Sarcoma or haematoma? If only it was that simple! Part 1.

Introduction: Imaging appearances and clinical presentation of soft tissue sarcoma and soft tissue haematomas are similar. It is imperative that sarcoma is differentiated from benign soft tissue lesions due to the poor outcomes and high morbidity associated with sarcoma.

Topic Description: Part 1 of this pictorial review will summarise the paucity of guidance in management of suspected haematomas, the clinical features and ultrasound techniques used in the assessment of soft tissue masses.

Sarcoma or haematoma? If only it was that simple! Part 2.

Introduction: Imaging appearances and clinical presentation of soft tissue sarcoma and soft tissue haematomas are similar. It is imperative that sarcoma is differentiated from benign soft tissue lesions due to the poor outcomes and high morbidity associated with sarcoma.

Topic Description: Part 2 of this pictorial review summarises the key ultrasound appearances of soft tissue sarcoma and soft tissue haematomas and some differential diagnoses.

Ultrasound for suspected Baker's cyst: A test of limited clinical value?

Introduction: Patients with posterior knee swellings are commonly encountered in clinical practice with the vast majority referred for an ultrasound scan to assess for a clinically suspected Baker's cyst.

Aims: Our aim was to determine the incidence of different pathologies in patients investigated for a posterior knee swelling of a clinically suspected Baker's cyst using ultrasound. We also wanted to investigate the incidence of significant pathologies in the popliteal fossa to assess whether the ultrasound scan findings influenced patient management.

Ultrasound Assessment of an Isolated Rupture of the Medial Bundle of a Bifid Distal Biceps Tendon.

This case study describes a patient with a clinically ruptured distal biceps tendon, with ultrasound detecting an isolated rupture of the medial bundle of a bifid distal biceps tendon. A 45-year-old male presented to the accident and emergency department with a week-old history of a right elbow injury. The ultrasound scan demonstrated a hypoechoic, corrugated distal biceps tendon with a tendon stump close to the radial tuberosity insertion in keeping with a rupture.