High-frequency ultrasound in clinical dermatology: a review

The Ultrasound Journal

Suephy C. Chen¹  Nile Harris²  Jack Levy²  Devon L. Barrett²  Jiwoong Jason Jeong³  Xiaofeng Yang⁴ 

[1] Department of Dermatology, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Clinic, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 3K, 27710-4000, Durham, NC, USA;Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA;Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA;Department of Biomedical Informatics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA;Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA;Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA;

关键词: High-frequency ultrasound;    Dermatology;    Diagnostic imaging;    Ultrasonography;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13089-021-00222-w

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundUltrasound was first introduced in clinical dermatology in 1979. Since that time, ultrasound technology has continued to develop along with its popularity and utility.Main text summaryToday, high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS), or ultrasound using a frequency of at least 10 megahertz (MHz), allows for high-resolution imaging of the skin from the stratum corneum to the deep fascia. This non-invasive and easy-to-interpret tool allows physicians to assess skin findings in real-time, enabling enhanced diagnostic, management, and surgical capabilities. In this review, we discuss how HFUS fits into the landscape of skin imaging. We provide a brief history of its introduction to dermatology, explain key principles of ultrasonography, and review its use in characterizing normal skin, common neoplasms of the skin, dermatologic diseases and cosmetic dermatology.ConclusionAs frequency advancements in ultrasonography continue, the broad applications of this imaging modality will continue to grow. HFUS is a fast, safe and readily available tool that can aid in diagnosing, monitoring and treating dermatologic conditions by providing more objective assessment measures.

【 授权许可】

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