Benign primary tumours of the ribs

Clin Radiol. 2006 Apr;61(4):314-22. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2005.12.005.

Abstract

Benign primary tumours of the ribs are rare and may be identified during the investigation of a clinically suspected abnormality or as an incidental finding. This review describes the spectrum of benign tumours that can involve the rib and illustrates the radiographic, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging appearances that may facilitate diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / diagnosis
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Chondroma / diagnosis
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / diagnosis
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neoplasms, Bone Tissue / diagnosis
  • Ribs*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed