Chiara Carducci MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Nicola Magarelli MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Laura Filograna MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Claudia Dell'Atti MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Antonio Leone MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lorenzo Bonomo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sonoelastography (SE) is an ultrasound technique that is increasingly used for the evaluation, characterization and follow up of superficial soft tissue lesions. It measures the tissue hardness of the lesion by comparing the ultrasound radiofrequency signal before and after compression of the tissue. The principle of SE is based on the relationship between differences in tissue deformability and its elastic properties. The purpose of the exhibit is to: underline the role of SE in the diagnosis and follow up of the soft tissue lesions; improve radiologist’s diagnostic skills with this technique.

Technical principles and execution technique of SE. Qualitative and quantitative parameters of SE in the evaluation of superficial soft tissue presented in a flow chart. Case series presented to highlight the SE pattern of benign and malignant soft tissue lesions. Key points: integrated imaging in the diagnosis and follow up of soft tissue lesions; added value of SE in the management. SUMMARY SE could be a powerful imaging tool in the evaluation of superficial soft tissue lesions with unclear findings on grey-scale and colour and/or power Doppler ultrasound, to increase the diagnostic accuracy and useful for the follow-up of benign lesions.

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Carducci, C, Magarelli, N, Filograna, L, Dell'Atti, C, Leone, A, Bonomo, L, Imaging of Soft Tissue Lesions: Role of Sonoelastography in the Diagnosis and Follow Up.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14017663.html