Naslov
Color Doppler imaging of benign adnexal masses - a spectrum of findings
(Color Doppler imaging of benign adnexal masses – a spectrum of findings)

Autori
Kupešić, Sanja ; Kurjak, Asim ; Ertan, Kubilay

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, znanstveni

Knjiga
Color Doppler sonography in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Urednik/ci
Schmidt, Werner ; Kurjak, Asim

Izdavač
Georg Thieme Verlag

Grad
Stuttgart : New York (NY)

Godina
2005

Raspon stranica
304 - 308

ISBN
978-3-13-130131-4

Ključne riječi
benign adnexal masses, transvaginal sonography, color Doppler ultrasound, 3D ultrasound

Sažetak
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the role of B-mode ultrasound, color and power Doppler examination and three-dimensional ultrasound with and without power Doppler facilities in evaluation of the peri- and postmenopausal ovaries. RESULTS: Ultrasound has assumed an increasing role in the evaluation of the peri- and postmenopausal ovaries. Ovarian lesions are a cause of great concern because of their malignant potential and the limited ability to distinguish accurately between benign and malignant lesions using morphological sonographic criteria alone. Superimposed color Doppler imaging enables the visualization of vascularization and blood flow characteristics of the ovaries and/or ovarian lesions. It becomes possible to detect normal, suspicious and pathologic blood flow characteristics even in small blood vessels. Owing to superb quality of the images, three-dimensional sonography enables precise assessment of the ovarian lesions. Three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound permits effective targeting and rendering of ovarian tumor vasculature, thus providing new diagnostic possibilities for early detection of ovarian malignancy and differentiation of benign from malignant ovarian pathology. CONCLUSIONS: Further technological development will contribute to more objective evaluation of ovarian tumor morphology and vasculature which will give us tremendous support in clinical decision making and planning the management.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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