The Utility of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Muscle Hernias in the Dermatology Clinic

Dynamic ultrasound examination: a useful tool for the diagnosis of multiple muscular hernias

“…They are usually asymptomatic, but sometimes cause pain or cramping, especially in athletes [2,3]. Differential diagnosis includes varicose veins, hematomas, muscle tears, arteriovenous malformations, or soft tissue tumors [4].…”

“…On the other hand, those with severe pain may benefit from surgical treatment. Longitudinal fasciotomy is usually the preferred surgical technique [4].…”

Myotendinous pseudomasses: an imaging review

“…In patients with nerve-entrapment-related complaints, imaging can be used to identify the affected nerve and its relation to the herniated muscle fibers. MRI additionally gives an overview of the degree of muscle hypertrophy or concomitant presence of exertional compartment syndrome (5,6,8,9,16,17).…”

“…It also plays an important role in the dynamic evaluation of myotendinous diseases. The variation in size, relative position, and the presence of herniation can be better elicited by asking the patient to contract the underlying muscle, which makes the underlying abnormality more prominent (5–8). MRI, due to its high contrast resolution, is the imaging modality of choice in the evaluation of myotendinous lesions.…”