Ultrasound is a valuable and noninvasive tool for the evaluation of the nail unit. With the availability of high-frequency transducers, it is now possible to obtain detailed images of normal nail anatomy, including the dorsal and ventral plates, nail bed and matrix, periungual folds, and underlying structures such as the bony surface and extensor tendons. These technological advances have enabled imaging-based diagnosis of nail disorders that were previously dependent solely on clinical or histopathological assessment. Objectives: To describe the normal ultrasonographic anatomy of the nail unit through representative images and illustrative diagrams. To present the main ultrasound findings of common inflammatory-infectious, traumatic, and tumoral pediatric nail disorders, with schematic drawings of the diseases. To encourage the integration of key sonographic criteria into the daily practice of general radiologists for the evaluation of nail pathology. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2026 Congress , 2026

Authors: Whittle Carolina, Schild Wenzel Isabel, Andrews Anita, Pérez-marrero Lizbet

Keywords: Ultrasound, Soft Tissue

Soft tissue hemangiomas (STH) are the most common benign vascular tumors in childhood. Its diagnosis is mainly clinical. In some cases, imaging is required, US Doppler choice of preference. Less frequently, it can be complemented with complex studies such as diagnostic angiography, MRI and biopsy, or ultrasonographic follow-up. This study aims to investigate the characteristics of STH that required imaging follow-up, complex studies or biopsies. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2024 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2024

Authors: Rossel Natalia, Pérez-marrero Lizbet, Whittle Carolina, Aris Ricardo, Fuentealba Isabel

Keywords: Soft Tissue Hemangioma, Infantile hemangioma, Congenital hemangioma

Glomovenous malformations (GVM) are rare, low-flow vascular malformations arising from glomus body components. They often present as bluish, compressible nodules or plaques, usually located in the extremities. Because they are infrequent and may mimic more common venous malformations, they are frequently underrecognized. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2026 Congress , 2026

Authors: Schild Wenzel Isabel, Whittle Carolina, Andrews Anita, Kramer Daniela, Downey Camila, Fajre Ximena, Pérez-marrero Lizbet

Keywords: Ultrasound, Soft Tissue, Vascular Malformations