Change perspective to increase diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate deposition disease! A new approach: the axial scan of the meniscus.
Reumatismo
; 66(4): 318-21, 2015 Mar 31.
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| ID: mdl-25829191
ABSTRACT
Ultrasonography (US) is a relevant tool in the study of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPP) deposition disease. However, differential diagnosis of hyperechoic deposits within the fibrocartilage can be difficult; moreover, US study is limited by the need of an adequate acoustic window. We describe a US scanning technique that offers a new viewpoint in the study of knee meniscal structure a longitudinal scan performed according to the long axis of meniscus. This technique proves to be particularly useful for the identification of CPP deposition, but could also improve the US diagnostic utility and accuracy in other meniscal pathologies.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pirofosfato de Cálcio
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Condrocalcinose
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Ultrassonografia
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Menisco
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Articulação do Joelho
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article