title: Detection of subcutaneous metastases by computed tomography.
abstract: Subcutaneous fat provides excellent contrast for water density tissue. Five patients with subcutaneous metastases visualized on computed tomography (CT) scans are presented. In some cases, CT proved to be the optimal diagnostic modality for visualizing these lesions and documenting their response to therapy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed