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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Soft tissue involvement is seen in cases of untreated or in rapidly spreading progressing cellulitis. MRI can be of great value in such cases. A T2-weighted image may demonstrate hyperintensity and soft tissue thickening whilst T1 may show hypointensity and postcontrast enhancement.

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