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Advanced US of the Skin, Nerves, and Muscles of the Neck: Pearls and Pitfalls with Use of High-Frequency Transducers
Alex C Dias1, Regiany A G Jureidini1, Jose A B Araujo-Filho1
1From the Department of Radiology, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Adma Jafet, 91, São Paulo, SP 01308-050, Brazil (A.C.D., R.A.G.J., J.A.B.A.F., G.R.C., L.C.Z., R.A.S., L.M.O.C., G.G.C.); and Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine. Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Conn (A.M.).
Abstract:
High-frequency US provides excellent visualization of superficial structures and lesions, is a preferred diagnostic modality for anatomic characterization of neck abnormalities, and has a central role in clinical decision making. Recent technological advancements have led to the development of transducers that surpass 20 MHz, elevating high-frequency US to a highly valuable diagnostic tool with broader clinical use and enabling greater spatial resolution in the assessment of skin and superficial nerves and muscles. The authors focus on evolving applications of high-frequency US in neck imaging, emphasizing practical insights and strategies in skin and neuromuscular applications. ©RSNA, 2024 Supplemental material and the slide presentation from the RSNA Annual Meeting are available for this article.
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