Imaging characteristics of cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries: presentation as soft-tissue masses.

作者信息

Peterson Jeffrey J, Kransdorf Mark J, Bancroft Laura W, Murphey Mark D

机构信息

Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224-3899, USA.

出版信息

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Mar;180(3):621-5. doi: 10.2214/ajr.180.3.1800621.

OBJECTIVE

Our purpose was to identify the characteristic imaging features of cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries.

CONCLUSION

Patients with cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries often present for evaluation of soft-tissue masses involving the extremities. Noninvasive imaging reveals a characteristic appearance allowing confident diagnosis.