Lesions of Uncertain Origin
As one may expect, the lesions of unknown origin constitute a very heterogeneous group of both neoplasms and tumorlike lesions. This is not surprising, as many of these lesions are thought to originate from highly variable — often primitive — cells. Some
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Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg GmbH
A. M. De Schepper (Editor) P. M. Parizel 1. De Beuckeleer F. Vanhoenacker (Coeditors)
Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors Second Edition with 354 Figures in 955 Separate Illustrations and 32 Tables
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Arthur M. De Schepper, MD, PhD - Professor and Chairman Paul M. Parizel, MD, PhD - Staff Radiologist Luc De Beuckeleer, MD - Radiologist Filip Vanhoenacker, MD - Staff Radiologist Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Antwerp Wilrijkstraat 10,2650 Edegem, Belgium
ISBN 978-3-662-07858-7 ISBN 978-3-662-07856-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-07856-3
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Imaging of soft tissue tumors/A. M. De Schepper, editor; P. M. Parizel . . . [et a1. J, coeditors. -2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. I. Soft tissue tumors-Imaging. I. Schepper, A. M. De, 1937-. II. Parizel, P.M. (Paul M.), 1956-. RC280.S66143 2001 616.99'40754-dc21 2001020039 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other way,and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law. http://www.springer.de © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1997,2001
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Preface to the Second Edition
At the time of writing, our group has had more than 10years' experience in the imaging of soft tissue tumors. We are now, - more than ever, - convinced that a multidisciplinary dialogue between orthopedic surgeons, oncologists, pathologists and radiologists is imperative for the medical management of these lesions. The common goals of all specialists dealing with soft tissue tumors should be: early detection, minimally invasive staging and grading procedures, specific diagnosis (or suitably ordered differential diagnosis), guided percutaneous biopsies, and the most suitable therapy. This approach will guarantee the patient the optimal chances of survival with the bes
