Apr 12, 2022 · This consensus statement reviews the US features of superficial soft-tissue masses, classified as reliably benign, non-specific neoplastic, lymphadenopathy, or pseudomass, and provides appropriate diagnosis and management recommendations for each category.

Mar 7, 2025 · Hematomas (alternative plural: hematomata) are the name given to localized collections of blood and they can form virtually anywhere in the body. They often form secondary to trauma or surgery but spontaneous formation is also not uncommon, especially in those with coagulation disorders or on anticoagulant therapy.

Soft-tissue palpable lesions are common in clinical practice, and ultrasound (US) represents the first imaging option in the evaluation of a patient with a soft-tissue swelling. A full and systematic US assessment is necessary, however.

Ultrasonography can be used to assess size, depth, solid or cystic nature, and associated vasculature. Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast provides spatial orientation and delineation...

May 21, 2014 · Example of difficulty differentiating hematoma from hemorrhagic soft-tissue mass with ultrasound. B, Axial T1-weighted gadolinium-enhanced MR image shows heterogeneously enhancing solid mass of posterior thigh confirmed to be metastatic lymphoma at …

Improved developments in digital ultrasound technology and the use of high-frequency broadband transducers make ultrasound (US) imaging the first screening tool in investigating superficial tissue lesions.

Sep 14, 2024 · This article presents a systematic approach to the ultrasound (US) evaluation of superficial soft tissue masses. The clinical history, the location of the lesion and its detailed characterization by US usually leads to a confident diagnosis.

Doppler ultrasound techniques (color or power) provide assessment of soft tissue mass vascularity, including the nature (arterial versus venous) and di-rection of blood flow that complements the gray-scale images, resulting in increased specificity.

Sep 1, 2023 · In this study, we investigated the feasibility of using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to detect active hemorrhage in patients presenting with soft-tissue hematomas. Adult patients with clinically suspected, actively bleeding hematomas were prospectively enrolled.

This article provides an image-rich review of the sonographic features of common soft tissue masses, with emphasis on practical tips to accurately recognize important pathology. Keywords: Abscess; Hematoma; Hernia; Lipoma; Sarcoma; Soft tissue mass; Ultrasound.