Imaging evaluation of the response of high-grade osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma to chemotherapy with emphasis on dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2000;4(1):137-46. doi: 10.1055/s-2000-6861.

Abstract

Response of high-grade osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma to preoperative chemotherapy can significantly affect the surgical approach to patients with these tumors and their disease-free survival. This article presents the findings and limitations of different imaging modalities (radiography, angiography, sonography, scintigraphy, and magnetic resonance [MR] imaging and spectroscopy) for evaluating this chemotherapeutic response. Particular emphasis is given to the currently most effective modality--dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Osteosarcoma / drug therapy*
  • Osteosarcoma / pathology
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / drug therapy*
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / pathology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Contrast Media