The value of high-frequency ultrasound in diagnosing erythema nodosum
- VernacularTitle:高频超声对皮肤结节性红斑的诊断价值
- Author:
Guirong LE
;
Shousong XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2001;10(3):166-168
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the value of high-freq uency ultrasound for dignosing erythema nodosum(EN).Methods Twenty-six cases with EN confirmed by biopsy were studi ed by high-frequency ultrasound imaging.Results Acute type(early,middle,and late stage)had a different s onographic feature when compared to chronic one. Conclusions High frequency ultrasound has an important clinical value for the diagnosis of grade and degree of EN. The featunes of sonographic i mage in EN are in consistent with the pathological findings, indicating that i t is a new convenient and non-invasive method for the diagnosis of skin lesion s.
