Question 1

what does it mean by "soft tissue stranding in the surrounding mesenteric fat" on ct? is it same as misty mesentery or mesenteric fat stranding?

Accepted Answer

Equivalent terms: All three of those terms mean the same thing, although "misty mesentery" is not one that is commonly used.

Question 2

what exactly is soft tissue thickening?

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Skin, fat, tissue: Not bone, not muscle.
Scar or increase in density is thickening.

Question 3

infalmmation of soft tissue- should this be further evaluated?

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Not always: Depends on the situation. Inflammation is a healing process that protects the body at times and that is normal. Sometimes it's a sign of disease. Best way to tell is consult your doctor.

Question 4

what is "soft tissue abnormality?"

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Nonspecific: Term. It refers to something abnormal is the soft tissues (muscle, skin, etc.) as opposed to an abnormality in the bone or bowel. The phrase alone provides no significant information and requires further elaboration.

Question 5

what is soft tissue edema?

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Anything other than: Anything other than bone is considered to be soft tissue. Usually one sees soft tissue edema or water swelling in the lower extremities especially when you press a finger into the skin, you leave an indent that goes away in a few minutes.

Question 6

what is a soft tissue injury?

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Bruises, etc....: Soft tissue is a collective term applied to injury of skin, the fat and layers beneath the skin, but also can include the muscles, ligaments , tendons and even nerves if passing through that area. It is a colloquial term rather than a specific medical term that would accurately describe an injury.

Question 7

what is a soft tissue lesion?

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Soft tissue: soft tissue lesion is something that normally does not belong at that location but its exact etiology is not known. Usually a persistent lesion will warrant an excision or biopsy to establish its cellular nature

Question 8

can i massage a soft tissue injury?

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Sometimes: It depends upon the type of injury.  Fresh injuries in particular can get worse with massage.  A good general rule is that if it hurts more with massage, don't do it.

Question 9

what will help a ?soft tissue injury?

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Rest: Most soft tissue injuries heal with rest and immobilization. After the pain resolves, stretch and exercise.

Question 10

what is soft tissue inflammation? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain: Can also be called myositis. Muscles can become overworked, or as a result of diseases like Arthritis., or even trauma. They respond with inflammation and pain. Rest allows recooperation. CPK and other markers in the blood can track muscle damage.

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What does it mean by "soft tissue stranding in the surrounding mesenteric fat" on ct? is it same as misty mesentery or mesenteric fat stranding?

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