Ultrasound of Soft Tissue Masses: Part I

Abstract

Ultrasound is an important initial imaging study for evaluation of soft tissue masses. Many benign masses have characteristic locations and imaging findings, which indicate their diagnosis. Likewise, malignant masses frequently have imaging features, which indicate a suspicious finding. It is important for radiologists to be able to differentiate benign from malignant soft tissue masses, and in turn, to recommend the appropriate next step for suspicious masses. This article focuses on multiple different benign masses and their imaging findings.