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https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/16512| Title: | Twinkle artefact in the ultrasound diagnosis of superficial epidermoid cysts | Austin Authors: | Clarke, Richard;Suresh, Priya;Thomas, Rose;Freeman, Simon | Affiliation: | Peninsula Radiology Academy, Plymouth UK Imaging Department, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth UK Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia |
Issue Date: | Aug-2016 | Date: | 2016-07-12 | Publication information: | Ultrasound 2016; 24(3): 147-153 | Abstract: | AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate whether the twinkle artefact is a valuable feature in the sonographic diagnosis of superficial epidermoid cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective search was undertaken of our institution's Radiology Information System and pathology database to identify cases of superficial masses showing the twinkle artefact that proceeded to surgical excision. RESULTS: Eighteen superficial masses demonstrating the twinkle artefact were identified that were submitted for pathological analysis. Of these, 17 were confirmed to represent epidermoid cysts and only 1 case had an alternative diagnosis (proliferating trichilemmal cyst). CONCLUSION: The presence of the twinkle artefact appears to be a specific and valuable ancillary sonographic feature for the diagnosis of superficial epidermoid cysts. | URI: | https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/16512 | DOI: | 0.1177/1742271X16658687 | Journal: | Ultrasound | PubMed URL: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27867407 | Type: | Journal Article | Subjects: | Twinkle artefact Colour Doppler ultrasound Epidermoid cyst Sebaceous cyst |
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