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Chondroid lipoma: findings on radiography and MRI (2006:7b)

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We present a case of chondroid lipoma with various tumor components on MRI and ossified components on radiography. Information from both imaging modalities is required to make the correct diagnosis, and the role of radiography as a first choice imaging modality is highlighted.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park SA, 5042, Adelaide, Australia

    M. D. Hyzy

  2. Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, P.O. Box 9600, 2300, Leiden, RC, The Netherlands

    J. L. Bloem & A. M. De Schepper

  3. Department of Pathology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, P.O. Box 9600, 2300, Leiden, RC, The Netherlands

    P. C. W. Hogendoorn

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Hyzy, M.D., Hogendoorn, P.C.W., Bloem, J.L. et al. Chondroid lipoma: findings on radiography and MRI (2006:7b). Eur Radiol 16, 2373–2376 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-006-0243-0

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