[Ultrasound of muscular diseases in children and adolescents].

We present their differential diagnosis by texture and echogenicity analysis. Affected persons are identified in 70% up to 100% of cases, depending on the entity; specificity is less dependent on experience and training. Of the 12 disorders presented in this article, 6 are causally/symptomatically treatable today. ACHIEVEMENTS: Standardized myosonography is the imaging modality of first choice for detection of neuromuscular diseases. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: High frequency (8-22 MHz) linear array transducer. Highly standardized examination modality. Simultaneous, paired comparison of affected persons and controls. If necessary, muscle tissue biopsy only after ultrasonic determination of a suitable area. PMID: 29098300 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Der Radiologe - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research