A doctor may use an ultrasound scan as one of the first tests to diagnose and assess a soft tissue sarcoma. An ultrasound can help doctors determine the nature of the lump and plan the most ...

It’s the first ultrasound method capable of measuring tension in any type of soft tissue, and the researchers are excited about its potential use. “What we’ve done in our research is develop ...

An ultrasound can diagnose health conditions that involve soft tissues like organs, blood vessels, and glands. A diagnostic ...

Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancerous tumor that forms in the body’s soft tissues, such as muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, and blood vessels. If it occurs in the shoulder, it might feel like a ...

Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD A breast cancer ultrasound, also known as a breast ultrasound, is a medical imaging procedure. It helps healthcare providers look closely at your breast tissue ...

Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of cancers that grow in parts of your body such as your muscles, bones, deep layers of skin, or in fat. They also can form on blood vessels, nerves, or connective ...

A hypoechoic mass looks dark gray on an ultrasound. That means the tissue is dense. It doesn’t always mean that something is wrong. Hypoechoic. This term means "not many echoes." These areas ...