Three‐dimensional transvaginal sonography in local staging of cervical carcinoma: description of a novel technique and preliminary results

Ghi, T.; Giunchi, S.; Kuleva, M.; Santini, Donatella; Savelli, L.; Formelli, G; Casadio, Paolo; Costa, Silvano; Meriggiola, Maria Cristina; Pelusi, G.

doi:10.1002/uog.5147

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“…Great majority of cervical carcinoma originate from squamous cells in the ectocervix, while less than 10% of arise from the endocervix, and may not be visible on speculum examination. 33,34 Recent studies suggest that 3D ultrasound is a more accurate presurgical assessment than MRI for cervical cancer. 33 Case 5 presented with postcoital spotting, abnormal genital tract bleeding and pelvic pain.…”

Section: Cervical Carcinomamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…33,34 Recent studies suggest that 3D ultrasound is a more accurate presurgical assessment than MRI for cervical cancer. 33 Case 5 presented with postcoital spotting, abnormal genital tract bleeding and pelvic pain. Transvaginal ultrasound revealed a solid heterogeneous cervical lesion with randomly dispersed penetrating vessels with low vascular impedance on spectral Doppler analysis, typical for cervical carcinoma.…”

Section: Cervical Carcinomamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Endoluminal or rectal 3D ultrasound techniques can aid in viewing the regions where the cancer has invaded, such as to the rectum, bladder, or other pelvic structures. 33 Sonography may also be used to detect the complications of advanced cervical cancer. For example, Figure 5D demonstrates cervical stenosis and hematometra secondary to pelvic radiation.…”

Section: Cervical Carcinomamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Role of Ultrasound in the Assessment of Postmenopausal Bleeding

Appleton¹

2012

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Uterine bleeding is a symptom seen by gynecologists in approximately 70% of their visits with women of peri and postmenopausal age. A common symptom, postmenopausal bleeding sometimes can be indicative of malignant pathology. While traditional diagnosis took place via endometrial biopsy, diagnosis is trending toward the use of ultrasound. Benefits of ultrasound include its noninvasive nature, decreased cost, and increased accuracy in diagnosis of postmenopausal bleeding. We present a case-based approach to the usage of various ultrasonography techniques including 2D and color Doppler ultrasound, saline infusion sonography (SIS), 3D and 3D power Doppler ultrasound, as complements to traditional diagnosis of endometrial biopsy. In each of the cases, ultrasonography reveals the diagnosis of postmenopausal pathologies, including atrophic endometrium, endometrial polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, and the malignant pathology, such as endometrial carcinoma, uterine leiomyosarcoma and cervical carcinoma. By the end of our case-based discussion, learners are encouraged to test their knowledge in self-assessment quiz.

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Section: Cervical Carcinomamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Cervical Carcinomamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Cervical Carcinomamentioning

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Role of Ultrasound in the Assessment of Postmenopausal Bleeding

Appleton¹

2012

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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“…Ghi et al assessed the role of transvaginal 3DUS for local staging in 14 cases of early cervical cancer [16]. They reported that 3DUS agreed with histologic data in 12 out of 14 cases.…”

Section: Transvaginal/transrectal Ultrasound For Local Staging Of Cermentioning

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The Role of Ultrasound in the Assessment of Uterine Cervical Cancer

Alcázar

Arribas²,

Mínguez

et al. 2014

J Obstet Gynecol India

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Uterine cervical cancer is the second most frequent gynecological malignancy worldwide. The assessment of the extent of disease is essential for planning optimal treatment. Imaging techniques are increasingly used in the pre-treatment work-up of cervical cancer. Currently, MRI for local extent of disease evaluation and PET-scan for distant disease assessment are considered as first-line techniques. Notwithstanding, in the last few years, ultrasound has gained attention as an imaging technique for evaluating women with cervical cancer. In this paper, current knowledge about the use of ultrasound for assessing uterine cervical cancer will be reviewed and discussed.

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“…In the 2-dimensional axial (a) and longitudinal (b) US images, two radiologists categorized the nodule in the left lobe of thyroid gland as indeterminate, and one radiologist categorized it as suspicious malignant. However, in the evaluation of the 3-dimensional axial (c), longitudinal (d) and coronal (e) images, three radiologists categorized the nodule as suspicious malignant because they consistently interpreted its margin as spiculated, which was one of the suspicious malignant features, especially due to the features on the coronal images reported in the malignancy of various other organs [10,12,[21][22][23]. Because extrathyroidal extension is a well-known prognostic factor and risk factor of recurrence, preoperative assessment for the presence of extrathyroidal extension is important for the planning of the surgical extent [2,[24][25][26].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%