Deborah J. Rubens MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Review some of the common pathologic entities involving superficial glands and structures. 2) Emphasize the unique technical parameters which are critical to optimize imaging of small parts. 3) Test the attendant’s knowledge of some critical decision pathways in superficial pathology.

High frequency ultrasound is a powerful tool to assess superficial structures including the neck (thyroid, parathyroid, other neck masses) chest and abdominal wall, extremities and the scrotum. Accurate performance requires optimizing scanning frequency for adequate tissue penetration as well as Doppler sensitivity to differentiate fluid collections from tumors, to assess organs for blood flow and to diagnose inflammatory conditions. Cases will be selected to emphasize thyroid, neck, testicular and extra-testicular pathology, particularly those cases which require urgent surgical or medical intervention such as incomplete or partial torsion, hernias and testicular ischemia. Additional cases will include symptomatic lumps and bumps as well as the incidentalomas one commonly encounters in superficial scanning.  

http://media.rsna.org/media/abstract/2014/14001451/MSCU42C sec.pdf

Rubens, D, Head to Toe: Small Parts Matter!.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001451.html