Popliteal lymph nodes in patients with osteosarcoma: are they metastatic?

Mark X ClearyLaura M FayadShivani Ahlawat

Published in: Skeletal radiology (2020)

PLNs are frequently visible on MRI in patients with OS but are rarely (prevalence = 6%) metastatic. Features on MRI which may suggest metastatic PLNs include large size > 1 cm and loss of a fatty hilum.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
small cell lung cancer
lymph node
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
diffusion weighted imaging
risk factors
computed tomography
fatty acid