title: Sonographic surface localization of subcutaneous foreign bodies and masses.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA.
authors.forename: Stephanie A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Creel
authors.forename: Gandikota
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Girish
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Jamadar
authors.forename: Yoav
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Morag
authors.forename: Jon A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jacobson
mesh_terms: 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