[Dermatoliposclerosis in 20 MHz ultrasound].
The degree of lipodermatosclerosis in chronic venous insufficiency was determined by high-resolution 20 MHz ultrasound. For comparison, skin biopsies were taken and examined by light microscopy. With increasingly extensive sclerosis, ultrasound showed increasing thickness of the dermis with a poorly defined border from the subcutaneous fat. In addition, an echolucent band appeared in the upper dermis, corresponding to regions of glomerular capillaries in histology. In our experience, high-resolution ultrasound examination allows rapid and objective quantification of lipodermatosclerosis.
Klinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck.
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Schmeller
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology
Dermatoliposklerose in der 20 MHz-Sonographie.