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ReviewSkeletal radiology2024

Imaging features of soft-tissue infections.

Devpriyo Pal, Shambo Guha Roy, Rajshree Singh, Mohammad Reza Hayeri

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Review in Skeletal radiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Devpriyo PalNorth Bengal Medical College, Siliguri, West Bengal, India.
Shambo Guha RoyMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. shamboguharoy@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8048-6578
Rajshree SinghMercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, PA, USA.
Mohammad Reza HayeriUniversity Radiology, East Brunswick, NJ, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Skin and soft tissues are among the most common sites of infections. Infections can involve the superficial epidermis to deep muscles and bones. Most infections spread through contiguous structures, although hematogenous spread can occur in the setting of an immunocompromised state and with atypical infections. While clinical diagnosis of infections is possible, it often lacks specificity, necessitating the use of imaging for confirmation. Cross-sectional imaging with US, CT, and MRI is frequently performed not just for diagnosis, but to delineate the extent of infection and to aid in management. Nonetheless, the imaging features have considerable overlap, and as such, it is essential to integrate imaging features with clinical features for managing soft tissue infections. Radiologists must be aware of the imaging features of different infections and their mimics, as well as the pros and cons of each imaging technique to properly use them for appropriate clinical situations. In this review, we summarize the most recent evidence-based features of key soft tissue infections.

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Soft Tissue InfectionsDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansAbscessBursitisCellulitisCTMRINecrotizing fasciitisPyomyositisSoft tissue infectionTenosynovitisUS

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