Movement artifacts in pediatric cutaneous ultrasonography.
Dermatol Online J
; 25(1)2019 Jan 15.
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| ID: mdl-30710896
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cutaneous ultrasonography can be challenging in children. We aim to identify the most complicated cases and the best timing for assessment.METHODS:
We retrospectively reviewed sonographic exams in pediatric patients from our cutaneous ultrasonography clinic over a two-year period. Movement artifacts were classified according to their consequences and their frequency was studied in relation to the age of the patient, location of the lesion, and underlying pathology.RESULTS:
The overall frequency of exams affected by movement artifacts was 16.76% (91/543) and all belonged to children younger than 4 years of age. The frequency of impaired sonographies was particularly low in patients aged 0 to 4 months (12.77%; 6/47) and particularly high in children aged from 4 to 12 months (56.60%; 60/106). Regarding location, exams were more frequently disadvantaged when assessing the head and neck area (44.53%; 61/137). In relation to pathology, developmental anomalies showed a significantly higher frequency of exams damaged by movement artifacts (41.82%; 23/55).CONCLUSIONS:
Cutaneous ultrasonography without sedation can be particularly difficult in children aged between 4 and 12 months, especially when lesions are located on the head and neck and a Doppler exam is required. When assessing congenital lesions, the first four months of life are ideal for a first examination.
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Artefatos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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