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Ultrasound B scanning with image analysis for assessment of allergic patch test reactions.
- Source :
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Contact Dermatitis (01051873) . Mar1991, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p216-222. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- Assessment of patch test results has been performed visually and using ultrasound in the B mode. A positive test site has a typical ultrasonographic appearance, presenting a uniform hypoechogenic area in the dermis. In this zone, the mean amplitude of ultrasound reflection peaks decreases, and the extension of this area increases, together with the intensity of the eczematous reaction. A close correlation has been shown between visual scoring, amplitude decease and surface increase of the hypoechogenic area. This technique seems to provide a reproducible system for the evaluation of patch tests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01051873
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Contact Dermatitis (01051873)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11975197
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1991.tb01701.x