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Skeletal Radiology
Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology 10/2010

01.10.2010 | Review Article

Imaging of musculoskeletal soft tissue infections

verfasst von: Marcin B. Turecki, Mihra S. Taljanovic, Alana Y. Stubbs, Anna R. Graham, Dean A. Holden, Tim B. Hunter, Lee F. Rogers

Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology | Ausgabe 10/2010

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Abstract

Prompt and appropriate imaging work-up of the various musculoskeletal soft tissue infections aids early diagnosis and treatment and decreases the risk of complications resulting from misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. The signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal soft tissue infections can be nonspecific, making it clinically difficult to distinguish between disease processes and the extent of disease. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the imaging modality of choice in the evaluation of soft tissue infections. Computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, radiography and nuclear medicine studies are considered ancillary. This manuscript illustrates representative images of superficial and deep soft tissue infections such as infectious cellulitis, superficial and deep fasciitis, including the necrotizing fasciitis, pyomyositis/soft tissue abscess, septic bursitis and tenosynovitis on different imaging modalities, with emphasis on MRI. Typical histopathologic findings of soft tissue infections are also presented. The imaging approach described in the manuscript is based on relevant literature and authors’ personal experience and everyday practice.
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Metadaten
Titel
Imaging of musculoskeletal soft tissue infections
verfasst von
Marcin B. Turecki
Mihra S. Taljanovic
Alana Y. Stubbs
Anna R. Graham
Dean A. Holden
Tim B. Hunter
Lee F. Rogers
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2010
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Skeletal Radiology / Ausgabe 10/2010
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-009-0780-0

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