Staging by imaging in gynecologic cancer and the role of ultrasound: an update of European joint consensus statements

Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2024 Mar 4;34(3):363-378. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004609.

Abstract

In recent years the role of diagnostic imaging by pelvic ultrasound in the diagnosis and staging of gynecological cancers has been growing exponentially. Evidence from recent prospective multicenter studies has demonstrated high accuracy for pre-operative locoregional ultrasound staging in gynecological cancers. Therefore, in many leading gynecologic oncology units, ultrasound is implemented next to pelvic MRI as the first-line imaging modality for gynecological cancer. The work herein is a consensus statement on the role of pre-operative imaging by ultrasound and other imaging modalities in gynecological cancer, following European Society guidelines.

Keywords: cervical cancer; cross-sectional studies; ovarian cancer; uterine cancer; vulvar and vaginal cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Consensus
  • Female
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female* / diagnostic imaging
  • Gynecology*
  • Humans
  • Pelvis
  • Ultrasonography