The presentation explores the spectrum of non-vascular incidental findings encountered during performing upper extremity venous Doppler studies. The causes include diffuse abnormality as edema and localized abnormalities like masses, with lymph nodes being the commonest. Other masses include epidermoid sebaceous cysts, ganglion cysts, and lipomas.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be prepared to:

Differentiate between diffuse and localized abnormality seen indecently during performing upper extremity venous Doppler.
Differentiate between solid and cystic non-vascular masses and their common causes seen while performing upper extremity venous Doppler ultrasound.
Differentiate between reactive and infiltrative lymphadenopathy.
Recognize panic finding so they can be communicated to radiologists in timely manner.

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, the speakers for this course have been asked to disclose to participants the existence of any financial interest and/or relationship(s) (e.g., paid speaker, employee, paid consultant on a board and/or committee for a commercial company) that would potentially affect the objectivity of his/her presentation or whose products or services may be mentioned during their presentation. The following disclosures were made:

David Dawson, MD, RPVI, RVT – No Relationships
Professor
UC Davis Vascular Center, College of Medicine
Sacramento, CA

Barbara Forney – No Relationships
Manager of Live Programs/Compliance
Office of Continuing Medical Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Paula Walsh, RVT, RDMS, RDCS
Acton, MA

Bruce Gebhardt, MD
University of Cincinnati
Internal Medicine Professor/CME reviewer
Cincinnati, OH