The value of computed tomography in the diagnosis and management of
lesions of the musculoskeletal system is being determined. Illustrative
cases including a lipoma of the thigh, osteochondroma of the hip, simple
cyst of the ilium, recurrent liposarcoma of the lumbar spine, desmoid tumor
in the gluteal region, and postoperative interspace infection of the lumbar
spine are presented to indicate the potential value of this procedure in
the diagnosis and planning of treatment of musculoskeletal lesions.