Pseudosolid appearance of simple and echinococcal cysts on ultrasonography : a report of 2 cases

Date
1983
Authors
Schulman, A.
Van Jaarsveld, J.
Loxton, A. J.
Grove, W. H.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
The 2 cases reported here indicate that on ultrasound examination uninfected simple and echinoccocal cysts can sometimes show a pseudosolid internal consistency like that of a neoplasm, probably owing to floating crystals or particles. This has important implications as far as further diagnostic and therapeutic measures are concerned. The presence of a regular and well-defined rim remains an important clue to the possible cystic nature of such lesions.
Description
Article
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Keywords
Echinococcosis -- Diagnosis, Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging
Citation
Schulman, A., Van Jaarsveld, J., Loxton, A.J., Grove, W.H. 1983. Pseudosolid appearance of simple and echinococcal cysts on ultrasonography: a report of 2 cases. SA Medical Journal, 63:905-906.