Three-dimensional MRI reconstructions of musculoskeletal tumors: A preliminary evaluation of 2 cases

Yukihide Iwamoto, Yoshinao Oda, Hiroshi Tsumura, Toshiro Doi, Yoichi Sugioka

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Abstract

We have developed a new method for three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of malignant bone and soft-tissue tumors from MRI. Data from transverse images of T2-weighted images were transferred into a personal computer. the contours of tumors, major vessels, major nerves and bones were outlined, whereupon the 3D data were processed into a 3D display, using a solid model. the determination of tumor volume both before and after preoperative adjuvant therapy was quantified. the 3D images allowed a better understanding of the relationship between the tumor and the major vessels and nerves, thereby aiding in preoperative planning. the images also provided a quantitative, reproducible measurement of the effect of adjuvant therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)80-83
Number of pages4
JournalActa Orthopaedica
Volume66
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1995

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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