Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3969448 | Progresos de Obstetricia y Ginecología | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In the last 30-40 years, diagnosis in gynecology has been radically changed by the widespread use of abdominal - and especially vaginal - ultrasonography. The present case illustrates how suspicious images necessitate more detailed investigation and follow-up to rule out an underlying malignancy. In the present case, ultrasonography - and especially Doppler - was the only procedure suggesting neoformation. Therefore, we believe that an echo-Doppler-color ultrasound system should be available in all gynecology consulting rooms. This non-invasive technique has demonstrated effectiveness and reproducibility, provides a high diagnostic yield, and requires minimal time to perform. The use of this procedure in the routine follow-up of patients could help in the early diagnosis of neoformative processes, with clear benefits.
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Authors
Carmen Mateo Corbalán, Irina Esteves Krasteva, Eduardo Castro Striedinger, LluÃs Pons Ferré, Nuria González Sanz, Josep Pla Hierro,