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The special role of ultrasound for screening, staging and surveillance of malignant ovarian tumors: distinction from other methods of diagnostic imaging.

Authors :
Manegold-Brauer G
Bellin AK
Tercanli S
Lapaire O
Heinzelmann-Schwarz V
Source :
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics [Arch Gynecol Obstet] 2014 Mar; Vol. 289 (3), pp. 491-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Nov 20.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Ovarian cancer is the most aggressive gynecologic malignancy, with a 5-year survival rate ranging around 40%. A crucial factor influencing the prognosis is early detection of a suspicious mass and referral to a gynecologic oncology center for further diagnosis, staging and debulking surgery. Here, we present the different imaging methods ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography (CT) and 18F-fluoro-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET)/CT that are used for the characterization, diagnosis, staging and surveillance of ovarian cancer. In this review, we focus on US and discuss in detail the advantages and the limitations, as well as the appropriate indications for each of the individual imaging techniques.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1432-0711
Volume :
289
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24253338
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-013-3081-8