Sonographic examination of muscle herniation

S. Bianchi, I. F. Abdelwahab, C. G. Mazzola, G. Ricci, S. Damiani

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Abstract

Muscle herniation is defined as a protrusion of a portion of a muscle through a defect of the muscle fascia. Although muscle herniation usually is only a cosmetic problem, the condition can lead to spontaneous pain, cramp, or local tenderness. We report eight patients in whom sonographic examination was used to diagnose a muscle herniation. The sonographic technique demonstrates the muscle bulging and the fascial defect. Dynamic examination permits the demonstration of reduction of the herniated muscle substance when pressure is applied through the probe. Although the diagnosis of muscle herniation can be suspected at physical examination, nevertheless sonography can be useful in confirmation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)357-360
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Ultrasound in Medicine
Volume14
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Herniation, muscle
  • Muscle, herniation
  • Ultrasonography

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