PhD Scientific Days 2025
Budapest, 7-9 July 2025
Theoretical and Translational Medicine I.
Use of high-frequency ultrasound in the study of hidradenitis suppurativa
Előadó neve
Ms. Hamilton-Meikle Phyllida Kerstin
Neptun code
NA2UMV
Előadó munkahelye
Semmelweis University, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology
Előadó telefonszáma
06304872286
Előadó e-mail címe
pkhmeikle@gmail.com
Az előadás címe
Use of high-frequency ultrasound in the study of hidradenitis suppurativa
Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye
Phyllida Kerstin Hamilton-Meikle1, Gabriella Zita Mohos2
1: Semmelweis University, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology
2: Semmelweis University, Károly Rácz Conservative Medicine Division
Bemutatás módja
Szóbeli
Szekció
Theoretical and Translational Medicine I.
Language of the presentation
English
Preferred session
Theoretical and Translational Medicine
Összefoglaló szövege
Introduction: The management and diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) present significant challenges, as the subcutaneous spread of lesions is not visible to the naked eye. High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) could be a promising tool for visualizing and accurately describing these lesions.
Aims: To evaluate the applicability of HFUS in the detailed assessment and preoperative evaluation of HS lesions.
Method: A portable Dermus Skinscanner HFUS device operating at 33 MHz was used to examine six HS lesions at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University. The ultrasound images were saved and compared with typical HS findings described in the literature, including “fluid collection”, “dermal thickening and hypoechogenicity”, “nodule”, “pseudocyst”, “microcyst”, “tunnel”, “microtunnel”, “scar tissue”, “granulation tissue”, and “tombstone comedone”.
Results: One case was excluded due to poor optical image quality, although tunnels were visible on ultrasound. Among the remaining cases:
• Fluid collection was observed in 3 cases.
• Tunnel was identified in 5 cases.
• Dermal thickening and hypoechogenicity were noted in 2 cases.
• Scar tissue was observed in 1 case.
• Microtunnel was visible in 2 cases.
• Pseudocyst or nodule was identified in 1 case.
Microcysts, granulation tissue and tombstone comedones were not detected. In many instances, the optical image showed no surface abnormalities, while the ultrasound revealed extensive subcutaneous changes.
Conclusion: HFUS can be a valuable tool for the detailed evaluation and surgical planning of HS lesions, as subcutaneous changes may remain hidden during surface inspections. Preoperative use of HFUS has the potential to reduce recurrence rates. Further studies are required to substantiate our findings.
Funding: This study was funded by the EKÖP grant under project number EKÖP-2024-145.
University
Semmelweis University
Supervisor
Norbert Kiss, MD, PhD
Publication of my abstract
I give consent to the publication of my abstract on the website of the congress.
phd.section.field
before finishing undergraduate studies (TDK, MD-PhD)
Kind
Szabad
Status
elfogadva
Accepted presentation method
szóbeli
Előadás fájl jóváhagyás
nem rendelkezett róla
Előadó
9088
Start
09:45
End
10:00