Caption: Transverse image of the right and at the site of pain
Description: This image demonstrates a small hypoechoic pocket in the soft tissues of the hand. A linear, echogenic structure is noted within this hypoechoic area, as pointed out by the arrow.
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Caption: Transverse image of the area of interest
Description: This image also demonstrates the echogenic structure that is surrounded by the hypoechoic area. This most likely represents a retained foreign body - a piece of glass in this case, given the history of trauma.
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Caption: View of the painful area of the right hand
Description: The echogenic foreign body in the soft tissues is better demonstrated in this side-by-side dual image.
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