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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2016; 26(03): 356-359
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.190425
Abdominal Imaging

Sclerosing liposarcoma of epididymis: Role of chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging

Subramaniyan Ramanathan
Department of Clinical Imaging, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
,
Vineetha Raghu
Department of Radiology, Consultant Radiologist, NU West, Rajajinagar, Bangalore, India
,
Devendra Kumar
Department of Clinical Imaging, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
,
Venkata R P Sempiege
Department of Urology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, India
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Abstract

Sclerosing liposarcoma of epididymis is a rare extratesticular scrotal tumor with variable prognosis. Ultrasonography is the initial imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of scrotal mass and helps to differentiate testicular and extratesticular masses, thereby narrowing down the differential diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging with its excellent soft tissue resolution can help in the further characterization of the nature of the tumor. In this case report, we highlight the role of chemical shift imaging in making a confident preoperative diagnosis of liposarcoma thereby guiding optimal and timely management.

Keywords

Chemical shift imaging - epididymis - liposarcoma - magnetic resonance imaging - sclerosing


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Article published online:
30 July 2021

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