Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Wrist: MRI Findings with Diffusion-Weighted Image and Histopathologic Correlation

  • Chung, Bo Yong (Department of Radiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Seun Ah (Department of Radiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Jung-Ah (Department of Radiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital) ;
  • Shim, Jung-Weon (Department of Pathology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital)
  • Received : 2016.05.23
  • Accepted : 2016.06.28
  • Published : 2016.06.30
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Abstract

Clear cell sarcoma is rare and difficult to diagnose. Herein, we present a case of clear cell sarcoma in the dorsum of the wrist with MRI findings, including diffusion-weighted imaging, and histopathologic correlation, which was initially diagnosed as giant cell tumor of tendon sheath.

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