Intramuscular Abscess Forearm Inflammatory Intramuscular Collection Estimated reading: 1 minute 274 views Contributors Clinical History A 51-year old man presented with an acute large swelling on the left forearm with erythema and tenderness. Case Description Ultrasound performed using a linear transducer at 14 MHz revealed a large hypervascular collection within the intramuscular layer of the affected forearm suggestive of an abscess. Diagnosis/ Discussion/ Treatment/ Follow up A further ultrasound performed 3 months later revealed a significant reduction in the said collection, still some internal vascularity, and a tract to the skin surface suggestive of a resolving collection. Sonograms Panoramic view of the forearm showing the 8 cm abscess in B-mode Intramuscular abscess of the forearm longitudinal view Intramuscular abscess of the forearm transverse view CDI showing hypervascularity in axial view CDI showing hypervascularity in longitudinal view B-mode longitudinal view of the forearm abscess Forearm collection Ultrasound 3 months later revealing a significant reduction in the abscess Forearm Inflammatory Intramuscular Collection - PreviousIntramuscular AbscessNext - Forearm Inflammatory Intramuscular CollectionIntramuscular Haematoma Published on: November 6, 2024
