Are Imaging Evaluations of Soft-Tissue Masses Before Referral to a Specialized Center Being Performed Properly? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Since the initial approach towards the clinical presentation of soft-tissue masses is challenging for frontline physicians, some countries use clinical practice guidelines. Proper imaging work-up is crucial to differentiate between soft-tissue tumors. Recently, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been widely used. But there is some controversy about whether pre-referral evaluations are being conducted properly. Thus, this study aims to assess whether the ultrasonography investigation of soft-tissue masses prior to referral to the musculoskeletal tumor center is being performed adequately in terms of indications, diagnostic accuracy, and referral interval, and to evaluate whether the pre-referral MRI for soft-tissue masses is being conduct

SUBMITTER: Joo MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11640488 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature