Naslov
Three-dimensional Power Doppler sonography in evaluating the angiogenesis of ovarian tumors

Autori
Kurjak, Asim ; Kupešić, Sanja ; Breyer, Branko

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
319 - 326

ISBN
978-3-13-130131-4

Ključne riječi
ovarian malignancy, transvaginal sonography, 3D ultrasound, 3D power Doppler

Sažetak
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether three-dimensional ultrasound (3D US) and 3D power Doppler can improve the ability to differentiate benign from malignant ovarian lesions. METHODS: Transvaginal ultrasound, transvaginal color Doppler, 3D US and 3D power Doppler were performed on 90 patients with ovarian lesions during the week prior to surgery. Four independent sonographers were blinded to the results of other ultrasound studies. RESULTS: Color Doppler studies added to transvaginal gray-scale characterization of ovarian lesions resulted in sensitivity of 88.89% and specificity of 97.53% in diagnosing ovarian malignancy. Qualitative analysis of tumor vascularity by 3D power Doppler added to morphological features obtained by 3D US is clinical pertinent and reached sensitivity and specificity of 100 and 98.76%, respectively. CONCLUSION: Three-dimensional ultrasound and power Doppler can enhance and facilitate the morphologic and functional evaluation of both benign and malignant ovarian lesions. Introduction of the 3D quantitative technique for measurements of blood flow and vascularization may increase clinical relevance of these studies.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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