Plexiform nerve sheath tumor or vascular malformation--role of advanced MR neurography and diffusion tensor imaging

Skeletal Radiol. 2013 Jul;42(7):1007-10. doi: 10.1007/s00256-013-1594-7. Epub 2013 Mar 22.

Abstract

The authors report a vascular malformation mimicking a plexiform peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Three Tesla magnetic resonance neurography with high-resolution anatomic and advanced functional diffusion tensor imaging was helpful in evaluating full extent of the lesion and characterizing its internal architecture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brachial Plexus / blood supply*
  • Brachial Plexus / pathology*
  • Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vascular Malformations / pathology