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Soft tissue ultrasound
Soft tissue ultrasound is a simple, non-invasive, and painless examination that allows a doctor to visualize muscles, tendons, subcutaneous fat, skin, nodules, or masses in soft tissues. It is most often used to evaluate pain, swelling, lumps, or injuries in various parts of the body.
What is soft tissue ultrasound used for?
The examination helps to:
- detect lumps, nodules, and hardening under the skin,
- distinguish between cysts, lipomas, and other benign formations,
- assess inflammatory changes, swelling, and abscesses,
- evaluate injuries to muscles, tendons, and ligaments,
- monitor known findings over time,
- decide on the need for further examination or intervention.
Ultrasound often allows the patient to be quickly reassured, as most findings are benign.
When is the examination recommended
Make an appointment if:
- you feel a lump or knot that persists,
- painful swelling or redness appears,
- there is a change in the size or shape of a formation,
- you have suffered a soft tissue injury,
- you want to check a known finding,
- your doctor needs to clarify the origin of your symptoms.
How soft tissue ultrasound is performed
- The examination usually takes 10-20 minutes.
- The doctor applies an ultrasound probe with gel to the area being examined.
- The examination is completely painless and radiation-free.
- The results are available immediately after the examination.
No special preparation is necessary.
What can be detected by ultrasound
Ultrasound can distinguish between:
- lipoma (benign fatty tumor),
- cyst (fluid-filled formation),
- inflammation or abscess,
- hematoma after injury,
- changes in muscles and tendons,
- suspicious formations requiring further examination.
In case of unclear findings, the doctor will recommend further steps.
Follow-up care
Depending on the results, the following may be recommended:
- follow-up ultrasound,
- conservative treatment,
- surgical consultation.
At the Vasmedic clinic, we provide seamless follow-up examinations and treatment in one place.
Who will help you?
The medical team at Vasmedic consists of leading experts who will provide you with professional care with a personal touch.
Preparing for the examination
No special preparation is required for a soft tissue ultrasound.
- You can eat and drink normally.
- If possible, we recommend not applying creams or oils to the area of the body.
- Bring your doctor's recommendation (if you have one) and any previous findings (e.g. histology, X-ray, MRI, description of the injury).
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure about something? Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions to help you take the first step toward the care you deserve.
Ultrasound helps to determine:
- the origin of local swelling, pain or induration
- inflammation sites, abscesses, hematomas
- soft tissue tumors (lipomas, fibromas, neurofibromas, etc.)
- enlarged lymph nodes
- muscle ruptures, stretched tendons or hematomas after injuries
- condition of soft tissues around joints or implants
- foreign bodies in the subcutaneous tissue (e.g. splinters, glass, metal)
The examination is very beneficial for diagnosing surface formations, especially those that the patient has felt himself - such as lumps, nodules or skin changes.
The examination is appropriate if:
- you have a lump under the skin (e.g. lipoma, cyst)
- you have an enlarged or painful lymph node
- you have a swollen or red areayou have an injury to a soft part of the body (strained muscle, laceration, bruise)
- you have a painful area of unclear origin (shoulder, groin, arm, thigh, abdomen, neck, etc.)
- your doctor needs to evaluate a change in the scar or tissue after surgery
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The patient reveals the relevant area of the body.
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The doctor applies ultrasound gel to the skin.
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The probe moves over the examined area and monitors the image on the monitor.
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The structure, size and vascular supply of the found formations are assessed.
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If necessary, the doctor takes pictures or recommends further examinations.
Duration of the examination: approximately 10–20 minutes. Painless, no need for hospitalization.
Book a soft tissue ultrasound
Are you troubled by a lump, pain or swelling in a soft part of your body?
Make an appointment for a quick and gentle examination - without waiting and without unnecessary stress.