Ultrasonography of Superficial Soft-Tissue Masses: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Statement
Jon A. Jacobson, William D. Middleton, Sandra J. Allison, Nirvikar Dahiya, Kenneth S. Lee, Benjamin D. Levine, David R. Lucas, Mark D. Murphey, Levon N. Nazarian, Geoffrey Siegel, Jason Wagner
Abstract
The Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound convened a panel of specialists from radiology, orthopedic surgery, and pathology to arrive at a consensus regarding the management of superficial soft-tissue masses imaged with US. The recommendations in this statement are based on analysis of current literature and common practice strategies. This statement reviews and illustrates the US features of common superficial soft-tissue lesions that may manifest as a soft-tissue mass and suggests guidelines for subsequent management.
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MedicineSoft tissueStatement (logic)UltrasonographyRadiologyUltrasoundOrthopedic surgeryMedical physicsSurgeryLawPolitical scienceSoft tissue tumor case studiesSarcoma Diagnosis and TreatmentMusculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments