Raphaël Guillin, Isabelle Ract, Lionel Pesquer, Elena Drakonaki
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Abstract
Common benign subcutaneous benign masses and pseudomasses represent a wide spectrum of masses among which lipomas and epidermal cysts account for a vast majority of the lesions encountered in routine practice. Other types of tumors originate from various components of the skin, such as the pilous tract, nerves, veins, arteries, or eccrine glands. In some instances, pseudomasses may be distinguished from tumoral masses using specific signs. When the diagnosis of a subcutaneous lesion lacks specificity for benignity with ultrasound, radiologists should ensure proper management of the patient to rule out the possibility of a rare but possible sarcoma of the subcutaneous layer.
期刊介绍:
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology is a review journal that is devoted to musculoskeletal and associated imaging techniques. The journal''s topical issues encompass a broad spectrum of radiological imaging including body MRI imaging, cross sectional radiology, ultrasound and biomechanics. The journal also covers advanced imaging techniques of metabolic bone disease and other areas like the foot and ankle, wrist, spine and other extremities.
The journal''s content is suitable for both the practicing radiologist as well as residents in training.