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subcutaneous mass lesion
Etiology:
- lipoma (43%)
- vascular malformation (12%)
- epidermoid cyst (12%)
- nerve sheath tumor (neurofibroma) (6%)
- malignant neoplasm
Laboratory:
- biopsy
Radiology:
- ultrasound can accurately distinguish between benign & malignant mass lesions [1]
- sensitivity: 94.1%, specificity: 99.7%
Management:
- surgical resection
- specific treatment for specific etiology
General
mass lesion
References
- Hung EHY et al.
Ultrasound of musculoskeletal soft-tissue tumors superficial
to the investing fascia.
AJR Am J Roentgenol 2014
http://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.13.11457