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Anal cancer ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Endoanal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis, staging, determination of the depth of penetration, and to monitor the response to chemo and/or radiation therapy to anal cancer.[1]
Endoanal Ultrasound findings in Anal Cancer
Endoanal Ultrasound findings in Anal Cancer
Endoanal ultrasound is helpful in:
- Staging
- Determination the depth of penetration of the carcinoma into the sphincter
- Monitoring the response to chemo and/or radiation therapy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]