Thoracic Boundary Pathology: Radiological Investigation and Review

Author(s): Maria Chiara Imperato, Riccardo Monti, Salvatore Cappabianca, Ferdinando Caranci, Renata Conforti

Thoracic paravertebral masses are a diagnostic challenge due to the broad spectrum of lesions that may be found in this compartment. The correct radiological approach is essential to narrow the differential diagnoses but, due to the overlap of imaging features of certain lesions, in selected cases, a pathological study may be necessary.