Author: Pons Escoda, Albert Naval Baudin, Pablo . Cortical destruction (3) Sclerotic means that the lesions are slow-growing changes to your bone that happen very gradually over time. In patients > 30 years, and particularly > 40 years, despite benign radiographic features, a metastasis or plasmacytoma also have to be considered Common: Metastases, multiple myeloma, multiple enchondromas. Diagnostic brain imaging tests can assess bone fractures, structural problems, blood vessel abnormalities, and changes in brain metabolism. (A) Small radiolucent lesion exhibiting a thin sclerotic border (arrow) is present in the lateral cortex of the distal tibia of a 13-year-old boy. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 1993. The chondroid matrix is of a variable amount from almost absent to dens compact chondroid matrix. CT of Sclerotic Bone Lesions: Imaging Features Differentiating Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis from Sporadic Lymphangioleiomymatosis1. Axial imaging for differentiation from Brodie abscess, osteoblastoma, stress fracture. Typical bone metastases are osteolytic (87.5%), with medullary origin (91.6%), and they cannot be distinguished from other osteolytic metastases on the basis of imaging criteria alone. Typical presentation: central lesion in metaphysis or diaphysis with a well defined serpentiginous border. Detecting a benign periosteal reaction may be very helpful, since malignant lesions never cause a benign periosteal reaction. In most cases of osteoid osteoma the radiographic appearance is determined by the reactive sclerosis. Office Phone: (517) 205-6750. They can affect any bone and be either benign (harmless) or malignant (cancerous). The mean and maximum attenuation were measured in Hounsfield units. In the article Bone Tumors - Differential diagnosis we discussed a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. There is no calcification and lesions may be expansile. Notice that the mineralization is predominantly in the periphery of the mass and that there is a lucent zone between the mass and the cortical bone. 2021;50(5):847-69. Causes: corticosteroid use, sickle cell disease, trauma, Gaucher's disease, renal transplantation. Teaching Point: Metastasis is the most common malignant rib lesion. In the active phase there is multilaminar periosteal reaction and bone and soft tissue edema. CT scan is usually very helpful in detecting the nidus and differentiating osteoid osteoma from other sclerotic lesions like osteoblastoma, osteomyelitis, arthritis, stress fracture and enostosis. Cancers (Basel). Clinically relevant bone metastases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for prostate cancer patients. Bone islands demonstrate uniformly low Bone and Joint Imaging. A mnemonicfor remembering the causes of diffuse bony sclerosis is: ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads, Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Osteoid matrix in osseus tumors like osteoid osteomas and osteosarcomas. Click here for more information about bone island. There were other features that favored the diagnosis of a low-grade chondrosarcoma like a positive bone scan and endosteal scalloping of the cortical bone on an MRI (not shown). Growth of the osteochondroma takes place in the cap, corresponding with normal enchondral growth at the growth plates. Check for errors and try again. The mnemonic I VINDICATE is a commonly used mnemonic for the differential diagnostis of any radiological lesion. The lesion is predominantly calcified. There are no calcifications. 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