Osteoid matrix Osteoblastic Metastatic Lesions. Bone reacts to its environment in two ways either by removing some of itself or by creating more of itself. 5, In the cases with no known primary malignancy that are being followed with serial imaging, if the lesion increases in diameter by greater than 25% at 6 months or less, or greater than 50% at 12 months, open biopsy has been recommended by Brien et al. Here a patient with a mineralized mass in the soft tissues. Location within the skeleton A sclerotic lesion is an unusual hardening or thickening of your bone. A brain MRI can . D'Oronzo S, Coleman R, Brown J, Silvestris F. Metastatic Bone Disease: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Options. Radiographs are specific but suffer from low sensitivity 1. Rib metastases may be osteolytic, sclerotic, or mixed. Osteosarcoma (2) Small zone of transitionA small zone of transition results in a sharp, well-defined border and is a sign of slow growth.A sclerotic border especially indicates poor biological activity. Ali Mohammed Hammamy R, Farooqui K, Ghadban W. Sclerotic Bone Metastasis in Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma. If the lesion grows more rapidly still, there may not be time for the bone to retreat in an orderly manner, and the margin may become ill-defined. It can differentiate predominantly osteoblastic from osteolytic bone metastases 9 as well as easily demonstrate and assess complications such as pathological fractures or spinal cord compression 2,3. Distinction of Long Bone Stress Fractures from Pathologic Fractures on Cross-Sectional Imaging: How Successful Are We? In this article we will discuss a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. 6. The mean and maximum attenuation were measured in Hounsfield units. Enchondroma is a fairly common benign cartilaginaous lesion which may present as an entirely lytic lesion without any calcification, as a dense calcified lesion or as a mixed leson with osteolysis and calcifications. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-21100, Mnemonic for focal sclerotic lesions (mnemonic). Wayne State University, Orthopaedic Surgery, MI, 2007 University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Surgery, TX, 2002 Bone metastases start with the tropism of cancer cells to the bone through different multi-step tumor-host interactions, as described by the . Society of Skeletal Radiology- White Paper. mutation, and both sclerotic and lytic bone lesions together for the first time. 33.1b), CT scan axial images (c), and bone scintigraphy (d). Calcifications or mineralization within a bone lesion may be an important clue in the differential diagnosis. Here an example of a patient with a stress fracture of the distal fibula. Mineralization in osteoid tumors can be described as a trabecular ossification pattern in benign bone-forming lesions and as a cloud-like or ill-defined amorphous pattern in osteosarcomas. Park S, Lee I, Cho K et al. Typically a NOF presents as an eccentric well-defined lytic lesion, usually found as a coincidental finding. Enchondromas aswell as low-grade chondrosarcomas are frequently encountered as coincidental findings in patients who have a MRI or bone scan for other reasons. Differentiating between a diaphyseal and a metaphyseal location is not always possible. 2020;60(Suppl 1):1-16. Sclerotic bone lesions appear exclusively in middle aged black patients. One of the first things you should notice about sclerotic bone lesions is whether they are single and focal, multifocal, or diffuse. A periosteal reaction is a non-specific reaction and will occur whenever the periosteum is irritated by a malignant tumor, benign tumor, infection or trauma. The subchondral bone is key to cartilage and joint health. Sclerosis is present from either tumor new bone formation or reactive sclerosis. Small area of lucency with adjacent sclerosis at the distal right medial femoral metaphysis that could relate to enthesopathic change or remodeling of a fibroxanthoma of bone.. Symptoms include pain, abnormal sensations, loss of motor skills or coordination, or the loss of certain bodily functions. This is extremely common in Pagets disease but extremely uncommon with a blastic metastasis. 2021;50(5):847-69. Here some typical examples of bone tumors in the foot: Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology, second edition Osteoma consists of densely compact bone. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us"}, Knipe H, Yap J, Masters M, et al. by Clyde A. Helms It is associated with near total fat loss, severe insulin resistance and hypoleptinemia leading to metabolic derangements.Case PresentationWe report a 25- year- old female with 1-Acylglycerol-3-phosphate-O-acyltransferase 2 (APGAT2) mutation, and both sclerotic and lytic bone lesions together for the first time. Fundamentals of diagnostic radiology. However, the exact mechanism that leads to osteoblastic formation is not entirely elucidated. (2007) ISBN:0781765188. Here a rather wel-defined eccentric lesion which is predominantly sclerotic. Bone metastases have a predilection for hematopoietic marrow sites: spine, pelvis, ribs, cranium and proximal long bones: femur, humerus. Sclerosing bone dysplasias are skeletal abnormalities of varying severity with a wide range of radiologic, clinical, and genetic features. Sclerotic metastases arise from . Generally, this just follows common sense some lesions should logically be expected to be focal, others multifocal, and yet others diffuse or systemic. This occurs in early knee osteoarthritis and indicates the potential for cartilage loss and misalignment of a knee compartment. 2016;207(2):362-8. 1. Guidelines for the Diagnostic Management of Incidental Solitary Bone Lesions on CT and MRI in Adults: Bone Reporting and Data System (Bone-RADS). A T1w/T2-weighted (T2w) hypointense nonexpansile lesion is seen involving the sacrum (asterisk). BackgroundCongenital generalized lipodystrophy (CGL) is a rare disease. Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. 2022;51(9):1743-64. Infection may be well-defined or ill-defined osteolytic, and even sclerotic. 7. If the patient had fever and a proper clinical setting, osteomyelitis would be in the differential diagnosis. Fundamentals of Skeletal Radiology, second edition Mass displaces and involves both the right 10 th intercostal artery, as well as more superior right 9 th intercostal artery. Adam Greenspan, Gernot Jundt, Wolfgang Remagen. Giant cell bone tumors are usually benign (not cancerous) but the malignant form can affect the legs, especially near the knees. 2018;2018:1-5. Most cases of chronic osteomyelitis look pretty nonspecific. Usually stress fractures are easy to recognize. A surface osteosarcoma could be considered in the differential diagnosis. Many sclerotic lesions in patients > 20 years are healed, previously osteolytic lesions which have ossified, such as: NOF, EG, SBC, ABC and chondroblastoma. Conclusion. Infection is seen in all ages. The lesion shows increased uptake of the tracer in the bone scan (arrow in Fig. The radiological report should include a description of the following 2: location and size including the whole extent of disease load, pain attributable to the lesion (if known), Treatment of bone metastases, in general, is usually planned by a multidisciplinary team 10. Polyostotic lesions Donald Resnick, Mark J. Kransdorf. What does it mean that a lesion is sclerotic? Notice that in all three patients, the growth plates have not yet closed. One can then apply various features of the lesions to this differential, and exclude some things, elevate some things, and downgrade others in the differential. Mark Blumenkehl, MD is a specialist in Gastroenterology whose practice locations include: Detroit, Sterling Hgts MRI features high sensitivity and high specificity for the demonstration of bone metastases in general and for assessing the bone marrow 2,3. Here images of an osteosarcoma in the right femur. Metastases must be included in the differential diagnosis of any bone lesion, whether well-defined or ill-defined osteolytic or sclerotic in age > 40. Sclerotic bone metastases typically present as radiodense bone lesions that are round/nodular with relatively well-defined margins 3 . 2019;290(1):146-54. Age is the most important clinical clue in differentiating possible bone tumors.There are many ways of splitting age groups, as can be seen in the table, where the morphology of a bone lesion is combined with the age of the patient. Sclerotic bone metastases typically present as radiodense bone lesions that are round/nodular with relatively well-defined margins 3. Metastatic sclerotic bone lesions present in three typical patterns, focal, variegated, or diffuse based on the histological origin of the primary tumor. A mean CT attenuation threshold of 885 HU and a maximum attenuation threshold of 1060 HU has been found supportive in the differentiation of untreated osteoblastic and bone island in one study 7, but the exclusive use of attenuation values for the assessment of sclerotic bone lesions has been discouraged 8. 2019;15:100205. Here a well-defined mixed sclerotic-lytic lesion of the left iliac bone. Here an image of a patient with chronic osteomyelitis. Bone islands demonstrate uniformly low If the process is slower growing, then the bone may have time to mount an offense and try to form a sclerotic area around the offender. Typical bone metastases are osteolytic (87.5%), with medullary origin (91.6%), and they cannot be distinguished from other osteolytic metastases on the basis of imaging criteria alone. This could be an osteoblastic metastasis or an osteolytic metastasis that responded to chemotherapy. Finally other clues need to be considered, such as a lesion's localization within the skeleton and within the bone, any periosteal reaction, cortical destruction, matrix calcifications, etc. A periosteal reaction with or without layering may be present. However, these lesions are often underreported, mainly because the subject is not well known to general radiologists who struggle with the imaging approach and disease entities. For example: Differential Diagnosis of Focal or Multifocal Sclerotic Bone Lesions. This benign reactive process is most commonly found adjacent to the cortex of phalanges of hands or feet (75%). In this chapter, we will discuss key imaging features that strongly indicate the lesion is benign and those that warn further evaluation is warranted. Disappearane of calcifications in a pre-existing enchondroma should raise the suspicion of malignant transformation. The major part of the lesion consists of reactive sclerosis. {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us"}, Gaillard F, Knipe H, Weerakkody Y, et al. Edema often present in the surrounding bone marrow. Osteomyelitis is a mimicker of various benign and malignant bone tumors and reactive processes that may be accompanied by reactive sclerosis. In some cases however the osteolytic nidus can be visible on the radiograph (figure). There are two tumor-like lesions which may mimic a malignancy and have to be included in the differential diagnosis. It is assumed that several tumor-derived growth factors increase osteoblast activity while osteoclast activity is restricted 3,4. Benign lesion consisting of well-differentiated mature bone tissue within the medullary cavity. Sclerotic bone lesions are commonly detected by abdominal MRI in children with tuberous sclerosis complex. 1, The classic bone island has a spiculated or paintbrush border and is much denser on CT than a osteoblastic metastasis. Symptoms are usually absent, however, in adult patients with a chondroid lesion in a long bone, particularly of larger size, always consider low-grade chondrosarcoma. Radiology. Mixed lytic and sclerotic bone metastases are characterized by the presence of both components, that is areas of bone destruction and areas of increased bone formation within one metastatic tumor deposit or one primary tumor that features both kinds of bone metastases, namely osteolytic and osteoblastic metastases 1. Focal sclerotic bony lesions (mnemonic). Radiographs typically show a geographic lytic or ground glass lesion with a well-defined, often extensively sclerotic margin, indicating its indolent nature. Here a lesion located in the epi- and metaphysis of the proximal humerus. Radiographic or CT features that suggest malignancy: Use MRI with water-sensitive sequence (T2 FS) to determine cartilage cap thickness. 33.1a) and sagittal short tau inversion recovery (STIR; Fig. Click here for more detailed information about fibrous dysplasia. Generic Differential Diagnosis of Sclerotic Bone Lesions. Polyostotic lesions > 30 years 2021;216(4):1022-30. Sclerotic bone lesions at abdominal magnetic resonance imaging in children with tuberous sclerosis complex. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Henry Ford Hospital, Neuro Surgery, MI, 1999 Universitat Dusseldorf, Neuro Surgery, 1990 Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen, Neuro Surgery, 1983 The cause of sclerotic lesions was assessed histologically or by clinical and imaging follow-up. Check for errors and try again. The bone scan is also helpful to look for additional sites of increased uptake that may not have been imaged, such as multiple nontraumatic rib, calvarial, or long bone lesions, which would strongly suggest the diagnosis of metastatic disease. The most common focal metastatic lesions originate from the breast (37%), lung (15%), kidney (6%), and thyroid (4%) 43. Solitary lucent lesions in bone with a distinct margin are generally called "geographic" lesions, whether or not they have a sclerotic rim. All images were evaluated for joint form, erosion, sclerosis, fat metaplasia and bone marrow oedema (BMO) by two independent readers. by Mulder JD et al Solitary sclerotic bone lesion. Bone marrow edema can happen with fractures and other serious bone or joint injuries. Uncommonly it can be difficult to differentiate a stress fracture from a pathologic fracture, that occurs at the site of a bone tumor. It is a feature of malignant bone tumors. Sclerotic or osteoblastic bone metastases are distant tumor deposits of a primary tumor within bone characterized by new bone deposition or new bone formation. CT of Sclerotic Bone Lesions: Imaging Features Differentiating Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis from Sporadic Lymphangioleiomymatosis1. 20 yo M w/ 5 cm lytic bone lesion in proximal tibia metaphysis, sharply demarcated w/ sclerotic rim. However, cancers that metastasize to bone are very common. These lesions are not osteochondromas, but consist of reactive cartilage metaplasia. Resonance Imaging Saeed M. Bafaraj . One study, using a mean attenuation of 885 HU and a maximum attenuation of 1,060 HU as cut-off values, distinguished the higher density bone islands from lower density osteoblastic metastases with 95% sensitivity and 96% specificity. This could very well be an enchondroma. Here two patients with a bizar parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (BPOP), also called Nora's lesion. Fibrous dysplasia, Enchondroma, NOF and SBC are common bone lesions.They will not present with a periosteal reaction unless there is a fracture.If no fracture is present, these bone tumors can be excluded. Semin. Bone reacts to its environment in two ways either by removing some of itself or by creating more of itself. Development in centrally located osteochondromas like the pelvis, hip and shoulder is most common. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. Click here for more detailed information about NOF. The differential diagnosis mostly depends on the review of the conventional radiographs and the age of the patient. The differential for multifocal lesions happens to be identical to that for focal lesions. As current recommendations for tuberous sclerosis complex surveillance include renal MR performed i ImageBenign periosteal reaction in an osteoid osteoma.Large arrow indicates solid periosteal reaction.Small arrow indicates nidus. Bone flare phenomenon was well described on bone scans; a study 25 revealed the appearance of new or worsening bone sclerosis at 3-month CT assessment in three of 67 castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) patients undergoing systemic treatment. Diffuse bony sclerosis (mnemonic) Last revised by Joshua Yap on 28 Jun 2022 Edit article Citation, DOI & article data A mnemonic for remembering the causes of diffuse bony sclerosis is: 3 M's PROOF Mnemonic 3 M's PROOF M: malignancy metastases ( osteoblastic metastases) lymphoma leukemia M: myelofibrosis M: mastocytosis S: sickle cell disease Plain radiograph in another patient shows irreglar mineralized lesion with elevation of the periosteum and cortical involvement. These tumors may be accompanied by a large soft tissue mass while there is almost no visible bone destruction. 2015;7(8):202-11. Click here for more examples of enchondromas. Therefore, MRI and bone scan were performed. Sclerotic Lesions of the Spine 1311. predominant hypointensity on all imaging sequences mimicking a sclerotic process due to a variety of fac- . A sclerotic border especially indicates poor biological activity. Paget disease is a chronic disorder of unknown origin with increased breakdown of bone and formation of disorganized new bone. Strahlenther Onkol. They usually affect posterior vertebral elements and their number and size increase with age. However, if one sees sinus tracts associated with a sclerotic area, one should strongly consider osteomyelitis. PET features high sensitivity in the detection of bone metastases especially 18 NaF-PET is suitable for the detection of sclerotic metastases since it shows tracer uptake in locations with osteoblastic activity and is more accurate than FDG-PET 3. Osteoid osteoma (2) T2-weighted MR image reveals a lobulated mass with high signal intensity. Common: Metastases, multiple myeloma, multiple enchondromas. Here some typical examples of bone tumors in the spine. A Codman's triangle refers to an elevation of the periosteum away from the cortex, forming an angle where the elevated periosteum and bone come together. After an injury, different types of fluid can build up in a bone. BallooningBallooning is a special type of cortical destruction.In ballooning the destruction of endosteal cortical bone and the addition of new bone on the outside occur at the same rate, resulting in expansion. 11. On the left three bone lesions with a narrow zone of transition. Here a chondrosarcoma of the left iliac bone. Localisation: femur, tibia, hands and feet, spine (arch). A periosteal chondroma may have the same imaging characteristics, however, these are almost always much smaller. Here a patient with a broad-based osteochondroma. Infection with a multilayered periosteal reaction. 4. Sclerotic bone lesions are rare; commonly affects the axial skeleton (pelvis, spine, skull, ribs) and the patients are often symptomatic as opposed to the patients with lytic lesions who rarely have any symptoms. Unable to process the form. 6. Biopsy revealed dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma. 4 , 5 , 6. Accordingly, growth of osteochondromas is allowed until a patient reaches adulthood and the physeal plates are closed. colon carcinoma, gastric carcinoma), ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads. There are two patterns of periosteal reaction: a benign and an aggressive type. W. B. Saunders company 1995, by Mark J. Kransdorf and Donald E. Sweet RT @JMGardnerMD: 20 yo M w/ 5 cm lytic bone lesion in proximal tibia metaphysis, sharply demarcated w/ sclerotic rim. WSI digital slide: https://kikoxp.com/posts/4606. This solitary, uniformly high-density lesion with neither edema in the surrounding bone marrow nor extension into the surrounding soft tissue most likely represents a giant bone island. The differential diagnosis of bone lesions that result in bony sclerosis will be given. Rapid growth of the mineralized mass is not uncommon. NOF, fibrous dysplasia, multifocal osteomyelitis, enchondromas, osteochondoma, leukemia and metastatic Ewing' s sarcoma. Multiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy of plasma cells that causes bone-destructive lesions and associated skeletal-related events (SREs). Sarcoidosis is a multi-system disease with a range of . Detection of a solitary sclerotic bone lesion on CT or plain radiograph often creates a diagnostic dilemma. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Osteoblastic metastatic disease (see Table 33.1): More often multiple with increased uptake on bone scan. Click here for more information about bone island. Studies suggest that beyond joint wear and tear . (2007) ISBN:0781765188. Osteopetrosis and pyknodysostosis are likewise hard to mistake for other entities since the bones are denser than in any other disorder, and the long bones tend to have very tiny medullary canals. Osteoblastic metastases (2) Sclerotic means that the lesions are slow-growing changes to your bone that happen very gradually over time. This part corresponds to a zone of high SI on T2-WI with FS on the right. An aggressive type is seen in malignant tumors, but also in benign lesions with aggressive behavior, such as infections and eosinophilic granuloma. Non-ossifying fibroma which has been filled in. Case 7: metastases from prostate carcinoma, Sclerotic bone pseudolesions - external artifact, bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (Nora lesion), conventional intramedullary chondrosarcoma, dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (Trevor disease), solitary bone plasmacytoma with minimal bone marrow involvement, mixed lytic and sclerotic bone metastases, Lodwick classification of lytic bone lesions, Modified Lodwick-Madewell classification of lytic bone lesions. -. The X-ray features were divided into two groups according to typical and atypical skeletal lesions. A lumbar puncture (LP) is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to look for signs of infection or inflammation. ( A1,A2) Transversal CT of the skull of a TSC patient and . Osteoid matrix in osseus tumors like osteoid osteomas and osteosarcomas. The contour of the subchondral bone plate was maintained until day 3, but it was absorbed just under the cartilage defect from day 7 to 14. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-10490, {"containerId":"expandableQuestionsContainer","displayRelatedArticles":true,"displayNextQuestion":true,"displaySkipQuestion":true,"articleId":10490,"questionManager":null,"mcqUrl":"https://radiopaedia.org/articles/sclerotic-bone-metastases/questions/1747?lang=us"}. Uncommonly it can be difficult to differentiate a stress fracture from a bone tumor like an osteoid osteoma or from a pathologic fracture, that occurs at the site of a bone tumor. 1989. Most commonly originate from prostate and breast cancer and less frequently from lung cancer, lymphoma or carcinoid. There is no calcification and lesions may be expansile. In the article Bone Tumors - Differential diagnosis we discussed a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. More uniform cortical bone destruction can be found in benign and low-grade malignant lesions. 2021;216(4):1022-30. Small osteolytic lesion (up to 1.5 cm) with or without central calcification. Ossification in parosteal osteosaroma is usually more mature in the center than at the periphery. Growth has been demonstrated well after skeletal maturity. In this case we see the pathognomonic triad of bone expansion, cortical thickening and trabecular bone thickening in the mixed lytic and sclerotic phase of Paget's disease of right hemipelvis. Both of these entities may have an aggressive growth pattern. 1. Click here for more examples of chondroblastoma. There are two kinds of mineralization: Chondroid matrix Usually one bone is involved. Notice how easily MRI depicts these lesions. In an older patient one should first consider an osteoblastic metastasis. In the group of malignant small round cell tumors which include Ewing's sarcoma, bone lymphoma and small cell osteosarcoma, the cortex may appear almost normal radiographically, while there is permeative growth throughout the Haversian channels. by Clyde A. Helms Diagnostic brain imaging tests can assess bone fractures, structural problems, blood vessel abnormalities, and changes in brain metabolism. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess the association of joint form and lesions on imaging for axSpA patients and controls. A juxtacortical chondrosarcoma has be considered in the differential diagnosis when a mineralized lesion adjacent to the cortical bone is seen. Multiple enchondromas and hemangiomas are seen in Maffucci's syndrome. Here a 44-year old male with a mixed lytic and sclerotic mass arising from the fifth metacarpal bone. Radiographic features that should raise the suspicion of malignant transformation on plain radiographs or CT include: Here the reactive sclerosis is the most obvious finding on the X-ray. (white arrows). Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors and brain trauma [2]. When you are considering osteonecrosis in your differential diagnosis, look at the joints carefully. FD is often purely lytic, but may have a groundglass appearance as the matrix calcifies. CT Distinguishing Untreated Osteoblastic Metastases From Enostoses Using CT Attenuation Measurements. The image on the right is of a different patient who has an old NOF that shows complete fill in. In the cases in which the solitary sclerotic lesion has increased, uptake on bone scan, follow-up CT, or plain film imaging is recommended at 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals. They can affect any bone and be either benign (harmless) or malignant (cancerous). Most common malignant bone tumor, which is almost always low-grade, Primary sites of origin: proximal long bones, around knee, pelvis and shoulder girdle, usually central and metaphyseal. It is most commonly located in the outer table of the neurocranium or in a paranasal sinus. A high grade chondrosarcoma must be considered in the differential diagnosis. Here images of a patient with prostate cancer. Gulati V, Chalian M, Yi J, Thakur U, Chhabra A. Sclerotic Bone Lesions Caused by Non-Infectious and Non-Neoplastic Diseases: A Review of the Imaging and Clinicopathologic Findings. Causes: corticosteroid use, sickle cell disease, trauma, Gaucher's disease, renal transplantation. Yes, it is possible to have a clear lumbar puncture and still have Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Cortical destruction is a common finding, and not very useful in distinguishing between malignant and benign lesions. 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