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MRI, CT, scintigraphic and histological features of a vanishing scapular eosinophilic granuloma

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Introduction

Vanishing bone lesions have been previously described in patients with eosinophilic granuloma.

Materials and methods

We present the magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, scintigraphic and histological findings in a 26-year-old woman presenting with a painful scapular mass that subsequently completely resolved, compatible with the diagnosis of eosinophilic granuloma.

Conclusion

Clinicians should be aware of the multimodality appearances and natural history of resolving eosinophilic granuloma.

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  1. Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, 200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA

    S. K. Golla & E. C. Kavanagh

  2. Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland

    E. C. Kavanagh

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Golla, S.K., Kavanagh, E.C. MRI, CT, scintigraphic and histological features of a vanishing scapular eosinophilic granuloma. Ir J Med Sci 178, 107–110 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-008-0133-3

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