Soft Tissue Ultrasound

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter uses clinical vignettes and multiple-choice questions to explore core and advanced principles of soft tissue ultrasound, including foreign body, cellulitis, abscess, necrotizing fasciitis, simple and complex cysts, and benign and malignant soft tissue masses. The cases assess image acquisition pearls and pitfalls, image interpretation, false positive and negative findings, and integration into patient management. Clinical vignettes include patients presenting with a wide variety of soft tissue pathology that are commonly seen in emergency departments and other clinics. Each case includes detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices, incorporating landmark studies as well as the latest literature that clinical sonographers will find of interest.