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Location of SCM lesion
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At middle and lower segments in all 56 cases
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At middle and lower segments in 34 cases, and at upper and lower segments in 2 cases (dumbbell-shaped)
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>0.05
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Boundary of SCM lesion
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Clear in 52 cases and not clear in 4 cases
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Diffuse without marked boundaries in 20 cases, clear in 16 cases
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<0.05
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Ultrasound features
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Change in SCM thickness
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Thickening in all 56 cases
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Thickening in 16 cases, thinning in 20 cases
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<0.05
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Echo signals from the affected SCM
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Weak in 40 cases, uneven in 16 cases
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Diffuse increase in 16 cases, cord-like hyperechoic signals in 16 cases, decrease in 4 cases
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<0.05
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Blood supply in color Doppler
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Spotty and cord-like blood flow signals in 36 cases, no marked blood flow signals in 20 cases
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No marked blood flow signals in all 36 cases
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<0.05
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Neck mass
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Significant in 52 cases, not apparent in 4 cases
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Neck masses in 8 cases, no neck masses in 28 cases
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<0.05
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Clinical characteristics
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Neck activity
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Mild limitation in lateral bending to the affected side in 26 cases, marked rotational limitation in 8 cases, no marked limitation in 22 cases
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Rotational limitation in 34 cases, mild limitation in lateral bending to the affected side in 2 cases
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<0.05
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Treatment
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Rehabilitation in 48 cases, surgery in 8 cases
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Surgery in 34 cases, rehabilitation in 2 cases
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<0.05
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Pathology
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Stromal proliferation and fibrosis in SCM in 8 cases
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Stromal proliferation and fibrosis in SCM in 34 cases
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<0.05
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