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ArticleCurrent medical imaging2025

Ultrasound and MRI Correlations with Pathological Findings in Fibrolipomatous Hamartoma of Peripheral Nerves.

Kezhen Qin, Hengtao Qi, Yeting Wang, Wen Chen, Tiezheng Wang, Liyuan Cui, Huawei Zhang

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Kezhen QinDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
Hengtao QiDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2834-3246
Yeting WangDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
Wen ChenDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
Tiezheng WangDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
Liyuan CuiDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
Huawei ZhangDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.

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introductionThe aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and pathology with Fibrolipomatous Hamartoma (FLH) of the peripheral nerve.

methodsSixteen patients who underwent surgical treatment for FLH of the peripheral nerve were included in the study. Ultrasound examination and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) were used to display the detailed anatomical structure of the region well enough to detect FLH. The features presented based on the results of ultrasound examination and magnetic resonance imaging were recorded.

resultsThe involved peripheral nerve showed expansive growth in ultrasonography and MRI. The hyperechoic fat tissue and hypoechoic nerve fibers alternated with one another. In ultrasonography and MRI, the peripheral nerve exhibited a lotus-like appearance in the transverse plane, and a cable-like appearance in the longitudinal plane, while there was no blood flow signal in the nerve. DISCUSSION: The imaging features of FLH, including the characteristic lotus-like and cable-like appearances, align closely with pathological findings, underscoring the diagnostic value of ultrasonography and MRI. These non-invasive techniques facilitate differentiation from other peripheral nerve pathologies, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or hemangioma. Limitations include the retrospective design, small MRI subgroup, and lack of longterm follow-up. Future multicenter studies with larger cohorts are recommended to validate these findings.

conclusionUltrasonography and MRI may be valuable in the diagnosis of FLH of the peripheral nerve.

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HamartomaMagnetic Resonance ImagingPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesUltrasonographyYoung AdultCable-like appearancesFibrolipomatous hamartomaMagnetic resonance imagingNeuropathic symptoms.Peripheral nerveUltrasonography

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