Proliferative myositis presenting with a checkerboard-like pattern on CT

Diagn Interv Radiol. 2009 Jun;15(2):139-42.

Abstract

Proliferative myositis is a rare pseudosarcomatous inflammatory process. Radiological diagnosis of self-limiting proliferative myositis helps direct appropriate clinical management and avoiding unnecessary surgical excision. We present the ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings in a case of proliferative myositis. In this case, malignancy was suspected, and complete excision was performed. A checkerboard-like pattern, a characteristic sonographic and pathological finding of proliferative myositis, was demonstrated by computed tomography in our patient; to the best of our knowledge, this is the first such case in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myositis / diagnosis*
  • Myositis / surgery
  • Neck Muscles / diagnostic imaging
  • Neck Muscles / pathology*
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color

Substances

  • Contrast Media