scholarly journals Difficulties in diagnosing HIV-associated nephropathy in kidney transplanted patients. The role of ultrasound and CEUS.

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 488
Author(s):  
Florin Ioan Elec ◽  
Tudor Moisoiu ◽  
Mihai Adrian Socaciu ◽  
Alina Daciana Elec ◽  
Adriana Milena Muntean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Doppler Ultrasound ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Grey Scale ◽  
Ultrasound Evaluation ◽  
Contrast Enhanced

A 62-year-old woman who underwent kidney transplantation in 2014 was diagnosed with HIV infection in 2018. Grey scale and Doppler ultrasound evaluation revealed a normal aspect of the allograft. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound detected a quick cortical contrast uptake followed by a rapid cortical wash-out. This behavior was interpreted as a sign of inflammation. Ten months after ultrasound evaluation the graft presented severe disfunction and the patient was reintroduced into the hemodialysis program.

scholarly journals Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis of endometrial pathology

2015 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 433-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ciprian Mihaita Pop ◽  
Dan Mihu ◽  
Radu Badea
Keyword(s):  
Doppler Ultrasound ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
3D Ultrasound ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Examination Techniques ◽  
Special Examination ◽  
Endometrial Pathology

AbstractUltrasound is the reference imaging procedure used for the exploration of endometrial pathology. As medical procedures improve and the requirements of modern medicine become more demanding, gray-scale ultrasound is insufficient in establishing gynecological diagnosis. Thus, more complex examination techniques are required: Doppler ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), 3D ultrasound, etc. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a special examination technique that gains more and more ground. This allows a detailed real-time evaluation of microcirculation in a certain territory, which is impossible to perform by Doppler ultrasound. The aim of this review is to synthesize current knowledge regarding CEUS applications in endometrial pathology, to detail the technical aspects of endometrial CEUS and the physical properties of the equipment and contrast agents used, as well as to identify the limitations of the method.

The role of quantitation of real-time 3-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound in detecting microvascular invasion: an in vivo study

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 1973-1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhu Wang ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Guang-Jian Liu ◽  
Zheng Yang ◽  
Li-Da Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Microvascular Invasion ◽  
In Vivo Study ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Contrast Enhanced

scholarly journals Diagnostic Value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Malignant and Benign Solitary Thyroid Nodules

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pēteris Priedītis ◽  
Maija Radziņa ◽  
Ilze Štrumfa ◽  
Zenons Narbuts ◽  
Arturs Ozoliņs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contrast Enhancement ◽  
Thyroid Nodules ◽  
Fine Needle Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Additional Tool ◽  
Ultrasound Evaluation ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Benign Nodules

Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules. Thirty-five patients with morphologically proved thyroid nodules (17 malignant; 18 benign), underwent CEUS examination. Five enhancement patterns were evaluated: vascularisation, homogeneity, presence of peripheral rim type enhancement, wash-out rate of the contrast medium, and enhancement using microvascular imaging application. Time-intensity curves (TIC) were analysed in post-processing and defined as three types: slow versus rapid and stable versus rapid biphasic wash-out. Diagnostic value of the listed CEUS parameters was calculated. The results showed medium strength correlation between morphology (benign versus malignant nodule) and type of TIC curve rs = 0.38 (p = 0.021), as well as between mode of contrast enhancement rs = 0.39 (p = 0.022) and wash-out pattern rs =0.39 (p = 0.024). The overall pooled sensitivity of selected diagnostic parameters was 82%, specificity 57%, and accuracy 70%. Malignant nodules were characterised by iso- or hypovascular contrast enhancement and slow wash-out, while benign nodules showed hypervascular enhancement with rapid wash-out TIC curve and rim-like pattern. The CEUS patterns significantly differed between malignant and benign thyroid nodules with high diagnostic accuracy. Thus, CEUS has important clinical value as an additional tool to ultrasound and fine needle biopsy.

The role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the classification of CT-indeterminate renal lesions

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 445-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Edenberg ◽  
Kaja Gløersen ◽  
Herzi Abdi Osman ◽  
Magne Dimmen ◽  
Geir V. Berg
Keyword(s):  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Renal Lesions ◽  
Contrast Enhanced

scholarly journals Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the diagnosis and management of traumatic splenic injuries

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Lucia Piccolo ◽  
Margherita Trinci ◽  
Antonio Pinto ◽  
Luca Brunese ◽  
Vittorio Miele
Keyword(s):  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Contrast Enhanced

scholarly journals Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of vascularization of hepatocellular carcinoma

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Loria ◽  
Giuseppe Loria ◽  
Salvatore Basile ◽  
Giuseppe Crea ◽  
Luciano Frosina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Contrast Enhanced
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