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SONOGRAPHY OF THE PRIMARY CUTANEOUS MELANOMA : WHY ?

Why we would need ultrasound imaging for studying a primary melanoma ?Check the new article on:Sonography of the Primary Cutaneous Melanoma See More

Mar 2, 2012

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Ximena Wortsman commented on Ximena Wortsman's blog post APPLICATIONS OF ULTRASOUND FOR STUDYING SCALP, HAIR AND EYELASHES

"Neoplastic or developmental disorders as well as inflammatory diseases of the scalp may present characteristics that are hidden from a visual clinical examination. The addition of ultrasound imaging can provide many of these features and help…"

Feb 25, 2012

Ximena Wortsman commented on Ximena Wortsman's blog post JOIN THE DISCUSSION AT THE JOURNAL CLUB ABOUT DERMATOLOGIC ULTRASOUND

"Ultrasound imaging in dermatology is not just an add on investigation. It has been reported that this technique can increase the correctness of the clinical diagnosis in localized lesions of the skin from 73% to 97% ( JAAD, 2010, 62, 247-56).…"

Feb 25, 2012

viral thakkar commented on Ximena Wortsman's blog post JOIN THE DISCUSSION AT THE JOURNAL CLUB ABOUT DERMATOLOGIC ULTRASOUND

"cost benifit is a big issue. Also, usg is just an add on investigation most of the times. It is not a definitive tool for diagnosis."

Feb 25, 2012

viral thakkar commented on Ximena Wortsman's blog post APPLICATIONS OF ULTRASOUND FOR STUDYING SCALP, HAIR AND EYELASHES

"i think it could be more useful in inflammatory disorders rather than in neoplastic or developmental disorders"

Feb 25, 2012

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JOIN THE DISCUSSION AT THE JOURNAL CLUB ABOUT DERMATOLOGIC ULTRASOUND

Join the discussion at the Journal Club about dermatologic ultrasound at the following link:AIUM JOURNAL CLUB See More

Jan 27, 2012

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APPLICATIONS OF ULTRASOUND FOR STUDYING SCALP, HAIR AND EYELASHES

Sharing a link about the applications of diagnostic ultrasound for studying the scalp, hair and eyelashes pathologies:Sonography of the Scalp and Hair Pathologies See More

Jan 18, 2012

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Ximena Wortsman commented on Mohamed Abdulkhader Emzaeka's photo

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"Have you thought about monitoring the thickness of the epidermis at the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet with ultrasound ? Reference: Postnatal 2- and 3-Dimensional Sonography of the Skin and Nail in Congenital Autosomal Recessive…"

Jan 14, 2012

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Ximena Wortsman replied to Emek Kocatürk's discussion Plantar warts

"Consider to order an ultrasound examination for checking the thickness and associated inflammatory changes to the plantar wart. You can check these references: 1-Sonography of Plantar Warts, J Ultrasound Med. 2009 Jun; 28 :787-93, 2-Anatomical…"

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