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==Other Imaging Findings== | ==Other Imaging Findings== | ||
===Ultrasonography=== | ===Ultrasonography=== | ||
* On ultrasound, desmoid tumors typically appear as | *On ultrasound, desmoid tumors typically appear as: | ||
* | **Homogeneously anechoic or hypoechoic masses | ||
* | **Well-defined lesions | ||
**Lateral borders may appear ill defined or irregular | |||
**Should not be confused with cystic lesions | |||
*Findings on color Doppler are as follows: | |||
**Appear like muscles | |||
**May be lobulated | |||
**May show vascularity<ref name="EconomouPitta2011">{{cite journal|last1=Economou|first1=Athanasios|last2=Pitta|first2=Xanthi|last3=Andreadis|first3=Efstathios|last4=Papapavlou|first4=Leonidas|last5=Chrissidis|first5=Thomas|title=Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall: a case report|journal=Journal of Medical Case Reports|volume=5|issue=1|year=2011|pages=326|issn=1752-1947|doi=10.1186/1752-1947-5-326}}</ref> | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Other imaging studies for the diagnosis of desmoid tumor include ultrasonography, which demonstrates tumor size and location. On ultrasonography, desmoid tumors appear as well-defined lesions with variable echogenicity. The lateral borders may appear ill defined or irregular.[1]
Other Imaging Findings
Ultrasonography
- On ultrasound, desmoid tumors typically appear as:
- Homogeneously anechoic or hypoechoic masses
- Well-defined lesions
- Lateral borders may appear ill defined or irregular
- Should not be confused with cystic lesions
- Findings on color Doppler are as follows:
- Appear like muscles
- May be lobulated
- May show vascularity[1]