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Epithelioid sarcoma presenting as radial mononeuropathy: anatomical, magnetic resonance neurography and diffusion tensor imaging appearances

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The authors report an unusual case of radial mononeuropathy caused by epithelioid sarcoma and describe the anatomical 3-Tesla MR neurography and the functional diffusion tensor imaging findings of the case, which were subsequently confirmed on surgical excision and histopathology.

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Vibhor Wadhwa: The author reports no conflicts of interest.

Safia N. Salaria: The author reports no conflicts of interest.

Rashmi S. Thakkar: The author reports no conflicts of interest.

Dr. Chhabra has received patient research grants from Siemens, Interga Life Sciences and GE-AUR. He also serves as MSK CAD consultant with Siemens.

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  1. The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601, N. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA

    Vibhor Wadhwa, Rashmi S. Thakkar & Avneesh Chhabra

  2. Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Safia N. Salaria

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Wadhwa, V., Salaria, S.N., Thakkar, R.S. et al. Epithelioid sarcoma presenting as radial mononeuropathy: anatomical, magnetic resonance neurography and diffusion tensor imaging appearances. Skeletal Radiol 42, 853–858 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-013-1591-x

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