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2012 ; 12
(51
): 381-401
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Ultrasound of soft tissue masses of the hand
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Teh J
J Ultrason
2012[Dec]; 12
(51
): 381-401
PMID26673615
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Most soft tissue mass lesions of the hand are benign. Ganglia are the commonest
lesions encountered, followed by giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath.
Malignant tumors are rare. Often a specific diagnosis can be achieved on imaging
by considering the location and anatomical relations of the lesion within the
hand or wrist, and assessing its morphology. Magnetic resonance imaging is an
excellent modality for evaluating soft tissue tumors with its multiplanar
capability and ability to characterize tissue. Ultrasound plays a complementary
role to MRI. It is often the initial modality used for assessing masses as it is
cheap and available, and allows reliable differentiation of cystic from solid
lesions, along with a real time assessment of vascularity. This review describes
the US appearances of the most frequently encountered soft tissue masses of the
wrist and hand, correlating the findings with MRI where appropriate.