The value of transvaginal contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in the diagnosis of adnexal masses
- VernacularTitle:经阴道超声造影诊断附件肿块的价值
- Author:
Yi GAO
;
Yafang HUANG
;
Cai CHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endosonography;
Microbubbles;
Adnexal diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2008;17(12):1066-1068
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the value of transvaginal contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS)in the diagnosis of adnexal masses.Methods Thirty patients with adnexal mass were examined by conventional 2D imaging and contrast tuned imaging(CnTI)technology.The results were compared with pathological results and the CEUS features wet concluded.Results There were 21 cases of benign adnexal masses and 9 cases of ovarian malignancies among 30 patients.The CnTI technology can distinguish between solid and cystic parts in masses.CEUS showed that malignant tumor had the high microvessel density and these vessels were irregular in shape.Partial malignant masses had the characteristic in-out phases in CnTI imagine.Conclusions Transvaginal CEUS is benefit to improve the accuracy of diagnosis of pelvic adnexal masses.
