Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the application of 3D computed tomography (CT) angiography with a novel post-processing technique in diagnosis of malignant bone tumors in children. Twenty-seven pediatric patients (15 males and 12 females; average age: 10±3.4 years old, with a range from 2 months to 14 years old) with suspected bone tumors were evaluated histopathologically using 3D CT angiography and a multislice scanner. CT angiography image data were analyzed with a novel post-processing technique that included separating, fusing opacifying false-coloring, and volume rendering. Among 27 cases, 20 (74%) osteosarcoma, 6 (22%) Ewing's sarcoma, and 1 (4%) non-Hodgkin lymohoma were diagnosed by histological examination of surgical specimens. The tumor features, including size, location, invasion into the adjacent tissue as well as distant metastases, were clearly visualized with the regular volume rendering method and rotational and stereoscopical videos. The post-processing technique provided the reconstructed structure images without any overlap or shelter independently and collectively. Special colors represented different tissue structures, aiding in identification of various anatomical structures and pre-surgical planning. Co...Continue Reading
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