Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 247-257, November 2007

The Central Scar: Pathophysiology and Imaging Features

  • Khaled M. Elsayes, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Center, Ann Arbor, MI
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Khaled M. Elsayes, MD, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030.
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  • Christine M. Peterson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
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  • Christine O. Menias, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

The central scar is a relatively uncommon radiologic finding. However, when present, it is a highly useful imaging feature which may suggest a specific diagnosis in patients with renal, hepatic, or pancreatic masses of unknown etiology. This pictorial review will serve to illustrate the computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and ultrasonographic imaging features of abdominal neoplasms associated with a central scar.

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PII: S0363-0188(07)00030-8

doi:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2007.04.005

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 247-257, November 2007

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