Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging features of XXXX .

@entity6010 @entity1 @entity730 @entity5
PURPOSE: To evaluate computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings of posterior mediastinal @entity6010 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: Of 14 pathologically confirmed @entity6010 seen in 13 @entity1 , 13 were evaluated by CT images with and without contrast, 11 were evaluated with conventional spin-echo MR images, and 5 were evaluated with contrast-enhanced MR examination. The morphologic features, attenuation, signal intensity, and dynamic enhancement pattern of the @entity5 were evaluated. RESULTS: All lesions were identified as a well-demarcated oval and/or lobular mass. CT attenuation was predominantly low. Calcification on CT scan was seen in 38% of the cases. Whorled appearance (42%) and tailed-shaped edge (14%) were seen on both CT and MR images. Fat components (29%) observed histologically were also detected in @entity5 on CT and MR images. MR signal intensity in the lesions was mainly low on T1-weighted images and high on T2-weighted images. Contrast enhancement of the @entity5 was poor in 46% on dynamic CT study. In all 5 contrast-enhanced MR examinations, all lesions were enhanced. CONCLUSIONS: The characteristic findings of posterior mediastinal @entity6010 are a craniocaudally oblong-shaped mass, @entity730 , whorled appearance, tail-like extension, and fat component. Poor enhancement on dynamic CT studies is commonly observed.
