Role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)  in the diagnosis of 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.

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

Medical Ultrasonography ◽

10.11152/mu-2314 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 488

Author(s):

Florin Ioan Elec ◽

Tudor Moisoiu ◽

Mihai Adrian Socaciu ◽

Alina Daciana Elec ◽

Adriana Milena Muntean ◽

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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.

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Which is the role of enhancement curves in the differential diagnosis of uterine adenomyosis and myomatosis when comparing contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and Color Doppler (CD)?

Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound ◽

10.1055/s-2008-1079839 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 29 (S 1) ◽

Author(s):

F Lacelli ◽

LM Sconfienza ◽

S Sarzi ◽

N Perrone ◽

N Gandolfo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Uterine Adenomyosis

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EFSUMB Recommendations for Gastrointestinal Ultrasound Part 3: Endorectal, Endoanal and Perineal Ultrasound

Ultrasound International Open ◽

10.1055/a-0825-6708 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 05 (01) ◽

pp. E34-E51 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Dieter Nuernberg ◽

Adrian Saftoiu ◽

Ana Barreiros ◽

Eike Burmester ◽

Elena Ivan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Inflammatory Diseases ◽

Perineal Ultrasound ◽

Therapy Planning ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Rectal Tumors ◽

Targeted Biopsy ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Gastrointestinal Ultrasound ◽

Examination Techniques ◽

Inflammatory Bowel

AbstractThis article represents part 3 of the EFSUMB Recommendations and Guidelines for Gastrointestinal Ultrasound (GIUS). It provides an overview of the examination techniques recommended by experts in the field of endorectal/endoanal ultrasound (ERUS/EAUS), as well as perineal ultrasound (PNUS). The most important indications are rectal tumors and inflammatory diseases like fistula and abscesses in patients with or without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). PNUS sometimes is more flexible and convenient compared to ERUS. However, the technique of ERUS is quite well established, especially for the staging of rectal cancer. EAUS also gained ground in the evaluation of perianal diseases like fistulas, abscesses and incontinence. For the staging of perirectal tumors, the use of PNUS in addition to conventional ERUS could be recommended. For the staging of anal carcinomas, PNUS can be a good option because of the higher resolution. Both ERUS and PNUS are considered excellent guidance methods for invasive interventions, such as the drainage of fluids or targeted biopsy of tissue lesions. For abscess detection and evaluation, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) also helps in therapy planning.

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