Advances in Nail Evaluation: US and MRI

Luciana C Zattar; Renata Vidal Leão; Camila Vilela de Oliveira; Marcos Felippe de Paula Correa; Renato A Sernik; Jose A B Araujo-Filho; Giovanni G Cerri; Margarita V Revzin; Natally Horvat

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Advances in Nail Evaluation: US and MRI

Luciana C Zattar, Renata Vidal Leão, Camila Vilela de Oliveira, Marcos Felippe de Paula Correa, Renato A Sernik, Jose A B Araujo-Filho, Giovanni G Cerri, Margarita V Revzin and Natally Horvat

Radiographics, Vol.46(5), e250105

05/2026

DOI: 10.1148/rg.250105

PMID: 41926319

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Abstract

High-quality imaging with CT, US, and MRI enhances the evaluation of nail disorders, but these modalities have strengths and weaknesses. Radiography is a useful adjunct in the evaluation and diagnosis of nail diseases such as subungual exostosis and tumors such as glomus tumors and squamous cell carcinoma. The authors review normal nail anatomy with imaging correlations and illustrate a wide spectrum of nail pathologic disorders, including inflammatory, infectious, traumatic, and neoplastic conditions. Furthermore, the authors discuss dedicated imaging protocols and practical tips to optimize image acquisition and interpretation. Through detailed clinical cases and imaging examples, the authors aim to enhance diagnostic accuracy and facilitate a systematic approach to nail imaging in clinical practice. RSNA, 2026 Supplemental material is available for this article.

Humans

Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods

Nail Diseases - diagnostic imaging

Nails - anatomy & histology

Nails - diagnostic imaging

Ultrasonography - methods

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Title: Subtitle: Advances in Nail Evaluation: US and MRI
Creators: Luciana C Zattar - Gender Studies
Renata Vidal Leão - Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, Iowa
Camila Vilela de Oliveira - Aura Diagnosticos, Goiania, Brazil
Marcos Felippe de Paula Correa - Hospital Sírio-Libanês
Renato A Sernik - Hospital Sírio-Libanês
Jose A B Araujo-Filho - Fleury S.A. (Brazil)
Giovanni G Cerri - Hospital Sírio-Libanês
Margarita V Revzin - Yale University
Natally Horvat - Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Radiographics, Vol.46(5), e250105
DOI: 10.1148/rg.250105
PMID: 41926319
ISSN: 1527-1323
eISSN: 1527-1323
Publisher: Radiological Society of North America
Language: English
Date published: 05/2026
Academic Unit: Radiology
Record Identifier: 9985149414702771

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