Erschienen in:
27.09.2018 | Correspondence
Limb hypotrophy in a child with history of umbilical cord knots. Nerve ultrasound findings
verfasst von:
Daniele Coraci, Silvia Giovannini, Claudia Loreti, Carmen Erra, Luca Padua
Erschienen in:
European Journal of Pediatrics
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We have read with appreciation the paper by Okechi and coworkers about three cases of pediatric fibrolipomatous hamartomas of the median nerve [
4]. The authors completed the diagnosis throughout magnetic resonance and ultrasound (US), showing the features of the lesions. These morphological data were used to support surgical intervention. Imaging is very useful for diagnosis. In particular, US is able to quickly show patient’s anatomy and morphological alterations, even in peripheral nerve diseases. Its use in children is recommendable for the high tolerability and the absence of side effects [
1,
3]. …