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MR imaging manifestations of skin tumors

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In this study, we evaluated MR imaging findings of skin tumors and categorized them into four types: (1) discrete mass lesions of the dermis and epidermis, (2) mass lesions of the subcutis with or without abutment to the skin, (3) diffuse or localized skin thickening without a true mass, and (4) a skin mass with bone destruction. The categorization of MR images may be useful in the differential diagnosis of skin tumors.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 93 Ji-dong Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 442-723, Republic of Korea

    Jeong-hyon Kim & Jee Young Kim

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Uijeongbu St. Mary Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 65-1, Geumodong, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, 480-723, Republic of Korea

    Kyung Ah Chun

  3. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kangnam St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 505 Banpodong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701, Republic of Korea

    Won-Hee Jee

  4. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Holy family Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 2 Sosa-dong, Wonni-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, 420-050, Republic of Korea

    Mi-Sook Sung

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Kim, Jh., Kim, J.Y., Chun, K.A. et al. MR imaging manifestations of skin tumors. Eur Radiol 18, 2652–2661 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-008-1015-9

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