Abstract
Subcutaneous sarcoidosis occurs infrequently among cases of cutaneous sarcoidosis. To our knowledge, few studies have described the sonographic characteristics of subcutaneous sarcoidosis. Here we report the sonographic characteristics of 3 cases of this condition. Our results revealed 4 features: (1) an irregular hypoechoic appearance, (2) heterogeneous echogenicity, (3) perilesional hyperechoic changes, and (4) abnormal Doppler signals. Sonography is a rapid, simple, and noninvasive procedure that is useful for initial evaluation of granulomatous lesions such as subcutaneous sarcoidosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1485-1488 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01-08-2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
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