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Skin, Nail, and Hair in Rheumatology

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Ultrasound has become a first-line imaging technique for studying a wide range of dermatologic lesions as it has evolved from a purely experimental method to a daily practice and imaging modality used worldwide. Consequently, ultrasound plays an important role in studying the common dermatologic manifestations associated with rheumatologic conditions. In this chapter, we review the normal sonographic anatomy of the skin, nail, and hair, some technical considerations, and common dermatologic entities.

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Wortsman, X. (2015). Skin, Nail, and Hair in Rheumatology. In: El Miedany, Y. (eds) Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatic Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15723-8_8

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