Atypical proliferative myositis: original MR description with pathologic correlation: case report

Skeletal Radiol. 2014 Aug;43(8):1155-9. doi: 10.1007/s00256-014-1849-y. Epub 2014 Mar 8.

Abstract

Proliferative myositis (PM) along with proliferative fasciitis and nodular fasciitis are a group of pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferations. Although the histologic presentation of each is almost identical, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of proliferative myositis is closer to that of inflammatory myopathies. We report a case of PM in which the imaging and histologic features combine typical findings of PM with unusual imaging features, suggesting of reactive (or nodular) fasciitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arm / pathology
  • Biopsy
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gadolinium
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology*
  • Myositis / pathology*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium