Joan C. Vilanova MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Sandra Baleato Gonzalez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Joaquim Barcelo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Xavier Tomas-Batlle MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Miguel Villalon MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Maria Boada MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To understand the pathophysiology of muscle edema To recognize additional radiographic clue findings within a muscle edema, in clinical correlation, for life-threateaning conditions To establish a differential diagnosis for certain emergency situations  

It will be shown the radiographic pattern (US, CT, MRI) of muscle edema, esepcially  on MRI.  A proper algorithm for potential critical conditions related to muscle edema will be provided. Additional functional imaging on MRI (DWI and contrast enhanced acquisition) are helpful to demonstrate certain etiology causes, which will be described. It will be demonstrated the potential causes of muscle edema: traumatic, infectious, autoimmune, inflammatory, neoplastic, neurologic or iatrogenic. It will be emphasized the conditions that could require prompt medical or surgical management. It is necessary  to accurately diagnose and detect promptly  these conditions to establish the correct diagnosis. Radiologists shoud be familiar with certain specific patterns of muscle edema to manage serious critical situations   

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Vilanova, J, Baleato Gonzalez, S, Barcelo, J, Tomas-Batlle, X, Villalon, M, Boada, M, Muscle Edema: Fingerprints for the Emergency Radiology.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008651.html