“Target Sign” of Schwannoma on Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound

This case series investigates the "Target sign" in contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of 11 pathologically confirmed schwannomas, characterized by early central hyperenhancement (mean TTP: 15.7 ± 3.2 s) surpassing peripheral regions (19.1 ± 2.8 s). CEUS demonstrated 100% detection of this sign, outperforming grayscale ultrasound (45%), correlating with histologic Antoni A (cellular) and B (myxoid) areas. Findings suggest CEUS improves diagnostic specificity for schwannomas, offering non-invasive microvascular mapping. Limitations include small sample size and retrospective design.

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Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
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2025-06-07
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jum.16737
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Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
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“Target Sign” of Schwannoma on Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound

Lu Yang, Ligang Cui
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Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
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“Target Sign” of Schwannoma on Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound

Lu Yang, Ligang Cui
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Abstract

This case series investigates the "Target sign" in contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of 11 pathologically confirmed schwannomas, characterized by early central hyperenhancement (mean TTP: 15.7 ± 3.2 s) surpassing peripheral regions (19.1 ± 2.8 s). CEUS demonstrated 100% detection of this sign, outperforming grayscale ultrasound (45%), correlating with histologic Antoni A (cellular) and B (myxoid) areas. Findings suggest CEUS improves diagnostic specificity for schwannomas, offering non-invasive microvascular mapping. Limitations include small sample size and retrospective design.

Journal of Ultrasound in MedicineVol. 44(10)
Peking University (CN), Peking University Third Hospital (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
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