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MR imaging of osteonecrosis of the knee in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia

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This essay illustrates various patterns of progression of osteonecrosis of the knee and the relationship between early MR imaging findings and radiologic outcome in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia. It also includes a review of nonosteonecrosis signal abnormalities, which are common in the knee region and are often transient. Such abnormalities must be distinguished from osteonecrosis, which can lead to joint collapse and predispose to secondary arthritis.

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Acknowledgements

We thank Sharon Naron for her editorial assistance. This work was supported by the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), a Center of Excellence grant from the State of Tennessee, and by grants RO1-CA20180 and P30-CA21765 from the National Institutes of Health.

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  1. Department of Radiological Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA

    E. Jane Karimova

  2. Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Radiological Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN, 38105-2794, USA

    Sue C. Kaste

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Karimova, E.J., Kaste, S.C. MR imaging of osteonecrosis of the knee in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Pediatr Radiol 37, 1140–1146 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-007-0579-x

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