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Erschienen in: Japanese Journal of Radiology 9/2017

12.06.2017 | Review

Value of ultrasonographic evaluation for soft-tissue lesions: focus on incidentally detected lesions on CT/MRI

verfasst von: Sung Bin Park, Byeong Seong Kang

Erschienen in: Japanese Journal of Radiology | Ausgabe 9/2017

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Abstract

Soft-tissue lesions of the musculoskeletal system are commonly encountered in clinical practice and often manifest as palpable lesions. Moreover, the increasing use of cross-sectional imaging such as CT or MRI has resulted in the incidental detection of many soft-tissue lesions. Ultrasonography remains the primary imaging investigation for soft-tissue lesions. It has been shown to be helpful in depicting processes involving the soft-tissue lesions on cross-sectional imaging. This article describes the ultrasonographic findings of the most frequently incidentally detected benign and malignant soft-tissue lesions on cross-sectional imaging and suggests the characteristics of such diseases, focusing on the ultrasonographic features that allow accurate diagnosis. Familiarity with the clinical setting and the appearance of soft-tissue lesions on both ultrasonography and cross-sectional imaging can lead to accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of the condition.
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Metadaten
Titel
Value of ultrasonographic evaluation for soft-tissue lesions: focus on incidentally detected lesions on CT/MRI
verfasst von
Sung Bin Park
Byeong Seong Kang
Publikationsdatum
12.06.2017
Verlag
Springer Japan
Erschienen in
Japanese Journal of Radiology / Ausgabe 9/2017
Print ISSN: 1867-1071
Elektronische ISSN: 1867-108X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11604-017-0657-4

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