Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2010;26(2):262-264

Color Doppler ultrasonography diagnosis of congenital muscular torticollis

Yiyun WU ; Weiming CHEN ; Zhengguo ZHOU ; Dahua XU

Keywords

Torticollis; Ultrasonography,Doppler,color

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of color Doppler ultrasonography in congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). Methods The sonographic characteristics of 62 children with CMT confirmed clinically were retrospectively analyzed. Results Abnormal ultrasound features could be visualized in all of 62 children with CMT. According to the sonogram features, 62 children were divided into 2 types: mass-forming (32/62, 51.61%) and diffuse type (30/62, 48.39%). Arterial flow signals were detected in 18 children (18/62, 29.03%); RI was 0.73-0.88. Conclusion Ultrasonography has specific value for the diagnosis of CMT.