Abstract
Objective:
The purpose of this article is to discuss and illustrate the use of contrast-enhanced transvaginal sonography for the early detection of ovarian cancer and suggest how this technique may best be used to distinguish benign from malignant ovarian masses.
Conclusion:
Microbubble-enhanced transvaginal sonography can enhance the evaluation of ovarian masses by early detection of tumor microvascularity.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Contrast Media
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Female
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Fluorocarbons*
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Humans
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional
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Neovascularization, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging*
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Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Phospholipids*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Sulfur Hexafluoride*
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Ultrasonography, Doppler / methods*
Substances
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Contrast Media
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Fluorocarbons
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Phospholipids
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contrast agent BR1
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Sulfur Hexafluoride
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perflutren