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Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the body's internal structures. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, making it widely used in various medical fields. Ultrasonography is used to study heart function, blood flow in the neck or extremities, certain conditions such as gallbladder disease, and fetal growth and development.
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Soft Tissue Masses: 2022 Update.

, Hillary W Garner¹, Daniel E Wessell²

¹Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.

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|May 26, 2023

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Imaging is crucial for diagnosing soft tissue masses when clinical assessment is uncertain. This guide details appropriate imaging techniques for musculoskeletal masses, aiding diagnosis, staging, and biopsy planning.

Keywords:

AUC Appropriate Use Criteria Appropriateness Criteria Imaging Mass Neoplasm Soft tissue Tumor

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Area of Science:

Radiology and Medical Imaging
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Soft tissue masses require imaging when clinical evaluation cannot confirm benignancy.
Imaging is essential for diagnosis, local staging, and guiding biopsies of soft tissue masses.
Despite technological advancements, the fundamental role of imaging for soft tissue masses persists.

Framework:

Presents common clinical scenarios involving soft tissue masses.
Recommends the most appropriate imaging modalities based on current literature.
Offers guidance for less common or equivocal clinical situations.

Implementation:

Utilizes evidence-based guidelines, including the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria.
Employs systematic literature analysis and expert consensus (e.g., RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method).
Incorporates methodologies like Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) for evidence evaluation.

Implications:

Aims to optimize diagnostic accuracy and patient management for soft tissue masses.
Provides a structured approach for clinicians in selecting appropriate imaging studies.
Enhances biopsy planning and local staging, potentially improving treatment outcomes.