Welcome to the
International Society of Cutaneous Ultrasound (ISCU)
ISCU is a recently established member organization which aims to promote the use of high frequency and ultra-high frequency ultrasonography (HFUS and UHFUS) in dermatology.
2024: 2nd ISCU Conference on Dermalologic Ultrasound, in Valencia
ABOUT
ISCU
ISCU is a recently established member organization which aims to promote the use of high frequency and ultra-high frequency ultrasonography (HFUS and UHFUS) in dermatology.
OUR
Objectives
The aim of ISCU is to develop a multidisciplinary international network to disseminate the knowledge on the ultrasonographic study of skin and subcutaneous tissue, to better understand the evolution of skin diseases from early to advanced stages, allowing early diagnoses and correct ultrasound-guided treatments. Bridging the gap between diagnosing and treatment to exploit the potential of implementing ultrasound techniques for skin.
HFUS
Introduction to High Frequency Ultrasonography
HFUS is a recently introduced diagnostic technique, which finds several applicationsin diverse clinical fields. It uses a range of frequencies higher than 20 MHz and provides a high spatial resolution, making this technique suitable for several clinical applications, such as imaging of skin, blood vessels, musculoskeletal anatomy, oral mucosa, and small parts.
Considering the many applications of HFUS in dermatology, we want to highlight its suitability in clinical evaluation of melanocytic lesions and non-proliferative diseases, which includes lichen sclerosus, morphea, sarcoidosis, hidradenitis suppurativa, chronic and acute wounds.
Moreover, HFUS may be useful in the evaluation of micro-vascularity, skin thickness modifications and skin structures modifications in systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes and Sjogren disease).
