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Vaginal cancer ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
An ultrasound test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Use of the superficial transperineal approach that could provide a full assessment of the lower cervix and vagina, which may be overlooked in the standard examinations. The proximity of the probe to the vagina helps not only the detection of organ abnormalities but also proper characterization and differentiation of vaginal masses[1][2].
References
References
- ↑ Hamed ST, Mansour SM (December 2017). “Surface transperineal ultrasound and vaginal abnormalities: applications and strengths”. Br J Radiol. 90 (1080): 20170326. doi:10.1259/bjr.20170326. PMID 28937267.
- ↑ Miccò M, Sala E, Lakhman Y, Hricak H, Vargas HA (December 2015). “Imaging Features of Uncommon Gynecologic Cancers”. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 205 (6): 1346–59. doi:10.2214/AJR.14.12695. PMC 5502476. PMID 26587944.
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