Local Tumor Recurrence
Local Tumor Recurrence KEY FACTS Terminology • Local recurrence of tumor following initial planned complete tumor resection If original tumor was not completely resected, this is residual tumor rather than recurrence…
Abdominal Wall Hernia
Abdominal Wall Hernia KEY FACTS Clinical Issues • Tissue protruding though defect in abdominal wall Most abdominal wall hernias are point specific • Midline hernias Epigastric: Usually small Umbilical: In children Paraumbilical:…
Vascular Dilatation or Inflammation
Vascular Dilatation or Inflammation KEY FACTS Imaging • Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia Organizing thrombus with excessive reactive papillary endothelial proliferation Predilection for subcutaneous tissues of extremities, particularly upper limbs Focal vascular…
Groin Hernia
Groin Hernia KEY FACTS Terminology • Indirect inguinal hernia, direct inguinal hernia, femoral hernia • Hernia: Abnormal protrusion of organ or part of organ out of cavity in which it is normally…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome KEY FACTS Terminology • Symptoms secondary to compression of median nerve in carpal tunnel area • Most common entrapment neuropathy Imaging • More swollen median nerve means more likely possibility…
Paraarticular Cystic Mass
Paraarticular Cystic Mass DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Common • Ganglion Cyst • Baker Cyst • Parameniscal Cyst • Bursal Distension • Liquefied Hematoma • Abscess or Collection Less Common • Cystic-Looking Soft Tissue Tumors • Pseudoaneurysm ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Key Differential…
Synovial Swelling
Synovial Swelling DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Common • Osteoarthritis • Inflammatory Arthropathy • Tophi of Gout or Pseudogout Less Common • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis • Focal Nodular Synovitis • Synovial Osteochondromatosis • Septic Arthritis • Lipoma Arborescens • Amyloid • Synovial Hemangioma…
Shoulder Ultrasound
Shoulder Ultrasound KEY FACTS GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS • Common specific indications are rotator cuff and long head of biceps as well as bursal, glenohumeral pathology and diagnostic/therapeutic US-guided intervention • Less common specific…
Ankle and Foot Procedures
Ankle and Foot Procedures KEY FACTS Preprocedure • Indications Aspiration or injection of joint fluid Intraarticular injection of medication or contrast Paraarticular aspiration or injection – Cyst aspiration, peritendon, plantar fasciitis, Morton…
Lymph Node Abnormality
Lymph Node Abnormality KEY FACTS Imaging • US Accurate at differentiating between benign and malignant nodes More accurate than CT and MR provided that nodes are accessible to US assessment Can…
