High-resolution ultrasonography and shear-wave sonoelastography of a cystic radial nerve Schwannoma.
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SUBMITTER: Battaglia PJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5573701 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep
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High-resolution ultrasonography and shear-wave sonoelastography of a cystic radial nerve Schwannoma.
Battaglia Patrick J PJ Carbone-Hobbs Vivian V Guebert Gary M GM Mackinnon Susan E SE Kettner Norman W NW
Journal of ultrasound 20170606 3
Peripheral nerve tumors are often evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), although there are many advantages offered with high-resolution ultrasonography (HRUS). This case report emphasizes the value of HRUS in the diagnosis and management of a patient with a cystic radial nerve Schwannoma. In addition, information on tumor stiffness, obtained with shear-wave sonoelastography (SWE), is presented. ...[more]
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