title: Sonography for fluid collections in the leg.
abstract: Ultrasound may be used in the diagnosis and follow-up of fluid collections in the soft tissues of the leg. As in all parts of the body, anatomy dictates the fundamental sonographic approach. It is suggested that an examination carried out following the guidelines above will ensure a thorough and replicable study.
mesh_terms: D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D007866:Leg / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009132:Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography