Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Musculoskeletal
Case Study:
Neurofibroma
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about neurofibroma.
Prerequisites: None
This case study provides information about a patient with neurofibromatosis. The patient's medical history, diagnostic test results and course of treatment are presented. Details about the disease pathology are discussed, including its typical appearance on relevant diagnostic tests, and the differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Learning Objectives
Following the review of the case study information, including the discussion provided in the library, you will be able to:
*Describe the spectrum of musculoskeletal findings of a neurofibroma.
*Identify the typical sonographic characteristics of a neurofibroma.
*Explain the differential diagnosis for a neurofibroma on ultrasound.
*Describe the clinical appearance of a neurofibroma.
*Explain the follow-up for a neurofibroma.
Author:
Philips Healthcare
About the author:
Philips Healthcare is a global leader in diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, and patient monitoring and cardiac devices. Philips also provides customer services such as financing, consultancy, maintenance and repair.
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