Reactive sclerosis: Hyperintense appearance on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging

KANBEROGLU K., Kantarci F., Yilmaz M. H.

ACTA RADIOLOGICA, vol.46, no.7, pp.708-715, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/02841850510021788
  • Journal Name: ACTA RADIOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.708-715
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Osteosclerosis is defined as increased density of bone on X-ray imaging studies. It is known that osteosclerosis appears hypointense on both T1 and T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging sequences. In this review, we present our experience in various sclerotic skeletal pathologies that appear hyperintense on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. We emphasize the possible pathophysiological mechanisms that may cause this appearance, such as bone marrow edema and/or composition of newly formed bone.