Imaging features for the evaluation of skin and nail infections

Clinical manifestations of dermatological and musculoskeletal conditions can sometimes overlap, leading to confusion in diagnosis. Patients with nail and skin infections may undergo imaging examinations with suspicions of muscle, tendon, or joint injuries. Dermatological infections often involve sof...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2024-10, Vol.53 (10), p.2051-2065
Main Authors: de Almeida, Carolina Ávila, Nakamura, Robertha, Leverone, Andreia, Costa, Flávia, Estrada, Bruna Duque, Haui, Priscilla, Luz, Flavio, Yamada, Andre Fukunishi, Werner, Heron, Canella, Clarissa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Connective tissue
Dermatology
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging - methods
Etiology
Foreign bodies
Humans
Imaging
Infections
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nail Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Orthopedics
Pathology
Protozoa
Radiography
Radiology
Review Article
Skin
Skin Diseases, Infectious - diagnostic imaging
Soft tissues
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Clinical manifestations of dermatological and musculoskeletal conditions can sometimes overlap, leading to confusion in diagnosis. Patients with nail and skin infections may undergo imaging examinations with suspicions of muscle, tendon, or joint injuries. Dermatological infections often involve soft tissues and musculoskeletal structures, and their etiology can range from fungi, bacteria, viruses, to protozoa. Relying solely on physical examination may not be sufficient for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, necessitating the use of complementary imaging exams. The objective of this paper is to present and discuss imaging findings of the main infectious conditions affecting the nail apparatus and skin. The paper also highlights the importance of imaging in clarifying diagnostic uncertainties and guiding appropriate treatment for dermatological conditions.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-023-04557-4