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Review
. 2020 Jan;37(1):29-39.
doi: 10.1111/pde.14033. Epub 2019 Nov 19.

Cutaneous ultrasound and its utility in pediatric dermatology. Part I: Lumps, bumps, and inflammatory conditions

Ana Isabel Rodríguez Bandera  1 , Deshan Frank Sebaratnam  2   3 , Marta Feito Rodríguez  1 , Raúl de Lucas Laguna  1
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Review

Cutaneous ultrasound and its utility in pediatric dermatology. Part I: Lumps, bumps, and inflammatory conditions

Ana Isabel Rodríguez Bandera et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

High-frequency ultrasonography represents a promising tool for pediatric dermatologists. It is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that is particularly appealing when working with children. It can be easily performed at the patient's bedside, avoiding diagnostic delays, sedation, or multiple visits. It represents a useful adjunct to clinical examination and can enhance our understanding of cutaneous diseases. Patient cooperation and limited training and experience are the main challenges for cutaneous ultrasonography in pediatric dermatology. This review describes cutaneous ultrasonography and the nuances of its use in the pediatric setting, followed by the ultrasonographic findings of cutaneous lumps, bumps, and inflammatory dermatoses commonly encountered in pediatric patients.

Keywords: cyst; morphea; neurofibroma; pilomatricoma; ultrasound.

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