Sonographic surface localization of subcutaneous foreign bodies and masses.
We report a sonographic technique of skin marking of the projection of nonpalpable subcutaneous foreign bodies and masses using a paperclip. Localization and marking of the overlying skin assists in preoperative planning and further management.
Creel
Stephanie A
SA
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA.
Girish
Gandikota
G
Jamadar
David A
DA
Morag
Yoav
Y
Jacobson
Jon A
JA
D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012867:Skin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013848:Thigh / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography