Decubital ischemic fasciitis: clinical, pathologic, and MRI features of pseudosarcoma

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 Nov;187(5):1338-41. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.0688.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this report is to describe clinical, pathologic, and MRI findings on decubital ischemic fasciitis, which is a rare soft-tissue tumor sarcoma simulator.

Conclusion: Decubital ischemic fasciitis is a reactive, nonneoplastic lesion typically seen in older debilitated patients at pressure points. Because this lesion simulates soft-tissue sarcoma, both clinically and histologically, it is important to recognize the MRI features and limit misdiagnosis of sarcoma.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fasciitis / diagnosis*
  • Fasciitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Fasciitis / etiology
  • Female
  • Hip
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Sarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoma / pathology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology