• 제목/요약/키워드: Ultrasonographic

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Ultrasonographic evaluation of the masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular joint degeneration

  • Busra Arikan;Numan Dedeoglu;Aydin Keskinruzgar
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제53권4호
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    • pp.355-363
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: Sonographic elastography can be used to evaluate the hardness of muscle tissue through the application of compression. Strain elastography gauges hardness through the comparison of echo sets before and after compression. This study utilized ultrasonography to measure the thickness and hardness of the masseter muscle in individuals with temporomandibular joint(TMJ) osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: This study included 40 patients who presented with joint pain and were diagnosed with TMJ osteoarthritis via diagnostic cone-beam computed tomography, along with 40 healthy individuals. The thickness and hardness of each individual's masseter muscle were evaluated both at rest and at maximum bite using ultrasonography. The Mann-Whitney U test and the chi-square test were employed for statistical analysis, with the significance level set at P<0.05. Results: The mean thickness of the resting masseter muscle was 0.91 cm in patients with osteoarthritis, versus 1.00 cm in healthy individuals. The mean thickness of the masseter muscle at maximum bite was 1.28 cm in osteoarthritis patients and 1.36 cm in healthy individuals. The mean masseter elasticity index ratio at maximum bite was 4.51 in patients with osteoarthritis and 3.16 in healthy controls. Significant differences were observed between patients with osteoarthritis and healthy controls in both the masseter muscle thickness and the masseter elasticity index ratio, at rest and at maximum bite (P<0.05). Conclusion: The thickness of the masseter muscle in patients with TMJ osteoarthritis was less than that in healthy controls. Additionally, the hardness of the masseter muscle was greater in patients with TMJ osteoarthritis.

Long-Term Follow-Up Ultrasonographic Findings of Intrathyroidal Thymus in Children

  • Yun-Woo Chang;Hee Min Kang;Eun Ji Lee
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제21권11호
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    • pp.1248-1255
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    • 2020
  • Objective: To analyze long-term follow-up sonographic findings of intrathyroidal thymus in children. Materials and Methods: Among 1259 patients with congenital hypothyroidism under 15 years of age who underwent thyroid ultrasonography (US), 41 patients were diagnosed with an intrathyroidal thymus based on US criteria, i.e., hypoechoic solid lesion with punctate and linear echogenicity. In 26 patients aged one to 14 years old, the last follow-up US was performed after 6 to 132 months and compared with the initial US. The lesion was considered to decrease in size if there was a change of more than 2 mm in any dimension. The margin change was divided into well-defined and indistinct, blurred. When the echogenicity changed to a hyperechoic from a characteristic thymic echogenicity pattern, the pattern was considered a hyperechogenic. The changes in size were compared with the changes in shape, margin, and echogenicity pattern. The changes in size, shape, margin, and echogenicity were analyzed the association with the age of last follow-up. Statistical analysis was conducted using the chi-squared test and logistic regression. Results: Fifteen (57.7%) cases were stable in size, and 11 (42.3%) decreased in size, including one that disappeared. Ten (38.5%) cases changed to indistinct margins from initially well-defined margins including one case of initially indistinct margin. Six (23.1%) changed to hyperechogenic, from initially characteristic thymic echogenicity patterns. When follow-up change was compared, decreases in size were significantly associated with lesion changes to indistinct margins (p = 0.004). The age at last follow-up was significantly associated with change to hyperechogenicity (odd ratio, 2.141; 95% confidence interval, 1.144-4.010, p = 0.017). Conclusion: On follow-up US, an intrathyroidal thymus may be decreased in size, with indistinct margins, or show changes to a hyperechoic mass. Decreases in size may be associated with changing to indistinct margins, and changes to hyperechogenicity may be associated with increasing age.

Correlations between the Clinical and Ultrasonographic Parameters of Congenital Muscular Torticollis without a Sternocleidomastoid Mass

  • Jisun Hwang;Eun Kyung Khil;Soo Jin Jung;Jung-Ah Choi
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제21권12호
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    • pp.1374-1382
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    • 2020
  • Objective: To determine whether ultrasonography at initial presentation can help assess the clinical severity of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) in infants without a sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) mass. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 71 infants aged less than 12 months (4.1 ± 2.3 months) with non-mass CMT. The clinical severity was divided into three grades (groups 1-3) based on the degree of lateral head bending or cervical rotation. The difference (SCM-D) and ratio (SCM-R) between the maximal thickness of the affected and non-affected SCMs were obtained using transverse and longitudinal ultrasonography. The sonographic echotexture and echogenicity of the involved SCM were reviewed. Results: A significant difference was observed in the SCM-D (0.42 ± 0.30 mm in group 1; 0.74 ± 0.50 mm in group 2; 1.14 ± 0.85 mm in group 3; p = 0.002) and SCM-R (1.069 ± 0.067 in group 1; 1.129 ± 0.087 in group 2; 1.204 ± 0.150 in group 3; p = 0.001) among the groups when measured along the longitudinal but not along the transverse ultrasonography plane. The areas under the curves of the SCM-R and SCM-D measured by longitudinal ultrasonography were 0.731 (p < 0.001) and 0.731 (p < 0.001) for group 1 versus groups 2-3. The proportions of heterogeneous echotexture or hyperechogenicity in the involved SCM did not differ significantly among the three clinical groups (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: Ultrasonography can aid in assessing the clinical severity of CMT in infants without an SCM mass at the time of initial diagnosis. The SCM-R and SCM-D helped grade the clinical severity when obtained by longitudinal scan.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Canine Tarsus

  • Soomin Park;Sang-hwa Ryu;Jae-gwan Heo;Eun-jee Kim;Jihye Choi;Junghee Yoon
    • 한국임상수의학회지
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    • 제41권2호
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    • pp.79-87
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    • 2024
  • The tarsus in dogs has a complex structure that makes its evaluation relatively challenging. Because an accurate diagnosis of the tarsus is difficult through basic examinations alone, imaging tests are essential. Previous studies have explored the anatomical and radiological features of the canine tarsus using several imaging modalities. However, the imaging utility of the tarsus across different modalities has not been thoroughly evaluated. This study aimed to visualize the tarsal structures using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography, compare their utility, and propose suitable imaging modalities and conditions for evaluating specific tarsal structures. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound scans of the tarsus of four healthy dogs were performed, and two observers rated the utility of each image on a five-point scale. Although MRI is more beneficial for assessing the tarsal structures than ultrasound, ultrasound also appears clinically useful for evaluating the cranial tibialis muscle, deep digital flexor tendon, subcutaneous fat, joint space, and superficial digital flexor tendon. In addition, each structure of interest can be evaluated for optimal visibility using specific ultrasound sections, MRI sequences, and planes. In veterinary clinical practice, an initial assessment using ultrasound imaging with optimal visibility is required and if further evaluation is necessary, MRI examinations with optimal MRI sequences and planes can be performed.

하시모토 갑상선염과 동반된 갑상선 수질암의 증례 보고: 초음파 소견을 중심으로 (Concurrent Medullary Carcinoma and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Case Report with an Emphasis on US Features)

  • 김형엽;박노혁
    • 대한영상의학회지
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    • 제84권5호
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    • pp.1146-1151
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    • 2023
  • 갑상선 수질암은 갑상선의 소포곁세포에서 기원하는 드문 악성 종양이다. 하시모토 갑상선염은 자가면역성 갑상선 질환의 일종으로, 갑상선 기능 저하증의 가장 흔한 원인이다. 하시모토 갑상선염과 갑상선 유두암 및 갑상선 림프종 사이의 연관성은 이전 연구에서 자주 논의되었다. 하지만 하시모토 갑상선염과 동반된 갑상선 수질암의 초음파 소견에 대한 보고는 거의 없었다. 증례에서 갑상선 실질은 미만성의 비균질 저에코 소견 및 내부에 에코발생 가닥이 관찰되었으며, 색 도플러 영상에서 증가된 혈관분포를 보였다. 이와 동시에 불분명한 경계의 평행한 방향성의 저에코성 종괴가 좌측 갑상선의 중간에서 하부 극에 관찰되었으며, 내부에는 중심 미세석회화를 보였고, 이는 불분명한 경계를 보인다는것을 제외하면 이전의 보고된 갑상선 수질암의 초음파 소견과 같았다.

액와부 부유방에 발생한 과립 세포 종양: 증례 보고 (Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report)

  • 정윤주;남경진;추기석;이계영
    • 대한영상의학회지
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    • 제84권1호
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    • pp.275-279
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    • 2023
  • 과립 세포 종양은 신체의 모든 부위에서 발생할 수 있으나, 특히 두경부에서 주로 발생하는 드문 양성 연부 종양이며, 이 중 5%-8%가 유방에서 발생한다. 저자들은 드문 부위인 액와부 부유방에 발생한 과립 세포 종양 1예를 보고하고자 한다. 50세 여자에게 2개월 전부터 좌측 액와부에 만져지는 종괴가 있었다. 이학적 검사, 유방 촬영술 및 초음파 소견에서 유방의 악성 종양을 먼저 생각하였다. 조직 검사에서 양성 과립 세포 종양으로 진단되었으며 이후 광범위 국소 절제술을 시행하였다. 환자는 수술 후 2년의 추적 관찰 기간 동안 재발하지 않았다. 대부분의 과립 세포 종양은 양성이지만, 재발의 가능성 때문에 종양의 광범위한 완전 절제와 추적 관찰이 필요하다. 영상의학과 의사는 불필요한 치료를 막기 위해 유방 및 액와부 병변의 감별 진단으로 과립 세포 종양의 특징에 대해 알고 있어야 한다.

Sciatic neurotmesis and periostitis ossificans progressiva due to a traumatic/unexpected glass injury: a case report

  • Berkay Yalcinkaya;Hasan Ocak;Ahmet Furkan Colak;Levent Ozcakar
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제41권1호
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    • pp.45-47
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    • 2024
  • Peripheral nerves may be affected or injured for several reasons. Peripheral nerve damage can result from trauma, surgery, anatomical abnormalities, entrapment, systemic diseases, or iatrogenic injuries. Trauma and iatrogenic injuries are the most common causes. The ulnar, median, and radial nerves are the most injured nerves in the upper extremities, while the sciatic and peroneal nerves are the most injured nerves in the lower extremities. The clinical symptoms of peripheral nerve damage include pain, weakness, numbness/ tingling, and paresthesia. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of peripheral nerve injuries are crucial. If a peripheral nerve injury is left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and significant morbidity. The sciatic nerve is one of the most affected nerves. This nerve is generally injured by trauma and iatrogenic causes. Children are more susceptible to trauma than adults. Therefore, sciatic nerve injuries are observed in pediatric patients. When the sciatic nerve is damaged, pain, weakness, sensory loss, and gait disturbances can occur. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of sciatic nerve injuries are important to avoid unexpected consequences. Ultrasound can play an important role in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injury and the follow-up of patients. The aim of this case report is twofold. First, we aimed to emphasize the critical role of ultrasonographic evaluation in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve injuries and pathologies. Second, we aimed to present this case, which has distinguishing features, such as the existence of periostitis ossificans progressiva with sciatic neurotmesis due to a traumatic glass injury.

Ultrasonographic evaluation of pennation angle in canine tibialis cranialis muscle in South Korea: an observational study

  • Jaehwan Kim;Tae Sung Hwang;Hee Chun Lee
    • 대한수의학회지
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    • 제64권2호
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    • pp.14.1-14.6
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    • 2024
  • In human, ultrasonography is used to measure the pennation angle in various muscles to identify muscle functions such as force production, and to study alterations of the pennation angle during muscle contraction, hypertrophy, and atrophy. However, assessments of the pennation angle have not yet been conducted in dogs. This study aims to assess the normal pennation angle of the tibialis cranialis muscle in dogs using ultrasound and to detect changes in this angle in dogs with muscular atrophy. Sixty-eight healthy dogs were examined to establish normal values, while 12 ataxic and 12 lame dogs with suspected hindlimb muscle atrophy were also included. The pennation angle was measured using ultrasound at the midpoint between the proximal end of the tibia and the malleolus, measuring the angle between the muscle bundle and the deep aponeurosis. To confirm the significance between the 5 breeds and to identify a difference between normal and atrophied muscles, statistical analysis was conducted. The study found no significant difference in pennation angle between breeds, with mean values (± standard deviation) of 4.97° (± 1.88) in neutral, 7.25° (± 2.68) in flexion, and 3.31° (± 1.33) in extension positions. Decrease of the pennation angle was identified in muscle atrophy and the flexion position was determined to be the most appropriate for pennation angle measurement of tibialis cranialis muscle. We recommend considering the pennation angle as a valuable indicator of muscle health in dogs, as it demonstrates significant potential for diagnosing and monitoring muscular conditions.

배란유도주기에 따른 초음파검사와 기초체온표의 비교분석 (A Comparative Analysis of Basal Body Temperature to Ultrasound, as a Method of Ovulation Detection in Induced Ovulatory Menstrual Cycles)

  • 최욱;서병희;이재현
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.25-37
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    • 1985
  • Four points on the basal body temperature (B.B.T.) curve was correlated with the estimated time of ovulation, as determined by serial ultrasound in 50 induced menstrual cycles from 22 subjects. The time of ovulation was estimated by measuring the maximal diameter of follicles and observing the morphologic changes within the ovary from follicle to corpus luteum. The results were as following; 1. The diameter of the follicle measured at the day before disappearance was 21.1 mm on an average (S.D.: 2.14). The average follicular growth for 4 days before ovulation was measured at a rate of 2.8 mm/day, and rapid growth of follicle was observed 3.1 mm/day at the day before. 2. The changes associated with rupture of the follicles were the followings, in order of frequency; decrease in size(94%), disappearance of follicles(64%), fluid in the Cul-de-Sac(26%) and increased internal echoes(16%). 3. Only 20 of 50 cycles, exhibited a BBT dip and correlated with the estimated time of ovulation by ultrasound in 2 of which cases(10%). BBT nadir, 30 of 50 cycles, correlated in 5(16.7%). The first day of hyperthermic plateau(FDHP) and BBT coverline was exhibited in all cycles, correlated in 41(82%) and 35(70%) cases. 4. The relationship between the diameter of dominant dominant follicle, measured by ultrasound, and the basal body temperature curve were as following. During cycles in which dip was observed on the BBT curve, the follicular diameter were 10.5${\pm}$2.12 mm on 4 days prior to the point (D-4), and 12.5${\pm}$2.12 mm (D-3), 15.5${\pm$2.12 mm (D-2), 17.0${\pm}$1.41 mm (D-1) and 21.5${\pm}$2.12 mm just prior to the dip (D-0). In the nadir; 9.6${\pm}$1.67 mm (N-4), 12.8${\pm}$1.79 mm (N-3), 16.2${\pm}$1.92 mm (N-2), 18.2${\pm}$2.17 mm (N-1) and 21.4${\pm}$2.61 mm (N-0). In the First day of Hyperthemic Plateau (FDHP); 9.8${\pm}$1.36 mm (F-4), 12.4${\pm}$1.41 mm (F-3),15.1${\pm}$1.57 mm (F-2), 18.1${\pm}$1.67 mm (F-1) and 21.2${\pm}$2.25 mm (F-0). In the BBT coverline endopint; 9.9${\pm}$.39 mm (C-4), 12.5 ${\pm}$1.44 mm (C-3), 15.2${\pm}$1.64 mm (C-2), 18.0 ${\pm}$1.69 mm (C-1), and 21.2${\pm}$2.31 mm (C-0). 5. The relationship between the ultrasonographic signs of ovulation and the basal body temperature curve were as following. The BBT dip correlated with the ovulation in 2 cases, which revealed decrease in follicular diameter (100%), fluid pattem in the Cul-de-Sac (1 case, 50%) and complete disappearance of follicle (1 case, 50%). In the nadir (5 cases); the ultrasonographic signs of ovulation were decrease in follicular diameter (5 cases, 100%), fluid pattern in the Cul-de-Sac (1 case, 20%) and complete disappearance of follicle (3 cases, 60%). In the First day of Hyperthermic Plateau (41 cases); decrease in follicular diameter (40 cases, 97.6%), fluid pattern in the Cul-de-Sac (11 cases, 26.8%), appearance of internal echo and thickening of the wall (6 cases, 14.6%) and com plete disappearance of follicle (28 cases, 68.3%). In the BBT coverline endpoint (35 cases); decrease in follicular diameter (33 cases, 94.3%), fluid pattern in the Cul-de Sac (9 cases, 25.7%), appearance of internal echo and thickening of the wall (5 cases 14.3%) and complete disappearance of follicle (20 cases, 57.1%).

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소아 복통에서 소아과 의사에 의한 초음파 검사의 유용성 (Usefulness of Ultrasonographic Examination by a Pediatrician in Children with Abdominal Pain)

  • 박현석;위주희;박재홍
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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    • 제14권2호
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    • pp.141-147
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    • 2011
  • 목적: 초음파 검사는 복통 환자의 선별 검사로 널리 사용되고 있다. 소아의 복통 환자에서 소아청소년과 의사에 의해 시행된 초음파 검사의 유용성에 대해 조사하였다. 방 법: 2008년 11월부터 2010년 6월까지 복통을 주소로 복부 초음파 검사를 받았던 소아 환자의 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결 과: 대상 환자는 628명(남자 325명, 여자 303명)이었고, 평균 연령은 $8.08{\pm}4.61$세였다. 급성 복통이 427명(68.0%), 1개월 이상의 만성 복통이 201명(32.0%)이었다. 복통의 위치는 미만성 36.9%, 배꼽주위 24.4%, 상복부 21.0%, 우하복부 8.1%, 하복부 3.0%, 우상복부 2.9%, 좌하복부 2.4%, 좌상복부이 1.3%였다. 327명(52.1%)에서 특이 소견이 없었고, 이상 소견이 있었던 301명(47.9%) 중 장간막 림프절염 170명, 소장염 또는 대장염 55명, 장중첩증 19명, 급성 충수돌기염 16명, 담관낭종 10명, Henoch-Sh$\ddot{o}$lein purpura 8명, 췌장염 2명이었다. 39명(6.2%)에서 복부 컴퓨터 단층 촬영 또는 자기공명촬영 검사가 병행되었는데 33명에서 동일한 결과가 나왔다. 복부 컴퓨터 단층 촬영을 통해 충수돌기염 2명, 췌장염 1명, Henoch-Sch$\ddot{o}$nlein purpura 1명이 진단되었다. 그러나 복부 초음파 검사에서 충수돌기염이 의심되었던 2명은 복부 컴퓨터 단층 촬영에서 진단이 되지 않았으나 수술을 통해 최종 충수돌기염으로 확진되었다. 전체 환자 중 624예(99.4%)에서 초음파 검사 결과와 최종 진단이 일치하였다. 결론: 소아과 의사에 의한 초음파 검사는 소아 복통의 감별진단에 신속하고 정확한 정보를 줌으로써 선별 검사로써 가치가 높으며 비침습적이고 방사선 조사가 없는 장점이 있다.